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Shriram Properties Limited announced impressive first-quarter results. Net profit rose 18% to ₹20.6 crore. Total revenue reached ₹261.5 crore, a 24% increase. Revenue from operations jumped 57%. This growth was driven by successful project handovers. The company is expanding its project pipeline. They are evaluating multiple projects. CMD Murali M attributed the success to strong execution.

Apollo Healthtech, a part of Apollo Hospitals, may get listed by early 2027. This move aims to unlock value for shareholders. Promoters will remain the same. Apollo Hospitals reported a strong Q1 with a 42% profit increase. Revenue also grew by 15%. The company plans to add over 4,300 beds in the next few years.

Global stocks reached record highs following a US inflation report that fueled speculation of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September. The data suggested the Fed could ease policy without triggering significant price increases, despite underlying inflation showing a slight acceleration. Market focus now shifts to upcoming US retail sales figures to gauge consumer sentiment amid labor market concerns.

Indian markets experienced a decline after failing to maintain Monday s momentum. Apollo Hospitals saw a significant profit increase in Q1. NSDL and Nykaa also reported profit growth. Berger Paints aims for a substantial turnover by 2030. CG Power partnered to expand in the US rail market. NMDC announced its Q1 net profit and revenue. Cochin Shipyard s net profit increased.

The dollar weakened due to tame U.S. inflation data, increasing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. President Trump s attempts to influence the Fed further undermined the currency. While investors are pricing in a high probability of a rate cut, some analysts advise caution, awaiting further economic data to solidify the outlook.

Nifty is expected to remain volatile with no clear short-term trend, as per LKP Securities’ Rupak De. Analysts recommend buying Zota Health, Choice International, Policybazaar, and EPL, citing bullish technical setups, breakouts, and strong momentum indicators.

India s market regulator will further simplify regulations for foreign investors to encourage long-term capital flows into the country, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said in its annual report published on Tuesday.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday said non-residents maintaining special rupee vostro accounts (SRVA) can invest surplus balances in central government securities (G-secs).

Hindalco’s Q1 profit rose 30% to ₹4,004 crore on higher revenue, while Novelis faced a 36% net income drop. Management expects scrap price improvements to boost Novelis in H2.