An RSI trending up signal is generated when the Relative Strength Index (RSI) crosses above 50 from below, indicating a potential uptrend.

Ambuja Cements posted a 23.8% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 969.66 crore, backed by strong revenue growth and improved operating metrics. Though PAT fell sequentially, Motilal Oswal raised its target price to Rs 730, citing robust demand and pricing. The company is expected to see strong earnings growth, supported by volume expansion and group-level synergies.

Medical inflation poses a significant threat to retirement security, often underestimated in financial planning. Ajit Menon emphasizes the importance of early planning, adequate health cover, and disciplined investing to achieve financial freedom. He also suggests prioritizing health and purpose in retirement, advocating for a shift in mindset towards viewing it as financial freedom rather than a cessation of work.

Microsoft may soon achieve a market value of $4 trillion. This follows a strong earnings report that exceeded expectations. The company s stock price surged in response. Nvidia Corporation was the first to reach this milestone. Microsoft s cloud business, particularly Azure, is driving growth. Analysts are largely positive about Microsoft s future prospects. The company expects continued revenue growth.

Hindustan Unilever s stock rose 3.5% after reporting June quarter results that exceeded expectations, despite a slight dip in Ebitda margin due to increased advertising. Sales volume grew by 4%, with underlying sales growth reaching 5%. The company anticipates sustained business momentum, driven by price increases and stable input costs, expecting Ebitda margins to remain between 22% and 23%.

Starting August 1st, Indian retail investors gain formal access to algo trading under Sebi s new framework, moving from unregulated activity to supervised trading. While this democratizes automated trading, retail algos, subject to strict checks and slower execution, differ significantly from the sophisticated, faster systems used by institutions. The kill switch provides a safety net against systemic disruptions.

A Sebi panel is considering a proposal to allow large companies valued over ₹1 lakh crore to dilute only 2.5% of their equity in IPOs, issuing shares worth ₹7,500 crore. This move aims to ease the burden of large public issues and provide exit opportunities for early investors.

Saraswat Co-operative Bank secured RBI s approval for merging with New India Co-operative Bank. The merger takes effect on August 4. Saraswat Bank will assume all assets, liabilities, and customers of New India Co-operative Bank. The bank proposed the merger on July 1. RBI had imposed a moratorium on New India Co-operative Bank in February due to governance issues and fraud.

Bank lending in India experienced a slowdown across various sectors during June. The Reserve Bank of India released data showing a decrease in credit growth for services and agriculture. Credit to industries also saw a moderated increase. However, lending to micro, small, and medium industries remained steady. Personal loans also registered decelerated growth compared to the previous year.

Ambuja Cements, owned by the Adani Group, reported a 24% on-year jump in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹970 crore, driven by record sales volume and revenue exceeding ₹10,000 crore. Despite strong performance, the bottom line fell short of market expectations, leading to a share price decline. The company s market share also improved, supported by increased production capacity.