Stock Market Crash Highlights: Nifty, Sensex Halt Four-Day Gaining Streak Amid F&O Expiry, Weak Global Cues
The NSE Nifty 50 closed 31.65 points, or 0.13%, lower at 24,398.70, while the BSE Sensex fell 104.35 points, or 0.13%, to end at 78,180.72.
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Indian equity benchmarks erased morning gains, halting a four-day gaining streak amid weekly F&O expiry and negative cues from global peers. The NSE Nifty 50 closed 31.65 points, or 0.13%, lower at 24,398.70, while the BSE Sensex fell 104.35 points, or 0.13%, to end at 78,180.72.
Meanwhile, oil markets remained in focus after a vessel was reportedly struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, underlining that security risks persist even as shipping through the strategic waterway gradually recovers.
Brent crude traded above $72 a barrel after a modest decline in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $69. According to UK Maritime Trade Operations, a tanker sailing near Limah, Oman, was hit by a projectile that sparked a fire on board. No injuries were reported.
Stock Market Wrap: Nifty, Sensex Snap Five-Day Winning Streak
- Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday, snapping a five-session gaining streak.
- Nifty 50 closed 31.65 points, or 0.13%, lower at 24,398.70, while the Sensex fell 104.35 points, or 0.13%, to end at 78,180.72.
Stock Market Live: SEBI Allows Open Market Buybacks From Aug. 1
- SEBI will allow open market buybacks from Aug. 1 with additional safeguards, according to its notification.
- Open market buybacks will be capped at 15% of paid-up capital and free reserves. Promoter and promoter-group shares will remain frozen during the buyback period, and promoters will not be allowed to trade freely.
- Buybacks must open within four working days of announcement and close within 66 working days. Companies must inform all shareholders electronically within one day of announcement. Buybacks cannot reduce public shareholding below minimum public shareholding norms.
Stock Market Live: Nifty IT Leads Gains; Defence, Realty Drag
- Nifty IT rose 2.46%, leading gains among sectoral indices, according to NSE data.
- Nifty FMCG gained 0.16%, Nifty Rural rose 0.05% and Nifty Consumption was up 0.04%.
- Nifty Defence fell 1.6%, while Nifty Realty declined 1.52% and Nifty Metal slipped 1.12%. Nifty Energy, Pharma, Media, PSU Bank and Bank also traded lower.
Stock Market Live: European Markets Trade Mixed; FTSE, CAC Gain
- European markets traded mixed, with the STOXX 600 up 0.04% at 650.77.
- The UK’s FTSE rose 0.45%, France’s CAC gained 0.46% and Spain’s IBEX 35 advanced 0.36%. Germany’s DAX fell 0.38%, while Denmark’s OMXC 25 declined 0.05%.
Stock Market Live: Asian Markets End Lower; Kospi Leads Losses
- Asian markets closed lower on Tuesday.
- South Korea’s Kospi fell 4.91% to 7,656.31, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 2.12% to 68,256.96.
- Shanghai slipped 1.26% to 3,990.235, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.51% to 23,496.89 and Australia’s ASX 200 declined 0.31% to 8,803.90.
Stock Market Live: Info Edge Rises 12% After Q1 Business Update
- Info Edge shares rose close to 12% intraday after the company reported 14.41% year-on-year growth in Q1FY27 standalone billings at Rs 737 crore.
- Recruitment solutions billings rose 17.5% to Rs 552.7 crore, while 99acres grew 16.6% to Rs 110.1 crore. Jeevansathi billings rose 14.2%, while Shiksha declined year-on-year.
- The company also approved the acquisition of the remaining 45.36% stake in CodingNinjas for Rs 39.9 crore and said it plans to invest Rs 150 crore in AI in FY27.
Stock Market Live: Interworld Digital Says Former MD Has Vehicle Linked To Defaulted Loan
- Interworld Digital said it defaulted on the last instalment of a vehicle loan from Kotak Mahindra Prime, with the outstanding default amount at Rs 0.06 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- The company said the vehicle linked to the loan is in the possession of its former Managing Director Man Mohan Gupta. It alleged that Gupta had fraudulently shifted the company’s business, including intellectual property, to other entities formed by him.
- Interworld Digital said it has asked Gupta to either return the vehicle or clear the outstanding dues, but he has not cooperated so far.
Stock Market Live: Swiggy Rises Over 5% As Foreign Investment Stands At 49.76%
- Swiggy shares rose 5.17% to Rs 261.20 in intraday trade, after touching a high of Rs 264.20 and a low of Rs 249.99.
