M&MFIN, BAJAJ-AUTO, & Others Post Quarterly Results, India Has Electrified 99.6% Of Its Broad-Gauge Railway Network & More
- Share.Market
- 5 min read
- 22 Jul 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 continued their losing streak, ending nearly 1% lower on Wednesday, 22nd July. The broader market mirrored the negative momentum. Sectorally, most indices ended in the red, with Nifty Media emerging as the top loser, while Nifty FMCG and Nifty Auto were the only sectoral gainers.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
M&MFINMahindra & Mahindra Financial Services’ Q1 FY27 total income increased by 14% year-on-year to ₹5,725 crore, compared to ₹5,013 crore in Q1 FY26. Profit after tax (PAT) saw a 75% surge, reaching ₹927 crore against ₹529 crore in the same period last year.
BAJAJ-AUTOBajaj Auto’s stock reported stellar Q1 FY27 performance. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations jumped 65.14% year-on-year to ₹21,688.83 crore. Net profit attributable to owners saw a 45.93% increase, reaching ₹3,225.63 crore compared to ₹2,210.44 crore in Q1FY26. Basic earnings per share (EPS) also rose by 45.83% to ₹115.50.
APOLLOApollo Micro Systems secured a Make-II Prototype Sanction Order from the Indian Navy for its SAVIOR-ASW system. This indigenous, semi-submersible autonomous vessel is designed for continuous underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. The project marks the company’s strategic entry into maritime warfare, offering cost-effective, persistent ocean-monitoring capabilities.
TVSMOTORTVS Motor Company posted a total income of ₹16,453.72 crore for the quarter, compared to ₹12,249.71 crore in Q1 FY26. Additionally, its profit surged 64.52% year-on-year to reach ₹1,057.61 crore.
NESTLEINDNestle India’s Q1 FY27 revenue from operations stood at ₹6,363.27 crore compared to ₹5,073.96 crore in Q1 FY26. Meanwhile, profit for the period surged 48.27%, reaching ₹958.68 crore, up from ₹646.59 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty FMCGNIFTY FMCG | +0.65%+316.60 | 49233.80 |
 Nifty AutoNIFTY AUTO | +0.18%+49.05 | 27329.65 |
 Nifty EnergyNIFTY ENERGY | -0.38%-151.60 | 39435.65 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 1,650.16 | -656.88 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | -1,121.04 | 1,312.03 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | -376.41 | 1,017.89 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | -4,205.56 | 2,986.41 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | -735.83 | 704.93 |
| Month-to-Date | -4,017.75 | 21,729.16 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- As per MoSPI’s Energy Statistics India 2026 report, India’s Total Primary Energy Supply reached 39,055 Petajoules in 2024-25. Additionally, the nation’s total renewable energy potential surged to an estimated 4,704,043 MW by March 2025, providing crucial data for future policy planning.
- According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, India has electrified 99.6% of its broad-gauge railway network, ranking second globally. This mission reduced diesel consumption to 108 crore litres in 2024-25, cutting emissions as rail transport emits 89% less CO2 than road transport.
- CSIR and Nalanda University signed an MoU to advance science-led sustainable development. This partnership will deploy indigenous technologies for model village development, waste management, and establish a CSIR Technology Gallery for global scientific outreach.
- According to Minister Shripad Yesso Naik, India’s renewable energy installed capacity surged nearly fourfold to 288.58 GW by June 2026. Driving this growth, the sector has attracted approximately $45.72 billion in Foreign Direct Investment since 2014 alongside significant domestic financial deployments.
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 24 July 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 |
| Abbott India Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹525.00 Special Dividend, ₹131.00 |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹24.00 |
| Birla Corporation Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹12.50 |
| Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. | Dividend | Interim Dividend, ₹1.05 |
| Concord Biotech Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹7.55 |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹3.00 |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹10.00 |
| Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹30.00 |
| FIEM Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹40.00 |
| Fortis Healthcare Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹1.00 |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹75.00 |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹2.60 |
| Radico Khaitan Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹9.00 |
IPO Corner: Mainboard
Active & Upcoming IPOs
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Issue Price | Minimum Investment | Subscription Status |
| Cube Highways Trust InvIT | 22 to 24 Jul, 2026 | ₹5,000 Cr | ₹151 to ₹152 | ₹14,345 | N/A |
| Lohia Corp | 23 to 27 Jul, 2026 | ₹1,101 Cr | ₹404 to ₹425 | ₹14,140 | N/A |
| Indo MIM | 23 to 27 Jul, 2026 | ₹3,811 Cr | ₹461 to ₹485 | ₹13,830 | N/A |
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