Maruti Suzuki, Nestle, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were ITC, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, L&T, NTPC. Except IT, media, power, all other sectors ended in the green with Auto index up 4 percent, consumer durable index up 3 percent, realty up 2percent, while metal, FMCG, telecom, private bank up 1-2 percent. BSE midcap index gained 1 percent and smallcap index added 1.4%.
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Closing Bell: Nifty above 24,850, Sensex up 676 pts on likely GST reforms
Maruti Suzuki, Nestle, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were ITC, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, L&T, NTPC. Except IT, media, power, all other sectors ended in the green with Auto index up 4 percent, consumer durable index up 3 percent, realty up 2percent, while metal, FMCG, telecom, private bank up 1-2 percent. BSE midcap index gained 1 percent and smallcap index added 1.4%.
Market Close | Sensex uo 676 points, Nifty near 24900
Indian equity indices ended on strong note with Nifty above 24,850 on August 18. At close, the Sensex was up 676.09 points or 0.84 percent at 81,273.75, and the Nifty was up 251.20 points or 1.02 percent at 24,882.50.
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Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking
Markets staged a strong rally on Monday and ended with gains of over a percent. After a sharp gap-up start, the Nifty moved within a consolidation range before finally settling at 24,876.95. The positive sentiment was driven by GST reform proposals, easing concerns over crude oil prices, and a sovereign rating upgrade, which together lifted investor confidence. Sector-wise, all major indices, barring IT, contributed to the up move, with auto, realty, and metal leading the gains. Broader markets also joined the rally, as midcaps and smallcaps advanced between 1.14% and 1.43%.
The rebound reflects renewed optimism, supported by policy tailwinds and improving technical indicators. However, lingering uncertainty on the global front—particularly regarding the India-US trade talks amid a potential delay in their meeting—may continue to weigh on sentiment.
Going forward, with the Nifty reclaiming its short-term moving average (20-DEMA) around 24,750, sustaining above this level will be crucial for a move toward 25,250. Traders are advised to remain focused on sectoral rotation, with auto and consumption themes likely to stay in favor, while maintaining a stock-specific and risk-managed approach.
Nagaraj Shetti, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities
Nifty witnessed sharp upmove on Monday on the back drop of announcement of GST reforms and positive geo-political climate and Nifty closed the day higher by 251 points. After opening with a huge upside gap of around 300 points, the market moved up further but was not able to sustain the day's high. It later shifted into a consolidation in the mid to later part of the session and the opening upside gap remains unfilled.
A small red candle was formed on the daily chart with gap up opening and long upper shadow. Technically, this market action indicates reversal pattern of down trend. If Monday's upside gap remains open for the next few sessions, then the said gap could be considered as a bullish breakaway gap, which is normally formed at the important bottom reversal. Hence the recent swing low of 24337 of 8th August is likely to be a bottom for the Nifty in the near term. The next upside target to be watched at 25250. Immediate support is placed at 24700.
Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities
Nifty opened with a gap-up but faced initial resistance at 25,000, leading to an intraday decline due to profit booking at higher levels. The sentiment, however, remains positive, with the potential to revisit 25,000 in the coming days.
Immediate support is placed at 24,800, below which the index may drift towards 24,500. On the higher side, a decisive move above 25,000 could trigger a larger rally in the market.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments
The proposed rationalisation of GST is a sentiment booster for the domestic market. Additionally, the recent conclusion of the US 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.
Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities
Today, the benchmark indices bounced back sharply. The Nifty ends 251 points higher, while the Sensex was up by 696 points. Among sectors, Auto and Consumer indices outperformed, with Auto gaining 4% and Consumer up by 3.30%. Despite strong market sentiment, the IT index registered intraday profit booking at higher levels. Technically, after a gap-up open, the market witnessed intraday selling pressure at higher levels. However, it succeeded in closing above the 20-day SMA (Simple Moving Average) or 24,750/81000, which is largely positive.
We believe that the short-term market outlook is positive, but buy on intraday dips and sell on rallies would be the ideal strategy for day traders. On the downside, 24,800/81000 and the 20-day SMA of 24,750/80800 would be key support levels, while 25,000 (50-day SMA)/81700 and 25,100/82000 could act as crucial resistance areas for the bulls. However, below 24,750/80800, the uptrend would become vulnerable. In that case, traders may prefer to exit their long positions.
