NSE Q1 Results: NSE reported a consolidated net profit increase of 14% YoY, reaching Rs 2,924 crore for Q1 FY26, despite an 11% YoY drop in revenue to Rs 4,032 crore. Sequentially, revenue grew by 7%, driven by higher transaction charges, while operating EBITDA saw a marginal YoY increase. The exchange contributed significantly to the exchequer and maintained dominant market shares across segments.

Adani Power s board will convene on August 1, 2025, to consider a stock split, potentially altering the share capital by sub-dividing existing equity shares of ₹10 each. Following the announcement, Adani Power s shares rose by 2.23% to ₹583.30 on the BSE. This move, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, aims to enhance accessibility for retail investors and boost market liquidity.

Gen Z in India is reshaping the housing market, moving away from rentals toward ownership. They prefer under-construction homes for customisation, value space over location, and use digital platforms for research. Backed by intergenerational wealth and long-term thinking, homeownership is becoming a lifestyle choice and financial strategy.

Madhusudan Kela and his wife exited Waaree Energies, Samhi Hotels, and Prataap Snacks in Q1 FY26, reducing their public portfolio to 14 stocks. They also trimmed their Choice International stake. The shift signals a strategic portfolio reshuffle, though reasons remain undisclosed.

Laxmi India Finance IPO: The IPO saw a sluggish start, with overall subscription barely reaching 1% in the initial hours of bidding. However, retail investors showed comparatively stronger interest, with the retail portion receiving around 14–15% subscription out of the 55.75 lakh shares allocated to them.

Colab Platforms’ continuous rally has been fueled by strategic corporate moves, including recent stock splits designed to boost liquidity and attract more investor interest.

European equities experienced a slight increase, driven by EssilorLuxottica s gains amidst corporate results and the U.S.-EU trade pact s implications. The STOXX 600 index rose, with Germany s DAX and France s CAC also climbing. Philips saw a boost after lowering tariff impact estimates, while Inchcape declined following a profit drop.

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s policy meeting despite pressure from Donald Trump.

India s retail real estate is evolving as Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha reshape consumption. Experiential categories like F&B and jewellery are gaining leasing share, while traditional segments like apparel decline. Digital influence, personalization, and tech integration are redefining physical stores into experience-driven, customer-centric hubs.