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Stock Market Highlights: Sensex settles 370 pts higher, Nifty above 24,950 on GST cut hopes
19 Aug 2025 | 08:01:22 PM IST
Synopsis
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex and Nifty traded higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, as investors welcomed potential GST reforms and signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Nine of the 16 major sectors traded in the green. As the session progressed, buying interest strengthened in auto, oil & gas, media, and energy counters, helping these sectors consolidate and extend their advances. The broader midcap and smallcap indices also edged higher
Top reads
Top trades of the day
Global market update
Show moreTop reads
- Rekha Jhunjhunwala portfolio: 12 stocks log double-digit gains, 1 microcap shines with 43% return in FY26 so far
- Smallcap investors just got some bad news from Q1 earnings. Time to tweak your portfolio?
Top trades of the day
- Reliance Industries shares rise over 2% after Jio scraps 1 GB/day plan
- Vodafone Idea shares jump 2% as telco explores non-banking funding for capex continuity
- Vedanta shares rally 2% ahead of board meet to consider second interim dividend on August 21
- Icodex Publishing Solutions shares list at 20% discount to IPO price on BSE SME platform
Global market update
- S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% as of 1:10 p.m. Tokyo time
- Japan’s Topix was little changed
- Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.8%
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2%
- The Shanghai Composite rose 0.3%
- Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.1%
1 New Update
Akasa Air completes fund raising from Premji Invest, other investors
Akasa Air on Tuesday said it has raised funds from investors, including Premji Invest and Claypond Capital, and the investments will be utilised mainly for expanding operations.
The three-year-old airline did not disclose details about the quantum of funds mopped up as part of the strategic investment transactions announced in February this year.
In a statement, the carrier said the closure of the funding round follows receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals.
The three-year-old airline did not disclose details about the quantum of funds mopped up as part of the strategic investment transactions announced in February this year.
In a statement, the carrier said the closure of the funding round follows receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals.
ETFs own 67 tonnes of gold as holdings rise by 42% YoY
India’s gold ETF holdings rose 42% year-on-year to 66.68 tonnes as of June 30, 2025, with AUM surging 88% to Rs 64,777 crore.
The number of investor accounts expanded 41% to 76.54 lakh, reflecting growing preference for digital gold investments and this shift from traditional jewelry ownership to tech-enabled investment channels is being driven by Gen Z investors, fractional ownership models, and the influence of social media and fintech innovations, according to a release by Ventura. Read more
The number of investor accounts expanded 41% to 76.54 lakh, reflecting growing preference for digital gold investments and this shift from traditional jewelry ownership to tech-enabled investment channels is being driven by Gen Z investors, fractional ownership models, and the influence of social media and fintech innovations, according to a release by Ventura. Read more
Dow Jones opens higher as Home Depot puts focus on retail earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 40.5 points, or 0.09%, at the open to 44,952.36. The S&P 500 fell 2.9 points, or 0.05%, at the open to 6,446.24, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 22.3 points, or 0.10%, to 21,607.452 at the opening bell.
Edtech working with Ivy League universities first to file for Gujarat's GIFT City IPO
XED has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) ahead of a proposed IPO to be listed on the NSE International Exchange at GIFT City. The company is a global executive education platform that partners with Ivy League and other world-renowned universities to bring cutting-edge leadership programs to senior business leaders.
The DRHP filing positions XED, a world leader in executive education, to become the first Indian company to pursue an IPO via GIFT City - a move designed to attract global investors aligned with its vision of creating a cross-border category leader in executive education. Read more
The DRHP filing positions XED, a world leader in executive education, to become the first Indian company to pursue an IPO via GIFT City - a move designed to attract global investors aligned with its vision of creating a cross-border category leader in executive education. Read more
Kissht operator OnEMI Technology Solutions files IPO papers with Sebi
OnEMI Technology Solutions, which operates India's digital lending platform Kissht, has filed draft papers with market regulator Sebi seeking its approval to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).
The IPO is a combination of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 88.79 lakh equity shares by existing investors, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday. Read More
The IPO is a combination of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 88.79 lakh equity shares by existing investors, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday. Read More
Gaming stocks rise up to 8% on cabinet nod to online gaming bill. Delta Corp top gainer
Gaming stocks ended with up to 8% gains on Tuesday led by Delta Corp following reports that the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Online Gaming Bill. OnMobile Global was the next big gainer and closed nearly 4% up while Nazara Technologies settled with an uptick of 0.5%.
