Haryana makes e-office mandatory across all govt departments

Wall Street opened steady as investors tracked SK Hynix’s much-awaited Nasdaq debut and rising Middle East tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 edged higher, while Nasdaq slipped slightly. Markets remained cautious amid inflation concerns linked to geopolitical risks, even as optimism around tech listings supported broader sentiment.

HDFC Bank shares extended losses for a second straight session after its Q1 FY27 earnings, but brokerages remain optimistic on the stock. Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, Nomura and JM Financial have retained their bullish ratings, with target prices implying upside of up to 35% from current levels.

ONGC’s profit more than doubled in the April-June quarter. Higher crude oil prices and improved realisations significantly boosted earnings. Total income rose substantially compared to the previous year. Oil and gas production remained broadly stable with marginal declines. Strategic projects are expected to improve future production levels.