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Revenue growth for the BSE 500 in the March quarter stood at around 6–7%, with margins remaining stable.

Gold and silver prices opened flat amid resilient US economic data, limiting hopes of an early Fed rate cut. While gains were capped due to a stronger dollar, trade tariff concerns and central bank buying offered support. Analysts expect volatility ahead of ECB meetings and key US manufacturing data releases.

Each existing equity share with a face value of Rs 10 will be split into two fully paid-up shares of Rs 5 each, as per the announcement. The proposal is subject to shareholder approval, after which the company will announce the record date.

Market reacts to recent earnings with mixed results. HDFC Bank shows stability, Reliance faces mixed outcomes, and JSW Steel falls slightly short. Tata Steel is favored in the ferrous sector. PSU banks and NBFCs appear promising. Cement and metal sectors are attractive, while IT may struggle. Hotels and hospitals show positive signs. Earnings season continues with focus on various sectors.

Dolly Khanna increased her stake in multibagger Mangalore Chemicals to 3.33% in Q1FY26. The stock has rallied 148% in a year. She also picked up stakes in Coffee Day Enterprises and Prakash Industries, as per latest shareholding disclosures for the June 2025 quarter.

Pankaj Pandey shares his sector-wise market outlook, highlighting opportunities in cement, EMS, and selective banking and midcap stocks.

CoinDCX has initiated a crypto recovery bounty program, offering up to 25% of recovered funds, or $11 million, as a reward following a security breach that resulted in the loss of $44.2 million. The exchange is collaborating with cybersecurity firms and inviting ethical hackers to help recover assets traced to Solana and Ethereum wallets.

Bajaj Consumer Care shares rose sharply after the company announced a board meeting on July 24 to consider a share buyback proposal. This would be the company’s third buyback since 2022. The trading window remains closed until post Q1FY26 results.

Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran calls corporate Bitcoin holdings a risky move. He argues Bitcoin fails the purpose of cash reserves, distracts from core business, and invites governance risks. He outlines rare exceptions but urges caution and transparency.