Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex And Nifty Opens On A Strong Note, Every Investor Waiting For The TCS Q1 Release

The Indian Government plans to reduce its stake in LIC through an offer for sale to meet public shareholding requirements by May 2027.

PC Jeweller Ltd’s board approved raising Rs. 500 crore equity from promoters and capital ventures to prepay loans, aiming for debt-free status by FY26.

Birla Cooperation declared as the preferred Bidder for Mining lease of Tadas Limestone Block-II in Nagpur and Rajasthan.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) upgraded 68 Jaguar fighters with modern avionics to enhance their life and efficiency.

Indian Oil is planning to upgrade its Panipat Refinery for green jet fuel production.

IDBI Bank’s strategic sale is expected to conclude by October 2025. The financial bids will be invited soon.

HCT Technologies signs a 10 year strategic partnership with Dunedin City Council to modernize IT services.

JK Cement aims to expand its production capacity by Financial Year 2023 to 50mtpa through greenfield and brownfield projects.

TCS Share Price Taking A Nosedive  Currently 

TCS shares are currently trading at RS 3,370.60, down 0.39%, reflecting a cautious mood in the market. The broader Nifty IT index is also showing weakness as investors brace for TCS’s Q1 FY26 earnings, expected after market hours today. According to a Reuters report, the stock slipped nearly 0.5% in early trade on Thursday, mainly due to concerns over the ramp-down of major projects like BSNL and ongoing global trade uncertainties. With heavyweights watching the earnings closely, today’s performance could set the tone for the rest of the IT earnings season. Investors are playing it safe—for now.

Also Read: TCS Share Price: How Positively Are They Trading Before The Company Opens Its Profit And Loss Book?

Gold prices gained on MCX Thursday morning, supported by a weaker dollar and escalating global trade tensions. MCX Gold August 5 contracts traded 0.12% higher at Rs 96,580 per 10 grams around 9:10 AM. The dollar index dropped about 0.30%, making gold cheaper for overseas buyers.

As of today, gold rates in Delhi stand at Rs 99,730 per 10 grams, reflecting ongoing safe-haven demand amid global economic concerns.

Sensex opened in green at 83,596.58 with +60.50 (0.072%)

Nifty In Green With 25,489.70 with +13.60 (0.053%) at 9:15.

A mix of earnings buzz, regulatory moves, and deal wins puts several stocks in focus today. From TCS’s Q1 results to project announcements by Enviro Infra and RailTel, and key updates from LIC, IDBI Bank, and Emcure Pharma — here are the top stocks to keep on your radar.

Stocks To Watch Today

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  Set to announce its Q1 earnings today, with expectations of a 1–3% rise in net profit, reflecting steady growth amid ongoing demand for IT services.
• Enviro Infra Engineers
  The company secured a ₹395 crore project from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in a joint venture with AltoraPro Infrastructure, boosting its infrastructure portfolio.
• Bharti Airtel
  The telecom giant has created a new wholly-owned step-down subsidiary named Airtel Money Limited, signaling a push into digital financial services.
• RailTel Corporation
  The government-backed firm won a ₹17.47 crore contract from the Chhattisgarh government, marking its third significant deal this month and expanding its network infrastructure reach.
• Emcure Pharmaceuticals
  The US FDA completed a pre-approval inspection of Emcure’s oncology manufacturing facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad, with no Form 483 observations, indicating full regulatory compliance.
• Ambuja Cements
  Subsidiary ACC Limited has commenced operations at its new 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) brownfield grinding unit located at Sindri, Jharkhand, enhancing production capacity.
• Muthoot Capital Services
  The company’s board approved raising up to ₹125 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs) through a private placement, aiming to strengthen its capital base.
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
  The government has approved an Offer for Sale (OFS) in LIC as part of its disinvestment strategy for the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant step in LIC’s public shareholding.
• IDBI Bank
  The Inter-Ministerial Group is set to review the share purchase agreement (SPA) related to IDBI Bank before forwarding it to the Core Group of Secretaries and Ministerial panel for final approval.
• Waaree Energies
  Its subsidiary Indosolar Limited has initiated an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 10 lakh equity shares, which represent 2.4% of its total paid-up share capital, as part of a share sale process.