- The company said foreign investment stood at 49.76% as of July 6. It also said the foreign investment does not result in any change in ownership or control status of the company.
Stock Market Live: DGCA Certifies Embraer E-Jets Aircraft
- DGCA awarded type certification to Embraer aircraft from the E-Jets family, according to a press release.
- The certification covers the E190, E195 and E195-E2 aircraft. Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer had signed an MoU in February to establish a final assembly line for the E175 regional jet.
Stock Market Live: Indian Hotels Signs 20 Hotels In Q1FY27
- Indian Hotels signed 20 hotels and opened 11 new hotels across its brand portfolio in Q1FY27, according to an exchange filing.
- The company said it is well placed to reach a portfolio of 700 hotels by 2030.
Stock Market Live: June QIP, IPO Revival Points To Fundraising Rebound
- India’s fundraising market showed signs of revival in June, led by a pickup in qualified institutional placements and IPO activity.
- June saw nine QIP transactions worth Rs 12,572 crore, more than the seven deals completed in the first five months of the year. Momentum continued into July, with Adani Enterprises and Sterlite Technologies completing deals worth a combined Rs 16,500 crore.
- The QIP pipeline indicates companies may tap equity markets more actively in the second half of the year.
Stock Market Live: Nifty IT Rises As Brokerages Flag Valuation Support
- Nifty IT was in focus as Morgan Stanley flagged IT services as a dark horse, with global demand for AI applications and solutions expected to support the sector.
- The index is down 39% from its peak and 28% so far this year. Large-cap IT stocks are trading at 10–12 times earnings, among their lowest valuations in more than a decade.
- Brokerages said the AI-led sell-off appears extreme, with return potential of 24–27% seen for TCS and Infosys. Significant technical support is also visible at current levels.
Stock Market Live: Brigade Hotel Ventures To Add 1,700 Keys
- Brigade Hotel Ventures COO Manoj Agarwal told NDTV Profit that luxury hotels in Tier-I cities remain in short supply and the Indian market is moving towards premiumisation.
- Agarwal said the company plans to add 1,700 keys in the near future, with major expansion focused on southern India.
- He said domestic demand offset softer international occupancy, while March business was affected by the Middle East crisis.
Stock Market Live: Borosil Says H1 Earnings To Be Hit By Inflation
- Borosil MD and CEO Shreevar Kheruka told NDTV Profit that the company is seeing a substantial increase in health-related products and a large uptick in industrial cookers.
- He said H1FY27 earnings will be hit by inflation and that price hikes may take three to six months to flow through. The company started commercial production towards the end of June after setting up its own production due to supply chain issues.
Stock Market Live: Nischal Maheshwari Says Market Seeing Relief Rally
- Nischal Maheshwari told NDTV Profit that the market is seeing a relief rally, with the consumption theme looking strong.
- He said the onset of the monsoon has supported the rally and that the doomsday view on IT companies was overdone. Maheshwari said IT and banking stocks are seeing relief rallies, with banks set to benefit from FCNR-B measures.
Stock Market Live: Cordelia Board To Consider Stock Split Within Week Of Listing
- Waterways Leisure Tourism, listed as Cordelia, said its board will meet on July 10 to consider a proposal for sub-division of equity shares.
- The announcement comes less than a week after the company’s listing. The proposal is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, according to the exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: Morgan Stanley Expects Bajaj Auto To Fall Over Next 30 Days
- Morgan Stanley maintained Underweight on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 9,259 and issued a tactical sell call.
- The brokerage expects the share price to fall over the next 30 days. It said Bajaj Auto continues to lose domestic market share, driven by a sharp decline in ICE.
- Morgan Stanley said Vahan data showed Bajaj Auto’s June 2026 ICE market share at 8.8%, down 110 basis points year-on-year and among its lowest levels.
Stock Market Live: Morgan Stanley Sees TVS Motor Rising Over Next 30 Days
- Morgan Stanley maintained Overweight on TVS Motor with a target price of Rs 4,327 and issued a tactical buy call.
- The brokerage expects the share price to rise over the next 30 days, supported by a better product mix, operating leverage gains and calibrated price hikes.
- Morgan Stanley said TVS Motor’s focus on premium motorcycles and scooters is supporting market share gains, while export momentum remains strong. The launch of Norton Atlas and Atlas GT in July is a key monitorable.
