Sensex and Nifty50 showing strong gains.
- The BSE Sensex ended the day at 80,604.08, up by 746.29 points or 0.93%.
- The Nifty50 closed at 24,585.05, gaining 221.75 points or 0.91%.
The broader market also followed suit, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index rising by 0.85% and SmallCap advancing by 0.36%.
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Impact on the stock market
PSU Bank was the top performer, gaining 2.20%.
Realty followed with an increase of 1.86%, and Auto stocks rose by 1.06%.
On the flip side, Nifty Consumer Durables was the only sector to end in the red, down by 0.72%.
| Sector/Index | Performance |
| IT & BPM sector | 0.42% |
| Healthcare sector | 1.17% |
| Oil & Gas sector | 0.64% |
| Real estate sector | 1.86% |
| PSU Bank in India | 2.20% |
Top gainers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Adani Enterpris Share Price | 2,283.40 | 4.83 |
| Tata Motors Share Price | 653.75 | 3.16 |
| Eternal Share Price | 309.40 | 2.82 |
| Grasim Share Price | 2,758.90 | 2.50 |
| Apollo Hospital Share Price | 7,259.00 | 2.46 |
Top losers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Hero Motocorp Share Price | 4,562.20 | -0.82 |
| Bharat Elec Share Price | 383.90 | -0.18 |
| Bharti Airtel Share Price | 1,857.40 | -0.06 |
Market aftermath: Impact on stocks
Sai Life Sciences – A Strong Surge After Impressive Q1 Earnings
Shares of Sai Life Sciences surged by 6% during the day, hitting a new high of ₹874.80, marking a massive 11% rise in two days. The stock rallied after the company posted a strong profit of ₹60 crore in its Q1FY26 results, compared to a loss of ₹13 crore in the same quarter last year.
The company’s revenue from operations grew by 77% YoY, driven by strong performances across its CDMO and Discovery segments. Sai Life Sciences has bounced back 38% from its 52-week low, and its stock is trading at 59% above its IPO price of ₹549 per share.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) – Strong Q1 Expected, Positive Sentiment
HAL is expected to report strong earnings growth in its Q1FY26 results. Analysts are predicting a 10% growth in net profit, with revenue likely to rise by 14% YoY. Despite some recent fluctuations, HAL shares have gained 22% in the past six months and 135% in the past two years.
The company is benefiting from its ₹1.8 lakh crore order book, and analysts are optimistic about future deliveries, particularly of Tejas Mk1a jets. However, they caution about execution risks related to engine deliveries.
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Voltas – A Tough Quarter with Mixed Outlook
In contrast, Voltas had a tough day as shares slumped by 8% after the company reported a 58% drop in Q1 profit. A combination of unseasonal weather, muted demand, and rising competition hit its performance, especially in the Unitary Cooling Products (UCP) segment, which saw a 25% YoY decline in revenue.
Brokerages have downgraded the stock, with CLSA cutting its target price to ₹1,170 per share, citing weak EBITDA margins. Despite this, Nomura remains cautious but expects a recovery from Q3 onwards.
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Crude Oil: A Potential Impact on Markets
In the commodities space, crude oil futures were lower, with Brent crude trading at $66.27, a 0.48% decline, and WTI crude at $63.50, down by 0.59%. The market is closely watching the developments around the US-Russia peace talks as optimism grows that a potential resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to reduced sanctions and lower oil prices.
The price action in crude oil comes at a time when global oil supply remains uncertain, and any progress towards peace could lower sanction risks, pushing prices further down.
Conclusion
Today, the Indian stock market was buoyed by a positive sentiment, especially in the PSU Bank, Realty, and Auto sectors. While individual stocks like Sai Life Sciences and HAL saw significant gains, others like Voltas faced headwinds.
Global oil developments could also impact the market, with crude prices being a key monitorable in the days to come. As always, investors need to stay cautious and informed as the market continues to evolve amidst sectoral and global factors.
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