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The markets experienced volatility and closed slightly lower. Several companies are in focus due to news and Q1 results. ITC, Adani Power, Tata Power, and PC Jeweller will announce their Q1 results. Reliance Industries set August 14 as the record date for the final dividend. Coal India s net profit declined. Swiggy s losses widened.

Foreign portfolio investors continued their net selling of Indian debt through the fully accessible route in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of outflows. Net sales reached ₹455 crore amidst rupee pressure and uncertainty surrounding policy decisions. Hopes for further rate cuts diminished after the RBI emphasized long-term inflation and growth considerations.

Indian stock markets closed lower on Thursday. This happened after a day of fluctuating gains and losses. Investors were concerned about US President Donald Trump s new tariffs on Indian exports. The Nifty and Sensex both experienced declines. Market volatility increased, indicating caution among traders. Experts suggest that rallies may face resistance due to various economic factors.

Historical market data reveals mixed performance trends for August, with both Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 showing gains in six out of the last ten years. Global indices like S&P 500 and Dow Jones also exhibit similar inconsistent seasonality. Investors anticipate continued volatility this month, influenced by US tariffs and other uncertainties, expecting Nifty to fluctuate within a specified range.

The Indian rupee hit a record low, closing at 87.59 against the dollar. This decline occurred due to worries about US tariffs and continuous selling of Indian stocks. A strong dollar also contributed to the rupee s fall. During the day, it even touched 87.74. However, the rupee recovered slightly, possibly because of intervention by the central bank.

Securities and Exchange Board of India, Sebi, suggested revisions for big Initial Public Offerings. The proposal includes increasing the allocation limit for institutional buyers. It also suggests reducing the share reserved for retail investors. For IPOs exceeding ₹5,000 crore, retail allocation may decrease to 25%. Institutional buyer allocation may increase to 60%.

Indian markets reacted negatively to US tariffs. Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on India. Most sectoral indices closed lower. Textiles, automobiles, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals are likely to be affected. Textile stocks could face pressure. There is ambiguity on the auto sector impact. Oil & gas sector also faced a drop. Pharma sector also declined due to the tariffs.

TVS Motor Q1 Results: TVS Motor Company witnessed a strong Q1FY26, with consolidated net profit surging 32% YoY to Rs 610 crore and revenue from operations climbing 18% to Rs 12,210 crore. Standalone PAT also rose significantly by 35% to Rs 779 crore, accompanied by a 20% increase in standalone revenue to Rs 10,081 crore.

Reliance Industries will conduct its 48th AGM on August 29, setting August 14 as the record date for FY25 s final dividend of Rs 5.50 per share. Q1FY26 saw a 78% YoY surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 26,994 crore, boosted by a one-time gain from Asian Paints stake sale. Revenue from operations increased by 5.3% to Rs 2,48,660 crore.

PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, announced a robust 41% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q1, reaching Rs 85 crore. Consolidated operating revenue also surged by 33% to Rs 1,348 crore. The company s core online insurance premium witnessed a 35% growth, driven by a 46% rise in new protection premiums.