Stock Market Live: Bandhan AMC Says Q1 Earnings Are In Line
- Bandhan AMC’s Manish Gunwani told NDTV Profit that the economy has shown resilience despite higher crude prices and that Q1 earnings are looking in line with expectations.
- He said markets can turn without warning and noted that countries have increased defence budgets. Gunwani said China’s economic data has been disappointing, while high-frequency data in Europe and China remains weak.
Stock Market Live: CRISIL Ratings Sees Strong Demand For Gold Loans
- CRISIL Ratings’ Krishnan Sitaraman told NDTV Profit that the gold finance segment remains in a favourable phase, with strong underlying demand for gold loans.
- He said NPAs and credit loss risks remain minimal due to the performance of gold loans. He expects an uptick in NBFC gold loan portfolios and sees tailwinds for companies moving towards securitisation.
- Sitaraman said vehicle finance remains the largest asset class for NBFCs, while unsecured loans have been under stress over the last two years.
Stock Market Live: India, Indonesia Agree To Link Payment Systems
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Indonesia are adding depth to bilateral ties, with cooperation across maritime security, the blue economy, technology and startups.
- Modi said both countries signed an agreement to strengthen startup communities and agreed to link payment systems. He also said India will export affordable and effective medicines to Indonesia, and reiterated support for a two-state solution on Palestine.
Stock Market Live: K Raheja Delays $700 Million IPO Plans, Bloomberg Reports
- K Raheja Corp. has delayed plans for an IPO that could have raised as much as $700 million, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
- The Mumbai-based real estate developer has postponed the listing by at least a year after discussions with investment bankers on timing and valuation.
- The company may revisit the plan after achieving greater scale, which could allow it to pursue a larger offering and seek a higher valuation, according to the report.
Stock Market Live: Info Edge Q1 Standalone Billings Rise 14%
- Info Edge reported 14% year-on-year growth in standalone billings at Rs 737 crore in Q1FY27, according to an exchange filing.
- Recruitment solutions billings rose 18% to Rs 552.7 crore, while 99acres billings grew 14% to Rs 110.1 crore.
- Jeevansaathi billings fell 12% to Rs 39.6 crore, while Shiksha billings declined 23% to Rs 34.6 crore.
Stock Market Live: Kalyan Jewellers Among Top Fresh Short Candidates
Kalyan Jewellers appears among stocks witnessing price declines alongside higher open interest. The combination suggests traders added fresh bearish bets in the stock rather than covering existing positions.
Stock Market Live: Trent Tops Fresh Shorts List
Trent features multiple times in the fresh shorts table across different expiries, with futures falling over 11% while open interest increased sharply. The repeated appearance indicates sustained bearish positioning in the counter.
Stock Market Live: Asian Paints Sees Fall In Total Derivative Open Interest
Asian Paints is among the few stocks in the table where total derivative open interest has declined since the previous expiry. Overall open interest is down 16.42%, even as Call and Put positions have increased.
Stock Market Live: Alkem Witnesses Sharp Options Build-Up
Alkem has recorded one of the strongest increases in options activity. Call open interest has jumped over 278%, while Put open interest has risen nearly 175%, taking total derivative open interest higher by almost 45%.
Stock Market Live: Apollo Hospitals Records Strong Rise In Put Open Interest
Apollo Hospitals has seen Put open interest surge more than 518% since the previous expiry, one of the sharpest increases among the stocks shown. Total derivative open interest has climbed nearly 69%.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Finserv Derivative Positions Continue To Build
Bajaj Finserv has recorded a 62.21% increase in total derivative open interest since the previous expiry. Futures open interest is up 33.44%, while Call and Put open interest have risen more than 200% and 130%, respectively.
Stock Market Live: ABB Sees Derivative Activity Despite Sharp Decline
ABB shares declined 5.67%, but total derivative open interest has increased 41.27% since the previous expiry. Futures open interest also rose 26.69%, signalling traders continued building fresh positions despite the stock's fall.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Put Open Interest Dominates Call Open Interest
The highest Put open interest stands at over 40 lakh contracts at 24,400, marginally exceeding the highest Call open interest of around 41 lakh contracts at 24,500. The positioning highlights a narrow expiry range with support and resistance separated by just 100 points.
Stock Market Live: 59,500 Emerges As Secondary Resistance For Bank Nifty
While 59,000 holds the largest Call open interest, notable Call positions have also accumulated at 59,500. This suggests any move beyond 59,000 could face another hurdle near 59,500.
