Dredging Corporation of India shares hit a 20% upper circuit on Monday after the government unveiled a Rs 4,000 crore modernisation plan for the company. Further, DCI has also signed 22 MoUs worth Rs 17,645 crore at India Maritime Week 2025, signalling a major expansion in capacity, fleet, and future operations.

AWL Agri Business, formerly Adani Wilmar, announced its second quarter results. Net profit saw a year-on-year decline of 21.3 percent. However, revenue from operations increased by 21.8 percent. The company also revealed senior management transitions. These changes include new appointments to key leadership roles. The stock experienced a dip following the announcement.

Indian stock markets are consolidating after recent gains. Economic indicators show positive trends, with auto sales performing strongly. Sector rotation is adding stability, with PSU banks and oil and gas sectors showing strength. Private banks and NBFCs are also expected to perform well. Refining margins remain robust, making the sector attractive.

Bitcoin fell below the key $108,000 mark after a weekend rally to $111,000 as whale wallets reportedly offloaded $600 million in BTC, triggering renewed selling pressure. Altcoins mirrored the weakness, with Ethereum, XRP, and Solana sliding, while overall market sentiment turned cautious, hovering in the “fear” zone.

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Ambuja Cements Q2 Results: Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements on Monday reported a 268% growth in its consolidated Q2 net profit at Rs 1,766 crore versus Rs 479 crore in the year-ago period. The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to the owners of the company.

Pankaj Pandey of ICICI Direct provides a sector-wise outlook. He sees strong performance in automobiles, with M&M and Hyundai leading. The chemical sector, especially fluorochemicals, shows promise. Defence stocks, particularly PSUs like Bharat Electronics, are expected to sustain high growth. Titan s jewellery business is set for steady growth, aided by softening gold prices and the marriage season.

European stocks traded steady on Monday as a fresh wave of corporate earnings rolled in, including reports from LNG company GTT and Dutch firm PostNL, though shares of drinks maker Campari slid following a tax evasion probe.

India’s equity market is set for a surge in multinational listings in 2026, as global firms seek higher valuations, strong investor appetite, and economic stability through local IPOs.

Vodafone Idea share prices surged 10% to hit the upper circuit at Rs 9.60 after the Supreme Court clarified that the government can decide on relief for both additional and total AGR dues. The ruling eases investor concerns over the telecom operator’s massive liability burden.