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Although the Sensex fell 308 points to 80,710 on Tuesday, 12 BSE 500 stocks surged to 52-week highs. These breakout gains signal bullish momentum, with Schneider Electric, Star Cement, and Nuvoco Vistas among top performers in the past month.

BLS International reported a strong Q1 FY26 with revenue up 44% YoY to Rs 711 crore and net profit rising 50% to Rs 181 crore. The company, operating in over 70 countries, attributed its performance to a diversified business model, AI-driven strategy, and expansion in global citizen service markets.

Wall Street futures saw a positive opening on Tuesday. This rise is attributed to growing anticipation of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors are also closely examining new corporate earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced gains at the opening bell. Market watchers are keenly observing these trends.

Bharti Airtel’s Q1FY26 net profit rose nearly 40% YoY to Rs 5,947.9 crore, driven by increased data usage, higher ARPU, and rising smartphone user base. Revenue rose 18% YoY to Rs 49,462.6 crore, led by growth in India and Africa.

These firms have also taken note of the several growth projects scheduled for commissioning or completion in the next few quarters

Societe Generale acquired over 67 lakh Paytm shares worth Rs 720 crore as Antfin exited its 5.84% stake. With no Chinese ownership remaining, Paytm s cap table realigns with regulatory norms, potentially boosting investor sentiment.

Britannia Industries reported a 0.8% YoY dip in standalone Q1 profit at Rs 498.27 crore, with revenue rising 8.8% to Rs 4,452.74 crore, missing market expectations. Management remains focused on growth and margin protection amid rising competition.