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Writers Cluster Positions Around 58,500
Fresh options activity in Bank Nifty was concentrated around the 58,500 strike, where both Call and Put writers added sizeable positions. The data indicates traders expect this level to remain important during today's expiry session.
Stock Market Live: Deep OTM Put Writing Emerges Between 24,000 And 24,300
Fresh Put additions were not limited to 24,400. Traders also added significant positions at 24,000, 24,100, 24,200 and 24,300, strengthening the support base below the current market.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Call Open Interest Above 25,000 Remains Elevated
Call writers continue to hold meaningful positions beyond the 25,000 mark. The 25,000, 25,200, 25,300, 25,400 and 25,500 strikes continue to carry sizeable Call open interest, indicating resistance remains intact on any sharp upside move.
Stock Market Live: Put Writers Increase Bets At 24,500 Despite Heavy Call Presence
Apart from 24,400, traders also added sizeable fresh Put positions at the 24,500 strike. Simultaneous Put and Call additions at the same strike suggest options traders expect 24,500 to remain a key battleground during today's weekly expiry.
Stock Market Live: Key Weekly Expiry Levels To Watch
For today's weekly expiry, derivatives positioning indicates:
- Nifty support: 24,400
- Nifty resistance: 24,500
- Bank Nifty support: 58,000
- Bank Nifty resistance: 59,000
Options activity suggests traders are concentrating positions around these levels ahead of expiry.
Stock Market Live: Trent, Kalyan Jewellers See Fresh Short Build-Up
Stocks witnessing price declines alongside rising open interest include:
- Trent
- Kalyan Jewellers
- Solar Industries
- VBL
- Cochin Shipyard
- BSE
- HAL
- Coal India
- RVNL
- PNB Housing Finance
- Waaree Energies
The combination suggests fresh short positions.
Stock Market Live: Bharti Airtel, Coforge See Short Covering
Stocks witnessing price gains while open interest declined include:
- Bharti Airtel
- Coforge
- Bajaj Finance
- IndusInd Bank
- Marico
- Wipro
- ICICI General Insurance
- AU Small Finance Bank
- LTIMindtree
- Lupin
- Hindustan Petroleum
- Adani Ports
- APL Apollo Tubes
- Jio Financial Services
The setup indicates short-covering.
Stock Market Live: JSW Steel, Power Grid See Long Unwinding
Stocks witnessing price declines along with lower open interest include:
- JSW Steel
- NMDC
- Power Grid
- Power India
- IndiGo
- Dabur India
- GMR Airports
- Polycab India
- REC
- Ambuja Cements
- Hindalco Industries
This points to long liquidation.
Stock Market Live: Titan, Fortis Among Stocks Witnessing Fresh Long Build-Up
Stocks showing price gains along with higher open interest include:
- Titan
- Fortis Healthcare
- Bajaj Auto
- IOC
- Bandhan Bank
- Divi's Laboratories
- Persistent Systems
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- L&T Finance
- RBL Bank
The setup indicates fresh long accumulation.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Auto, Alkem Lead OI Build-Up
Among stocks shown, notable increases in total derivative open interest include:
- Apollo Hospitals ( 68.82%)
- Bajaj Finserv ( 62.21%)
- Bajaj Auto ( 46.68%)
- Alkem ( 44.74%)
- Ambuja Cements ( 43.18%)
- ABB ( 41.27%)
Stock Market Live: Nifty Fin Service Records Sharp Rise In Options Activity
- Nifty Fin Service has declined 1.44%, but total derivative open interest has risen 121.02%.
- Call open interest has increased 185.15%, while Put open interest is up 165.60%.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Mid Select Continues To Outperform
- Nifty Mid Select has gained 8.79% since the previous expiry, while total derivative open interest has increased 68.86%.
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty OI Rises Nearly 40% Since Previous Expiry
- Bank Nifty has gained 0.35% since the previous expiry.
- Total derivative open interest has increased 39.68%, with Call open interest up 48.45% and Put open interest rising 33.46%.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Derivative Open Interest Jumps Nearly 200% Since Previous Expiry
- Nifty has declined 5.64% since the previous expiry, while total derivative open interest has surged 199.41% to 1.43 crore contracts.
- Put open interest has risen 245.83%, significantly higher than the 172.02% increase in Call open interest.
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Sees Fresh Put Writing At 59,000
Fresh Put additions were strongest at:
- 58,500
- 59,000
- 58,400
- 58,000
- 59,100
Call writers were also active at:
- 58,500
- 58,400
- 58,600
- 58,000
This indicates traders are building fresh positions around the 58,500-59,000 zone ahead of expiry.
