Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Decline For Fourth Straight Week; Infosys, Bajaj Finance Top Draggers

The Nifty 50 and Sensex recorded the worst declining streak since Oct 21, 2024.

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The Nifty 50 and Sensex declined for second day in a row as Infosys and Bajaj Finance Ltd. share prices weighed. Laurus Labs, Bajaj Finserve, Shriram Finance, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, Intellect Design Ltd. released their quarterly results in Friday's session.
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Stock Market Close: Nifty, Sensex Declines For Second Session

  • Bechmark outperformed Broder Market Indices

  • Nifty ends below its crucial 25,000 mark.

  • Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance fell the most in Nifty.

  • Nifty Midcap 150 fell by 1.6% for the day, drag by APL Apollo Tubes and MRPL

  • Nifty smallcap 250 fell by more than 2% for the day, drag by Chennai Petroleum and Intellect Design

  • All sectoral Indices ended lower barring Nifty Pharma

  • Nifty Media emerges as the top losing sector for the day, drag by Zee Entertainment and Dish TV.

  • Nifty Pharma gains for the 3rd consecutive day.

  • Nifty FMCG fell for the 6th consecutive day.

  • Nifty Realty fell for the 4th consecutive day.

  • Nifty Auto snaps 2 day gaining streak.

Rupee Closes Weaker Against US Dollar

  • Rupee closed 11 paise weaker at 86.52 against US Dollar

  • It closed at 86.41 a dollar on Thursday

Source: Cogencis

Stock Market Today: BEL Bags Order Worth Rs 1,640 Crore

Bharat Electronics Ltd. received an order worth Rs 1,640 crore from Indian Army for Air Defence Fire Control Radars

Stock Market Live: Kansai Nerolac Appoints Yash Ahuja As CFO 

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited appoints Mr. Yash Ahuja as Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2025.

Q1 Earnings Update: Solara Active Jumps As Company Swings Into Profit 

Q1 Results Key Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)

  • Net Profit at Rs 10.5 crore versus loss of Rs 13.5 crore

  • Revenue down 12.2% at Rs 319 crore versus Rs 364 crore

  • Ebitda up 36% at Rs 57 crore versus Rs 41.9 crore

  • Margin at 18% versus 11.5%

Stock Market Live Update: Hexaware Tech Falls Over 8%

Hexaware Technologies' margins slumped 400 basis points. The company is expecting growth improve from third quarter. Its Ebit fell 27.54% at Rs 328.5 crore versus Rs 453.4 crore.

Q1 Earnings Update: Shriram Finance Off Lows As NII Rises 

Shriram Finance Result Highlights (Consolidated YoY)

  • Net profit up 6.3% at Rs 2,159 crore versus Rs 2,030

  • Net Interest Income At Rs 5,773 crore, Up 10%

Stock Market Live: Intellect Design Share Price Falls Post Q1 Results 

Intellect Design Q1 Highlights (Consolidated QoQ)

  • Revenue down 3.34% at Rs 701.68 crore versus Rs 725.9 crore

  • EBIT down 47.34% at Rs 95.19 crore versus Rs 180.78 crore

  • Margin down 1133 bps at 13.56% vs 24.9%

  • Net profit down 30.17% at Rs 94.48 crore versus Rs 135.31 crore

Q1 Earnings Update: Bajaj Finserv Share Price Off Lows Post Q1 Results 

Bajaj Finserv Earnings Highlights (Consolidated, YOY)

  • Net Profit up 22.6% at Rs 2,540 crore versus Rs 2,072 crore

  • Total Income up 12.6% at Rs 35,439 crore versus Rs 31,479 crore

Track live updates on Q1 earnings here.

Stock Market Live: Sona BLW Precision Falls As Former Chair Rani Kapur Seeks Determent Of AGM

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. share price fell nearly 3% in Friday session controversies stirred after foremer Chairperson Rani Kapur sought determent of annual general meeting. She has alleged coercion, document misuse, attempts to usurp family legacy after Sanjay Kapur's death, ANI reported.

