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The Indian rupee ended lower for a fifth straight week, its biggest consecutive weekly drop in six months, as trade tensions between India and the United States escalated following President Donald Trump s call for new tariffs on Indian goods.

Tata Motors Q1 Results: The profit attributable to shareholders was higher than Street estimates of Rs 3,408 crore.

Promoter pledge levels rose in several Nifty500 companies during Q1 FY26, signaling potential financial stress or liquidity needs. Key names include Afcons, Marico, Ajanta Pharma, and Asian Paints, raising investor caution amid higher collateral-backed funding.

PG Electroplast shares fell 23% after Q1 net profit dropped 20% YoY and 54% QoQ to ₹67 crore. Despite 14% YoY revenue growth, early monsoon hit seasonal AC sales. Management stays optimistic on long-term outlook.

Indian stocks fell for a sixth week, hit by Trump’s tariff move, weak earnings, and foreign outflows. Select stocks saw sharp moves post-Q1 results. Investor sentiment remained fragile.

Grasim Industries announces a strong first quarter. The company s net profit rises by 32% compared to last year. Revenue from operations also increases significantly. Cement and Chemicals businesses drive the growth. The Paints business remains a key focus. The company anticipates benefiting from India s economic growth. Expansion plans for Cellulosic Fibres are underway.

CA Rudramurthy BV suggests a sell-on-rise strategy until Bank Nifty surpasses 56,000 and Nifty reaches 24,800. He recommends long-term investors consider Paytm and Nykaa, citing favorable risk-reward ratios. Accumulate Paytm around current levels, targeting Rs 1,350-1,500, and Nykaa with a target of Rs 245-250 within six months to a year.

India’s Torrent Gas Ltd. is considering an initial public offering in Mumbai that may raise about $450 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

Indian domestic institutions made their largest stock purchases since April, buying Rs 108.6 billion worth of shares on Thursday. This move helped offset foreign outflows amid tariff concerns triggered by Donald Trump. Their consistent support in 2025 has played a critical role in stabilising markets during global uncertainties.

Info Edge (India) reported a 27% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, reaching Rs 296 crore. Revenue also saw a 17% rise to Rs 791 crore. Standalone billings grew by 11.2%, with recruitment business increasing by 9.0% and non-recruitment portfolio growing by 17.6%. However, the recruitment segment faced headwinds and a sectoral slowdown.