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Resistance Shifts To 59,000
The 59,000 strike has the highest Call open interest at more than 16 lakh contracts.
Other notable Call positions remain at:
- 58,000
- 58,500
- 59,500
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Support Seen At 58,000
The 58,000 strike continues to hold the highest Put open interest at around 13 lakh contracts, making it the strongest support.
Additional Put open interest is concentrated at:
- 59,000
- 58,500
- 57,500
Stock Market Live: Nifty Options Indicate 24,400-24,500 Trading Zone
Current weekly options positioning suggests:
- Highest Put OI: 24,400
- Highest Call OI: 24,500
- Strongest Put writing: 24,400
- Strongest Call writing: 24,500
The derivatives setup points to the 24,400-24,500 zone remaining the key battleground during today's weekly expiry.
Stock Market Live: Call Writers Add Fresh Positions At 24,500
Fresh Call writing was strongest at:
- 24,500
- 24,600
- 25,000
- 24,800
- 24,900
Fresh Call additions at 24,500 alongside the highest Call open interest reinforce it as the key resistance for today's expiry.
Stock Market Live: Aggressive Put Writing Seen At 24,400
Fresh Put additions were concentrated at:
- 24,400 (largest)
- 24,300
- 24,500
- 24,200
- 24,100
Meanwhile, Put writers trimmed positions only at deep OTM strikes between 23,400 and 23,600.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Faces Immediate Resistance At 24,500
The 24,500 strike now holds the highest Call open interest at more than 41 lakh contracts, making it the immediate hurdle for the index.
Heavy Call open interest is also visible at:
- 24,600
- 25,000
- 25,500
Stock Market Live: Nifty Put Writers Shift Strongest Support To 24,400 On Expiry Day
With weekly Nifty expiry today, the 24,400 strike has emerged as the strongest support after attracting the highest Put open interest of over 40 lakh contracts.
Other sizeable Put positions are concentrated at:
- 24,300
- 24,000
- 24,200
- 24,500
Stock Market Live: Cordelia Shares Rise Nearly 4% Intraday
- Cordelia shares rose 3.70% to Rs 794.25 in intraday trade, according to the chart.
- The stock touched a high of Rs 805 and a low of Rs 766, compared with its previous close of Rs 765.90.
Stock Market Live: Trent Falls 10% After Q1 Revenue Growth Misses Estimates
- Trent shares fell 10% to Rs 3,007.60 in early trade after brokerages flagged weaker-than-expected Q1 sales growth.
- The stock touched an intraday high of Rs 3,080 and a low of Rs 3,002.10. Trent reported 19% year-on-year growth in Q1FY27 standalone revenue at Rs 5,666 crore and added 20 net stores during the quarter.
- Citi maintained Sell on Trent, while Macquarie, Morgan Stanley and Bernstein said Q1 growth was softer than expected. Brokerages cited store expansion, same-store sales growth, urban consumption and competition as key monitorables.
Stock Market Live: Cult.Fit Files DRHP With SEBI For IPO
- Cult.Fit has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue and an offer for sale.
- The fresh issue size is Rs 950 crore. Accel and Chiratae Ventures will sell stake through the IPO.
- Axis Capital, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, JM Financial and Morgan Stanley are the book-running lead managers for the issue.
Stock Market Live: Tobacco Stocks Trade Lower In Early Trade
- Tobacco stocks traded lower, with Godfrey Phillips India falling 0.83%, according to NSE data.
- ITC declined 0.36%, while VST Industries slipped 0.22%.
Stock Market Live: Agrochemical Stocks Trade Lower; UPL Gains
- Agrochemical and fertiliser stocks traded mostly lower, with Sumitomo Chemical India falling 1.50%, Dhanuka Agritech declining 1.02% and Kaveri Seed slipping 0.96%, according to NSE data.
- India Pesticides, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers, Chambal Fertilisers, Coromandel International, Bayer CropScience and PI Industries also traded lower. UPL was the only gainer among the stocks shown, rising 0.39%.
Stock Market Live: Vedanta Group Stocks Fall In Early Trade
- Vedanta Iron & Steel fell 4.99%, while Vedanta Oil & Gas declined 4.98%, according to NSE data.
- Vedanta Aluminium slipped 1.95%, Vedanta Power fell 1.81% and Vedanta Ltd. declined 1.44%.
