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The 30-year US Treasury bond yield hit a 19-year high on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady. Uday Kotak said, "Players may take note of the new conductor of markets' symphony." Many investors worry about inflation as the Fed faces internal disagreements over future rate policy moves.
Dabur shares fell nearly 2 per cent on Thursday to trade around ₹425 on the NSE. Despite reporting a 15 per cent rise in net profit to ₹591 crore for Q1 FY27, analysts stayed cautious. They cited concerns over input costs and revenue momentum, keeping their ratings measured for now.
Withdrawing from mutual fund SIPs can significantly delay your long-term financial goals. ET Wealth reported that early withdrawals are most damaging because they reduce capital available for compounding. For example, a Rs 2 lakh withdrawal after three years delays your target by 8 months, costing you valuable time and growth.
NK Premachandran asked in Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026, if the government plans to increase the Rs 21,000 ESIC wage ceiling. Shobha Karandlaje said the government revises the limit periodically, but she did not announce any new proposal. The last revision happened on January 1, 2017, for many workers.
Westlife Foodworld reported revenue of ₹735.6 crore for the June quarter, up 12% from a year ago. However, net profit fell 52% to ₹0.59 crore due to margin pressure. The company plans to add over 60 McDonald's restaurants during FY27 as it works to improve its long-term growth and sales.
Indo-MIM shares listed at a 45% premium on Thursday, opening at Rs 703 on the BSE. While the debut showed strong investor confidence, experts suggest caution. Shivani Nyati said, “Given the sharp listing pop, profit booking is likely in the near term.” Investors might consider booking some profits now.
BofA Global Research maintained its year-end Nifty target of 26,200. The firm expects earnings growth to accelerate to 10% as market risks become more balanced. Amish Shah said, "We do think that the pace of outflows of FIIs is going to moderate." BofA now prefers a mix of value and growth.
Arm Holdings beat second-quarter forecasts as AI demand boosted revenue to $1.38 billion. However, shares fell nearly 7% after the company flagged weaker smartphone royalty trends. Finance Chief Jason Child said the company's overall spending plans and financial outlook remain unchanged despite the temporary weakness in the smartphone segment.
Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran said quarterly earnings reports lead to "disclosure diarrhoea" and less information for investors. He argued that frequent updates distract from company fundamentals. Damodaran believes companies should move away from this cycle, as the current focus on short-term estimates often hides the true value of businesses.
Gokul Agro Resources reported a 74 per cent jump in June quarter net profit to ₹124 crore. Revenue rose 7 per cent to ₹5,282 crore. Chairman Kanubhai J Thakkar said, "profitability growth continued to outpace revenue growth," as the company got a boost from better exports and new product launches.
Propshop Events & Exhibitions will finalise its IPO share allotment today, 30 July. Investors who bet on the issue can check their status on the registrar’s website or the NSE portal. Successful bidders get shares on 31 July, while others get refunds. The company shares will list on 3 August.
Waaree Energies shares fell 6% today despite a 79% jump in Q1 revenue. Investors got worried as rising raw material costs hit profit margins hard. The company said, "Revenue of Rs 79 billion includes a one-off revenue of Rs 350 crore representing a refund of reciprocal duties." Many remain cautious.