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Stock Market Highlights: Sensex settles 676 pts higher, Nifty above 24,850 as Modi's GST reform promise boosts D-St
18 Aug 2025 | 08:03:58 PM IST
Synopsis
Sensex climbed more than 1,100 points at its peak and the Nifty briefly touched the 25,000 mark on Monday, lifted by easing concerns over Russian oil supplies following a meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents, alongside optimism over the Indian government's proposed goods and services tax (GST) reforms.
Why market is rising today? GST reforms among 4 key factors behind today's surge
The BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points, or 0.84%, to 81,273.75 at the close, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 245.65 points, or 1%, to end at 24,876.95. The market capitalization of all listed companies on the BSE increased by Rs 5.39 lakh crore to Rs 451.16 lakh crore.
Top reads of the day
GST Reforms 2.0: Full list of over 40 stocks that can benefit from PM Modi's Diwali promise
Hero Moto, Maruti, Tata Motors and other auto stocks jump up to 8%. How a GST rate cut may impact them
Rs 3,100 crore mutual fund battle: Why MFs are ditching Zomato for Swiggy
Bitcoin drops 5% to $115K in one week. Here's why
Global Markets Updates
Show more- Trump-Putin talks
- GST reforms
- Asian peers rally
- Technicals
The BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points, or 0.84%, to 81,273.75 at the close, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 245.65 points, or 1%, to end at 24,876.95. The market capitalization of all listed companies on the BSE increased by Rs 5.39 lakh crore to Rs 451.16 lakh crore.
Top reads of the day
GST Reforms 2.0: Full list of over 40 stocks that can benefit from PM Modi's Diwali promise
Hero Moto, Maruti, Tata Motors and other auto stocks jump up to 8%. How a GST rate cut may impact them
Rs 3,100 crore mutual fund battle: Why MFs are ditching Zomato for Swiggy
Bitcoin drops 5% to $115K in one week. Here's why
Global Markets Updates
- The Stoxx Europe 600 fell 0.2% as of 10:53 a.m. London time
- S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%
- Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2%
- Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%
- The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed
- The MSCI Emerging Markets Index was little changed
1 New Update
Sebi mulls relaxing minimum public offer size for large cos; to trim retail quota in IPO
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed relaxing the minimum public offer requirements for very large companies, and extending the timeline for them to meet minimum public shareholding norms.
Additionally, the regulator has proposed reducing the retail quota in IPO allocations from 35 per cent to 25 per cent for IPOs exceeding Rs 5,000 crore, considering the challenges faced by issuers in executing large issues.
Additionally, the regulator has proposed reducing the retail quota in IPO allocations from 35 per cent to 25 per cent for IPOs exceeding Rs 5,000 crore, considering the challenges faced by issuers in executing large issues.
Sebi floats consultation paper on prudential norms for derivatives on non-benchmark indices
Sebi issued a consultation paper on implementing new eligibility norms for derivatives on non-benchmark indices, proposing constituent limits and weight caps. Exchanges BSE and NSE favor adjusting existing indices with phased transitions to ensure smooth compliance.
Vedanta dividend alert: Board to consider second interim dividend on Aug 21. Check record date
Metal major Vedanta's board of directors will meet on Thursday, August 21 to consider and approve the second interim dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for dividend on Wednesday, August 27. Read More
Accel-backed BlueStone to hit the public markets tomorrow
Jewellery brand BlueStone, backed by venture capital firm Accel, is all set to make its stock market debut on Tuesday at a valuation of around USD 850–900 million.
Accel was the first institutional investor in BlueStone, writing the seed cheque in November 2011 at a valuation of USD 10 million, according to a statement. The firm subsequently participated in multiple funding rounds, including Series B, C, D and E, as the company scaled its design-led jewellery business across India.
Accel was the first institutional investor in BlueStone, writing the seed cheque in November 2011 at a valuation of USD 10 million, according to a statement. The firm subsequently participated in multiple funding rounds, including Series B, C, D and E, as the company scaled its design-led jewellery business across India.
Comm, industry min mulling further FDI regime easing, more tax benefits for startups: Official
The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reforms agenda which may include proposals such as further liberalising FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an official said.
The proposals may also include easing certain environmental norms for the leather and footwear industry, liberalised rules to promote exports through e-commerce hubs, and integrating lab testing and certification requirements for various sectors, the official said.
The proposals may also include easing certain environmental norms for the leather and footwear industry, liberalised rules to promote exports through e-commerce hubs, and integrating lab testing and certification requirements for various sectors, the official said.