The bill aims to formalise the industry, making online betting a punishable offence amid rising cases of fraud in recent months. Read More
The bill aims to formalise the industry, making online betting a punishable offence amid rising cases of fraud in recent months. Read More
Proposed 2-tier GST structure could lower effective tax rate, boost revenues in long term: S&P
The proposed 2-tier GST structure could lower effective taxation rate and boost fiscal revenues over the longer term, S&P Global Ratings Director YeeFarn Phua said on Tuesday.
His comments come ahead of a crucial meeting of the Centre and states on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss GST reform proposal by the Centre.
The central government has proposed reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime wherein slabs would be reduced to just two -- 5 and 18 per cent-- and a special tax rate of 40 per cent on select few items.
His comments come ahead of a crucial meeting of the Centre and states on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss GST reform proposal by the Centre.
The central government has proposed reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime wherein slabs would be reduced to just two -- 5 and 18 per cent-- and a special tax rate of 40 per cent on select few items.
Antique initiates buy call on Zen Technologies shares despite 43% fall in 1 year, sees 31% upside
Brokerage firm Antique Stock Broking has initiated coverage on Zen Technologies for a price target of Rs 1,866, and the stock offers an upside of 31%. The smallcap counter is a fundamental pick, which is valued at 32X 1HFY28E EPS.
The brokerage firm, in a note, said that Zen Technologies shares are well-positioned to capitalise on the strong growth potential in the Anti-Drone Systems (ADS) space. The company possesses in-house capabilities in core components of an effective ADS and has an edge in both soft as well as hard-skill solutions, the note said. Read more
The brokerage firm, in a note, said that Zen Technologies shares are well-positioned to capitalise on the strong growth potential in the Anti-Drone Systems (ADS) space. The company possesses in-house capabilities in core components of an effective ADS and has an edge in both soft as well as hard-skill solutions, the note said. Read more
InvITs, REITs AUM at USD 94 bn in FY25, more than double from FY20: Knight Frank
Total assets under management of Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have grown to nearly USD 94 billion in the last fiscal year from USD 42.1 billion in 2019-20, according to Knight Frank.
In its report released on Tuesday, real estate consultant Knight Frank India said there are five REITs and 17 InvITs listed on the stock exchanges.
The total Assets Under Management (AUM) of InvITs in India have reached USD 73.3 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, while the AUM of REITs touched USD 20.6 billion.
In its report released on Tuesday, real estate consultant Knight Frank India said there are five REITs and 17 InvITs listed on the stock exchanges.
The total Assets Under Management (AUM) of InvITs in India have reached USD 73.3 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, while the AUM of REITs touched USD 20.6 billion.
Euro zone bonds struggle for direction after Ukraine talks, eyes on Jackson Hole
Euro zone government bonds were in a holding pattern on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to a symposium of global central bankers later in the week, and after talks in Washington on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Fox News on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other European and NATO partners had been very successful.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Fox News on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other European and NATO partners had been very successful.
Vikran Engineering's Rs 772 cr IPO to open on Aug 26
Infrastructure EPC company Vikran Engineering is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on August 26 to mobilise Rs 772 crore through the issue.
The company has set a price band of Rs 92 to Rs 97 per share for its maiden public issue, which will conclude on August 29, according to its public announcement.
The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 721 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 51 crore by promoter.
The company has set a price band of Rs 92 to Rs 97 per share for its maiden public issue, which will conclude on August 29, according to its public announcement.
The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 721 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 51 crore by promoter.
Experion Developers earns WELL precertification for 3 landmark residential projects
Experion Developers, in collaboration with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) - the global authority on advancing health and well-being in buildings, organizations, and communities - announced on Tuesday that three of its flagship residential projects have received the prestigious WELL Residence Precertification.
This precertification for nearly 1,000 residences marks a major milestone of Experion's progress in delivering healthier and more resilient homes in India, the firm said in a statement.
This precertification for nearly 1,000 residences marks a major milestone of Experion's progress in delivering healthier and more resilient homes in India, the firm said in a statement.
