Engineering stock hits 52-week high, extends post-Q1FY27 results rally for second day in a row

U.S. Senate Republicans have introduced the long-awaited Clarity Act, a landmark bill aimed at creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The legislation seeks to clearly define the roles of financial regulators, promote broader adoption of digital assets, and enhance investor protection.

Saif Partners and Elevation Capital plan to offload a 2.3 per cent stake in Paytm parent One 97 Communications via a Rs 2,002-crore block deal. The secondary share sale follows Paytm reporting a 79 per cent jump in Q1 net profit to Rs 220 crore.

Abbott Laboratories shares surged 12% after the healthcare company reported strong second-quarter sales, raised its full-year earnings outlook and reaffirmed revenue growth guidance. Progress across its medical devices and diagnostics pipeline further boosted investor confidence in future growth.