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Dhoot Transmission IPO opens for subscription from August 10 to August 12, 2026. Here’s everything investors need to know about the ₹3,066.89 crore IPO, including price band, GMP, lot size, subscription, allotment, financial performance, IPO objectives, strengths, risks and tentative listing date.

Ather Energy reported a stellar Q1 FY27 with 89% revenue growth, a 71% decline in net loss, and its first positive EBITDA. The strong performance, led by Rizta scooter demand and expansion plans, pushed the stock to a record high, reflecting growing investor confidence.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher on August 3, with the Sensex gaining 544 points and the Nifty closing at 24,774. Strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, improving FII sentiment, and the rollout of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) drove the rally, while investors remained focused on the upcoming RBI policy meeting.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on July 29, 2026, with the Sensex gaining 888.68 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250.20. The rally was driven by sustained buying in IT stocks, positive FII inflows, lower market volatility, and expectations of an unchanged US Federal Reserve interest rate. Infosys led the IT surge, while broad-based gains across FMCG, Metals, Pharma, and Financials boosted overall market sentiment.

Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on July 27, 2026, ending a five-session losing streak. The Nifty and Sensex gained nearly 1% each, supported by easing US-Iran tensions, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, improved global sentiment, and strong buying in IT, Media, Realty, and Auto stocks. Infosys led the IT rally following leadership transition news and positive brokerage sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty extended losses for the fifth consecutive session as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, weak Wall Street cues, and higher bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. IT and Media stocks outperformed, while Auto stocks led the decline.

Indian stock market extended its losing streak on July 23, 2026, with the Sensex falling 363 points and the Nifty closing below 23,900. Escalating US-Iran tensions, higher crude oil prices, persistent FII selling, and weak global sentiment weighed on markets, while the Auto sector emerged as the lone outperformer.

Bajaj Auto shares surged to a fresh 52-week high of ₹11,031 after the company posted stronger-than-expected Q1 FY27 results. Robust profit and revenue growth, resilient EBITDA margins, healthy demand across domestic and export markets, strong EV momentum, positive management guidance, and bullish brokerage commentary boosted investor confidence. The stock has also significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 across one-week, one-month, YTD, one-year, three-year, and five-year periods, reinforcing its long-term growth story.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on July 22, 2026, with Sensex falling 715 points and Nifty closing below the 24,000 mark. Investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported generic medicines, escalating US-Iran tensions, rising Brent crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and heavy selling in banking, pharma and IT stocks. Despite the broader market weakness, Bajaj Auto and Nestlé India gained on the back of strong Q1 FY27 earnings.

Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second straight session on July 21, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending lower due to escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent FII outflows. Banking and IT heavyweights weighed on the market, while Chemicals and Cement outperformed, led by UltraTech Cement's strong Q1 FY27 earnings and positive brokerage outlook.