Sebi reconsiders intraday limits for equity derivatives, sources say
A top panel of India's market regulator is meeting on Tuesday to consider placing stricter limits on positions in index derivatives in the Indian markets, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is looking at the rules on equity derivatives after the regulator temporarily banned U.S. high frequency trading firm Jane Street from the Indian markets saying some of its trading strategies were manipulative and left retail investors with losses.
SEBI's secondary market advisory committee, tasked with framing equity market policies, will discuss and make recommendations on intraday limits for index derivatives to prevent large traders and trading firms from accumulating significant exposures, the sources said. Read More
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is looking at the rules on equity derivatives after the regulator temporarily banned U.S. high frequency trading firm Jane Street from the Indian markets saying some of its trading strategies were manipulative and left retail investors with losses.
SEBI's secondary market advisory committee, tasked with framing equity market policies, will discuss and make recommendations on intraday limits for index derivatives to prevent large traders and trading firms from accumulating significant exposures, the sources said. Read More
Sebi initiates enforcement action against 886 entities in Apr 2024-Jun 2025 for mkt manipulation
Markets regulator Sebi has taken enforcement action against 886 entities during April 2024 to June 2025 for indulging in fraudulent and unfair trade practices in the securities market, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Generally, violations, including price and volume manipulation and front-running, come under the ambit of Sebi's Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) norms.
Generally, violations, including price and volume manipulation and front-running, come under the ambit of Sebi's Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP) norms.
Sector View: pharma bleeds, media shines
Market Stats: Advance-decline ratio in favour of buyers
Sensex Heatmap: 19 of 30 Sensex stocks end in the green
Nifty above 24,950; Tata Motors, Adani Ports rise 3% each
Sensex settles 370 pts higher
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sebi meet update
India market regulator meeting on Tuesday, will send recommendations to SEBI board for consideration: Report
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Realty stocks trade with marginal gains
Price as on 03.13.18 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sarda Energy Rises after winning Senduri Coal Mine Bid in MP
Shares of Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd. rose on Tuesday after the company announced it was declared the successful bidder for the Senduri Coal Mine in Madhya Pradesh, agreeing to a 9.5% revenue-sharing arrangement with the state government. Read more
Price as on 03.08.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: IITian who quit Amazon job to start jewellery business now worth Rs 1,300 crore
IIT Delhi graduate Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, who left his Amazon job to launch an online jewellery business, saw his net worth cross Rs 1,300 crore as BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle debuted on the stock market on Tuesday. Read more
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Pharma stocks trade with cuts
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Sensex Today | Commodity radar: Aluminium slips on Trump’s fresh tariff salvo. Opportunity to make up to 4% near term gains
- Aluminium on MCX slipped 0.6% to Rs 250.55/kg, tracking LME ($2,588.50, -0.71%) and SHFE (CNY 20,565, -0.22%).
- Fresh US tariffs expanded 50% levy on steel & aluminium imports; effective Aug 18.
- Prices supported by capped Chinese output (45 mn tons limit) and higher EU demand amid Russia sanctions.
- MCX aluminium trading in Rs 256–250 range; resistance at Rs 256, support at Rs 248–249.
- Strategy: Buy on dips Rs 250–251, stop-loss Rs 246; breakout above Rs 254–255 may target Rs 258–260.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers at this hour
Price as on 02.30.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Antique initiates buy on Zen Technologies shares despite 43% 1-yr fall, estimates 31% upside
- Antique initiates coverage with Rs 1,866 target, implying 31% upside; values Zen at 32x 1HFY28E EPS.
- Positioned strongly in anti-drone systems, a Rs 10,000 crore 5-year opportunity, plus simulation training.
- FY25 order book Rs 690 crore (down 50% YoY); delays expected to resolve by 1HFY26 with traction in FY27-28.
- Strong long-term CAGR outlook, but near-term growth clouded by order delays; stock fell 17% in 1 year, 43% YTD.
Price as on 02.25.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: RIL annual report: 10 key takeaways from Jefferies
- Strong FCF for second year; disciplined capex despite rising capitalized costs.
- Net debt up 9% y/y; cost of debt rose to 9.6%.
- Retail expansion and FMCG carve-out planned for FY26.
