LEAPIND Lists At A Premium, TARIL’s Order Win, India’s WPI Inflation Eases To 9.78% In July & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 14 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.
Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex ended in the red on Friday, August 14, amid the US-Iran war, after the US threatened an ‘indefinite’ naval blockade on Iran. On the sectoral front, most indices ended lower, with Nifty Pharma emerging as the top loser. Nifty Media, Nifty Consumer Durables, and Nifty Infra were the only sectoral gainers.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
LGEINDIALG Electronics India’s shares surged following strong Q1 FY27 results. Revenue from operations grew 15.5% YoY to ₹7,233.4 crore due to broad-based demand across categories. Profit after tax jumped 27.2% YoY to ₹652.9 crore, outpacing top-line growth. Driven by manufacturing efficiency and cost discipline, EBITDA rose 26.2% YoY to ₹904.0 crore, with margins expanding 106 bps to 12.5%.
PRAJINDPraj Industries reported an 11.8% YoY increase in operational income to ₹715.8 crore for Q1 FY27, compared to ₹640.2 crore in Q1 FY26. Profit after tax rose to ₹11.61 crore from ₹5.34 crore YoY. Moreover, the company secured a solid order intake of ₹10 billion during the quarter.
JUBLFOODJubilant Foodworks released its Q1 FY27 financial results, posting revenue from operations of ₹2,569.65 crore, reflecting a 14.10% YoY increase from ₹2,252.18 crore in Q1 FY26. Total profit for the period grew 6.03% YoY to ₹100.02 crore, compared to ₹94.33 crore in the same quarter last year, while total income for the quarter reached ₹2,588.34 crore.
TARILTransformers & Rectifiers (India) has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) from domestic entity Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO). Classified under the ‘Large Order’ category (valued between ₹100 crore and ₹500 crore), the contract covers the manufacturing of transformers and related works, with a scheduled delivery timeline over the next 13 months.
TMPVTata Motors Passenger Vehicles posted its Q1 FY27 results. Revenue rose 9.3% YoY to ₹95,799 crore, while EBITDA stood at ₹7,100 crore (margins down 130 bps to 7.4%). Profit after tax declined 66.92% to ₹859 crore, from ₹2,597 crore in the same quarter last year.
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) |
| 13 Aug 2026 | -510.69 | 4,353.09 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | -1,002.50 | 5,841.66 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 258.55 | 24.77 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 1,974.76 | -1,290.29 |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 480.24 | 235.56 |
| Month-to-Date | 3,625.67 | 12,683.00 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation marginally eased to 9.78% in July 2026, down from 9.87% in June. This inflation was primarily driven by rising prices of mineral oils, food articles, and basic manufactured metals.
- India recorded impressive exports amounting to ₹7.73 lakh crore during FY26 under the Software Technology Parks (STP) scheme. This milestone represents a solid 21.56% increase in exports compared to FY24 figures.
- ISMA and ICAR-IISR have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaborative partnership aims to establish an advanced centre specifically dedicated to the production of high-quality sugarcane seeds across the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- India’s total data centre capacity has expanded by more than four times since the year 2020. Reaching a robust 1,575 MW, this massive growth highlights the nation’s rapidly scaling digital capabilities and technological infrastructure advancements.
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 18 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 |
| Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd. | Stock Split | From ₹2.00 to ₹1.00 |
| Mahanagar Gas Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹18.00 |
| Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹0.71 |
| Seshaasai Technologies Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹2.50 |
| Sun TV Network Ltd. | Dividend | Interim Dividend, ₹5.00 |
| Syrma SGS Technology Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹1.50 |
IPO Listing Update
| Company | Issue Price | Listing Price (NSE) | Premium |
| LEAP India Ltd. | ₹159.00 | ₹165.90 | 4.34% |
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates
| Stock | Revenue from Operations Q1 FY27 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations Q1 FY27 (Actual) | Change |
| Ipca Laboratories Ltd. | ₹2,584.77 cr | ₹2,788.10 cr | 🔼 7.87% |
| Page Industries Ltd. | ₹1,505.03 cr | ₹1,420.44 cr | 🔻 5.62% |
| Endurance Technologies Ltd. | ₹4,111.81 cr | ₹4,314.89 cr | 🔼 4.94% |
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Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Shrinkflation?
Shrinkflation is when companies reduce the size or quantity of a product while keeping its retail price exactly the same. Think of your favourite chocolate bar. Instead of raising the price from ₹10 to ₹15 to cover rising cocoa costs, the manufacturer simply makes the bar 10% smaller. You pay the same amount, but you get less.
Companies use this subtle strategy to combat inflation and rising production costs without spooking cost-conscious consumers with higher price tags. For everyday investors, watching for shrinkflation is a great way to gauge a company’s pricing power. Companies that successfully implement this can protect their profit margins during tough economic times, keeping their earnings and potentially their stock price resilient even when raw material costs soar.
Learn more: https://www.share.market/buzz/learn/what-is-shrinkflation/
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