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Gold edged higher, holding firmly above the key resistance point of $4,000 an ounce even as the widening conflict in the Middle East fuels expectations for tighter monetary policy.
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Base metals fluctuated at the end of the week as the threat of an escalating conflict in the Middle East — and more turbulence for the global economy — kept a lid on optimism.
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Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. France emerged as the epicentre as criminals increasingly combined cyber intelligence, social engineering and violence to steal digital assets.
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Big Tech’s insatiable appetite for AI investment is unleashing a relentless wave of bond sales — and having a bigger impact on the US corporate bond market than might be obvious.
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IDFC First Bank Q1 Results: IDFC FIRST Bank on Saturday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,075 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 132.4% year-on-year increase from Rs 463 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
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IDFC First Bank reported a net profit of ₹1,075 crore for Q1 FY27, up 132.2% YoY, driven by strong net interest income and lower provisions. Customer business rose 18.6% YoY, with loans increasing 20.6% YoY and deposits climbing 16.6% YoY.
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The Government of Singapore’s Indian stock portfolio dropped 25% to Rs 1,51,353 crore in June 2026, holding 39 listed companies. While top gainer Aditya Infotech surged 137%, major laggards like HDFC Bank and Syngene International dragged overall portfolio performance.
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AU Small Finance Bank recorded a 37% surge in Q1 net profit to Rs 796 crore, driven by robust loan growth and improved asset quality. Gross NPA dropped to 2.1%, while net interest income grew 32% to Rs 2,695 crore.
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AU Small Finance Bank's Q1FY27 results revealed a 37% YoY rise in net profit to ₹796 crore, driven by a 32% growth in net interest income and reduced provisions. Despite a slight increase in non-performing assets, the bank demonstrated strong operational performance.
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NTPC's board approved raising Rs 12,000 crore via non-convertible debentures. The company's group installed capacity grew to 90,904 MW by June 2026. Commercial power generation rose to 93.63 billion units in the April-June quarter. Coal-based plant load factor improved to 76.71 percent during this period. The average tariff remained stable at Rs 4.86 per unit.
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Bitcoin traded near $64,000 and Ethereum underperformed as risk appetite weakened. The global crypto market capitalization edged down 2% to $2.19 trillion. Bitcoin's realized volatility is near multi-year lows, suggesting a coiled market. Ethereum remained comparatively weaker below key support levels. Market sentiment improved early on regulatory news but then pulled back.
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Despite a five-session Sensex decline of 2.68%, Huhtamaki India, Sri Lotus Developers, Nilkamal, JK Paper, and other smallcaps defied the selloff, gaining between 4% and 34% over the period.
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AU Small Finance Bank reported a 37% net profit increase for Q1. Net interest income also saw a significant 31.8% year-on-year rise. The lender has fixed July 31, 2026, as the record date. This date will determine shareholders eligible for a final dividend. The dividend, if declared, will be at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
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Indo SMC manufactures electrical enclosures and components, reporting a 136% YoY revenue increase to ₹88.12 crore in Q1 FY27. Ashish Kacholia, a notable smallcap investor, raised his stake in the company from 2.46% to 3.03% despite its strong stock performance.
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Nifty ended a fifth straight losing session with SBI Securities warning that a break below 23,600 could deepen the correction. Bank Nifty faces key support at 55,800, while HAL, Titan, Manappuram Finance and United Spirits remain technically strong despite weak market sentiment.
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Nifty’s fall below its 50-day EMA signals rising bearishness, with 23,600 emerging as crucial support. Rupak De warns a breakdown could trigger sharper selling, while Bank Nifty remains weak. He recommends LTM, Emmvee and RR Kabel as top stock picks despite broader market volatility.
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Bharti Airtel will announce its Q1 results for June 2026 on August 4, focusing on earnings, subscriber growth, and ARPU. The company's securities trading window closes on July 1, 2026, and reopens after August 6, 2026.
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Ten midcap stocks have emerged as 2026's standout performers, delivering gains of 33% to nearly 70% year-to-date, supported by strong one-year and three-year returns across diverse sectors.
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360 ONE Asset's Mayur Patel believes smallcaps currently offer better risk-reward than expensive midcaps. The fund has increased smallcap exposure while selectively trimming largecaps, remaining bullish on manufacturing, renewables, defence and AI-linked infrastructure through a disciplined bottom-up investment strategy.
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Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has increased his stake in Indo SMC, a maker of electrical infrastructure equipment. Indo SMC reported a significant 136% year-on-year revenue increase in its Q1 business update. The company is well-positioned to benefit from infrastructure investments and is expanding its product offerings. Indo SMC recently secured a substantial purchase order worth Rs 66.60 crore for VFD panels.
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Gold prices are stabilising after recent declines, supported by escalating Middle East tensions, robust central bank buying and resilient Asian demand. While a strong dollar and high interest rates remain headwinds, analysts expect consolidation with potential upside if geopolitical and monetary conditions improve.
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Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices have unsettled investors, causing Indian equities to decline for five consecutive sessions. Both Nifty 50 and Sensex fell over 2.5%, marking the worst weekly performance in four months. Analysts suggest a 'Buy on Dips' strategy amidst ongoing volatility.
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Regarding stocks to buy on Monday, 27 July, Sumeet Bagadia recommended these three buy-or-sell stocks: LTM, AU Small Finance Bank, and ITC.
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On July 25, around 25 companies, including AU Small Finance Bank and IDFC First Bank, will report Q1 FY27 earnings. Investors key in on outlook commentary as Indian stocks face pressure, following a five-session decline with geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices.
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Sebi's proposed changes are expected to attract fresh allocations by existing investors and a new class of investors that may find the proposed products lucrative.
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USA-BONDS/ (UPDATE 2):TREASURIES-Yields ease, but Iran war keeps rate-hike bets alive
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GLOBAL-FOREX/ (UPDATE 5, GRAPHICS):FOREX-Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
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GLOBAL-MARKETS:Stocks edge back up as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs
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Total card spending, or billed business, climbed 9% year over year to $455.8 billion on a foreign exchange-adjusted basis. Quarterly revenue also rose 10% to $19.6 billion, reflecting healthy consumer activity
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