The Indian benchmark equity indices opened up after four consecutive sessions of a downward trend. Today’s market is pulled up by share prices of Jio Financial Services, Reliance Industries, and Asian Paints. The NSE Nifty 50 opened 69.30 points or 0.28% up at 24,890.40, while the BSE Sensex opened 256.57 points, or 0.32% up at 81,594.52.
Global Markets
- US and Chinese officials wrapped up trade talks in Stockholm and agreed to extend the tariff truce, though specifics weren’t shared. Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang called the talks open and detailed. Earlier discussions were held in Geneva and London.
- The S&P 500 Index closed down 18.91 points, or 0.30%, at 6,370.86.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 204.57 points, or 0.46%, at 44,632.99.
- The FTSE 100 closed up 54.88 points, or 0.60%, at 9,136.32.
- DAX closed up 247.01 points, or 1.03%, at 24,217.37.
Asian Indexes
Asian markets remained uncertain as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. A slight improvement in U.S.-China trade talks failed to lift market mood.
- Nikkei up 0.02%
- Hang Seng down 0.31%
- Kospi up 0.88%
Commodities Market
- Oil prices saw their biggest jump in six weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of more sanctions on Russia if it doesn’t agree to a truce with Ukraine.
- WTI crude is trading at $69.03, down 0.26% for the day.
- Brent crude is at $72.48, up 0.03%.
- Gold is up 0.01% and now trading at Rs. 9,951 per gram.
- Silver is up 0.04% and now trading at Rs. 1,13,800 per kg.
- Copper is down 0.1% and now trading at Rs. 892.40 per kg.
Results to Watch – July 30
Key companies announcing their results on July 30 include Tata Steel, Punjab National Bank, Power Grid Corporation, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), KPIT Technologies, Zydus Wellness, Relaxo Footwears, Sonata Software, Adf Foods, and BASF India.
Stock to Watch
- Cyient: Cyient has set up a new entity, Cyient Semiconductors Singapore, to expand its presence in Singapore.
- Tilaknagar Industries: The company received approval to expand bottling capacity in Andhra Pradesh by 200 lakh proof litres. It also approved a ₹2,296 crore preferential issue for acquiring the Imperial Blue business and other purposes.
- Asian Paints: Asian Paints approved the merger of its subsidiary, Asian Paints (Polymers), to drive synergy in operations.
- Reliance Industries: The company signed a joint operating deal with ONGC and BP Exploration for an oil and gas exploration block.
- Avenue Supermarts: DMart opened a new store in Pathankot, Punjab, increasing its total store count to 426.
- L&T Finance: L&T Finance raised ₹250 crore through private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
- GAIL (India): GAIL signed a JV deal with RVUNL to transfer power plants and develop 1,000 MW of solar and wind projects.
- Focus Lighting: The company denied reports of a Panasonic stake buyout, calling the news speculative and incorrect.
- KP Green Engineering: KP Green won a 30 MW rooftop solar project in Goa and secured an L1 bid for 5 MW solar on government buildings.
- Nestle India: Nestle fixed August 8, 2025, as the record date for its 1:1 bonus share issuance.
- HCL Technologies: HCL partnered with Pearson to co-develop AI products that tackle skill gaps and accelerate workforce development.
- NTPC: NTPC reappointed Gurdeep Singh as Chairman and Managing Director.
- KP Energy: KP Energy sold its full 51% stake in EMWPL, removing the 30MW wind project SPV from its subsidiary list.
- CAMS: CAMS will acquire the KYC operations of NSE Data & Analytics for ₹7 crore.
- Zaggle Prepaid: Zaggle will acquire Rivpe Technology for ₹22 crore to boost its UPI and credit card offerings.
- MCX: MCX launched Cardamom Futures and will meet on August 1, 2025, to discuss a stock split.
- Stanley Lifestyles: Stanley invested ₹50 crore in its subsidiary and infused more into its lifestyle and seating divisions.
- Zydus Lifesciences: Zydus completed its €256 million acquisition of an 85.6% stake in Amplitude Surgical.
It plans to launch a mandatory tender offer for remaining shares at €6.25 each on July 30. - Fermenta Biotech: Fermenta received EU certification for its spray-dried Vitamin D3 variant, VITADEE 100 SD, made in Himachal.
- Axiscades Technologies: Axiscades secured major defence orders for subsystems across airborne, naval, and radar platforms from Indian labs.
Block & Bulk Deals
- Jayaswal Neco Industries: Negen Capital Services purchased 61.59 lakh shares at a price of ₹47.88 per share.
- Ken Enterprises: Nexus Global Opportunities Fund acquired 1.34 lakh shares, paying ₹61.58 per share.
Written By Fazal Ul Vahab C H
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