Markets closed lower on weekly expiry as Nifty faced resistance near 25,260. Selling in IT, energy, and realty stocks triggered losses. Analysts suggest range-bound movement with key support at 24,900 and fresh rally possible above 25,260.

Anant Raj Limited posted a 38.3% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to ₹125.90 crore, with consolidated revenue growing 25.5% to ₹592.41 crore. The company also highlighted its upcoming data center launch in Panchkula.

Bajaj Finance Q1 Results: PAT grows 22% YoY to Rs 4,765 crore, NII jumps 22%

Indian markets closed lower on Thursday, dragged by weak IT earnings and global cues. Major stock movers included Olectra, Canara Bank, IEX, and Nestle India, with sharp gains and losses.

IEX Q1 Results: Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) on Thursday reported a 25% year-on-year jump in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 to Rs 120 crore versus Rs 96 crore reported in the year-ago period.

The Nifty Realty index closed 1.04 per cent down at 960.1.

Executive Centre India has filed a ₹2,600 crore IPO to support investments in TEC Abu Dhabi and acquisitions in Singapore and Dubai. The premium workspace provider operates 89 centres across seven countries and plans to use proceeds for expansion and corporate purposes.

Karur Vysya Bank announced a 1:5 bonus share issue, its first in seven years, alongside a 13.7% YoY rise in Q1 FY26 net profit to Rs 521.45 crore. Interest income rose 12% to Rs 2,569 crore. The record date for the bonus issue is August 26, 2025.