Financial markets have a habit of testing investors’ conviction. When an asset pauses after a strong rally, the immediate narrative often shifts from optimism to skepticism. Gold is experiencing one such phase today.
Over 110 companies, including Wipro, UltraTech Cement and Britannia, will turn ex-date this week for dividends and bonus issues. Investors must hold shares before record dates to qualify. Key payouts include UltraTech’s Rs 240 and Britannia’s Rs 90.5, with multiple mid and largecap firms announcing corporate actions across the week.
Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. France emerged as the epicentre as criminals increasingly combined cyber intelligence, social engineering and violence to steal digital assets.
IDFC First Bank Q1 Results: IDFC FIRST Bank on Saturday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,075 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 132.4% year-on-year increase from Rs 463 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
AU Small Finance Bank recorded a 37% surge in Q1 net profit to Rs 796 crore, driven by robust loan growth and improved asset quality. Gross NPA dropped to 2.1%, while net interest income grew 32% to Rs 2,695 crore.
The Government of Singapore’s Indian stock portfolio dropped 25% to Rs 1,51,353 crore in June 2026, holding 39 listed companies. While top gainer Aditya Infotech surged 137%, major laggards like HDFC Bank and Syngene International dragged overall portfolio performance.
Nifty’s fall below its 50-day EMA signals rising bearishness, with 23,600 emerging as crucial support. Rupak De warns a breakdown could trigger sharper selling, while Bank Nifty remains weak. He recommends LTM, Emmvee and RR Kabel as top stock picks despite broader market volatility.
Indian markets enter a crucial week with Nifty testing the key 23,600 support after five straight sessions of losses. Rising crude oil prices, weak earnings and global headwinds have turned sentiment bearish, while analysts see 24,000–24,200 as major resistance levels.
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