Laxmi India Finance IPO: The IPO saw a sluggish start, with overall subscription barely reaching 1% in the initial hours of bidding. However, retail investors showed comparatively stronger interest, with the retail portion receiving around 14–15% subscription out of the 55.75 lakh shares allocated to them.

Colab Platforms’ continuous rally has been fueled by strategic corporate moves, including recent stock splits designed to boost liquidity and attract more investor interest.

European equities experienced a slight increase, driven by EssilorLuxottica s gains amidst corporate results and the U.S.-EU trade pact s implications. The STOXX 600 index rose, with Germany s DAX and France s CAC also climbing. Philips saw a boost after lowering tariff impact estimates, while Inchcape declined following a profit drop.

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s policy meeting despite pressure from Donald Trump.

India s retail real estate is evolving as Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha reshape consumption. Experiential categories like F&B and jewellery are gaining leasing share, while traditional segments like apparel decline. Digital influence, personalization, and tech integration are redefining physical stores into experience-driven, customer-centric hubs.

Shares of Paradeep Phosphates soared 17.5% on Tuesday to touch a new 52-week high of Rs 234.05 on the BSE, after the company reported a strong set of earnings for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1 FY26).

Aditya Infotech’s Rs 1,300 crore IPO opened on July 29 with 78% overall subscription, led by strong retail demand. The grey market premium indicates a likely 38.5% listing gain. Despite strong growth and partnerships, analysts advise caution due to high valuation and moderate return ratios.

Zen Technologies shares declined following Q1 results, revealing a drop in order backlog and concerns about future growth. Despite management s optimism for increased order inflows and potential exports, brokerage firms have downgraded ratings due to anticipated earnings slowdown. While some maintain a Buy rating citing strong fundamentals and growth potential, others adopt a more cautious Hold stance amid order delays.

Tata Steel is projected to announce a significant year-on-year increase in Q1FY26 profitability, driven by improved margins in its India business due to higher steel prices and lower coking coal costs. While revenue growth is expected to be modest, losses from European operations are anticipated to decrease because of cost optimization measures, particularly in the Netherlands.

Markets are range-bound due to weak earnings, global trade tensions, and a lack of sectoral leadership. The India-UK FTA offers opportunities for textiles, leather, and pharma, but the US remains a key pharma market. Nifty s 25,000 mark is crucial; holding it could lead to consolidation, while falling below may trigger selling pressure.