Currency Check | Rupee closes 21 paise higher
Indian rupee ended 21 paise higher at 87.35 per dollar on Monday versus Thursday's close of 87.56.
Market Close | Nifty above 24,850, Sensex up 676 pts on likely GST reforms
Indian equity indices ended on strong note with Nifty above 24,850 on August 18.
At close, the Sensex was up 676.09 points or 0.84 percent at 81,273.75, and the Nifty was up 251.20 points or 1.02 percent at 24,882.50. About 2446 shares advanced, 1555 shares declined, and 160 shares unchanged.
Maruti Suzuki, Nestle, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were ITC, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, L&T, NTPC.
Except IT, media, power, all other sectors ended in the green with Auto index up 4 percent, consumer durable index up 3 percent, realty up 2percent, while metal, FMCG, telecom, private bank up 1-2 percent.
BSE midcap index gained 1 percent and smallcap index added 1.4%.
Sensex Today | Nifty erases 140 points, Sensex 480 points from day's high
NIFTY 50 Fall from Day's High
| Company | CMP | High Low | Fall from Day's High |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONGC | 238.45 | 238.51 235.50 | -0.03% |
| JSW Steel | 1,079.70 | 1,080.00 1,050.00 | -0.03% |
| Coal India | 387.85 | 388.55 384.05 | -0.18% |
| Asian Paints | 2,587.80 | 2,595.00 2,536.60 | -0.28% |
| Power Grid Corp | 290.25 | 291.30 288.50 | -0.36% |
| Adani Ports | 1,326.80 | 1,332.00 1,295.00 | -0.39% |
| Maruti Suzuki | 14,063.00 | 14,125.00 13,664.00 | -0.44% |
| Cipla | 1,565.00 | 1,572.80 1,557.50 | -0.5% |
| Bajaj Auto | 8,585.00 | 8,629.50 8,400.00 | -0.52% |
| Titan Company | 3,554.50 | 3,574.80 3,493.50 | -0.57% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | 1,262.70 | 1,270.60 1,241.10 | -0.62% |
| Grasim | 2,846.10 | 2,865.40 2,776.50 | -0.67% |
| Axis Bank | 1,082.50 | 1,090.00 1,079.40 | -0.69% |
| Tata Steel | 157.91 | 159.00 156.00 | -0.69% |
| Hindalco | 713.45 | 719.00 697.10 | -0.77% |
| IndusInd Bank | 788.80 | 795.90 777.50 | -0.89% |
| Reliance | 1,382.40 | 1,394.90 1,377.00 | -0.9% |
| HUL | 2,570.80 | 2,597.00 2,521.30 | -1.01% |
| Adani Enterpris | 2,335.20 | 2,360.00 2,300.00 | -1.05% |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,892.60 | 1,912.60 1,870.30 | -1.05% |
Sensex Today | Nomura maintains ‘buy’ rating on BPCL, target price at Rs 430
#1 Strong Q1FY26 on record-high marketing margins, partly offset by inventory losses
#2 Company expects its Russian crude sourcing to be maintained above 30 percent
#3 Stock currently trades at 5.8x FY27 EV/EBITDA
#4 Government’s approval for Rs 30,000 crore of LPG-related compensation to OMCs is in-line with expectations
Sensex Today | 1.02 million shares of Kansai Nerolac Paints traded in a block: Bloomberg
Kansai Nerolac Paints was quoting at Rs 237.00, up Rs 1.25, or 0.53 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 238.60 and an intraday low of Rs 235.10.
It was trading with volumes of 13,817 shares, compared to its five day average of 9,391 shares, an increase of 47.13 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.23 percent or Rs 0.55 at Rs 235.75.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 320.65 and a 52-week low of Rs 218.35 on 06 September, 2024 and 04 March, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 26.09 percent below its 52-week high and 8.54 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 19,161.51 crore.
