Indian equity markets are expected to open higher on Thursday after six consecutive sessions of decline. At around 7:30 am, GIFT Nifty was trading at 24,227.50, up 137.50 points or 0.57%.
Global markets are providing mixed signals, while elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions remain factors that could influence market direction. After six sessions of selling, investors will track the domestic market’s opening and the potential recovery.
Manipal Health Enterprises, SPEL Semiconductor and Standard Surfactants are scheduled to announce their first-quarter financial results today.
XtraNet Technologies reported a 77.9% increase in profit to Rs 6.04 crore from Rs 3.4 crore a year earlier. Revenue during the period rose 10.5% to Rs 50.5 crore.
Lohia Corp’s results will also remain in focus. The company’s net profit increased nearly fourfold to Rs 66.3 crore, while revenue rose 59.5% to Rs 503 crore.
EMS has been declared the L-1 bidder for a Public Health Engineering Department project in Kota, Rajasthan, involving a water treatment plant and related works. The estimated value of the project is Rs 190.86 crore.
Hexaware Technologies has announced the launch of its new ‘Zero Vulnerability’ offering, aimed at addressing challenges related to identifying and resolving cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid increasing use of AI.
Ramco Systems’ US subsidiary has received an aviation-sector update. Pem-Air, an engine MRO and accessory repair company, has selected Ramco Aviation Software as its technology platform for engine MRO operations.
Dr Lal PathLabs’ wholly owned Dubai-based subsidiary has established a new company in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and agreed to acquire a 70% stake in it.
Autoline Industries has received a new business order from Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to supply four key components for hatchback vehicles.
IRDAI has approved the reappointment of Vibha Padalkar as Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Life Insurance Company. Her new five-year term will begin on September 12, 2026.
Hyundai Motor India plans to increase vehicle prices by up to 1% from September 2026. The increase will vary according to the model and variant.
Kolte-Patil Developers has announced the appointment of Rishikesh Parandekar as its new CEO, effective August 24, 2026.
