Share Market Highlights Today

Indian equity markets extended gains for a second day with mixed sectoral performance – Nifty Infrastructure led the rally while Nifty Realty declined the most among sectors.

Key Indices – Share Market

Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market

The New India Assurance Company Ltd.NIACL₹204.35 +17.77%

NIACL reported strong Q1FY26 results with total income rising 12.3% to ₹11,081 crore from ₹9,865 crore, while net profit surged 68.6% to ₹392 crore from ₹233 crore year-on-year.

AXISCADES Technologies Ltd.AXISCADES₹1,299.50 +4.99%

AXISCADES secured ₹600 crore defence electronics orders across airborne, naval, and radar programs, including Su-30 fighter jet upgrades and submarine systems, boosting India’s defence self-reliance.

KPIT Technologies Ltd.KPITTECH₹1,268.50 +4.11%

KPIT reported strong Q1FY26 results with 12.8% rupee revenue growth, maintaining stable 21% EBITDA margins while closing $241 million in new engagements.

JK Cement Ltd.JKCEMENT₹6,613.00 +1.71%

JK Cement became the first company in the Indian subcontinent to commercially produce Portland Calcined Clay Limestone Cement (LC-3), reducing CO2 emissions by 40% versus ordinary cement.

KEC International Ltd.KEC₹872.95 +1.48%

KEC International secured new orders worth ₹1,509 crore across transmission lines, railway safety systems, and cables in India and international markets.

Top Performing Sectors Today

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Broader Market Performance Today

Nifty Midcap 150NIFTY MIDCAP 150₹21,540.25 +0.18%

Nifty Smallcap 250NIFTY SMLCAP 250₹17,301.05 -0.10%

India VIXINDIA VIX11.21 -2.78%

Today’s Top Gainers and Losers

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What’s Happening Beyond Markets?

  • Indian rupee weakened to 87.5 per dollar in late July, nearing record lows after March amid US tariff threats of 20-25% and expectations of RBI rate cuts following inflation drop to 2.1%.
  • Singapore faces higher US tariffs at 7.8% in June from 6.8% in April due to doubled steel and aluminum duties, despite strong 13% export growth offsetting declining US shipments.
  • US President Trump signals 20-25% tariffs on India ahead of the August 1 deadline, citing high Indian tariffs, as trade talks continue with India, hoping for rates below 20%.
  • The American central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50% as inflation rises to 2.7%, while President Trump pressures for rate cuts despite economic concerns.
  • The US allows Nvidia to sell H20 AI chips to China to prevent Chinese innovation in chip technology, maintaining America’s lead in advanced semiconductor development, says a White House advisor.

Result Update

Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50.

StocksRevenue Q1FY26 (Estimated)Revenue Q1 FY26 (Actual) Growth (%) 
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.₹62849.58 Cr₹63678.92 Cr🔼 
1.32%
NTPC Ltd.₹47073.73 Cr₹47065.36 Cr🔻  
0.02 %
Asian Paints Ltd.₹9008.15 Cr₹8,938.55 Cr🔻 
0.77%
Varun Beverages Ltd.₹7140.22 Cr₹7,163.02 Cr🔼
 0.32%

Back to Basics

Terms that put you one step ahead – every day.

What is book building in an IPO?

Book building is how most IPOs in India are priced. 

Investors bid for shares within the announced price band, and the company checks where demand is highest. That demand decides the final price. 

It’s fair, transparent, and used in over 90% of IPOs. 

This process helps the company know what investors are willing to pay, from small retail buyers to large institutions. 

Big investors like mutual funds, called “anchor investors,” often bid before others. Their early interest builds trust and can influence other investors to join in.

Corporate Actions

StockEx-DateRecord DateEvent TypeEvent Details
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.01 Aug 202501 Aug 2025Final Dividend₹135.00
Eicher Motors Ltd.01 Aug 202501 Aug 2025Final Dividend₹70.00
REC Ltd.01 Aug 202501 Aug 2025Interim Dividend₹4.60
United Spirits Ltd.01 Aug 202501 Aug 2025Final Dividend₹8.00
Marico Ltd.01 Aug 202501 Aug 2025Final Dividend₹7.00

Before You Go…

Markets aren’t just charts and tickers; they’re daily tales of ambition and the quiet courage to stay invested.

We’ll be back tomorrow to cut through the noise, so you can focus on investing intelligently.


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