Classic Electrodes sets IPO price at Rs 82-87 a share; to open on Aug 22
Welding electrodes and MIG wires manufacturer Classic Electrodes (India) Ltd on Monday announced the price band at Rs 82-87 per share for its initial public offering (IPO) through which it aims to raise a total of Rs 41.50 crore.
The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 47.71 lakh equity shares, which will open for public subscription on August 22 and close on August 26, 2025, the company said in a statement.
"The price band has been fixed at Rs 82 to Rs 87 per equity share," it said.
The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 47.71 lakh equity shares, which will open for public subscription on August 22 and close on August 26, 2025, the company said in a statement.
"The price band has been fixed at Rs 82 to Rs 87 per equity share," it said.
IPO-bound Tata Capital's Q1 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,041 crore
Non-banking financial company Tata Capital on Monday reported more than doubling of its consolidated net profit to Rs 1,040.93 crore for the quarter ended June 2025.
In the same quarter last year, the IPO-bound company had reported a profit of Rs 472.21 crore.
Total income rose to Rs 7,691.65 crore for the quarter under review from Rs 6,557.40 crore in the April-June quarter of FY2025, Tata Capital said in a regulatory filing. Read More
In the same quarter last year, the IPO-bound company had reported a profit of Rs 472.21 crore.
Total income rose to Rs 7,691.65 crore for the quarter under review from Rs 6,557.40 crore in the April-June quarter of FY2025, Tata Capital said in a regulatory filing. Read More
Gold trades flat at Rs 1,00,920/10 g, silver climbs Rs 1,000
Gold prices remained flat at Rs 1,00,920 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
On Saturday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had declined Rs 500 to close at Rs 1,00,920 per 10 grams from Thursday's closing of Rs 1,01,420 per 10 grams.
However, silver prices rallied Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,15,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Monday, as per the Association.
On Saturday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had declined Rs 500 to close at Rs 1,00,920 per 10 grams from Thursday's closing of Rs 1,01,420 per 10 grams.
However, silver prices rallied Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,15,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Monday, as per the Association.
Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Momentum 50 Index Fund
Tata AIA Life Insurance has announced the launch of Tata AIA Momentum 50 Index Fund, a smart, opportunity-driven investment designed to help you build long-term wealth.
The new fund offer or NFO is open for investment and will close on August 25 with a unit price of Rs 10 during the NFO period.
This unique fund brings together the power of equity investments in India’s high-growth sectors with the security of life insurance coverage, ensuring that your investments grow while your loved ones remain protected.
The new fund offer or NFO is open for investment and will close on August 25 with a unit price of Rs 10 during the NFO period.
This unique fund brings together the power of equity investments in India’s high-growth sectors with the security of life insurance coverage, ensuring that your investments grow while your loved ones remain protected.
Cement stocks on a strong footing in FY26; GST cut could cement further gains
Cement stocks have started FY26 on a strong footing, with many names posting impressive double-digit price gains. Leading the charge is Nuvoco Vistas, which has soared 47%, followed by JK Cement with a 42% rise, and Star Cement up 34%. India Cements and Dalmia Bharat have also rallied, gaining 33% and 25%, respectively—signaling solid investor confidence in the sector. Read more
Omaxe Ltd posts Rs 186 cr net loss in June quarter
Realty firm Omaxe Ltd has posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 185.77 crore in the first quarter of this financial year on lower income. Its net loss stood at Rs 146.98 crore in the year-ago period. Read more
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath invests Rs 137.5 crore in Surat-based Goldi Solar
10+ MFs added these 11 stocks in July 2025. Do you own any?
Mutual funds reaffirmed their strong confidence in Indian equities, recording net investments of around Rs 47,000 crore in July 2025. As per ETMarkets analysis, 41 stocks were added to the portfolios of more than 10 mutual fund schemes — a rise from the previous month. Here's the list
IHCL signs pact with Madison for 10 new hotels in South India
The Indian Hotels Company on Monday said it has signed an agreement with Madison, the hospitality platform of Terminus Group and JV Ventures, to develop ten new Ginger hotels across southern India. Read more
The proposed rationalisation of GST is a sentiment booster for the domestic market. The recent conclusion of the U.S. and Russia summit, without any escalation in geopolitical tensions, has helped ease investor anxiety. The automobile sector outperformed, emerging as a key beneficiary of the anticipated tax reforms. In H2FY26, we expect the consumption-led sectors to show some traction on account of demand revival.
- Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments
New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd. formed a JV with Naturedge Beverages, to enter the healthy functional beverage market
Forex news | The Indian rupee rose 0.23% to 87.3450 per U.S. dollar at 15:30 IST, compared with its previous close of 87.55
Closing Bell: Sensex heatmap
Closing Bell: Gainers and losers in today's trade
Price as on 03.37.29 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Closing Bell: BSE market statistics
Closing Bell: Nifty above 24,850
Closing Bell: Sensex settles 676 pts higher
Rs 10,200 crore bet! SBI becomes top pick of mutual funds in July
Mutual funds bought stocks worth Rs 45,400 crore in July, with State Bank of India leading the pack through a record investment of Rs 10,200 crore, making it the single largest purchase ahead of IT stocks, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty sectoral indices
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top movers so far
Price as on 03.10.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Suzlon Energy shares slide 11% in 4 days
Shares of Suzlon Energy extended their losing streak on Monday, falling as much as 5.7% to Rs 60.06 on the BSE and marking a four-day decline of 10.6%. The slide comes in the wake of the company's first-quarter results that fell short of expectations on profit after tax, coupled with news of the impending exit of the company’s group chief financial officer. Read more
Price as on 03.05.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks that hit 52 week low
Price as on 02.56.20 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE market statistics
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers at this hour
Price as on 02.44.34 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Rs 2.4L cr GST Boost! Jefferies, Morgan Stanley decode impact on stocks, economy
- PM’s Independence Day GST reform plan could add Rs 2.4 lakh cr to demand, boosting GDP growth by 50–70 bps.
- GST rationalisation into 5% and 18% slabs to lower prices, spur consumption, and cut CPI inflation by 40–60 bps.
- Auto, consumer durables, staples, retail, cement, logistics, and hotels seen as biggest beneficiaries; EVs may lose demand edge.
- Fiscal hit estimated at 0.4% of GDP, but higher growth and tax collections may offset losses; RBI rate-cut hopes revived.
Sensex Today | JSW Cement shares surge 4% on day 2 of trading, regain ground above IPO price
- JSW Cement rose 4% to Rs 152, moving back above IPO price of Rs 147 after a weak listing.
- IPO drew 7.77x bids; strong QIB demand but retail subscription at 1.81x.
- Analysts flagged high debt (Rs 6,166 cr in FY25), weak margins (12% vs 15.37% FY24), and rich valuations.
- Expansion plans to lift capacity to 41.85 MTPA; proceeds to fund new unit, repay debt, and support projects.
Price as on 02.30.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Capital Infra and Khadim India among 3 stocks from which mutual funds made complete exit in July
- Mutual funds fully exited 3 stocks in July: Capital Infra Trust, Khadim India, and Visaka Industries.
- Exit from Capital Infra Trust: 1.52 crore shares worth Rs 118.58 crore.
- Exit from Khadim India: 2.15 lakh shares worth Rs 5.51 crore; Visaka Industries: 58,242 shares worth Rs 0.54 crore.
- Meanwhile, mutual funds added 15 new stocks to their portfolios in July, including IPO and existing names.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | China stocks rally to decade-high on easing tariff tensions, fund rotation
- Shanghai Composite closed at 3,728.03, highest since Aug 2015; CSI 300 also up 0.9%.
- Market cap of China-listed firms crossed 100 trillion yuan ($13.9 tn) for the first time.
- Rally fuelled by easing trade tensions, policy clarity, and liquidity inflows.
- Rare earths, AI, and IT sectors led gains; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 0.4%.
Sensex Today | Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund reaches Rs 1,000 crore AUM in 28 years, offer nearly 9% CAGR since inception
- Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund marks 28 years with Rs 1,000 cr AUM and 8.56% CAGR since 1997.
- Invests mainly in AAA-rated corporate debt with ~2.6-year duration.
- Portfolio: 52% corporate bonds, 32% PSU, 8% G-secs.
- Targets conservative investors with 1–3-year horizon.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Auto stocks trading in green
Price as on 02.15.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Vikram Solar IPO: GMP falls to 17% ahead of Tuesday launch. Check details
- Vikram Solar IPO opens Tuesday, August 12, with a price band of Rs 315-332; GMP down to Rs 57-58 vs Rs 66-68 earlier, implying ~17% premium.
- IPO size: Rs 2,079.36 crore (Rs 1,500 cr fresh issue + Rs 579.36 cr OFS by promoters Gyanesh & Anil Chaudhary, Vikram Capital Management).
