August 7, 2025

The stock market took a sharp U-turn, losing nearly half a percent and wiping out Monday’s gains, as investors digested mixed news from top companies. The big buzz is around Bajaj Auto, Trent, Divi's Labs, and Hero MotoCorp, all set to unveil their first-quarter results soon – eyes glued to see who surprises and who struggles. In the spotlight, Britannia reported a mild but steady 3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 521 crore in Q1FY26, up from Rs 506 crore last year. But meanwhile, Bharti Hexacom’s numbers painted a gloomier picture with a 16% drop in net profit quarter-over-quarter, settling at Rs 392 crore. The giant Bharti Airtel stole the show with an electrifying 43% surge in consolidated net profit, soaring to Rs 5,948 crore from Rs 4,159 crore a year ago. This spectacular jump sent positive vibes through the telecom sector. Adding drama to the market saga, French banking powerhouse Societe Generale shook things up by buying over 67 lakh shares of One 97 Communications (Paytm) worth a whopping Rs 720 crore. This heavy move happened through a couple of bulk deals on Tuesday, coinciding with Ant Group’s full exit from the company. Not to be left out, Gujarat Gas impressed investors with a healthy 14% rise in net profit to Rs 328 crore for Q1FY26. In smaller but exciting news, Sandur Manganese’s board plans to meet on Friday to discuss issuing bonus shares, a move that often excites shareholders. So, while markets overall drifted lower in a corrective mood, a handful of companies brought a splash of color with their earnings. Investors remain watchful as the Q1 earnings season unfolds, juggling hopes and surprises in this roller-coaster market ride.

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