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Tata Motors shares jumped after Q1 FY27 net profit surged 83% YoY to Rs 2,560 crore, aided by mark-to-market gains on Tata Capital investments. Revenue rose 19% YoY to Rs 20,667 crore.

Jio Financial Services shares: Bank of America agreed to acquire up to 49.9% in its lending arm Jio Credit through a Rs 18,268 crore joint venture deal. The US bank will initially take 26.5%, with the stake potentially rising to 49.9% via warrants, subject to approvals. Jio Credit had an AUM of Rs 30,667 crore as of June 2026.

Astral Ltd., Balkrishna Industries Ltd. and SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. will be removed from the MSCI India Index. Astral and Balkrishna Industries will, however, be moved to the MSCI India Smallcap Index.

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Yotta Data Services is preparing to file its draft prospectus for an initial public offering. The company aims to raise approximately six thousand to eight thousand crore rupees. These funds will support expanding data centre footprint and AI infrastructure deployment. Yotta recently secured one hundred fifty million dollars in a pre-IPO funding round. This move positions Yotta to meet growing demands for computing capacity in India.

Asian equities rallied as easing inflation in the United States reduced fears surrounding interest rate hikes. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index reflected this positive sentiment, following the upward trajectory of US markets. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices declined, breaking a recent climbing streak. Market participants are particularly focused on the Japanese yen, which is approaching a crucial level against the dollar, raising expectations for potential government intervention in currency tradin

In a recent statement, Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed that the closing auction sessions showed no manipulation. He linked earlier discrepancies to cautious trading in the newly implemented system. Notably, mutual funds have significantly increased activity in these sessions. Additionally, Sebi is looking into strategies to bolster both participation and liquidity in commodity derivatives, while also striving to ease access for institutional investors within Indian markets.

Recent data reveals that Federal Bank and IDFC First Bank have collectively issued over twenty-two lakh new credit cards, almost paralleling HDFC Bank's own expansions. Together, they represent twenty-one percent of the newly released cards, suggesting a noticeable change in the competitive dynamics of the credit card sector as the dominance of the top four issuers appears to be waning.

After their demerger, Vedanta and Vedanta Aluminium Metal have reported robust financial outcomes for the first quarter, primarily due to rising commodity prices. Both companies are eyeing substantial capital investments to propel their growth strategies. With aluminium and base metal prices expected to stay strong in the near future, they are currently valued lower than their industry rivals, indicating potential for upward movement.

US stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, driven by strong AI infrastructure company earnings. Mild inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady. CoreWeave and other AI firms reported upbeat quarterly results, boosting their stock prices. Data center operators and chipmakers also saw gains following positive company forecasts. Traders now anticipate a 62% chance of the Fed maintaining current interest rates next month.

Nebius shares jumped nearly 22% after the AI cloud provider beat revenue estimates, driven by surging infrastructure demand, larger contracts and higher prices. Core AI cloud revenue increased sixfold, while major customer deals and capacity commitments highlighted strong future growth.

Indel Money plans to raise up to Rs 500 crore through a public issue of non-convertible debentures. The issue will open on August 18 and close on August 31, with an option for early closure. Proceeds will fund onward lending, refinancing existing debt, and general corporate purposes.

Cupid shares gained 8.8% in two days after the company reported a threefold rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 44 crore, while revenue surged 159% YoY to Rs 155 crore. Strong operating performance, margin expansion and a higher FY27 guidance have strengthened the outlook for the stock.

ideaForge Technology shares fell 9.5% over two days after JM Financial downgraded the stock to Add from Buy, citing valuation concerns following a sharp run-up despite strong long-term prospects. The brokerage expects order inflows to remain weak in FY27 before recovering in FY28 and FY29, while execution momentum and operating leverage could support significant revenue and margin growth.

Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) rose more than 2% after Sebi proposed widening foreign portfolio investors

Senco Gold shares fell 8.16% after the company reported mixed Q1 FY27 results. While consolidated revenue surged 67% YoY to Rs 3,056 crore, PAT declined 3% to Rs 101 crore. EBITDA rose 16% to Rs 213 crore, but margins contracted sharply amid promotional discounting, lower gold prices and customs duty changes, weighing on profitability and investor sentiment.

Manappuram Finance shares witnessed an uptick on Wednesday after Q1 FY27 profit surged nearly four-fold to Rs 585 crore. Jefferies raised its target price to Rs 430, citing better NII and lower provisions, while Morgan Stanley also raised its target. CLSA retained a Hold rating, with a Rs 350 target price.

Shares of Zydus Lifesciences saw a decline of more than two percent following the announcement of a notable profit drop. The net profit plunged thirty-six percent year-on-year for the first quarter, despite a nearly twenty-two percent increase in operational revenue. Expenses surged by over forty-one percent. However, the managing director remains optimistic about future prospects. Analysts at Nuvama have upgraded the stock to 'Buy', setting a higher price target.

Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91.

