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New Market Closing Timings Begin Today: What Every Trader Should Know
- Non-F&O stocks will stop normal trading at 3:15 PM under the revised market timings.
- F&O stocks continue trading till 3:30 PM before the closing auction session begins.
- Equity derivatives will now trade until 3:40 PM, extending market hours by 10 minutes.
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Oil PSU Q1 Losses Far Below ₹75,000 Crore Fears, Easing Pressure
- Oil PSU June quarter losses stayed well below the government's ₹75,000 crore estimate.
- Lower under-recoveries and timely policy measures helped limit financial impact on PSUs.
- The less-than-feared losses improve sentiment across India's state-owned energy companies.
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Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo CEO to Lead Global Expansion
- Aviation veteran Willie Walsh officially took charge as IndiGo's new CEO on Monday.
- He succeeds Pieter Elbers as IndiGo accelerates international network expansion plans.
- Walsh brings leadership experience from British Airways, IAG and aviation body IATA.
Results
Bajaj Finserv Q1 Profit Rises 12% as Strong Results Lift Shares 5%
- Bajaj Finserv posted a 12% YoY rise in Q1 net profit to ₹3,132 crore, beating estimates.
- The stock gained nearly 5% after investors welcomed strong earnings and business momentum.
- Insurance and lending businesses continue steady earnings growth during the quarter
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DII Ownership in Nifty 500 Hits Record 21%, Outpacing Foreign Funds
- Domestic institutional investors now own a record 21% of Nifty 500 companies nationwide.
- Strong SIP inflows and mutual fund investments continue to power steady domestic buying.
- Foreign holdings remain lower, marking a structural shift in India's equity ownership.
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Top Movers and shakers of the day - 30th July 2026 (Nifty 50)
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India's $32 Billion Forex Drive Yet to Deliver Stronger Rupee Support
- India has attracted $32 billion under RBI forex measures to strengthen external finances.
- Inflows have improved liquidity buffers but have not meaningfully strengthened the rupee.
- RBI says government cash balances and interventions have tempered the currency impact.
Insights
SML Mahindra Soars 41% in Two Days on CV Business Expansion Plans
- SML Mahindra jumped 41% in two sessions after fresh commercial vehicle expansion plans.
- Mahindra shifted its truck and bus business to SML, strengthening its CV market position.
- The combined business aims to become India's fourth-largest commercial vehicle player.
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