Sensex | Jefferies maintains ‘hold’ rating on Ashok Leyland, target price at Rs 120
#1 Q1 EBITDA grew 6 percent YoY, in-line with estimate
#2 Volumes grew just 1 percent YoY while EBITDA margin rose 50 bps YoY
#3 India's truck industry growth has slowed down to -4 percent in FY25-Q1FY26
#4 We expect just 3 percent CAGR over FY25-28E
#5 Like company's high focus on profitability
#6 Unlikely to rise much unless truck demand improves
Sensex Today | Nomura maintains ‘buy’ rating on M&M, target price at Rs 3,736
#1 Unveiled its global vision 2027 strategy, centered on all-new NU_IQ, a modular, multi-energy SUV platform designed as a strategic blueprint for the future of Mahindra SUVs globally
#2 Launch was accompanied by four new concept SUVs – Vision S, Vision T, Vision SXT, And Vision X – which are expected to go into production starting 2027
#3 Maintain FY26/27F revenue estimates & EBITDA margin at 13.7 percent/14.4 percent
Nitin Jain, Sr. Research Analyst at Bonanza
Markets have seen a sharp rise on Monday as Sensex rallied up by more than 1,000 points and Nifty50 above 25,000, as GST-reform hopes are one of the key visible drivers, alongside sovereign-rating upgrade and easing concerns over Russian oil supplies. Indian equity markets rallied on Monday, driven by optimism over the government’s proposed GST reforms, aiming to support economic growth in the country.
The draft has proposed lowering GST on consumer durable & autos to 18% from 28%, FMCG & Dairy goods to attract 5% or Nil from current 12%. It also proposes reduction in health and life insurance premiums to 5% or Nil from current 18%. Apart from these sectors, fertilizers, agriculture, renewables, infra and others also could benefit from these GST reforms. This is likely to come in effect from Diwali.
Adding to the positive momentum, S&P Global upgraded India’s sovereign rating to “BBB” from “BBB-” with a stable outlook, its first upgrade in 18 years, citing strong economic growth, improved policy credibility and fiscal consolidation. The combination of GST reform prospects, sovereign rating upgrade, and easing external risks has reinforced investor confidence, setting the stage for sustained market momentum in the near term.
Markets@3 | Sensex up 760 pts, Nifty at 24900
The Sensex was up 763.43 points or 0.95 percent at 81,361.09, and the Nifty was up 269.90 points or 1.10 percent at 24,901.20. About 2343 shares advanced, 1392 shares declined, and 139 shares unchanged.
NSE Indian Indices Performance
| Index | CMP Chg(%) | YTD(%) 1 Week(%) | 1 Month(%) 1 Year(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY Auto | 25154.55 4.29 | 10.16 6.03 | 5.27 -1.73 |
| NIFTY IT | 34662.70 -0.49 | -20.02 0.34 | -6.67 -15.21 |
| NIFTY Pharma | 22142.10 -0.04 | -5.43 2.49 | -1.99 0.16 |
| NIFTY FMCG | 55387.85 1.34 | -2.49 0.14 | -1.98 -10.97 |
| NIFTY PSU Bank | 7059.60 0.49 | 7.93 0.38 | -1.44 3.15 |
| NIFTY Metal | 9392.45 1.91 | 8.58 2.15 | -0.70 4.43 |
| NIFTY Realty | 899.55 2.3 | -14.52 1.03 | -10.04 -14.22 |
| NIFTY Energy | 34484.70 0.05 | -2.00 -0.36 | -4.82 -19.36 |
| NIFTY Infra | 9057.05 0.73 | 7.01 0.89 | -1.73 -1.10 |
| NIFTY Media | 1652.25 -0.05 | -9.11 0.89 | -6.71 -19.78 |
Sensex Today | Goldman Sachs keeps ‘buy’ rating on USL, target price at Rs 1,575
#1 Q1 ahead of estimates on topline
#2 Muted volume growth adjusted for Andhra Pradesh impact
#3 UK-FTA benefits likely in Q1FY27, growth & margin could both see tailwinds
#4 Cut FY26-28 EPS estimates by 2-4 percent
Sensex Today | Sudarshan Pharma Industries will acquire land, building from Srigen Lifesciences
The company will acquire land, building, and plant & machinery at Medchal Mandal, Telangana, from Srigen Lifesciences for Rs 25.50 crore.
Sudarshan Pharma Industries was quoting at Rs 32.00, up Rs 0.94, or 3.03 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 32.50 and an intraday low of Rs 30.51.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 3.53 percent or Rs 1.06 at Rs 31.06.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 53.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 15.51 on 07 January, 2025 and 23 August, 2024, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 40.19 percent below its 52-week high and 106.32 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 770.11 crore.
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Sensex | HKC Overseas will acquire a 26% stake in Dixon Technologies' arm
Dixon Technologies (India) has executed a Share Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement (SSHA) with HKC Overseas (an affiliate of HKC Corporation) and its subsidiary, Dixon Display Technologies (DDTPL).