- Jio driving 5G rollout, broadband, enterprise growth; turned FCF positive.
- New Energy projects (solar, battery, electrolyser) progressing, commissioning in CY25–26.
- Jefferies maintains Buy with Rs 1,670 target, citing long-term growth drivers.
Sensex Today | 60-70% of market remains overvalued, but growth themes provide opportunities: Manish Gunwani
- Consumption play tricky: staples are expensive, autos face long-term uncertainties in tech and brand leadership.
- Indirect plays via financials and internet platforms may be structurally better than direct consumer bets.
- Optimistic on semiconductors and defence as growth themes.
- Cautious about high valuations across certain sectors. Read More
Sensex Today | Shreeji Shipping issue gets fully subscribed on Day 1 on strong NII demand
- Total: 1.03 times
- Retail Individual Investors (RIIs): 1.28 times
- Non Institutional Investors(NIIS): 1.82 times
- Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs): 0.00 times
Sensex Today | India’s InvIT market to surge 3.5x to USD 258 bn by 2030: Knight Frank study
- India’s InvIT AUM is projected to surge 3.5x from USD 73.3 billion in FY25 to nearly USD 258 billion by 2030, positioning the country as a global infra investment hub.
- InvITs dominate India’s trust market, with AUM nearly 3.5x that of REITs, supported by infra push, private capital participation, and NMP initiatives.
- High-potential segments include roads, renewables, telecom, logistics, and gas pipelines, along with emerging areas like data centres, water, and airports.
- Next phase priorities: boost retail awareness, expand pension/insurance fund exposure, enable currency hedging, and diversify into new infra categories.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Auto stocks trading in green
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: India VIX up over 3%
Sensex Today | Edelweiss AMC launches GIFT City Branch and first of its kind India Multimanager Equity Fund – Series I
- Edelweiss AMC opened a branch in GIFT City and launched the Edelweiss India Multimanager Equity Fund – Series I, marking a key step in global expansion.
- India, now the world’s fourth-largest economy at USD 4.27 trillion, is powered by reforms, demographics, and sustainability-led growth.
- The new open-ended fund, structured as a Category III AIF, follows a fund-of-funds model investing 60% in flexicap and 40% in midcap schemes.
- Positioned at GIFT City, it offers global investors access to India’s growth and Indian investors international diversification, with tax incentives and regulatory clarity.
Sensex Today | IITian who quit Amazon job to start jewellery business now worth Rs 1,300 crore
- BlueStone founder Gaurav Singh Kushwaha’s net worth crossed Rs 1,300 crore after the company’s stock market debut, driven by his 17.7% stake.
- Launched in 2011, BlueStone has grown into a strong rival to Titan-backed CaratLane, blending digital and offline retail.
- Inspired early by Ratan Tata’s advice to “create value for customers,” Kushwaha scaled the brand by rethinking supply chains and in-house production.
- By FY25, BlueStone expanded to 275 stores with Rs 1,830 crore revenue; its Rs 1,541 crore IPO was subscribed 2.72 times.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Market Stats: Advance-decline ratio in favour of buyers
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers at this hour
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: India VIX down over 2%
Sensex Today | Are mid and smallcaps undervalued right now? Anand Rathi's Chirag Muni decodes
- Mid- and small-cap funds have outperformed large-caps over 3–5 years, with ~20–22% returns vs. ~11% for Nifty 50. Retail inflows show growing maturity despite volatility.
- Mid- and small-caps aren’t consistently riskier than large-caps; long-term beta trends fall below 1, making diversification key.
- Earnings growth outlook: large-caps 10–11% CAGR; mid- and small-caps 12–15% CAGR for FY26–27, with valuations still reasonable.
- Ideal portfolio mix: 50–55% large-cap, 20–25% mid-cap, 20–25% small-cap; patience in SIPs critical to reap 13–15% annualized returns.
Sensex Today | Rupee hits highest level in August on fading US tariff risks, tax cut boost
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Japan's Nikkei slips from record high, investors weigh Wall Street lull
- Nikkei slipped 0.38% to 43,546.29 after hitting a record high of 43,876.42; Topix ended 0.14% lower.
- Profit booking weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium for policy cues.
- BOJ’s possible September rate hike remains in focus for market direction.
