Nifty 50 ended the session at 25,202.20, gaining just 6.40 points or 0.025%. Bank Nifty ended the session at 57,119.45, gaining 112.80 points or 0.20%. Sensex also ended lower at 82,623.64, gaining 52.73 points or 0.064%.
Global Events
ASML shares plunged over 6.5% as it hints at no growth in FY26
- ASML reported net sales of 7.7 billion euros ($8.95 billion) in the second quarter, ahead of estimates. However, the company said it cannot confirm that it will grow in 2026. ASML said it expects full-year 2025 net sales to grow 15%, narrowing its guidance from a previously announced forecast of between 30 billion euros to 35 billion euros.
- US Tariffs talks: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that letters will soon be sent to smaller countries informing them of new U.S. tariff rates. He mentioned that the tariff is expected to be “a little over 10%.”
- Russia launches fresh attack on Ukraine: Russian forces launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, mainly targeting energy infrastructure and injuring at least 15 people, according to officials. The strike comes as pressure mounts on the Kremlin ahead of a September 2 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal in the ongoing three-year war, with the threat of tough U.S. sanctions if no agreement is made.
- UK CPI Inflation data: Britain’s consumer price inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.6% in June, the highest in over a year, driven mainly by higher transport and fuel costs. This surprise jump may prompt the Bank of England to delay interest rate cuts, even as concerns grow about a slowing economy and weak job market.
Stock News
- ITC Hotels: The Stock jumped sharply by 6.4% after it reported its financial results. The company reported a consolidated net profit growth of 53% YoY and a revenue growth of 16%
- LT Foods: Stock in focus after its organic business arm, Nature Bio Foods, has entered the B2C market in Europe with a ₹20 crore facility in Rotterdam. The plant will supply organic products to major retailers and aims to achieve ₹400 crore in revenue over five years.
- Godavari Biorefineries: Stock hit 5% upper circuit after the company received a cancer treatment patent approval from China’s patent authority (CNIPA). The patent covers a new compound that could be used in cancer treatment, boosting the company’s global research and innovation profile.
- PVR Inox: Stock in focus after Karnataka government has proposed a Rs 200 cap on movie ticket prices across all theatres, including multiplexes, to make cinema more affordable. This move, impacting PVR Inox’s over 215 screens in the state, could dent the company’s revenues and may face legal challenges from multiplex operators.
- MTNL: Stock in focus after defaulting on loans totaling Rs. 8,585 crores ($1 billion). The loans were made by seven public sector banks, with Union Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank having the biggest exposure.
- ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company: Stock in focus after reporting a stellar Q1 FY26 performance. It reported a total income growth of 16% and a net profit growth of 28.73% on a year-on-year basis.
Top gainer/Top loser (Nifty 500)
| Top gainers | Top losers |
|---|---|
| Network 18 (13.34%) | Neuland Laboratories (-5.84%) |
| Patanjali Foods (6.6%) | Just dial (-4.91%) |
| Cera Sanitary (6.43%) | Ola Electric (-4.1%) |
| Metropolis Healthcare (5.78%) | Page Industries (-3.82%) |
| Aadhar Housing (5.6%) | Jaiprakash Power Ventures (-3.1%) |
Conclusion
Markets ended flat with marginal gains as Nifty closed at 25,202 and Sensex at 82,623. While select stocks like Patanjali Foods, ITC Hotels, and Godavari Biorefineries saw strong gains on positive developments, global uncertainties—including rising UK inflation, U.S. tariff moves, and geopolitical tensions—continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
Written by Satyajeet Mukherjee
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