US-Iran Peace Deal “Over?” Nifty 50 Falls 2.12% & More
- Share.Market
- 12 min read
- 08 Jul 2026
Indian markets witnessed a sharp, colossal fall after US President Donald Trump claimed that he thinks the MoU with Iran is “over.” This comment rattled markets, taking the Nifty 50 below the 24,000 mark, while the Sensex slumped to nearly 76,500.
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Today’s Top News From The Indian Share Market
CEIGALLCeigall India, through its joint venture with Sushee Infra & Mining, has emerged as the L1 bidder for a ₹750 crore Road Ministry highway project in Arunachal Pradesh, adding to a string of recent order wins across its infrastructure portfolio.
INOXINDIACryo-scientific Solutions maker’s shares jumped after it announced that it had secured multiple orders worth ₹939 crore across its business segments since May 21. The orders span the Industrial Gas, LNG and Cryo-scientific Solutions businesses. Of the total order value, ₹871 crore came from the Industrial Gas segment, ₹44 crore from LNG, ₹16 crore from Cryo-scientific Solutions and ₹8 crore from beverage keg orders.
KALYANKJILThe company’s shares rallied after it reported an estimated 38% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of FY27. The company attributed the performance to strong operating momentum and healthy same-store sales growth across its key markets in India, despite the entire 28-day Adhik Maas period falling in the recently concluded quarter.
IDEAFORGEThe drone manufacturer’s shares gained after the company launched its qualified institutional placement (QIP) to raise up to ₹500 crore.
HINDPETROThe three state-run oil marketing companies Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., saw a fall in their share prices, giving up recent gains as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp rebound in crude oil prices.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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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) |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 393.19 | -383.43 |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 243.03 | 3,791.42 |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 1,355.33 | -1,953.89 |
| 02 July 2026 | -311.82 | 1,784.40 |
| 01 July 2026 | -1,140.50 | 3,159.24 |
| Month-to-Date | 539.23 | 6,397.74 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India and the ASEAN bloc reviewed free trade agreement progress on Tuesday. The Joint Committee urged expediting finalization of outstanding chapters under the agreement. Bilateral trade between India and ASEAN reached $128 billion in 2025-26. The India-ASEAN free trade agreement in goods was signed in 2009.
- The RBI has reiterated its preference for a cryptocurrency policy “leaning towards prohibition,” warning that crypto assets and stablecoins could threaten financial stability and monetary sovereignty.
- Sugar prices have increased six to seven percent over June. This rise occurred as below-normal rainfall raised concerns about crop output. Ex-mill sugar prices in Maharashtra have increased to about forty-one point five rupees per kilogram. Recent rainfall is expected to provide relief to the standing sugarcane crop.
- With the aim of deepening bilateral ties, India and Costa Rica have held their first meeting of the India-Costa Rica Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral trade and investment relations, exchanged views on their respective trade and investment regimes, and noted with satisfaction the steady growth in bilateral merchandise trade to around $391 million in 2025-26.
- The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in its ‘2026 World Investment Report’ has said that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India increased by 44% to $39 billion in 2025. The report stated that ‘India continued to strengthen its position as a major investment destination in 2025, supported by an active policy agenda aimed at broadening its investment base beyond services and accelerating advanced manufacturing.’
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 10 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 |
| Aegis Logistics Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 6.70 |
| Apollo Tyres Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 2.50 |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 1.00 |
| Birlasoft Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 4.00 |
| Computer Age Management Services Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 4.00 |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 8.00 |
| Grindwell Norton Ltd. | Dividend | Dividend – ₹ 19.00 |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 5.00 |
| JK Cement Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 20.00 |
| Nestle India Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 5.00 |
| Nestle India Ltd. | Dividend | Special Dividend – ₹ 2.00 |
| The New India Assurance Company Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 1.50 |
| Sobha Ltd. | Dividend | Dividend – ₹ 6.00 |
| Welspun Living Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 0.10 |
| ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend – ₹ 4.00 |
IPO Corner: Mainboard
Upcoming IPOs
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Issue Price | Minimum Investment | Subscription Status |
| Kusumgar Ltd | 8 to 10 Jul, 2026 | ₹650.00 Cr | ₹398 to ₹419 per share | ₹13,930 | 2.77x Oversubscribed |
| Laser Power & Infra Ltd | 9 to 13 Jul, 2026 | ₹742 Cr | ₹203 to ₹214 | ₹14,210 | N/A |
Listing Update
| Company | Issue Price | Listing Price (NSE) | Premium | Listing Price (BSE) | Premium |
| Knack Packaging | ₹170.00 | ₹188.00 | 10.59% | ₹186.00 | 9.41% |
Result Update (Nifty 500 Stocks)
Upcoming Results (Nifty 500 Stocks) – July 09, 2026
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The Money Machine: A Deep Dive into NSE’s Revenue
If you have ever bought a stock, checked an index, or watched a derivatives trader panic over a Tuesday expiry, you have interacted with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). But have you ever wondered how the exchange itself makes money?
With NSE prepping for its highly anticipated IPO, a 100% Offer for Sale where it won’t pocket a single Rupee but its early backers will, the newly filed Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) has revealed the fascinating inner workings of India’s central financial tollbooth.
In FY26, NSE generated a staggering ₹16,601.31 crore in revenue from operations. So, how does a company that doesn’t actually produce physical goods bring home thousands of crores? Let’s break it down.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
Rupee Cost Averaging
Imagine investing ₹10,000 monthly in a mutual fund. Some months you get 100 units at ₹100 each. Other months, when prices drop to ₹80, you get 125 units. Over time, your average cost per unit smooths out market volatility.
This is Rupee Cost Averaging (RCA), a principle embedded in Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs). By investing fixed amounts regularly, you automatically harness market fluctuations rather than fear them. The result: read more.
Before You Go…
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