KEI Reports Quarterly Results, LICI’s OFS, Indian Railways Records 9% Freight Loading Growth & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 04 Aug 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Snapping a four-day winning streak, Nifty 50 and Sensex gave up early gains to end in the red on Tuesday, August 04. Sectorally, most indices ended in the red, with Nifty Realty emerging as the top loser, while Nifty Media and Nifty Metal were the sole gainers.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
KEIKEI Industries reported Q1 FY27 results, with revenue rising 22.97% YoY to ₹3,185.34 crore compared to ₹2,590.32 crore. EBITDA grew 39.57% YoY to ₹415.41 crore, while profit surged 40.05% YoY to ₹274.14 crore from ₹195.75 crore in the same quarter last year.
GESHIPGreat Eastern Shipping Company posted an increase in its Q1 FY27 results. Revenue surged to ₹2,286 crore, up 70.98% from ₹1,337 crore in Q1 FY26. Profit rose significantly to ₹1,309 crore, up 159.21% compared to ₹505 crore in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The company declared its highest-ever interim dividend for FY27 of ₹14.40 per share.
UNOMINDAUNO Minda delivered solid Q1 FY27 results, reporting a 26% YoY growth in revenue to ₹5,557 crore. EBITDA grew 21% YoY to ₹572 crore, while profit expanded 24% YoY to reach ₹296 crore for the quarter.
LTLarsen & Toubro’s Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore division secured an ‘Ultra-Mega’ order valued at over ₹15,000 crore from ADNOC Offshore for a major project in the Middle East. As the lead consortium partner, L&T will manage the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) of offshore facilities and upgrades, leveraging its state-of-the-art fabrication yards.
LICILIC shares dropped after the government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) to offload up to a 6.50% stake, comprising 82.22 crore shares. Targeting roughly ₹31,400 crore, the floor price was set at a discounted ₹382 per share. This strategic dilution helps LIC achieve SEBI’s 10% Minimum Public Shareholding mandate early, while offering retail investors a ₹10 discount.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 922.26 | 1,571.18 |
| Month-to-Date | 922.26 | 1,571.18 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- Indian Railways recorded a 9% growth in freight loading in July 2026, reaching 141.3 million tonnes. Key commodities like iron ore, fertilisers, and coal saw robust growth, driving an 8% increase in overall freight revenue.
- As per an official order, the government has hiked the windfall tax on diesel exports to ₹25.5 per litre. Amid global crude oil volatility, export duties on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and petrol were also increased to ensure domestic availability.
- According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Monday’s unusual divergence between spot and futures prices for Nifty indices was not a market anomaly. The exchange clarified it resulted from the SEBI-guided Closing Auction Session (CAS) rollout, designed to promote transparent price discovery.
- India achieved near-universal banking, with 99.92% of inhabited villages now served within a 5-km radius. Supported by over 1.81 lakh branches and 17.36 lakh Business Correspondents, PMJDY accounts have also crossed 58.77 crore.
- The government introduced ECLGS 5.0 in May 2026, envisaging ₹2.55 lakh crore in additional credit with up to 100% guarantee coverage for eligible MSMEs. Meanwhile, SIDBI opened 71 new branches, expanding its direct credit portfolio by 36.8% YoY.
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 06 August 2026
To qualify for a dividend, investors must buy shares before the ex-dividend date. This accommodates the trade settlement period, ensuring that they are officially registered as shareholders by the record date.
| Stock | Event Type | Event Details |
| Linde India Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹4.00 Special Dividend, ₹8.00 |
| Lumax Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹55.00 |
| Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹5.50 |
| Praj Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹3.60 |
IPO Corner: Mainboard
Active & Upcoming IPOs
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Issue Price | Minimum Investment | Subscription Status |
| Ardee Industries Ltd. | 05 to 07 Aug, 2026 | ₹426 Cr | ₹50 to ₹53 | ₹14,050 | N/A |
Upcoming Results (Nifty 200 Stocks) – August 05, 2026
- Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
- Cummins India Ltd.
- GE Vernova T&D India Ltd.
- Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
- PB Fintech Ltd.
- Biocon Ltd.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates
| Stock | Revenue from Operations Q1 FY27 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations Q1 FY27 (Actual) | Change |
| APL Apollo Tubes Ltd. | ₹5,192.93 cr | ₹5,606.71 cr | 🔼 7.97% |
| Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. | ₹283.24 cr | ₹292.76 cr | 🔼 3.36% |
| Clean Science & Technology Ltd. | ₹252.04 cr | ₹268.43 cr | 🔼 6.50% |
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Before You Go…
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