Pharma stocks, including Sun Pharma, Cipla, Lupin and Dr Reddy’s, fell up to 2.5% after US President Donald Trump announced a phased tariff plan on imported generic drugs. While generics will remain tariff-free for two years, duties will rise to 100% from August 2028 and 200% from August 2029, weighing on investor sentiment.

Indian Hotels Company reported a 18.5% net profit rise in Q1 FY27. Revenue per available room increased fourteen percent at domestic hotels. Growth businesses and management fees also contributed significantly to performance. The company added twenty new hotel signings, expanding its overall portfolio. Despite disruptions, IHCL maintained its double-digit revenue growth guidance.

Foreign investors have injected nearly $3 billion into Indian equities recently. Financial services and consumer services attracted significant inflows from these investors. However, automobiles and power sectors experienced substantial outflows during this period. This renewed buying is seen as tactical, not a broad market rebuilding. Global macroeconomic shifts and valuations continue to influence foreign investment…

Despite a challenging market, several stocks have shown significant gains. Adani Enterprises leads with a 42.77% rise year-to-date. Apollo Hospitals and Asian Paints also delivered strong returns. Axis Bank and Bajaj Auto have seen notable increases in their stock values. These companies outperformed the broader market trend this year.

Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Crude oil prices surged above $92 a barrel, impacting investor sentiment negatively. Broader markets also slipped, with small and midcap indices showing losses. Several major banking and IT stocks contributed to the Sensex’s drop. Despite these challenges, some auto and…

Five NSE F&O stocks witnessed a sharp rise in futures open interest as of July 21, indicating heightened derivatives activity. The surge suggests traders are building fresh positions or adding to existing ones, reflecting stronger conviction and a directional bias in the near-term price movement of these counters.

Bajaj Auto shares rose 2.5% after the company reported a 46% year-on-year jump in Q1FY27 net profit to Rs 3,226 crore, while revenue surged 65% to Rs 21,689 crore. Following the strong performance, Motilal Oswal upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ from ‘Neutral’, raising its target price to Rs 12,096, implying a potential 16% upside.

Vedanta shares have fallen over twenty-six percent in two months. This decline erased all gains made after the recent corporate demerger. Analysts are still advising caution for potential investors in Vedanta. The company’s financial risk profile has improved due to strong performance. Investors await Hindustan Zinc’s earnings for further market direction.

Bandhan Bank shares dropped 10% after the lender released its Q1 earnings. The bank reduced its return on assets guidance due to global economic uncertainties. Higher staff and technology expenses also contributed to increased operational costs. Despite a profit rise, net interest income saw a modest increase. Asset quality improved, with non-performing assets showing a…

Cube Highways Trust InvIT opens its Rs 5,000-crore public issue today at a price band of Rs 151–152 per unit. The infrastructure trust offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of operational highway assets.