Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Points To Gap-Up Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Holds Above $71 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, which signals the likely opening trend for the Nifty 50, was trading at 24,421 ahead of Friday's session.
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The GIFT Nifty, which signals the likely opening trend for the Nifty 50, was trading at 24,421 ahead of Friday's session.
Domestic benchmark indices ended higher for a second consecutive day on Thursday, supported by buying in information technology stocks after four sessions of declines. The NSE Nifty 50 settled 169.85 points, or 0.71%, higher at 24,175.70, while the BSE Sensex climbed 579.48 points, or 0.75%, to close at 77,502.12.
Asian equities traded mixed on Friday as investors assessed softer U.S. inflation signals alongside persistent weakness in technology stocks. Japan and South Korea remained under pressure despite a record close for the Dow Jones Industrial Average overnight, while Australian shares outperformed regional peers.
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.86% and South Korea's Kospi lost 0.46%. In contrast, Australia's ASX 200 advanced 0.54%.
Overnight, Wall Street delivered a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.14% to an all-time closing high after weaker-than-expected U.S. labour market data strengthened expectations of a less restrictive Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 ended largely unchanged, while a sell-off in semiconductor stocks dragged the Nasdaq down 0.8%.
In commodities, oil prices eased as crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued to normalise and diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran showed progress. Brent crude traded above $71 a barrel after fluctuating in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate remained close to $68.
Brent crude is also on track for a fourth straight weekly decline—the longest losing streak since August 2024—as talks in Qatar boosted optimism that the current 60-day ceasefire could pave the way for a more durable peace agreement.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Housing Finance AUM Rises To Rs 1.50 Lakh Crore In Q1
- Bajaj Housing Finance reported gross disbursement of Rs 19,500 crore in Q1FY27, compared with Rs 17,506 crore a year earlier.
- Assets under management stood at Rs 1.50 lakh crore as of June 2026, compared with Rs 1.20 lakh crore in June 2025. AUM increased by about Rs 8,904 crore during Q1FY27.
- Loan assets stood at Rs 1.31 lakh crore as of June 30, 2026, compared with Rs 1.06 lakh crore in June 2025.
Stock Market Live: JLR Q1 Wholesales Fall 9.2%, Retail Sales Drop 15.3%
- Tata Motors’ JLR subsidiary reported a 9.2% year-on-year decline in Q1FY27 wholesales at 79,300 units.
- Retail sales fell 15.3% year-on-year to 80,000 units. Volumes were impacted by supply disruptions and the Jaguar model transition.
- The mix of Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender improved to 80.8% from 77.2% a year earlier.
Stock Market Live: M\&M Financial Q1 Disbursements Rise 21%
- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services said Q1FY27 disbursements rose about 21% year-on-year to Rs 15,560 crore.
- Business assets increased about 12% to Rs 1.37 lakh crore, while collection efficiency remained stable at 95%.
- Stage-3 assets are estimated at 3.4–3.5%, compared with 3.8% a year ago. Stage-2 assets are estimated at 4.9–5.0%, compared with 5.9% a year ago. The company said its liquidity chest exceeded Rs 14,600 crore.
Stock Market Live: Coal India Q1 Supplies Rise 3.5%
- Coal India reported 3.5% year-on-year growth in total coal supplies at 197.7 MT in Q1FY27.
- Power sector coal supplies rose 1.8% to 154.75 MT, while non-regulated sector supplies grew 10% to 43.1 MT.
- Coal dispatch through FMC infrastructure increased 23% to 66.76 MT. The company liquidated 28.3 MT of pithead coal stock during the quarter.
Stock Market Live: Brokerages Raise Marico Targets After Q1 Update
- Morgan Stanley maintained Overweight on Marico with a target price of Rs 934, while JPMorgan retained Overweight with a target price of Rs 900. Macquarie maintained Outperform with a target price of Rs 890, and Goldman Sachs retained Buy with a target price of Rs 900.
- The brokerages said Marico’s Q1 update was better than expected, with volume growth accelerating to double digits. They said growth was led by Parachute Coconut Oil, value-added hair oils and newer segments.
- JPMorgan expects high-teens EBITDA growth, while Macquarie expects about 15% EBITDA growth in Q1. Morgan Stanley said inflation and the impact of El Niño on the monsoon remain key monitorables.
