Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) posted a net loss of ₹324.98 crore in Q1FY26, with a 12.3% drop in revenue. While expenses fell and margins improved, weak topline impacted overall performance. Shares closed 1.7% higher despite negative yearly returns.

Tata Consumer Products Q1 Results: Tata Consumer Products on Wednesday reported a 15% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its Q1FY26 consolidated net profit at Rs 334 crore versus Rs 290 crore in the year-ago period.

Investor confidence surged after President Trump signed trade deals with Japan and Southeast Asian nations, reducing earlier tariff threats. Global stocks hit records, bond yields rose, and auto shares rallied. Hopes now rise for further deals with Europe and China.

The Chinese parent has diversified investments that range from healthcare to football clubs, asset management, banks, estate, hospitality, fashion and industrials. The conglomerate has a presence across the pharma value chain from manufacturing to diagnostics and medical devices. Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Co. had acquired an 86% stake in Gland Pharma in 2016 from KKR for a record deal value of $1.26 billion.

Foreign investors are showing caution towards the Indian stock market. Derivative bets indicate a bearish outlook. Uncertainties surrounding global trade tariffs are a major concern. Muted quarterly results also contribute to the negative sentiment. The long-short ratio, a key market indicator, has fallen significantly. This reflects increased short positions by foreign institutional investors.

Early Q1 results reveal a slowdown in revenue and profit growth, hitting a nine-quarter low, excluding Reliance Industries one-time gain. Banking, finance, FMCG, and IT sectors are showing lackluster performance, impacting overall growth. While initial expectations were high for sectors like capital goods and healthcare, the current trend indicates a weaker earnings picture.

The London Stock Exchange Group is considering introducing 24-hour trading to meet the increasing demands of retail investors. LSEG is currently in discussions to evaluate the feasibility of extending trading hours, including round-the-clock operations. This move is part of a broader exploration of new products and services, with other global exchanges also contemplating extended trading windows.

Nifty is near a key support level of 24,900. A break below could lead to further decline. Analysts suggest short positions in Nifty and select stocks. Profit-booking is advised around 24,500. A rally towards 25,200 presents selling opportunities. Buy-on-dips strategy is ideal. Aggressive longs should be considered above 25,550.

Reliance Industries reported strong operating profit growth in the June quarter, driven by oil marketing, retail, and digital services. Excluding a one-time gain, operating profit and net profit grew by 15% and 25% respectively. The company saw growth in its O2C business, telecom subscriber base, and retail segment, with Motilal Oswal reiterating a "buy" rating on the stock.