Varun Beverages shares fell 5% after the Pepsi bottler reported a 76-basis-point contraction in Q2 CY2026 EBITDA margin to 27.7%, weighed down by the consolidation of South Africa’s Twizza business. Despite the margin pressure, revenue from operations rose 20.4% year-on-year to Rs 8,451.23 crore, driven by strong volume growth across domestic and international markets.Read More

Sterlite Technologies has surged over 400% in 2026, while FIIs nearly tripled their stake to 19.7% as of July 2026. The stock gained investor attention after strong Q1 FY27 results, a record order book, AI data centre opportunities and a bullish outlook from brokerages.Read More

Nvidia-led semiconductor stocks came under pressure as investors reassessed lofty AI valuations, concerns over infrastructure spending and rising competition from China. The selloff allowed Apple to regain its position as the world’s most valuable listed company, highlighting a broader rotation toward companies with steadier earnings.Read More

The US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting has become harder to predict as surging oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions raise the risk of persistent inflation. While most brokerages still expect rates to remain unchanged, some now see a growing possibility of surprise hikes, with markets significantly increasing the odds of a policy move.Read More

Tata Power shares traded lower despite Wall Street brokerage Morgan Stanley retaining its “Equal Weight” rating and Rs 399 target price following the company’s Q1 FY27 results. The company reported double-digit profit growth, record quarterly capital expenditure and strong performance across its renewable energy, transmission and distribution businesses.Read More

The US Federal Reserve faces a tough policy decision as Chair Kevin Warsh weighs a potential rate hike to strengthen its inflation-fighting stance against the need to support an uncertain economy. While higher rates could help bring inflation back toward the 2% target, mixed labour market signals and energy price risks from the US-Iran conflict...Read More

RR Kabel reported a strong June-quarter performance, with profit after tax surging 129% year-on-year and Ebitda nearly doubling, driven by robust growth in its Wires & Cables business and improving profitability. The company also achieved operational breakeven in its FMEG segment, while management expressed confidence in sustaining growth through product expansion, distribution strengthening and execution...Read More

The next phase of wealth creation will be shaped by sharper capital allocation, broader investment perspectives and conversations that look beyond market cycles. As Alpha Wealth Summit returns for its second edition, investors will come together to explore the ideas, opportunities and strategies defining the future of wealth.Read More

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a 3% year-on-year decline in June-quarter net profit, missing analyst estimates, as the absence of a one-off tax credit from the year-ago period weighed on earnings. Despite the profit decline, the FMCG major posted double-digit revenue growth, driven by broad-based volume and pricing gains, and maintained its margin outlook for FY27.Read More

Godfrey Phillips reported a 44.3% year-on-year decline in June-quarter net profit as higher excise duty weighed on earnings, even as gross revenue and total income more than doubled. The cigarette maker said domestic cigarette volumes remained resilient despite a tax-led price increase, while highlighting concerns over the rise in illicit trade.Read More