As per the agreement, HKC Overseas will acquire a 26% stake in DDTPL, while Dixon retains the remaining 74%. The entities will jointly develop liquid crystal modules and thin film transistor liquid crystal display modules.
Dixon Technologies was quoting at Rs 16,769.25, up Rs 578.70, or 3.57 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 16,920.65 and an intraday low of Rs 16,451.45.
It was trading with volumes of 23,287 shares, compared to its five day average of 18,315 shares, an increase of 27.15 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.52 percent or Rs 242.00 at Rs 16,190.55.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 19,149.80 and a 52-week low of Rs 12,040.00 on 17 December, 2024 and 09 September, 2024, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 12.43 percent below its 52-week high and 39.28 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 101,457.17 crore.
Sensex Today | Star Housing Finance to issue NCDs worth up to Rs 50 crore
The company has received board approval for the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth up to Rs 50 crore through private placement, in one or more tranches.
Star Housing Finance was quoting at Rs 24.80, down Rs 1.25, or 4.80 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 27.50 and an intraday low of Rs 24.11.
It was trading with volumes of 247,334 shares, compared to its five day average of 305,920 shares, a decrease of -19.15 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 5.38 percent or Rs 1.33 at Rs 26.05.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 52.20 and a 52-week low of Rs 22.03 on 09 September, 2024 and 06 August, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 52.49 percent below its 52-week high and 12.57 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 195.83 crore.
Sensex Today | BSE Bank index up nearly 1%, extend gains on third day
BSE BANKEX Top Stock Gainers (Intra-day)
| Company | CMP | Chg(%) | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndusInd Bank | 790.45 | 2.68 | 119.72k |
| IDFC First Bank | 70.02 | 1.76 | 1.14m |
| Yes Bank | 19.10 | 1.7 | 7.77m |
| Axis Bank | 1,084.45 | 1.59 | 72.26k |
| Kotak Mahindra | 2,002.40 | 1.18 | 298.20k |
| HDFC Bank | 2,003.70 | 0.62 | 246.06k |
| ICICI Bank | 1,433.15 | 0.41 | 180.27k |
| SBI | 829.15 | 0.3 | 380.27k |
| Federal Bank | 196.25 | 0.15 | 1.14m |
Sensex Today | EaseMyTrip announces three strategic acquisitions
The travel-tech platform has announced three strategic acquisitions to strengthen its end-to-end travel offerings in both international and domestic markets.
It has approved the acquisition of a 50% stake in Three Falcons Notting Hill for its premium property in London — Three Falcons Hotel — via a secondary investment worth Rs 175 crore. It will acquire a 100% stake in AB Finance to gain ownership of a premium commercial asset in Gurugram, for Rs 194.4 crore.
It has also granted in-principle approval to make a strategic investment in Vashu Bhagnani Industries (VBIL).
Sensex Today | Dilip Buildcon shares gain after JV wins Rs 1,500 Gurugram Metro project
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Sensex up 850 pts, Nifty tests 24,950; Pharma stocks pare losses; IT index sole laggard
NSE Indian Indices Performance
| Index | CMP Chg(%) | YTD(%) 1 Week(%) | 1 Month(%) 1 Year(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 24927.45 1.2 | 5.42 1.39 | -0.16 1.57 |
| NIFTY BANK | 55771.90 0.78 | 9.66 0.47 | -0.91 10.40 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57177.25 1.19 | -0.04 1.24 | -3.26 -0.83 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17774.55 1.29 | -5.30 1.62 | -6.25 -3.59 |
| NIFTY NEXT 50 | 67593.65 1.63 | -0.58 1.98 | -0.93 -7.33 |
Markets@2 | Sensex up 787 points, Nifty above 24900
The Sensex was up 787.68 points or 0.98 percent at 81,385.34, and the Nifty was up 280.25 points or 1.14 percent at 24,911.55. About 2351 shares advanced, 1343 shares declined, and 149 shares unchanged.
Advance/Decline (Intra-day)
;81,358.35760.69(0.94%)
Sensex Today | Indostar Capital Finance appoints Amit Kumar Khan as COO
Amit Kumar Khan has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective August 14.
Indostar Capital Finance was quoting at Rs 270.50, up Rs 4.55, or 1.71 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 279.00 and an intraday low of Rs 267.25.
