Shares of plastic produce Astral Ltd fell six percent in trade on Tuesday, August 12, as its earnings show for the quarter ended June disappointed investors and brokerages decided to 'wait and watch' for further changes.For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, Astral’s net profit stood at Rs 81 crore, marking a 32.7 percent drop from Rs 120 crore recorded in the same period last year. Revenue from o...

The benchmark indices extended their lower-high formation for the fifth consecutive session, with the Nifty 50 closing 0.8 percent lower on May 22, as market breadth favoured the bears. On the NSE, a total of 1,458 shares declined, while 1,109 shares advanced. Consolidation is likely to continue, with the indices attempting to defend the previous Thursday’s low in the upcoming session. Below are...

The benchmark indices maintained their upward journey, rising 0.7 percent, with the Nifty 50 climbing above 24,300 and the BSE Sensex surpassing the 80,000 mark on April 24. The market breadth was largely equal, with 1,305 shares advancing compared to 1,262 declining shares on the NSE. The market could see some consolidation and profit booking in the upcoming sessions, though the overall trend rem...

The BJP's resounding win in Maharashtra came as a glimmer of fresh air for the equity markets, shaking off the lull caused by muted Q2 earnings. The landslide victory not only ends years of political instability in India’s most industrialized state but also signals a continuation of BJP's policies, consolidating power between the center and state, as noted by MOFSL.In the stock market, public se...