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https://ift.tt/zRZHcaj Information technology stocks saw traders cut derivatives positions, with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., HCL Technologies Ltd. and Coforge Ltd. among the counters showing declines in futures prices and open interest. TCS September futures slipped 0.11% to Rs 2,466.70 as open interest declined 0.12%. HCLTech September futures fell 0.18% to Rs 1,366.90, accompanied by a 0.18% drop in open interest. Coforge August futures declined 0.89% to Rs 1,756.20, with open interest falling 0.89%, while its September contract dropped 0.79% and open interest declined 1.33%. The positioning across these contracts points to traders reducing outstanding exposure in parts of the IT pack rather than adding positions as prices fall. Options activity in the two largest IT companies also showed contrasting moves: Infosys saw positions cut across several strikes, while TCS recorded fresh put additions below and around its prevailing futures price. TCS Futures Slip, Options Action ...

https://ift.tt/EfyGv1F Shares of One97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, are likely to remain in focus after early investor backers SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital decided to pare their holdings through a block deal worth around Rs 2,000 crore. The development confirms an NDTV Profit newsbreak, as the channel had reported on July 24 about the upcoming stake sale via the block deal route. According to sources, SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital will jointly sell 14.9 million shares, representing approximately 2.3% of Paytm's equity, through a block deal scheduled for August 4. The transaction is estimated to be worth around Rs 2,002 crore, making it one of the larger secondary share sales in the stock this year. Morgan Stanley is acting as the banker to the deal, sources said. ALSO READ:  DLF Q1 Results: Revenue Halves But Profit Rises 4%; Margin Contracts Saif Partners owns 3.63% stake as of quarter ended June, while Saif III Mauritius Company ow...

https://ift.tt/vuDjsrg The latest episode of Lock Upp 2 delivered an emotional rollercoaster, complete with heartfelt sacrifices, unexpected confessions, and a shocking elimination twist that left both the contestants and viewers stunned. The episode began with a major task that would decide the season's first finalist. Contestants were asked to unanimously choose one person to move a step closer to the finale. Right at the start, Shreya Kalra secured a special advantage in the game. Meanwhile, Yogesh made a surprising move by choosing to keep Rs 10 lakh for himself. Interestingly, he did not have to leave the show to claim the cash reward and continued his journey inside Lock Upp 2. As the game progressed, Laila, Shilpa Shinde, Ram Kapoor and Akanksha Chamola voluntarily stepped out of the race, leaving only Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda inside the cell.  Harshad's Confession Leaves Shivangi In Tears With the final decision resting between the two, Harshad made...

https://ift.tt/jH0rtQ2 Kolkata's love for biryani is more than just a culinary preference; it is an emotion deeply woven into the city's food culture. From bustling roadside eateries to iconic restaurants serving the beloved potato-laden delicacy, the dish continues to unite generations of food lovers. Celebrating this passion in the most delicious way possible, an eating competition recently put participants' appetites to the ultimate test. Rising above the competition, a man from the City of Joy devoured five plates of mutton biryani in only 45 minutes to claim the coveted 'The Biryani Man 2026' crown, leaving fellow contestants and spectators stunned by his feat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KOLAZ INFOTAINMENT (@kolazinfotainment) Also Read: What These Chinese Students Do With Their Leftover Food Has Gone Viral According to a report by The Telegraph , the finale of the competition ...

https://ift.tt/0NQYxr8 ABB India Ltd. has declared a bumper special dividend of Rs 90 per share with face value of Rs 2 each, after posting a modest uptick in its net profit for the second quarter of the calendar year 2026.  "This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on July 31, 2026, declared a special dividend of Rs.90/- per share (Rupees Ninety only) i.e.(4500%) on 21,19,08,375 equity shares of face value of Rs.2/- each fully paid up for the financial year 2026," the company stated in an exchange filing.  Further, ABB India has set Friday, August 7, 2026 as the record date to determine the eligible shareholders for the dividend payout. The dividend will be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before August 29, 2026, the company informed.  ABB India reported a 3% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 362 crore from Rs 352 crore for the second quarter of calendar year 2026. Revenue increased 21% to Rs 3,559 crore from...

https://ift.tt/IJoFNQ6 NDTV Profit's special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India's top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit's subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. Motilal Oswal Report P&G, Eris Lifesciences, Bajaj Housing Finance, Radico Khaitan, Equitas Small Finance Bank, P&G, and Vinati Organics were among the key stocks reviewed by Motilal Oswal after the Q1 FY27 earnings season, with the brokerage highlighting premiumisation-led growth, healthy loan growth, improving domestic formulations performance and margin resilience. While Radico Khaitan continues to be a preferred pick with a Buy rating, Motilal Oswal remains selective on names such as Eris Lifesciences and Bajaj Housing Finance due to valuation concern. For Bajaj Housing Finance, the brokerage noted robust operational momentum, w...