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BSE is set to announce its Q1 earnings today, with brokerages projecting a significant surge in net profit, potentially up to 94% year-on-year. Revenue could also jump by around 61%. Factors driving this growth include rising market share in F&O, increased cash volumes, new listings, and declining regulatory costs.

Nestle India s investors have a final chance today to secure eligibility for the company s first-ever 1:1 bonus share issue, with the record date set for tomorrow, August 8. This bonus effectively doubles the number of outstanding shares, granting one free share for each held.

"RSI trending up" means that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) values are increasing, suggesting strengthening momentum in the price of the stock.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 455.50 crore for the first quarter of FY26, significantly wider than the Rs 211.40 crore loss posted in the same period last year. The company’s total income rose marginally to Rs 5,658.07 crore from Rs 5,581.78 crore in Q1FY25.

U.S. Treasury yields experienced a sudden surge, sparking speculation about the cause. Theories ranged from a technical error, possibly a "fat finger" mistake in futures trading, to hedging activity related to a corporate bond issue. A massive sale of 10-year bond futures contracts was suspected, impacting the market.

Abhay Agarwal of Piper Serica highlights concerns over US tariffs affecting Indian industries. Order cancellations are already occurring in sectors like textiles. A resolution to the tariff disputes is crucial for market confidence. The RBI s recent policy was largely expected. Uneven growth and real inflation are key concerns for the RBI. Rate transmission to borrowers needs improvement.

Eternal share price: As per the term sheet, a bulk deal involving around 188.4 million shares — 1.9% of Eternal’s total shareholding — will take place on both NSE and BSE. The floor price is set at Rs 285 per share, reflecting a 4.63% discount to its August 6 NSE closing price of Rs 298.85.

Rajnish Kumar, ex-SBI Chairman, explains RBI rate cut transmission challenges. Loan structures and deposit rates cause hindrances. Repo-linked rates adjust faster than fixed-rate loans. Liquidity is ample, but credit growth depends on demand. Unsecured personal loans are slowing down. Corporate books have reduced. Banks have the capacity to lend. Growth depends on demand, not supply.

Donald Trump s tariff threat impacted Asian chip companies. Tokyo Electron and Renesas faced declines. TSMC and Samsung saw gains due to US investments. Taiwan stated TSMC would be exempt. Apple plans further US investment. The tariff aims to boost US chip production. Experts believe this will reshape the global semiconductor industry.