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Eight NSE large-cap companies, including Max Healthcare and M&M, reported over 20% year-on-year sales growth in Q1 FY26, led by robust demand and business expansion across sectors. Gains ranged from 20% to 70%, with Eternal posting the highest jump.

Muthoot Finance witnessed a significant profit increase in the first quarter. The gold loan financier s profit surged by 90%. This growth was fueled by higher gold prices and increased loan demand. Loan assets under management also rose considerably. The company plans to invest in its subsidiaries, Muthoot Money and Muthoot Homefin.

Indian indices closed higher, driven by gains in auto, pharma, and metal stocks. NMDC, Apollo Hospitals, Nykaa, and BDL surged post-earnings, while Suzlon, RVNL, and Waaree Energies fell on weaker results or profit booking.

Domino s India operator Jubilant Foodworks beat first-quarter profit estimates by a wide margin on Wednesday as lower-priced menu items and free deliveries bolstered demand even as other fast-food franchisees struggled.

Gem Aromatics’ ₹451 crore IPO opens August 19 with a ₹309–325 price band. The specialty ingredients maker reported FY25 revenue of ₹503.95 crore and profit of ₹53.38 crore, showing steady growth.

In July 2025, 15 PMS strategies posted gains, led by InCred Asset Management’s Focused Healthcare Portfolio with 14.29%. Smallcap, thematic, and multicap portfolios showed mixed results, while Maxiom’s EMERALD strategy recorded the steepest 9.54% loss

LIC shares fell 3% as reports indicated a possible 2.5-3% government stake sale via OFS, worth Rs 14,000-17,000 crore, within two weeks. Despite steady Q1 performance and dominant market share, Motilal Oswal trimmed its target. Disinvestment timing may impact near-term stock movement.

The Sensex rose 304 points to 80,539 on Wednesday, with a broader market rally pushing 10 BSE 500 stocks to their 52-week highs. Gains ranged from 6% to 35% over the past month, signaling strong bullish momentum across sectors.

Client Associates’ study of 25 tech IPOs (2020–2025) found only 36% delivered long-term alpha. IPO gains were often short-lived, with post-IPO investors faring worse. Pre-IPO results varied sharply, and retail-driven listings underperformed. CA urges focus on profitability, governance, and scalability over hype.