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Sensex Today Rallies 735 Points | Nifty Above 24,000 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top Gainers Wed, 29 Jul 10:30 am
Image source: smagilov/www.istockphoto.comAsian markets traded higher on Wednesday, led by strong gains in South Korea.
US stock index futures traded on a muted note on Tuesday night, while oil prices climbed after U.S. forces intercepted an attack from Iran.
Here's a table showing how US stocks performed on Tuesday:
| Stock/Index | LTP | Change ($) | Change (%) | Day High | Day Low | 52-Week High | 52-Week Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet | 332.6 | 6.03 | 1.85% | 335.21 | 324.54 | 404.44 | 188.7 |
| Apple | 340.08 | 3.17 | 0.94% | 342.89 | 335.6 | 342.89 | 201.5 |
| Meta | 593.41 | -0.46 | -0.08% | 601 | 587 | 796.25 | 520.26 |
| Tesla | 307.44 | -1.78 | -0.58% | 311.16 | 300.69 | 498.82 | 297.82 |
| Netflix | 72.39 | 1.99 | 2.83% | 73.76 | 71.23 | 126.71 | 65.1 |
| Amazon | 230.86 | -0.53 | -0.23% | 233.11 | 228.1 | 278.56 | 196 |
| Microsoft | 393.35 | 4.25 | 1.09% | 400.32 | 391.3 | 555.45 | 349.2 |
| Dow Jones | 52747.32 | 537.24 | 1.03% | 52901.87 | 52443.52 | 53289.3 | 43340.68 |
| Nasdaq | 27763.14 | -276.08 | -0.98% | 27926.53 | 27452.95 | 30762.2 | 22673.88 |
At present, the BSE Sensex is trading 735 points higher, and NSE Nifty is trading 201 points higher.
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Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS among the top gainers today.
Trent, Bharat Elec, Asian Paints on the other hand is among the top losers today.
For a comprehensive overview of key players in the financial sector, check out list of Fin Nifty Companies.
For impact of the Bank Nifty companies and comprehensive overview of the index, check out Equitymaster's Bank Nifty Companies list.
The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.5% higher and the BSE 250 SmallCap index is trading 0.7% higher.
Sectoral indices are trading mixed today with stocks in IT sector and auto sector witnessed buying. Meanwhile, stocks in realty sector and oil & gas sector witnessed selling pressure.
The rupee is trading at Rs 95.7 against the US dollar.
Now track the biggest movers of the stock market using stocks to watch today section. This should help you keep updated with the latest developments...
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L&T Q1FY27 Performance
Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) came into focus after the company reported its Q1 FY27 results.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a strong rise in profitability for the quarter, with net profit increasing 14% year-on-year to Rs 41.23 billion (bn) from Rs 36.17 bn.
Revenue grew 7% to Rs 679.42 bn, compared with Rs 636.79 bn in the corresponding quarter last year.
However, EBITDA declined 3% to Rs 61.16 bn from Rs 63.18 bn, leading to a 90-basis-point contraction in EBITDA margin to 9.0% from 9.9%.
On the operational front, the company reported robust order momentum, with group order inflows rising 14% year-on-year to Rs 1,080 bn from Rs 944.53 bn.
L&T's consolidated order book stood at Rs 7,790 bn, up 5% from March 2026, providing healthy revenue visibility for the quarters ahead.
Tata Capital Q1FY27 Performance
Shares of Tata Capital came into focus after the company reported its Q1 FY27 results.
Tata Capital reported a strong performance for the quarter ended June 2026, with net profit rising 56.3% year-on-year to Rs 15.47 bn, compared with Rs 9.90 bn in the corresponding quarter last year.
Total revenue (sales) increased 15.1% to Rs 88.22 bn from Rs 76.65 bn, reflecting healthy growth in the company's lending and financial services business.
RVNL Strengthens Order Book with Rail Deal
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) are likely to remain in focus after the company secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth Rs 3.58 bn from East Central Railway.
The project involves doubling the 41-km Sitamarhi-Raxaul rail section under the Samastipur Division, including the construction of bridges, stations, platforms, earthwork, and other associated civil infrastructure.
According to the company's regulatory filing, the domestic contract is scheduled to be completed within 1,095 days.
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