- SoftBank fell 4% on Intel stake news; Tokyo Electron and Chugai Pharmaceutical gained.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | European shares rise as investors weigh potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal
- European stocks edged higher, STOXX 600 up 0.1%, supported by optimism over Ukraine-Russia peace prospects.
- Trump pledged US support for Ukraine’s security; formal guarantees expected within 10 days.
- Zelenskiy-Putin meeting likely in two weeks, followed by three-way talks with Trump.
- Defence stocks slid 0.7%; Renk, Rheinmetall, Hensoldt dropped up to 3.2%.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold rates in physical markets
- Delhi: 22k gold at Rs 57,464/8g, 24k at Rs 61,240/8g.
- Mumbai: 22k at Rs 57,208/8g, 24k at Rs 61,016/8g.
- Chennai: 22k at Rs 57,032/8g, 24k at Rs 60,792/8g.
- Hyderabad: 22k at Rs 56,792/8g, 24k at Rs 60,560/8g.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Gold price edge lower on US talks with European, Ukrainian leaders; likely to fall below Rs 99k
- Gold October futures fell 0.16% to Rs 99,240/10g, while silver September contracts slipped 0.53% to Rs 1,12,994/kg.
- Weak global cues and Fed policy outlook kept precious metals under pressure.
- Trump-Zelensky talks raised hopes of a Ukraine ceasefire, adding to market volatility.
- Analysts expect gold to trade between $3,320–3,452/oz and silver $36.80–38.70/oz this week.
Sensex Today | Ola Electric shares rally over 8% but GST news could be negative for EVs
- Ola Electric shares rose 8.5% to Rs 44.70 amid concerns that GST cuts on ICE vehicles could hurt EV adoption.
- Brokerages warned tax changes may widen the EV–ICE price gap, posing risks for pure EV makers like Ola and Ather.
- Q1FY26 loss widened to Rs 428 crore; revenue fell 49.6% year-on-year to Rs 828 crore.
- Stock has fallen 70% over a year; short-term charts show bullish signals, but long-term trend remains bearish.
Price as on 12.46.01 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Baroda BNP Paribas Aggressive Hybrid Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to nearly Rs 18 lakh in 8 years
- Baroda BNP Paribas Aggressive Hybrid Fund turned Rs 10,000 SIPs into Rs 18.38 lakh in 8 years.
- The scheme crossed Rs 1,200 crore AUM while delivering a 13.05% CAGR since inception.
- Rs 1 lakh at launch grew to Rs 2.77 lakh by July 2025.
- Balanced equity-debt mix ensures risk-optimised, consistent returns.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty above 25,000
Sensex Today | BlueStone Jewellery shares jump over 6% on market debut after weak open below IPO price
- BlueStone Jewellery shares listed at a discount (Rs 508.80 on BSE, Rs 510 on NSE) but recovered to Rs 542 intraday, gaining over 6% from opening levels, in line with grey market expectations.
- The Rs 1,541 crore IPO was subscribed 2.72 times, led by QIBs (4.25x); retail booked 1.38x, while NIIs lagged at 0.57x.
- The company raised Rs 693 crore from anchor investors and reported FY25 revenue of Rs 1,830 crore, up 40% YoY, though net losses widened to Rs 222 crore.
- IPO proceeds of Rs 750 crore will fund working capital, with the rest allocated to general corporate purposes.
Price as on 12.36.01 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Patel Retail IPO gets fully subscribed on Day 1; GMP at 18%. Check other key details
- Retail individual investors (RIIs): The category was subscribed 1.57 times, with bids for 67.06 lakh shares against 42.81 lakh reserved.
- Non-institutional investors (NIIs): Subscribed 2.20 times, with bids for 52.01 lakh shares against 23.67 lakh reserved.
- Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs): Subscribed 6.85 times, with bids for 77,87,544 shares against 11.36 lakh reserved. Read More
Sensex Today | All Time Plastics shares zoom over 8% after Vibhav Manish Chokhani picks 0.5% stake
- All Time Plastics shares jumped 8.5% to Rs 316.20 after Vibhav Manish Chokhani bought a 0.53% stake worth Rs 10.05 crore via open market deals.