It was trading with volumes of 9,442 shares, compared to its five day average of 6,986 shares, an increase of 35.15 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.72 percent or Rs 7.45 at Rs 265.95.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 368.55 and a 52-week low of Rs 219.00 on 02 July, 2025 and 11 March, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 26.6 percent below its 52-week high and 23.52 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 3,697.12 crore.
Sensex Today | Jefferies retains ‘buy’ rating on Max Healthcare, target price at Rs 1,500
#1 Company’s Q1 was a mixed bag: revenue was a beat, adjusted EBITDA in-line & PAT a miss
#2 Like-to-like sales grew 16 percent with headline occupancy numbers growing 10 percent YoY
#3 Max is on-track to add 1,500 capacity beds during FY26 with 800 coming online from Q2
#4 New beds will be operationalised in phases, thereby limiting negative impact on margin
Sensex | PNC Infratech gets LoA from NHPC to set up 300 MW solar power project
PNC Infratech has received a Letter of Award from NHPC for setting up a 300 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power project, along with a 150 MW / 600 MWh energy storage system.
PNC Infratech was quoting at Rs 308.60, up Rs 0.70, or 0.23 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 313.00 and an intraday low of Rs 307.30.
It was trading with volumes of 5,801 shares, compared to its five day average of 36,681 shares, a decrease of -84.19 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.74 percent or Rs 2.30 at Rs 307.90.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 474.20 and a 52-week low of Rs 235.70 on 22 August, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 34.92 percent below its 52-week high and 30.93 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 7,916.80 crore.
Sensex Today | BSE Auto index up 4.5%
BSE Auto Top Stock Gainers (Intra-day)
| Company | CMP | Chg(%) | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki | 14,048.55 | 8.73 | 47.00k |
| Ashok Leyland | 132.00 | 8.24 | 2.48m |
| Hyundai Motor | 2,406.85 | 7.54 | 140.94k |
| UNO Minda | 1,227.00 | 6.8 | 145.95k |
| TVS Motor | 3,218.10 | 6.51 | 105.48k |
| Hero Motocorp | 4,996.45 | 6.17 | 130.77k |
| Apollo Tyres | 459.20 | 6.11 | 136.22k |
| Bajaj Auto | 8,580.05 | 4.51 | 18.15k |
| M&M | 3,412.35 | 4.5 | 152.44k |
| MRF | 144,530.10 | 4.41 | 424 |
| Eicher Motors | 5,927.00 | 2.84 | 31.76k |
| Bosch | 39,500.00 | 2.31 | 834 |
| Tata Motors | 677.95 | 2.02 | 409.01k |
| Balkrishna Ind | 2,440.00 | 1.77 | 7.18k |
| MOTHERSON | 94.60 | 1.62 | 431.58k |
| Bharat Forge | 1,192.90 | 1.05 | 14.66k |
| Tube Investment | 3,095.00 | 1.04 | 2.57k |
| Amara Raja | 960.70 | 0.93 | 40.04k |
| Exide Ind | 377.65 | 0.91 | 38.67k |
Sensex | Hindustan Oil Exploration Company restarts production from wells
In Block B-80, the floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel has been successfully re-moored. Production from wells D1 and D2 has recommenced, and the wells are currently under stabilisation.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company was quoting at Rs 162.45, up Rs 0.55, or 0.34 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 166.30 and an intraday low of Rs 161.15.
It was trading with volumes of 18,141 shares, compared to its five day average of 15,571 shares, an increase of 16.51 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.70 percent or Rs 2.70 at Rs 161.90.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 274.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 145.05 on 26 August, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 40.71 percent below its 52-week high and 12 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,148.29 crore.
Sensex | Electronics Mart India starts operations of a new multi-brand store at Andhra Pradesh
The company has commenced commercial operations of a new multi-brand store under the name Bajaj Electronics in Palasa, Andhra Pradesh.
Electronics Mart India was quoting at Rs 128.90, up Rs 9.40, or 7.87 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 130.30 and an intraday low of Rs 123.90.
It was trading with volumes of 136,524 shares, compared to its five day average of 115,590 shares, an increase of 18.11 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.20 percent or Rs 1.45 at Rs 119.50.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 246.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 110.00 on 19 August, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 47.6 percent below its 52-week high and 17.18 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 4,959.41 crore.
Sensex | KPIT Technologies pays $51 million to acquire 100% stake in Caresoft
Upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent, the company's subsidiaries — KPIT Technologies (UK) and KPIT Technologies Inc., USA — have paid an initial amount of $51 million to acquire 100% stake in Caresoft (Caresoft Global Technologies Inc., USA; Caresoft Engineering Services, UK; and CAREGLOTECH de RL de CV, Mexico).