- Timeline: Closes August 14; allotment on Aug 22; refund & demat transfer on Aug 25; listing on Aug 26.
- Company: One of India’s largest PV module makers with 4.5 GW capacity, targeting 20.5 GW by FY27; P/E at 68.48-72.17x vs industry avg 44.28x.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold rates in physical markets
- Delhi: 22k gold at Rs 57,952/8g; 24k at Rs 61,800/8g.
- Mumbai: 22k at Rs 56,680/8g; 24k at Rs 60,392/8g.
- Chennai: 22k at Rs 56,728/8g; 24k at Rs 60,488/8g.
- Hyderabad: 22k at Rs 56,736/8g; 24k at Rs 60,528/8g.
Sensex Today | Gold’s shine fades as yellow metal trades near 2 week lows, below Rs 1 lakh. Analyst predict further downside
- Gold October futures on MCX traded at Rs 99,860/10g, marginally higher by Rs 22, while silver September contracts stayed flat at Rs 1,13,945/kg.
- Global tensions easing, strong US data, and shifting Fed rate-cut bets weighed on gold’s safe-haven demand.
- Putin agreed to future security guarantees for Ukraine; Trump to meet Zelensky and EU leaders today.
- Analysts expect gold to face resistance at $3,445 (~Rs 1,00,500) and support near $3,300 (~Rs 97,500); silver likely in $37.5–39 range.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Metal stocks trading in green
Stock Market LIVE Updates | European shares flat as investors await Ukraine talks
- European shares opened flat; investors watch Ukraine talks with Trump.
- STOXX 600 steady after two straight weekly gains.
- Novo Nordisk up 4.1% on FDA nod for Wegovy liver treatment.
- Vestas surged 9.7% on IRS guidance; Commerzbank fell 3.7% after downgrade.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers at this hour
Price as on 01.47.28 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Bitcoin drops 5% to $115K in one week. Here's why
Bitcoin dropped nearly 5% to $115K in one week, reflecting a consolidation phase after surging to an all-time high of $124K on Wednesday. The cryptocurrency reached the level of $115,500. At 10:16 AM IST, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was down by 2.02% over the past 24 hours. In the last seven days, it declined 5.08%. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors shares jump 3% as GST cut likely to boost auto sector outlook
Shares of Tata Motors rose 3% to hit a day’s high of Rs 684.95 on the BSE today after expectations of a cut in GST rates on automobiles triggered a rally across the auto sector.
Analysts pointed out that Tata Motors stands out as a key beneficiary of the move, with nearly 87% of its volumes currently taxed in the 28% slab. Read more
Analysts pointed out that Tata Motors stands out as a key beneficiary of the move, with nearly 87% of its volumes currently taxed in the 28% slab. Read more
Price as on 01.27.01 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Commodities Updates | Zinc futures decline on weak demand
- Zinc prices on Monday fell 1.49 per cent to Rs 268.10 per kilogram in futures trade as speculators reduced their exposure, tracking negative cues from the spot market.
- On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for September delivery traded lower by Rs 4.05 or 1.49 per cent at Rs 268.10 per kg in 3,616 lots.
- Analysts said the trimming of positions by participants owing to slackened demand from consuming industries in the physical market mainly weighed on zinc prices.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as automakers rise on weaker yen
- Japan's Nikkei share average extended its gains from last week to end at a record high on Monday, as Yen lost about 0.2% against the U.S. dollar on Monday.
- The Nikkei rose 0.77% to 43,714.31 and the broader Topix rose 0.43% to 3,120.96.
- A weaker Japanese currency tends to boost exporters' shares as it increases the value of overseas profits in yen terms when repatriated to Japan.
- Of more than 1,600 stocks trading on the TSE's prime market, 69% rose, 27% fell and 2% traded flat.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Consumer durables stocks rally
Commodities Updates | Copper futures decline on weak demand
- Copper futures on Monday fell 0.17 per cent to Rs 892 per kilogram as participants reduced their positions amid muted demand in the domestic market.
- On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for September delivery eased Rs 1.50 or 0.17 per cent to Rs 892 per kilogram in a business turnover of 3,025 lots.
- Analysts attributed the decline in copper prices to lower bets by participants.
Commodities Updates | Aluminium futures fall on low demand
- Aluminium prices on Monday declined Rs 2.15 to Rs 254.05 per kilogram in the futures trade as participants trimmed their positions on a weak trend in the spot market.