- The company, a supplier to IKEA and Tesco, recently listed on August 14, debuting at a 14% premium to issue price.
- Its Rs 401 crore IPO was subscribed 8.62 times, with strong demand from QIBs (10.30x), NIIs (14.01x), and retail investors (5.36x).
- The IPO was priced at Rs 275 per share, including a fresh issue of Rs 280.09 crore and an OFS worth Rs 120.60 crore.
Price as on 12.21.53 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex gains over 300 pts
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers at this hour
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Smallcap earnings slump 11% in Q1; should investors rethink bets?
Motilal Oswal’s analysis shows smallcap earnings fell 11% YoY in Q1, with nearly half the stocks under coverage missing estimates. The weak performance raises questions for investors on whether it’s time to reassess smallcap portfolio strategies. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rekha Jhunjhunwala portfolio: 12 stocks shine in FY26 so far; Singer India tops with 43% gains
Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s 25-stock portfolio has seen 12 counters deliver double-digit gains in FY26 so far. Microcap Singer India leads with a 43% rally, followed by Fortis Healthcare and Baazar Style Retail, both returning over 30%, outpacing broader market performance. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hyundai Motor India hits record high after 12% two-day surge
Hyundai Motor India shares jumped to a new peak of ₹2,511.20 on the BSE, extending a 12.2% rally over two sessions. The stock opened at ₹2,418.05, higher than its previous close of ₹2,427.20, before scaling fresh intraday highs on strong volumes. Read more
Stock Market LIVE Updates: JGB yields rise as 20-year auction sees weak demand
Japanese government bonds slipped on Tuesday after a lacklustre 20-year auction. The 20-year yield climbed 2 bps to 2.595%, while the 10-year yield rose 2.5 bps to 1.595%, marking its highest level since July 25. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: PSU bank stocks rise after weak start
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Aditya Birla Capital, CCL Products among stocks that hit fresh 52-week high today
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Textile stocks rise up to 8% after Govt removes duty on cotton import
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Inox Winds rallies 5% after Rs 175 cr stake sale in arm
Shares of Inox Wind rose 5.1% on Tuesday to Rs 147.05 on the BSE after the compan sold a stake worth about Rs 175 crore in its engineering procurement and construction subsidiary, Inox Renewable Solutions, at a valuation of around Rs 7,400 crore. Read more
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finance shares up 30% in 2025 so far. Can GST reform tailwinds push the stock past Rs 1,000?
Bajaj Finance shares are up 30.5% in 2025, with potential GST cuts on consumer durables and India’s first sovereign rating upgrade in two decades seen boosting lending growth and margins. Analysts expect lower EMIs, cheaper offshore funding, and rising retail demand to drive the stock beyond ₹1,000, raising the question of whether it’s the right time to buy. Read more
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Fertlizer stocks rally up to 5% as China lifts export curbs
In a significant breakthrough, China has conveyed that it has lifted curbs on export of fertilizers, rare earth magnets/minerals as well as tunnel boring machines to India.
Price as on 10.43.42 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Intel secures $2 billion SoftBank investment amid recovery push
SoftBank Group has invested $2 billion in Intel, providing crucial support as the U.S. chipmaker works through its turnaround strategy. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Jio Financial tops buys, Reliance leads cuts in PPFAS Mutual Fund’s July moves
PPFAS Mutual Fund boosted its exposure to Jio Financial Services and 30 other stocks in July, while trimming positions in Reliance Industries and 38 others, Prime Database data showed. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Auto stocks extend gains for the second session, rise up to 4%
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Icodex Publishing Solutions shares list at 20% discount to IPO price on BSE SME platform
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bluestone Jewellery shares debut at 2% discount over IPO price
Shares of Bluestone Jewellery listed at nearly 2% discount to their issue price. The stock The stock opened at Rs 510 on NSE and Rs 508.80 on BSE against its issue price of Rs 517 per share. Read more
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil & gas trade higher on easing geopolitical worries
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top movers in early trade
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vedanta shares rise 2% ahead of board meet to consider dividend on Aug 21
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea shares rise 2% on plans to explore non-banking funding for capex
Vodafone Idea shares rose 2.17% to their day’s high of Rs 6.60 on the BSE on Tuesday, August 19, after the company’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Akshaya Moondra, said that the debt-laden telecom operator is exploring non-banking funding sources to maintain continuity of its capital expenditure plans. Read more
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Media stocks trade with gains in early session
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers in early trade
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Nifty Today | Nifty50 above 24,900
FOREX News: Rupee rises 16 paise to 87.23 against US dollar in early trade
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Opening Bell: Sensex gains over 150 pts, Nifty above 24,900; RIL, NTPC rise up to 2%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Can Vikram Solar justify its high valuations with rapid growth?