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Retail investor activity in equity funds dipped by almost fifteen percent in July, indicating a cautious approach towards market trends. Conversely, systematic investment plans enjoyed positive growth, affirming their importance in the investment landscape. Debt funds welcomed impressive inflows, bolstering overall industry assets. Additionally, liquid and overnight funds attracted major corporate treasury allocations at the quarter's start, with mid- and small-cap equity categories still favore

Wall Street closed lower as investors grew pessimistic about Middle East stability. Amazon and Alphabet stocks dipped, impacting major indices like the S

Oil India shares jumped over 5% after strong Q1FY27 results prompted Emkay Global to upgrade the stock to

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In the Nifty500 pack, nine stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on August 10, 2026, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Traders use the 200-day daily moving average (DMA) as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:

Oil prices managed to retain their gains as optimism regarding a deal in the Strait of Hormuz dissipated, sparking renewed fears of inflation. Treasury yields increased, and the yen weakened, undoing some of its recent recovery. Asian stocks and futures suffered slight declines, while Australian bonds dropped before an impending policy decision.

Delhi International Airport (DIAL) is embarking on a financial strategy by issuing bonds worth

As September 30 approaches, thirty-four companies are hustling to roll out their initial public offerings to bypass further regulatory hurdles. The goal is to raise around

Bhagwati Products may delay its initial public offering by several quarters. Volatility in memory chip prices hinders production forecasts for electronics manufacturers. The company awaits details of the government's second production-linked incentive scheme. This delay impacts investment plans and capital requirements for the firm. Bhagwati Products is a joint venture between Micromax Informatics and China's Huaqin Technology.

The Indian rupee weakened by 11 paise against the US dollar, closing at

Milky Mist Dairy Food plans a significant initial public offering to fund capital expenditure and reduce debt. The company seeks to raise

Sustained market demand led to impressive revenue growth in the automotive and consumer goods sectors. In contrast, while the banking sector showed better asset quality, profitability struggled due to margin challenges. Cement companies effectively preserved their margins through strategic cost management amidst rising operational costs. Overall, various sectors experienced notable revenue uplifts; however, they also faced persistent input cost hurdles.

State Bank of India shares faced a 2.2 percent decline on Monday, despite surpassing analysts' expectations for their June-quarter earnings. Most brokerages expressed continued optimism for the lender, with several firms increasing their target prices while maintaining a positive outlook. The consensus 12-month target price indicates a considerable potential upside from Monday's closing figures.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is optimistic about Indian equities potentially hitting new peaks shortly. This positive outlook is bolstered by robust earnings growth and a stable rupee which are likely to propel market gains. Taking into account the current elevated valuations, a methodical approach to stock selection is vital.

The Nasdaq closed lower as investors worried about the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil prices jumped significantly amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Intel shares fell after the company announced plans for a large share sale. Traders are now less confident about a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Strong corporate earnings results previously boosted the S

PFC shares fell over 5% after the company reported a 2% YoY rise in Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 7,012 crore. Motilal Oswal retained its Buy rating but cut its target price to Rs 500, citing lower loan growth and margin pressure.

Sky Gold and Diamonds shares surged after the jewellery manufacturer reported strong Q1 FY27 results, with revenue rising 78% and net profit jumping 141% YoY. The stock is also up sharply over the past year, while rising FII and mutual fund holdings add to investor interest.

Delhivery shares fell 4% after the logistics company reported a 65% YoY decline in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 32 crore, despite a 28% rise in revenue. Nuvama retained its Buy rating but cut the target price to Rs 570.

Kaynes Technology shares tanked 8% after the electronics manufacturing services firm reported a 24.4% YoY decline in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 56.4 crore. Revenue, however, surged 40.5% to Rs 946 crore, while EBITDA rose 29.5% to Rs 147.5 crore. The EBITDA margin narrowed to 15.6% from 16.7%, reflecting pressure on profitability despite strong revenue growth.

In the Nifty500 pack, 10 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on August 7, 2026, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Traders use the 200-day daily moving average (DMA) as a key indicator to determine a stock's overall trend. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:

The US dollar experienced a decline against major currencies as investors closely monitor upcoming inflation figures. Both the euro and sterling gained strength, while the yen maintained stability near its recent benchmarks. Recent jobs data from the US has tempered expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike, resulting in a drop in Treasury yields, which contributed to the dollar's downturn.

Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher after a soft US jobs report. Oil prices increased slightly due to stalled Gulf peace talks and shipping lane concerns. Investors anticipate US inflation data, which could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Strong corporate earnings, particularly in AI, boosted Nasdaq futures last week. Bond yields saw a slight rise as markets prepared for new debt issuance.

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In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen

In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it

Molbio Diagnostics has successfully attracted Rs 281.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its much-anticipated initial public offering. The company aims to raise between Rs 904 crore and Rs 940 crore through this public issue, with funds earmarked for infrastructure improvements and new equipment for manufacturing facilities. Additionally, current shareholders will participate by selling portions of their stakes. The company

Natural gas prices remain subdued despite Middle East tensions, as abundant U.S. production, rising LNG supplies and healthy inventories outweigh geopolitical concerns. Weather-driven demand has also weakened following the winter rally. While near-term prices may remain rangebound, growing LNG exports, Asian demand, power generation and natural gas

Fifteen BSE 500 stocks posted gains in each of the five sessions from August 3 to 7. Apar Industries led with a 16% five-day gain, followed by Welspun Corp and Authum Investment.

Dhoot Transmission has raised Rs 918 crore from 72 anchor investors ahead of its Rs 3,067-crore IPO, with domestic mutual funds accounting for 61.27% of the anchor allocation. The company will use the proceeds to repay debt, fund expansion and pursue acquisitions.