- On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in September fell Rs 2.15 or 0.84 per cent to Rs 254.05 per kg in 629 lots.
- Analysts said cutting down of positions by participants on easing demand from consuming industries mainly kept aluminium prices lower.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Housing Finance shares rally up to 7% on GST reform hopes
Price as on 12.34.23 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Marksans Pharma Limited wholly owned receives marketing authorization for its products.
Marksans Pharma Limited wholly owned subsidiary in UK, Relonchem Limited receives marketing authorization for its products.
Price as on 12.29.51 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | GST Reforms 2.0: Full list of over 40 stocks that can benefit from PM Modi's Diwali promise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bombshell Independence Day announcement to overhaul India's GST structure by Diwali has sent shockwaves through Dalal Street, with over 40 stocks across sectors from autos to cement now firmly in brokerages' crosshairs as potential big winners. The market's euphoric response on Monday saw massive rallies across auto, financial, real estate, consumer, and cement stocks as investors scrambled to position themselves ahead of what analysts are calling the most significant indirect tax reform since GST's 2017 launch. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers this hour
Price as on 12.20.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex falls over 400 pts from day's high
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: JSW Steel, POSCO sign agreement to explore 6 MTPA steel plant in India
JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) to explore setting up a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India.
Price as on 12.05.24 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Cryptocurrency Updates
As of Aug 18, 2025, 11:26 AM
Bitcoin fell 2% to $115,363.73
Ethereum fell 4.1% to $4,286.44
(Source: Bloomberg)
Bitcoin fell 2% to $115,363.73
Ethereum fell 4.1% to $4,286.44
(Source: Bloomberg)
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks that hit 52 week high
Price as on 11.59.05 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Steel, JSW Steel other steelmakers rally up to 3% as safeguard duty decision clears overhang
India’s top steelmakers, including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL and JSPL, surged up to 3% on Monday after the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended a final safeguard duty on steel imports for three years, a move expected to ease a key overhang for the sector and support domestic producers. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty sectoral indices
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: RVNL shares jump 2% on Rs 178.65 cr contract from IRCON International
Price as on 11.25.00 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian shares mostly gain as eyes turn to meetings at White House, Jackson Hole
- Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after US stocks edged back from their record levels on Friday.
- US futures were little changed as investors watched for developments in the Ukraine crisis following a summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that brought no breakthroughs.
- Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.9 per cent to 43.776.38, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.3 per cent to 25,344.48.
- The Shanghai Composite index jumped 1.2 per cent to 3,740.50.
- India's Sensex gains over 1%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty realty gains 2.50%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: IT stocks fall despite a broader market rally
Price as on 11.05.57 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top movers so far
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emkay Global sees nearly 100% upside in HG Infra
Price as on 10.55.43 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ashok Leyland shares surge after brokerage firm Avendus raises target price
Price as on 10.50.00 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kotak Mahindra becomes first Indian firm to secure UAE licence for selling funds to retail investors
Kotak International, the global arm of India's third-largest private lender Kotak Mahindra , said on Monday it has been given a licence by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sell investment funds and portfolios to onshore retail investors. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: InterGlobe Aviation shares hits record high as broader market rallies
Price as on 10.38.49 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Easy Trip Planners shares slide 2% as Q1 PAT drops 99% YoY to Rs 0.44 cr
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea shares jump 8% after posting Q1FY26 results
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Alcohol, tobacco, and gaming stocks fall as much as 4.5% after the government proposed a 40% sin tax under the GST 2.0 revamp
Shares of alcohol, cigarette, and gaming firms declined as much as 4.5% on Monday after the government proposed a 40% “sin tax” under its GST 2.0 framework. The Centre is working on a major overhaul of the GST regime, consolidating it into two primary slabs—5% for essentials and 18% for most goods—while introducing a special 40% levy on luxury and sin products, including alcohol, tobacco, and related segments. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Insurance stocks surge up to 5% as Govt to consider GST cut on health and term insurance premiums
Insurance stocks witnessed notable gains in today’s trade, with Niva Bupa shares leading the surge as the stock climbed 5% to touch a high of Rs 86. It was followed by GIC, which rose 4.2% to hit Rs 402, while ICICI Prudential Life advanced 3.2% to Rs 646.25. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers and losers in the early trade
Price as on 10.05.37 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: MCX announces the launch of Nickel futures contract effective August 18, 2025
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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Arisinfra Solutions Ltd's susbsidiary, has secured the purchase order worth approximately ₹35 crore
Price as on 09.55.56 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Nifty 50 Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty tops 24,500
Nifty 50 hits 25,000 for the first time in intraday trade since July 25.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian auto shares at 10-month high
- Indian auto stocks jumped 4% to their highest level in 10 months on Monday.