Kolkata-based Vikram Solar is preparing to launch its IPO, aiming to raise funds for expansion through a mix of fresh issue and offer for sale. The company’s order book has doubled, and it is setting up a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. Domestic sales have also seen a sharp rise, underscoring strong growth momentum.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: How will GST reforms impact Indian stock market and key industries?
Indian equities are eyeing potential gains from GST simplification, with autos, cement, consumer goods, retail, hotels, and financials among the likely beneficiaries. The auto sector—particularly two-wheelers—could see stronger demand on the back of lower tax rates and possible RBI rate cuts, while financials may benefit indirectly through improved credit growth across key industries.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sebi proposes to ease IPO norms for large companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed easing rules for large firms planning Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), recommending a reduction in the minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirement.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Can staggered investments in Nifty IT ETFs lead to long-term gains?
Despite recent underperformance, wealth managers recommend that high-risk investors look at the Nifty IT Index Fund or ETFs, preferably through staggered investments over the next 2–3 months. A combination of factors—including attractive valuations, healthy dividend yields, rupee depreciation, and possible relief on tariff concerns—make the sector appealing. With the IT index having corrected sharply, experts see limited downside and meaningful upside potential.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equities surge as GST simplification prospects drive market gains
Indian equities advanced on Monday, with benchmark indices rising nearly 1% as optimism over potential GST simplification spurred buying. Traders unwound bearish bets, brushing aside concerns around trade tariffs.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Can Dabur India sustain its margins despite inflationary pressures?
Dabur India maintained its operating margin in the June quarter on a year-on-year basis, supported by price hikes and cost-efficiency measures, even as inflationary pressures persisted.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dollar bides time as markets brace for Ukraine summit
The U.S. dollar held steady against its major peers on Tuesday as global markets awaited the outcome of a White House summit with European nations that could determine the next phase of the war in Ukraine.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil edges lower as market ponders potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trade amid optimism over possible talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. to ease the ongoing conflict. Hopes of progress toward a settlement, which could pave the way for easing sanctions on Russian crude, weighed on prices. The discussions were set in motion after President Trump proposed a meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy, to be followed by a trilateral summit.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold holds steady as investors eye Fed's Jackson Hole meeting
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting later this week for signals on the future course of U.S. interest rate policy.
US Market LIVE Updates: Wall Street ends on muted note ahead of Jackson Hole summit, retailers' earnings
Wall Street closed largely unchanged as investors stayed cautious ahead of key retail earnings and the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, which could offer fresh cues on the economic outlook. Uncertainty over trade, inflationary pressures, and possible shifts in the Fed’s policy framework weighed on sentiment. Meanwhile, energy stocks advanced on the back of newly announced tax subsidy rules, even as markets continued to price in the likelihood of a rate cut next month.
Global Market LIVE Updates: Asian shares mixed; oil in spotlight after Trump’s Ukraine meeting
Oil markets came into focus after U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as traders assessed the potential impact on regional stability and global energy flows.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks in news: Vedanta, LIC, Reliance, GMR Airports, Vodafone Idea
Markets staged a strong rally on Monday, closing with gains of over 1%. In today’s session, stocks such as Vedanta, LIC, Reliance, GMR Airports, and Vodafone Idea will remain in focus amid key news-driven developments.
GIFT Nifty LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive start
GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 25 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 24,988, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for positive start on Tuesday.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
The Indian market closed higher on Monday, supported by easing worries about Russian oil supplies after a meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents, along with renewed optimism surrounding the Indian government’s proposed GST reforms. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty on Monday
At the close, the BSE Sensex rallied 676.09 points, or 0.84%, to settle at 81,273.75, while the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 245.65 points, or 1%, to finish at 24,876.95. Read more