Stock Market Live: Punjab National Bank Q1 Deposits Rise 8.52%, Advances Grow 12.85%
- Punjab National Bank reported 8.52% year-on-year growth in global deposits at Rs 17.25 lakh crore in Q1FY27. Domestic deposits rose 8.63% to Rs 16.70 lakh crore.
- Global advances increased 12.85% to Rs 12.75 lakh crore, while domestic advances grew 11.74% to Rs 12.06 lakh crore.
- The global credit-deposit ratio improved to 73.92% from 71.09% a year ago.
Stock Market Live: CSB Bank Deposits Rise 26% In Q1FY27
- CSB Bank reported 26% year-on-year growth in deposits at Rs 45,415 crore in Q1FY27.
- CASA deposits rose 4% to Rs 8,815 crore, while term deposits increased 33% to Rs 36,600 crore.
- Gross advances grew 24% year-on-year to Rs 40,866 crore. Gold loan advances rose 47% to Rs 21,906 crore.
Stock Market Live: Hindustan Zinc Mined Metal Output Rises 1% In Q1FY27
- Hindustan Zinc reported 1% year-on-year growth in mined metal production at 268 kt in Q1FY27.
- Saleable metal production rose 4% to 260 kt. Refined zinc output increased 6% to 213 kt, while refined lead production fell 2% to 47 kt.
- Silver production remained stable at 149 tonnes. Wind power generation stood at 133 million units, broadly in line with seasonal conditions.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Finance AUM Rises 24% In Q1FY27
- Bajaj Finance said assets under management rose 24% year-on-year to about Rs 5.47 lakh crore in Q1FY27. AUM increased by about Rs 36,900 crore during the quarter.
- The company’s customer franchise rose to 12.44 crore, with 51 lakh customers added during Q1FY27. New loans booked grew 20% year-on-year to 1.61 crore, while the deposits book stood at about Rs 68,500 crore as of June 30.
Stock Market Live: Hindustan Zinc Mined Metal Output Rises 1% In Q1FY27
- Hindustan Zinc reported 1% year-on-year growth in mined metal production at 268 kt in Q1FY27.
- Saleable metal production rose 4% to 260 kt. Refined zinc output increased 6% to 213 kt, while refined lead production fell 2% to 47 kt.
- Silver production remained stable at 149 tonnes. Wind power generation stood at 133 million units, broadly in line with seasonal conditions.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Finance AUM Rises 24% In Q1FY27
- Bajaj Finance said assets under management rose 24% year-on-year to about Rs 5.47 lakh crore in Q1FY27. AUM increased by about Rs 36,900 crore during the quarter.
- The company’s customer franchise rose to 12.44 crore, with 51 lakh customers added during Q1FY27. New loans booked grew 20% year-on-year to 1.61 crore, while the deposits book stood at about Rs 68,500 crore as of June 30.
Stock Market Live: GSP Crop Science Reports Ransomware Incident
- GSP Crop Science said it experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting non-core IT systems, according to an exchange filing.
- The company said the incident involved ransomware and restoration work is underway. It is investigating the scope and root cause of the incident.
- GSP Crop Science said there was no material financial impact or operational loss due to the incident.
Stock Market Live: Oil Prices Ease As Hormuz Crude Flows Normalise
- Oil prices eased as crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued to normalise and US-Iran diplomatic talks showed progress.
- Brent crude traded above $71 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate stayed near $68. Brent is on track for a fourth straight weekly decline, its longest losing streak since August 2024, as talks in Qatar raised expectations that the 60-day ceasefire could support a longer-term agreement.
Stock Market Live: Dow Hits Record Close, Nasdaq Falls On Semiconductor Losses
- Wall Street ended mixed overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.14% to an all-time closing high after weaker-than-expected US labour market data supported expectations of a less restrictive Federal Reserve.
- The S&P 500 ended little changed, while the Nasdaq fell 0.8% as semiconductor stocks declined.
Stock Market Live: Asian Markets Trade Mixed As Tech Weakness Weighs
- Asian equities traded mixed on Friday as investors assessed softer US inflation signals and continued weakness in technology stocks.
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.86%, while South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.46%. Australia’s ASX 200 advanced 0.54%, outperforming regional peers.
Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Signals Higher Start For Nifty
- GIFT Nifty traded at 24,421 ahead of Friday’s session, compared with Thursday’s Nifty 50 close of 24,175.70.
- The level indicated a higher start for Indian equities.
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