- Auto shares were the top sectoral gainers on the benchmark Nifty 50, which rose 1.3%.
- The government has proposed lowering the goods and services tax on small petrol and diesel cars to 18% from 28%.
- All 15 stocks on the auto index rose. Motorcycle maker Hero MotoCorp jumped 7%, followed by top carmaker Maruti Suzuki's 6.6% rise.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dilip Buildcon Limited–Ranjit Buildcon Limited joint venture has received the LOA for “Gurugram Metro Project”, an order worth Rs. 1,503.63 crores
Price as on 09.43.35 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex soars over 1,000 pts
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Auto sector outshines; checkout the top gainers
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex index contributors
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Auto stocks surge up to 8% on GST cut hopes
Price as on 09.27.47 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: AC stocks rally up to 7%
Price as on 09.25.52 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
FOREX News | Rupee rises 14 paise to 87.45 against US dollar in early trade
Nifty Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 tops 24,900
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex surges over 900 pts
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates|Opening Bell: Sensex soars over 900 pts on GST reform boost; Nifty above 24,900
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex surges over 900 pts, Nifty 24,950 in pre-open session
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Inox Wind shares in spotlight after record Q1 profit surge
Inox Wind will be in focus on Monday as the company posted its highest-ever first-quarter profit after tax at Rs 97 crore, marking a 134% year-on-year jump.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Medistep Healthcare shares to list today. Here's what GMP suggests
Shares of Medistep Healthcare will debut on the NSE SME platform on Monday. The stock is commanding a strong grey market premium (GMP) of around 19%, suggesting healthy listing gains for investors. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Star Imaging and Path Lab IPO listing today. GMP hints at muted gains
Shares of Star Imaging and Path Lab are set to debut on the BSE SME platform on Monday. Ahead of the listing, the stock is trading at a grey market premium (GMP) of around 4%, indicating muted listing expectations. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Usha Financial Services bonus issue: Last day to buy shares before record date
Investors have one final chance on Monday to buy Usha Financial Services shares and become eligible for its 1:1 bonus issue. The record date to determine shareholder eligibility is set for August 19. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Japan's Nikkei hits fresh record as weaker yen lifts automakers
Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed 0.7% to 43,683.56 on Monday, extending last week’s gains and tracking Wall Street’s strength. A softer yen boosted automaker stocks, while the broader Topix also reached a record high, rising 0.58% to 3,125.6.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sellers for now, FPIs may rethink Indian equities
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) stepped up selling in Indian equities in the first half of August, amid uncertainty over global trade after the US imposed a 25% duty on Indian goods from August 7, with another 25% penalty tariff set to take effect on August 27. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Power Grid Dividend: Last chance to buy shares before record date
Shares of Power Grid Corporation of India will be in focus on Monday as it is the final trading session to qualify for the company’s ₹1.25 per share dividend. The record date to determine eligible shareholders is Tuesday, August 19. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Measured optimism returns to markets as Trump hints at softening additional tariffs on
Indian equities are set for a positive opening on Monday as short covering gains momentum. Sentiment improved after Donald Trump signaled a softer stance on additional tariffs on Indian imports following his meeting with Vladimir Putin on Friday. Hopes of a GST rate rationalisation ahead of Diwali are also expected to support markets. Read more
Forex News
- The euro was little changed at $1.1698
- The Japanese yen fell 0.2% to 147.50 per dollar
- The offshore yuan was little changed at 7.1877 per dollar
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Global market update
- S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% as of 10:06 a.m. Tokyo time
- Japan’s Topix rose 0.5%
- Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed
- Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.2%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares nudge higher in Asia, oil slips on truce talks
Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday ahead of what is likely to be an eventful week for U.S. interest rate policy, while oil prices slipped as risks to Russian supplies seemed to fade a little. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty up 240 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 247 points, or 1 per cent, at 24,902, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for positive start on Monday. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the previous session
The Sensex climbed 304 points, or 0.38%, to end at 80,565, while the Nifty 50 advanced 132 points, or 0.54%, to settle at 24,619. Sector-wise, auto stocks gained 1.1% and financials added 0.4% on Thursday.
