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On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended on a positive note. The Nifty 50 closed above the 24,800 level, reflecting investor optimism. The Sensex rose 446.93 points (0.55%) to close at 81,337.95, while the Nifty 50 gained 140.20 points (0.57%), finishing at 24,821.10.
On Wednesday morning. Gift Nifty was trading around 24,821, slightly lower by 17 points compared to Nifty futures’ previous close, hinting at a muted start for the next trading session.
NTPC (NSE: NTPC) posted a 5.85% rise in net profit to ₹4,774 crore for Q1FY25. However, revenue declined 4.2% to ₹42,572 crore, possibly due to reduced electricity generation or lower prices. It remains a stable pick for long-term investors holding it via their demat accounts.
Larsen & Toubro (NSE: LT) showed a strong performance, with net profit up 29.9% YoY to ₹3,617 crore. Revenue also increased 15.5% to ₹63,678 crore, due to a robust project pipeline and execution.
Bank of India (NSE: BANKINDIA) reported a 32.2% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹2,252 crore in Q1FY26. Growth in retail, MSME, and overseas lending helped, despite a 3.3% fall in net interest income. Asset quality improved, with gross NPA at 2.92% and net NPA at 0.75%.
Axiscades Technologies (NSE: AXISCADES) secured new defence orders across airborne, naval, and radar systems. These are from top Indian defence labs like DRDO and PSU clients, boosting its long-term prospects.
Blue Dart (NSE: BLUEDART) saw net profit fall 8.6% YoY to ₹48.8 crore, even as revenue rose 7.4% to ₹1,441.9 crore. Rising employee and finance costs hit profitability.
Tilaknagar Industries (NSE: TI) approved a preferential issue of ₹2,296 crore to fund the acquisition of the Imperial Blue brand and for general corporate purposes.
Zydus Lifesciences (NSE: ZYDUSLIFE) completed the acquisition of an 85.6% stake in Amplitude Surgical for €256 million. It will launch a mandatory tender offer at €6.25/share from July 30.
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Q1 earnings reflect both strength and weakness across sectors. While L&T, NTPC, and Piramal showed growth, companies like Star Health and Blue Dart felt the pinch. Whether you're new or experienced, keeping up with earnings and opening a demat account can help you make better investment choices in a changing market.
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Published on: Jul 30, 2025, 8:50 AM IST
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