Stock Market Live: Sugar Stocks Decline In Early Trade
- Sugar stocks traded lower, with Avadh Sugar & Energy falling 2.30% and Mawana Sugars declining 2.22%, according to NSE data.
- Dalmia Bharat Sugar fell 1.92%, while Dwarikesh Sugar Industries slipped 1.84% and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar declined 1.79%. Balrampur Chini Mills and Shree Renuka Sugars were down 1.26% each.
Stock Market Live: Titan Gains, Kalyan Jewellers Falls Among Jewellery Stocks
- Titan Company rose 2.11%, while Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri gained 4.29%, leading gains among jewellery stocks, according to NSE data.
- Thangamayil Jewellery, Motisons and KDDL also traded higher. Kalyan Jewellers fell 7.34%, while PC Jeweller declined 3.70% and Goldiam slipped 2.42%.
Stock Market Live: Hexaware, Infosys Lead Gains In IT Stocks
- Hexaware Technologies rose 2.92%, while Infosys gained 1.64% and Persistent Systems advanced 1.26%, according to NSE data.
- Coforge, HCL Technologies, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Newgen Software, Tata Elxsi and KPIT Technologies also traded higher. Fractal Analytics fell 2.51%, while Zensar Technologies declined 1.13%.
Stock Market Live: Nifty IT Leads Sectoral Gains; Defence, Metal Decline
- Nifty IT rose 1.58%, leading gains among sectoral indices, according to NSE data.
- Nifty PSU Bank gained 0.38%, while Nifty Bank rose 0.28%, Nifty Pharma advanced 0.26% and Nifty Financial Services added 0.25%.
- Nifty India Defence fell 1.18%, while Nifty Metal declined 1.06%. Nifty Energy and Nifty Media also traded lower.
Stock Market Live: HDFC Bank, Infosys Lead Nifty Gains
- HDFC Bank was the top contributor to Nifty 50 gains, adding 14.03 points, followed by Infosys at 10.81 points and SBI at 8.47 points.
- Shriram Finance and Titan also supported the index, adding 6.70 points and 5.02 points, respectively.
- Trent was the biggest drag, pulling the index down by 15.91 points. ICICI Bank, JSW Steel, L&T and Tata Steel also weighed on the index.
Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Extend Gains For Fifth Session
- Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for the fifth consecutive trading session.
- The NSE Nifty 50 rose as much as 0.2% to 24,488, while the BSE Sensex gained as much as 0.3%, or over 200 points, to 78,504.01.
Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Rise In Pre-Open Trade
- Nifty 50 rose 34.10 points, or 0.14%, to 24,464.45 in pre-open trade.
- Sensex gained 186.74 points, or 0.24%, to 78,471.81.
Stock Market Live: Rupee Opens Higher Against US Dollar
- The Indian rupee opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday.
- The local currency appreciated as much as 11 paise to 95.29 against the greenback.
Stock Market Live: Brokerages Flag Margin Pressure For Jubilant FoodWorks
- Morgan Stanley maintained Equal-weight on Jubilant FoodWorks with a target price of Rs 486. It said Q1 was in line, with sequential improvement in India growth matching expectations.
- Macquarie maintained Underperform with a target price of Rs 360. It said India performance was in line, while the international business remained weak.
- Brokerages said margins remain a key monitorable amid inflationary pressures. Morgan Stanley expects EBITDA margin to decline sequentially to 20%, while Macquarie expects India margins to remain broadly flat.
Stock Market Live: Brokerages Flag Softer Q1 Growth For Trent
- Citi maintained Sell on Trent with a target price of Rs 2,733, citing moderation in revenue growth despite a soft base and weak revenue per sq. ft. trends.
- Macquarie maintained Outperform with a target price of Rs 3,600, while Morgan Stanley retained Overweight with a target price of Rs 3,151. Both brokerages said Q1 sales growth was weaker than expected.
- Bernstein maintained Outperform with a target price of Rs 3,500. It said the Q1 update missed revenue estimates, while 20% growth is becoming the new normal. Brokerages flagged store expansion, same-store sales growth, urban consumption and competition as key monitorables.
Stock Market Live: Brokerages Stay Positive On Titan After Q1 Update
- Citi maintained Buy on Titan with a target price of Rs 5,075, while Macquarie retained Outperform with a target price of Rs 5,000.
- Morgan Stanley maintained Overweight with a target price of Rs 5,182 and said Titan remains its preferred pick. Bernstein retained Outperform with a target price of Rs 5,000.