Also Read: Sona BLW Precision Shares Drop 3% As Former Chair Rani Kapur Seeks Determent Of AGM

Indian Market To Narrow Until Capex Cycle Begins, Returns To Stay In Check, Says Kenneth Andrade

Indian markets are likely to become narrow before any signs of full-blown revival comes. Re-starting of private capital expenditure cycle will ensure the beginning of another momentum, according to Old Bridge Capital Founder and Chief Investment Officer Kenneth Andrade said. "Indian markets are at place where it is most likely to continue to perform positively," he said.

Read the full article here.

Stock Market Live Update: Nifty, Sensex Trade Near Day's Low 

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex declined as much as 1% and 0.9%, respectively so far today.

Rani Kapur Seeks Determent Of AGM, Alleges Coercion

Late businessman Sanjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur is seeking a determent of today's annual general meeting of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. from the board. She has alleged coercion, document misuse, attempts to usurp family legacy after Sanjay Kapur's death, ANI reported.

The board meeting is scheduled for today.

Also Read: Fight For Sona BLW: Late Sunjay Kapur's Mother Calls For AGM Deferment

Stock Market Live Update: GAIL Gets PNGRB's Nod To Expand JPG Pipeline Network

GAIL (India) Ltd. has received approval from PNGRB to expand the capacity of its Jamnagar-Loni Petroleum Pipeline. The pipeline’s capacity will be increased from 3.25 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum. to 6.5 MMTPA.
This expansion aims to enhance energy transportation efficiency across the western and northern regions.

Stock Market Live Update: Symphony Board Approves Stake Divestment In Australian Arm 

Symphony's Board has approved the divestment of its stake in its Australian subsidiary, Climate Tech. The decision was disclosed through an official exchange filing.

Buy, Sell Or Hold? Osho Krishan Recommends Sona BLW, Cipla, PG Electroplast

In Friday’s trading session, Osho Krishan, Chief Manager, Technical & Derivative Research at Angel One, recommended three stocks for short-term buying opportunities. Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, Cipla Ltd, and PG Electroplast Ltd. Krishan has provided specific entry levels, stop-loss thresholds, and target prices for traders looking to capitalise on near-term momentum.

Also Read: Buy, Sell Or Hold? Osho Krishan Recommends Sona BLW, Cipla, PG Electroplast

Stock Market Live: Nifty 50 RSI Hits Lowest Level Since April 9

The NSE Nifty 50 index relative strength index hit the lowest level since April 9. It is at at 41.8.

The RSI is a momentum indicator. Low RSI values indicate oversold market conditions.

Stock Market Live Update: 'Add' Canara Bank Shares Maintains Dolat Capital Post Healthy Q1 Results

Canara Bank’s limited standard provision buffers and modest core profitability metrics limit valuations for us, though low delinquencies and improved provision coverage ratio provide comfort, according to Dolat Reserach Capital. The brokerage values the bank at 1x FY27E ABV, with a target price of Rs 125.

Read the full research report here.

Stock Market Live Update: Avantel Share Price Falls After Net Profit Declines 

Avantel share price declined 6.26% to Rs 138.90 apiece after it reported a 56.3% on year fall in its net profit during April–June.

Stock Market Live Update: United Spirits, Radico Khaitan Shares Dip — Buy Opportunity Or Sell Signal After UK Deal?

Shares of liquor companies fell in early trade on Friday after India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that includes steep reductions in import duties on Scotch whisky and gin. The pact, which marks India’s first major FTA in over a decade, triggered a cautious reaction from investors amid concerns over pricing dynamics and competitive pressures in the premium alcohol segment.

Also Read: United Spirits, Radico Khaitan Shares Dip — Buy Opportunity Or Sell Signal After UK Deal?

Stock Market Live Update: SBI Life Insurance Share Price Rises Over 2% Post Q1 Results

Shares of SBI Life Insurance Co. rose over 2% on Friday after the insurer company announced its first quarter results for the fiscal 2025-26.

SBI Life Insurance Co.'s net profit rose 14.4% year-on-year in the April–June quarter. The insurer posted a bottom-line of Rs 594 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2025, according to an exchange filing on Thursday. In the year-ago period, the company posted a net profit of Rs 520 crore.

