TMCV’s Q1 FY27 Profit Surges 82.96%, LT Wins A ‘Mega Order’, India’s Retail Inflation Rises To 4.45% in July 2026 & More
- Share.Market
- 11 min read
- 13 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.
After a volatile trading session, Nifty 50 extended losses for the third consecutive day, while Sensex snapped its losing streak to close in the green on Thursday, August 13. Sectorally, most indices closed in the red, with Nifty Metal leading the laggards, while Nifty Realty emerged as the top leader. India’s rural inflation stood at 4.84% in July 2026, while urban inflation hit 3.96%. The country’s merchandise exports hit $44.24 billion in July.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
BBOXBlack Box reported quarterly results, with revenue growing 24% YoY to ₹1,719 crore. EBITDA saw a 38% jump to ₹160 crore, while net profit rose to ₹56 crore from ₹47 crore last year. Additionally, the company secured a major $131 million (~₹1,240 crore) order with a new US-based global Tier-1 hyperscaler for a data centre project.
TMCVTata Motors posted robust Q1 FY27 earnings, reporting a 19.30% YoY increase in revenue to ₹20,667 crore. The automaker’s EBITDA improved to ₹2,257 crore compared to ₹2,053 crore in the previous year. Most notably, the company’s net profit surged by a massive 82.96% YoY, reaching ₹2,556 crore against the ₹1,397 crore recorded in the same quarter last year.
POONAWALLAPoonawalla Fincorp’s Board approved the issuance of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth up to ₹750 crore via private placement. The BSE-listed issue includes a base of ₹250 crore and a ₹500 crore green shoe option. To protect investors, a 2% penalty over the applicable coupon rate will be charged for any payment delay exceeding three months.
LENSKARTLenskart reported Q1 FY27 results, with revenue from operations of ₹2,714 crore, representing a YoY growth of 33.56%. EBITDA stood at ₹589 crore, delivering a YoY growth of 61.37% with an EBITDA margin of 21.7%. Furthermore, profit after tax came in at ₹228 crore, registering a profit margin of 8.4%.
HEXTHexaware has expanded its partnership with upGrad Enterprise to deliver global AI skilling and transformation programs. Transitioning into a strategic go-to-market alliance, the collaboration will upskill tech teams into GenAI Architects and deploy role-based Agentic AI programs. This initiative aims to scale enterprise AI capabilities, enhance governance, and boost engineering outcomes with 30-40% faster code releases.
LTL&T secured a ‘Mega’ order, valued between ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 crore, through its subsidiary, LTN Compute. Partnering with Together AI, L&T will build India’s largest single-cluster AI infrastructure at its Chennai data centre. The deployment of an NVIDIA B300 AI Factory, featuring 10,000 GPUs, will power advanced AI-native cloud platforms and strengthen India’s position as a global AI hub.
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) |
| 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 |
| 06 Aug 2026 | -17.86 | 4,013.60 |
| Month-to-Date | 4,136.36 | 8,329.91 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index stood at 4.45% in July 2026. While rural inflation hit 4.84%, urban inflation reached 3.96%. Additionally, food inflation was recorded at 5.52% year-on-year for the same period.
- India’s trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July. Despite this expanding gap, merchandise exports increased by 19.63%, reaching $44.24 billion. During the same period, imports also saw a notable rise, climbing 17.52% to hit $76.22 billion.
- As per MoSPI’s revised National Accounts Statistics, India’s Manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) achieved a compounded annual growth rate of 10.88% from 2022-23 to 2025-26. However, the sector’s overall share in total GVA showed no significant change during this period.
- According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India and the Southern African Customs Union signed the Terms of Reference for a Preferential Trade Agreement. This foundational step aims to provide preferential market access and integrate SACU into global supply chains.
- As per the Government of India, a CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY will launch on August 14, 2026. Eligible beneficiaries in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli will receive food subsidies directly as Digital Rupee tokens into their wallets.
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 17 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 |
| Bandhan Bank Ltd. | Dividend | Dividend, ₹1.50 |
| Indo Count Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹1.50 |
| Manappuram Finance Ltd. | Dividend | Interim Dividend, ₹1.00 |
| NBCC (India) Ltd. | Dividend | Interim Dividend, ₹0.15 |
| SKF India (Industrial) Ltd. | Dividend | Interim Dividend, ₹20.00 |
IPO Corner: Mainboard
Active & Upcoming IPOs
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Issue Price | Minimum Investment |
| Shiprocket Ltd. | 12 to 14 Aug, 2026 | ₹1,617 Cr | ₹92 to ₹97 | ₹14,168 |
Upcoming Results (Nifty 200 Stocks) – August 14, 2026
- Ashok Leyland Ltd.
- NMDC Ltd.
- Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
- Tube Investments of India Ltd.
- Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
- Voltas Ltd.
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
- Patanjali Foods Ltd.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates
| Stock | Revenue from Operations Q1 FY27 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations Q1 FY27 (Actual) | Change |
| Sansera Engineering Ltd. | ₹985.15 cr | ₹1,021.26 cr | 🔼 3.67% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | ₹6,890.60 cr | ₹7,043.5 cr | 🔼 2.22% |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. | ₹5,278.06 cr | ₹5,515.17 cr | 🔼 4.49% |
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