- Brokerages said Titan’s Q1 update was supported by jewellery demand, festive sales and Akshaya Tritiya. They also cited double-digit buyer growth, stable jewellery margins and strong growth across watches and jewellery.
Stock Market Live: CLSA Sees Breakouts In IndusInd Bank, HDFC AMC, Godrej Properties
- CLSA’s Laurence Balanco said IndusInd Bank’s breakout above the Rs 957–968 resistance zone confirms fresh momentum and indicates an upside target of Rs 1,250–1,260.
- The brokerage said HDFC AMC’s breakout opens the way for an upside objective of Rs 3,580. It sees Godrej Properties’ break above Rs 1,894–1,951 supporting an upside target of Rs 2,650–2,660.
- CLSA also said Bajaj Holdings’ move back above its 200-day moving average reinforces the late-June breakout, with an upside objective of Rs 13,390–13,400.
Stock Market Live: InCred Initiates Coverage On Mankind Pharma With Add Rating
- InCred initiated coverage on Mankind Pharma with an Add rating and a target price of Rs 2,821.
- The brokerage said Mankind Pharma is moving into less-crowded markets with a focus on defensible products. It said chronic therapies account for about 40% of the portfolio, while the new biologics platform is supported by an expanding field force.
Stock Market Live: Nuvama Initiates Coverage On Aequs With Buy Rating
- Nuvama initiated coverage on Aequs with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 444.
- The brokerage cited Aequs’ aerospace and consumer electronics businesses, programme longevity and order book as key drivers. It said the company’s $889 million order book supports 42% sales CAGR and 84% EBITDA CAGR over FY26–29.
- Nuvama expects EBITDA to rise as the consumer business reaches break-even.
Stock Market Live: Goldman Sachs Raises Indian Hotels Target Price To Rs 830
- Goldman Sachs maintained its Buy rating on Indian Hotels and raised the target price to Rs 830 from Rs 790.
- The brokerage said domestic demand likely remained resilient, while international air traffic is showing initial signs of improvement. It said Indian Hotels reported high single-digit RevPAR growth despite several disruptions in FY26, with gradual margin expansion expected from FY27 onwards.
Stock Market Live: Jefferies Bullish On EMS Component Plays
- Jefferies said allocation under the electronics component manufacturing scheme rose 75% to Rs 40,000 crore in February 2026, while allocation under mobile PLI was cut 81%.
- The brokerage said disbursement across 14 PLI schemes so far is estimated at 26% of the initial outlay till FY27. It expects ECMS to cover 50% of the mobile bill of materials.
- Jefferies remains bullish on component plays such as Syrma SGS and Kaynes, while it has a Hold rating on Dixon Technologies. It expects EMS companies to deliver an average EPS CAGR of 26% over FY26–29.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Futures Trade At 49-Point Premium
- Nifty July futures rose 0.52% to 24,479.90, trading at a premium of 49 points.
- In Nifty options, maximum call open interest was at the 24,500 strike, while maximum put open interest was at the 24,000 strike.
- No securities are in the F&O ban period.
Stock Market Live: Digitide, National Standard See Price Band Changes
- Digitide Solutions and National Standard will see their price bands revised to 10% from 20%.
- Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) and IKIO Technologies have been shortlisted under the Short-Term ASM Framework.
- Indo Count Industries, Network People Services Technologies, Pearl Global Industries and Pokarna will be excluded from the ASM Framework.
Stock Market Live: Motisons Jewellers, SEIT InvIT Among Bulk Deals
- Lloyds Enterprises sold 6.64 lakh Bharat Wire shares at Rs 220.07 apiece.
- In Motisons Jewellers, Ajay Gupta sold 59.18 lakh shares at Rs 14.94 apiece. Arihant Capital Markets bought 15.63 lakh shares, while HRTI and QE Securities sold shares in separate transactions.
- Larsen & Toubro sold 23.25 lakh SEIT InvIT units at Rs 123 apiece, while Nuvama Wealth Finance bought 7.75 lakh units at the same price.
- In Digitide, Elixir Wealth Management and Irage Broking Services bought shares in separate transactions. Irage Broking Services also sold 5.43 lakh shares at Rs 114.93 apiece.
Stock Market Live: AWL Agri, Tata Power, Indian Overseas Bank To Hold AGMs Today
AWL Agri Business, Tata Power, Indian Overseas Bank and Computer Age Management Services will hold their annual general meetings today.