Also Read: SBI Life Insurance Share Price Rises Over 2% Post Q1 Results

Stock Market Live: IEX Share Price Jumps 12% As Net Profit Rises

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. share price hit a 10% upper circuit in Friday's session as it reported a decent increase in its net profit. The company's consolidated net profit advanced 25% on the year to Rs 121 crore from Rs 96.4 crore.

Stock Market Live: Bajaj Finance Falls Most Since Jan 5, 2023

Shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd. fell 6.15% on Friday the most since Jan. 5, 2023, after the company posted its first quarter results for financial year 2026. The stock came under pressure as its asset quality showed signs of strain. Gross non-performing assets rose to 1.03% from 0.96% in the previous quarter, while net NPA increased to 0.5% from 0.44%.

Also Read: Bajaj Finance Shares Price Slumps The Most In Over Two Years After Q1 Asset Quality Deteriorates

Sectoral Performance At Open: Nifty Media Underperforms

On National Stock Exchange, 14 sectoral indices slumped, while NSE Nifty PSU Bank advanced. The NSE Nifty Media was the worst performer.

Nifty Detractors: HDFC Bank, RIL Weigh

HDFC Bank Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Bajaj Finserve Ltd., and Shriram Finance Ltd. weighed on the Nifty 50 index.

ICICI Bank Ltd., SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd., and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. limited losses in the Nifty 50 index.

Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Fall As RIL Drags

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex declined sharply at open on Friday as Reliance Industries Ltd. dragged. The indices were trading 0.55% and 0.50% down, respectively as of 9:23 a.m.

Yield On The 10-Year Bond Opens Flat

  • The 10-year bond yield opened flat at 6.37%

Source: Cogencis

Rupee Opens At One-Month Low Against US Dollar

  • Rupee opened 16 paise weaker at 86.57 against US Dollar

  • The opening level is the lowest since June 23

  • It closed at 86.41 a dollar on Thursday

Source: Cogencis

Stock Market Live: DLF's First Mumbai Project Records Rs 2,300 Crore In Sales

DLF Home Developers and Trident Realty have announced a complete sellout of Phase 1 of their Mumbai project, 'The Westpark'. The project has clocked over Rs 2,300 crore in sales, as per the exchange filing.

Stock Market: Jefferies Maintain Hold On Nestle India 

  • Maintain a Hold with a target price of Rs 2,350

  • A miss in Q1 results

  • Near equal contribution from volumes and realisation

  • With an exception of milk & nutrition, growth was actually respectable and quick commerce drove share of e-comm

  • Contraction in gross margin consequent to firm input prices impacted Ebitda

  • Cut EPS by 4-5%

Oil Prices Rise As US Continues To Seal Deals With Key Trade Partners

Oil prices continued to rise on optimism over US trade deals with key trade partners. The brent crude was trading 0.52% higher at $69.55 a barrel as of 8:18 a.m.

Also Read: Oil Steadies On US Trade Deal Optimism, Diesel Tightness

Asia Market Update: MSCI Asia-Pacific Index Snaps Six-Day Winning Streak 

Markets in most Asia-Pacific countries were trading in losses on Friday as traders parse recent development on trade tariffs and deal with uncertainty over US Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

The MSCI Asia-Pacific index snapped a six-day winning streak. The index was down 0.75% as of 8:16 a.m.

US Market Update: S&P And Nasdaq 100 Futures Advance 

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced along with most US stock indices' futures. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit record highs in Thursday's session as Google's parent Alphabet Inc.'s robust earnings restored faith in technology stocks.

GIFT Nifty Implies Positive Open; Bajaj Finance, IEX, Tanla Platforms Shares In Focus

The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.04% or 9.50 points higher at 24,977.50 as of 6:45 a.m., which implied a higher open for the benchmark Nifty 50 index.

Bajaj Finance Ltd., Indian Energy Exchange Ltd., Tanla Platforms, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Kfin Technologies Ltd. share prices will be in focus in Friday's session.

The benchmark equity indices closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by shares of Reliance Industries Ltd., Infosys Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd.

The NSE Nifty 50 ended 157.8 points or 0.63% lower at 25,062.1, while the BSE Sensex closed 542.47 points or 0.66% down at 82,184.17.

Also Read: Stock Market Highlights: Nifty, Sensex Tank As RIL, Infosys, HDFC Bank Drag

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