In May, the parties had finalised the total acquisition consideration of up to $157 million (including $15 million in variable pay based on achievement of revenue and other business synergy milestones).
Sensex Today | Lumax Auto Technologies share price rises most in 11 weeks
Lumax Auto Technologies was quoting at Rs 1,091.85, up Rs 86.45, or 8.60 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,105.55 and an intraday low of Rs 1,030.65.
It was trading with volumes of 28,731 shares, compared to its five day average of 33,224 shares, a decrease of -13.52 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.78 percent or Rs 7.90 at Rs 1,005.40.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,231.90 and a 52-week low of Rs 452.55 on 06 August, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 11.37 percent below its 52-week high and 141.27 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 7,441.80 crore.
Sensex Today | Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, Hyundai Motor, among others hit 52-week high
BSE 500 Stocks touched 52-week high
| Company | 52-Week High | Day’s High | CMP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki | 14120.00 | 14120.00 | 14,048.90 |
| Ashok Leyland | 132.80 | 132.80 | 132.25 |
| Hyundai Motor | 2460.00 | 2460.00 | 2,414.80 |
| TVS Motor | 3254.45 | 3254.45 | 3,213.85 |
| J. K. Cement | 7382.00 | 7382.00 | 7,326.65 |
| M&M | 3430.00 | 3430.00 | 3,413.75 |
| Authum Invest | 3023.25 | 3023.25 | 3,016.50 |
| UltraTechCement | 12905.95 | 12905.95 | 12,778.40 |
| AB Capital | 287.10 | 287.10 | 282.75 |
| Mah Scooters | 16303.00 | 16303.00 | 16,209.30 |
| Eicher Motors | 6024.35 | 6024.35 | 5,920.85 |
| Interglobe Avi | 6225.05 | 6225.05 | 6,158.65 |
| Dalmia Bharat | 2392.00 | 2392.00 | 2,325.00 |
| Max Financial | 1674.20 | 1674.20 | 1,632.25 |
| Sai Life Sci | 909.00 | 909.00 | 896.70 |
| Indian Bank | 679.60 | 679.60 | 673.90 |
| Apollo Hospital | 7916.95 | 7916.95 | 7,865.45 |
| Nuvoco Vistas | 462.40 | 462.40 | 453.75 |
| Muthoot Finance | 2800.10 | 2800.10 | 2,759.05 |
| JM Financial | 192.75 | 192.75 | 185.10 |
Sensex | Kotak Institutional Equities retains ‘add’ rating on Deepak Nitrite, target price cut to Rs 1,950
#1 Q1FY26 was comprehensively weaker than expected amid continued pressure
#2 Announcement of US tariffs further clouds the picture
#3 Company’s cost-cutting measures should help while its growth projects are largely targeted at India
#4 Cut EPS By 17-19 percent
Sensex Today | BSE Telecom index up 1%; Tejas Networks, HFCL, Bharti Airtel, among top gainers
BSE Telecom Top Stock Gainers (Intra-day)
| Company | CMP | Chg(%) | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tejas Networks | 571.85 | 3.25 | 82.00k |
| HFCL | 72.90 | 2.52 | 509.40k |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,908.00 | 1.84 | 189.11k |
| MTNL | 43.11 | 1.84 | 173.47k |
| Railtel | 352.15 | 1.48 | 80.23k |
| ITI | 294.70 | 1.18 | 28.20k |
| TataTeleservice | 58.75 | 1.15 | 42.82k |
| Route | 881.35 | 1.08 | 5.29k |
| Sterlite Techno | 136.20 | 1.08 | 1.48m |
| INDUS TOWERS | 335.65 | 0.8 | 124.87k |
| Vindhya Telelin | 1,491.75 | 0.15 | 610 |
Sensex Today | Max Financial Services share price up most in 12 weeks
Max Financial Services was quoting at Rs 1,635.65, up Rs 36.80, or 2.30 percent.
It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,674.20.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,674.20 and an intraday low of Rs 1,610.00.
It was trading with volumes of 150,271 shares, compared to its five day average of 29,080 shares, an increase of 416.75 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.69 percent or Rs 10.95 at Rs 1,598.85.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 56,448.70 crore.
