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MCX shares: MCX posted a 60% year-on-year (YoY) jump in total income for the quarter ended June 30, hitting ₹405.82 crore—its highest quarterly revenue to date.

India s Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) experienced a significant setback in July, with its equity portfolio declining by Rs 66,000 crore due to a widespread sell-off in bluechip stocks. Titans like Reliance Industries and TCS faced substantial declines, impacting LIC s holdings.

Dilip Buildcon shares will be in focus after its JV with RBL Bank emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 1,504 crore Gurugram Metro project. The contract includes building viaducts, 27 stations, an underpass, and a spur to Dwarka Expressway. The 26.65-km metro corridor project is expected to be completed within 30 months.

RailTel Corporation of India anticipates increased investor attention. This follows the announcement of a significant advance work order. The order, valued at Rs 166.38 crore, comes from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). This development is poised to positively influence RailTel s stock performance. The company s shares closed lower on Friday, but this new contract could change the trajectory.

Godrej Properties reported a 15% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 600 crore, despite a 3% drop in income. Bookings crossed Rs 7,000 crore for the eighth straight quarter. Brokerages had mixed views: Antique and Motilal Oswal retained Buy ratings, while Avendus maintained a Sell , citing margin concerns and rising debt levels.

Gold prices experienced a slight dip on Monday, driven by profit-taking after a significant surge in the previous session. This increase was fueled by weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data, raising expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. A weaker dollar made gold more affordable, while Asian markets mirrored Wall Street s decline amid renewed U.S. economic concerns.

The dollar experienced volatility following a disappointing U.S. jobs report and President Trump s controversial actions, including the dismissal of a labor official. These events fueled speculation of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts, impacting Treasury yields and currency valuations. While the dollar recovered slightly against the yen, markets anticipate a more dovish stance from the Fed in the coming months.

Oil prices fell on Monday. This happened after OPEC+ decided to increase production in September. The increase is 547,000 barrels per day. Concerns about a slowing U.S. economy also added pressure. Earlier, OPEC+ cited a healthy economy and low stockpiles for its decision. The U.S. may impose tariffs on Russian crude buyers.

Parth Electricals & Engineering has secured ₹13.8 crore from anchor investors, including Capri Global Capital, ahead of its ₹49.72 crore IPO opening on August 4. The IPO price is fixed at ₹160-170 per share, with proceeds earmarked for new manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and Odisha, debt repayment, and general corporate purposes.