Wipro and DLF shares traded ex-dividend on Monday. July 25 was the last day to buy shares for dividend eligibility. Wipro announced an interim dividend of Rs 5 per share. DLF declared a final dividend of Rs 6 per share. Other companies like CRISIL, Cosmo First, and KPIT Technologies also announced dividend payouts with a record date of July 28.

Morgan Stanley acquired a stake in Cigniti Technologies through a block deal worth Rs 26 crore, purchasing shares at a 9.5% discount. Cigniti s shares subsequently fell 10% to Rs 1,573.80. The company reported a significant year-over-year increase in net profit for Q1FY26, but a sequential decline in PAT, with revenue remaining relatively flat.

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Despite a favorable macroeconomic environment in India, driven by fiscal prudence and controlled inflation, corporate earnings growth is slowing due to shifts in government spending. While cyclicals performed well, larger index components negatively impacted growth, leading to Nifty earnings estimate cuts. Sectors like pharmaceuticals & healthcare, and financials offer better earnings potential, while IT faces challenges.

GTV Engineering, a microcap stock boasting a 218% return in the past year, is set for a stock split and bonus issue, attracting investor interest. Today, July 25th, is the last day to purchase shares to be eligible, with a record date of Monday, July 28, 2025. The stock split is 1:5, and the bonus issue is 2:1.

Sellowrap Industries is launching its initial public offering today. The IPO aims to raise funds for expansion and working capital. The price band is Rs 79-83 per share. The IPO will remain open until July 29. Listing on NSE SME is scheduled for August 1. The company manufactures auto parts and supplies to domestic and global markets.

IEX share price plunged nearly 30% on Thursday after CERC approved market coupling, triggering fears over its revenue model and market dominance. Despite strong Q1 earnings, technical analysts see no recovery yet, citing a breakdown below key support levels and extremely oversold momentum indicators.

Helios Mutual Fund s CEO, Dinshaw Irani, expresses a negative outlook on the auto sector, particularly PVs, citing EV competition and potential tariff implications from trade agreements. While favoring new-generation EV two-wheeler players, he remains cautious about stretched valuations in consumer staples and QSRs. Irani maintains a positive view on BFSI, hospitals, and tourism sectors, supported by strong performance metrics.

Healthcare Triangle Incorporated shares saw massive trading. The stock price more than doubled. This mirrors the meme stock trend. Other companies like Kohl s, GoPro, and Krispy Kreme also experienced significant stock movement. Opendoor Technologies also had high trading volumes. These rallies are volatile. It is unclear if these companies can raise capital like AMC and GameStop did in 2021.

Mphasis shares: The profit after tax (PAT) amounted to ₹442 crore, slightly lower than the ₹446 crore recorded in Q4FY25.Revenue from operations in Q1FY26 saw a modest increase of 0.6%, reaching ₹3,732 crore, compared to ₹3,710 crore in the preceding quarter.