Sensex | Kotak Securities upgrades Endurance Technologies to 'add' from 'reduce', target Rs 2775
Endurance Technologies was quoting at Rs 2,830.40, up Rs 222.25, or 8.52 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,894.95 and an intraday low of Rs 2,627.90.
It was trading with volumes of 50,580 shares, compared to its five day average of 3,661 shares, an increase of 1,281.59 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 3.05 percent or Rs 77.25 at Rs 2,608.15.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,029.85 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,555.65 on 01 July, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 6.58 percent below its 52-week high and 81.94 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 39,813.21 crore.
Sensex | Globe Civil Projects gets LoA to construct cricket stadium at Haryana
The company has received a Letter of Award for the construction of an International Cricket Stadium at Lohat, Jhajjar, Haryana, for the Haryana Cricket Association. The project is valued at Rs 222.2 crore.
Globe Civil Projects was quoting at Rs 79.61, down Rs 1.76, or 2.16 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 82.18 and an intraday low of Rs 79.03.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.96 percent or Rs 0.79 at Rs 81.37.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 95.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 73.56 on 23 July, 2025 and 08 July, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 16.2 percent below its 52-week high and 8.22 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 475.42 crore.
Sensex | Valor Estate appoints Vinod K. Goenka as CMD
Vinod K. Goenka has been reappointed as Executive Chairman and Managing Director of the company for a three-year term, effective September 1, 2025.
Valor Estate was quoting at Rs 180.85, up Rs 0.65, or 0.36 percent.
It has touched an intraday high of Rs 184.95 and an intraday low of Rs 180.70.
It was trading with volumes of 19,711 shares, compared to its five day average of 75,410 shares, a decrease of -73.86 percent.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.61 percent or Rs 2.85 at Rs 180.20.
The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 252.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 115.25 on 09 July, 2025 and 03 March, 2025, respectively.
Currently, the stock is trading 28.38 percent below its 52-week high and 56.92 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 9,751.51 crore.
Sensex | Macquarie retains ‘underperform’ rating on USL, target price at Rs 1,250
#1 Growth targets retained despite tax hike in key state
#2 Cautiously optimistic on growth despite Maharashtra tax hike
#3 Company sees clarity on Maharashtra impact emerging in festive period
#4 Remains cautiously optimistic on growth
#5 Maintains its target for double-digit prestige growth, as few states are seeing tailwinds
#6 Company reiterated its target of growing EBITDA ahead of sales growth
Global Markets | Asian markets end mixed; Nikkei up 0.8%, Straits Times down 0.8%
Sensex Today | Jefferies keeps ‘underperform’ rating on Anupam Rasayan, target price raises to Rs 625
#1 Revenue/EBITDA/PAT were ahead of estimates
#2 Management guides for 30 percent FY26 growth, driven by export momentum & strong pharma/polymer performance
#3 Order book stands at Rs 14,600 crore with execution expected to reduce working capital from Q2
Markets@1 | Sensex rises 840 pts, Nifty above 24900
The Sensex was up 844.52 points or 1.05 percent at 81,442.18, and the Nifty was up 295.50 points or 1.20 percent at 24,926.80. About 2304 shares advanced, 1356 shares declined, and 143 shares unchanged.
Advance/Decline (Intra-day)
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Sensex Today | UBS keeps ‘buy’ rating on Ashok Leyland, target price at Rs 150
#1 Q1 margin beat on operational discipline
#2 MHCV growth seen in mid-single digits; LCV growth to be slightly better
#3 International markets remain strong; momentum to continue
#4 Switch mobility turned PBT positive in Q1; PAT expected by FY26-end
Sensex Today | Nifty Private Bank index rises on third straight session
Nifty Private Bank Top Stock Gainers (Intra-day)
| Company | CMP | Chg(%) | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Bank | 168.26 | 2.99 | 2.84m |
| RBL Bank | 258.80 | 2.76 | 5.47m |
| IndusInd Bank | 789.25 | 2.53 | 2.08m |
| IDFC First Bank | 70.14 | 1.99 | 16.54m |
| Yes Bank | 19.08 | 1.6 | 31.77m |
| Axis Bank | 1,085.20 | 1.59 | 5.86m |
| Kotak Mahindra | 2,009.00 | 1.56 | 2.41m |
| ICICI Bank | 1,434.80 | 0.53 | 4.34m |
| HDFC Bank | 2,001.20 | 0.51 | 5.97m |
| Federal Bank | 195.95 | 0.05 | 2.83m |
