RailTel shares surged 13.15% to ₹321.77 on the NSE by mid-morning trading, up ₹37.39 from a previous close of ₹284.38, after the company secured tunnel communication orders worth ₹564 crore. The move represents a sharp single-session re-rating driven by order flow visibility rather than earnings revision. Tunnel communication contracts typically cover critical rail infrastructure connectivity, a segment with limited competition and long execution cycles, which supports revenue backlog durability. Investors will watch for further order announcements, execution timelines, and whether the margin profile on these contracts supports earnings upgrades at the analyst level.
The Indian government has launched an OFS to sell up to 6.5% of its LIC stake, opening for non-retail investors on August 4, 2026, at a floor price of Rs 382 per share, about 11% below Monday's close. The discounted offering is likely to pressure LIC shares in the near term as supply increases sharply.
More than a dozen major Indian companies including Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Nykaa, DLF, and Ather Energy report April-June 2026 earnings on August 4. Results span telecom, energy, consumer goods, real estate, and EV sectors, giving markets a broad read on corporate health mid-earnings season.
Amazon shares hit a new all-time high Monday, pushing its market cap above $3 trillion following a sustained post-earnings rally. The milestone places Amazon among the very few companies globally to reach this valuation, with investor focus on AWS and advertising growth driving the move.
Sensex Gains 500 Points as Oil Falls on Iran Talks
The Sensex rose around 500 points and the Nifty crossed 24,500 on Monday after Donald Trump announced talks with Iran, pushing oil prices lower. IndiGo, ITC, FMCG, and metals led the gains as cheaper crude eased cost and inflation concerns.