Stock Market Live: Cochin Shipyard OFS, RIL Warning, Varun Beverages Among Stocks In News
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Cochin Shipyard OFS opens for non-retail investors on July 7 and retail investors on July 8. The government will sell up to 2.52% stake, with an option to sell another 2.52%.
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SEBI issued an administrative warning to Reliance Industries’ compliance officer over alleged insider trading regulation lapses linked to employee trades in July 2024.
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Varun Beverages’ Kenya arm will acquire the dairy beverages, juices and packaged drinking water business of Devyani Food Industries Kenya for Rs 305 crore.
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Capillary Technologies said an overseas subsidiary was targeted in a EUR 3 million deepfake banking fraud, of which EUR 0.45 million has been recovered.
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Info Edge approved the acquisition of the remaining 45.36% stake in CodingNinjas for about Rs 39.91 crore. Blue Jet Healthcare opened its QIP on July 6 with a floor price of Rs 531.70 per share.
Stock Market Live: Trent Q1 Standalone Revenue Rises 19%
- Trent reported 19% year-on-year growth in Q1FY27 standalone revenue at Rs 5,666 crore, compared with Rs 4,781 crore a year earlier.
- The company added 20 net stores during the quarter, taking its total store count to 1,312. This includes 301 Westside stores and 982 Zudio stores.
Stock Market Live: Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 Revenue Rises 14.1%
- Jubilant FoodWorks reported 14.1% year-on-year growth in Q1FY27 consolidated revenue at Rs 2,569.3 crore.
- Standalone revenue rose 9.2% to Rs 1,848.5 crore. Domino’s India reported 2.5% like-for-like growth.
- The group added 76 net stores during the quarter, taking its total store count to 3,712.
Stock Market Live: Titan Q1 Consumer Business Revenue Grows 41%
- Titan Company said its consumer businesses revenue grew 41% year-on-year in Q1FY27.
- Jewellery revenue rose 39%, while watches and eyecare grew 23% each. Emerging businesses revenue increased 19%.
- Domestic business grew 37%, while international business rose 128%. The company added 77 net stores during the quarter, taking its retail network to 3,680 stores.
Stock Market Live: Samsung Shares Fall Even As Profit Beats Estimates
- Samsung Electronics shares fell as much as 6.8% in Seoul after its quarterly profit rose 19-fold but failed to meet investor expectations for AI-linked chip suppliers.
- The company reported preliminary operating income of 89.4 trillion won for the June quarter, beating estimates by about 6%. Revenue more than doubled to 171 trillion won.
Stock Market Live: Bitcoin, Ether Gain As Investors Track Global Cues
- Bitcoin rose 0.5% to $64,085.95, while Ether gained 0.5% to $1,801.06.
- Investors continued to track geopolitical developments, commodity prices and currency movements for further direction.
Stock Market Live: Yen Weakens To Around 162 Against Dollar
- The Japanese yen weakened to around 162.15 against the US dollar after positioning data showed hedge funds had turned the most bearish on the currency since 2007.
- The move raised the possibility of further scrutiny from Japanese authorities.
Stock Market Live: Tanker Hit Near Oman As Hormuz Shipping Volumes Stay Below Pre-Conflict Levels
- UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker near Limah, Oman, was hit by a projectile that caused a fire on board. No injuries were reported.
- Vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed after easing US-Iran hostilities, but shipping volumes remain below pre-conflict levels. A convoy including at least eight Japan-linked ships recently passed through the route, indicating a gradual recovery in operations.
Stock Market Live: Dow Closes At Record High As S&P 500, Nasdaq Gain
- US markets advanced in the first session after the Independence Day holiday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.29% to close at a record high.
- The S&P 500 gained 0.72%, while the Nasdaq Composite added 1.12%, supported by continued buying in large-cap stocks.
Stock Market Live: Asian Markets Open Lower As Oil Shipment Risks Return
- Asian markets opened lower on Tuesday as investors assessed renewed risks to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
- South Korea’s Kospi fell 3.23%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.07% and Australia’s ASX 200 declined 0.25%. The declines came even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high overnight.
Stock Market Live: Oil Stays In Focus After Vessel Hit Near Strait Of Hormuz
- Oil markets remained in focus after a vessel was reportedly struck near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting continued security risks even as shipping through the route gradually recovers.
- Brent crude traded above $72 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $69. UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker near Limah, Oman, was hit by a projectile that caused a fire on board, with no injuries reported.
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