Indian benchmark indices are likely to see a firm opening on July 31, tracking GIFT Nifty, which is trading higher around 24,432 in early trade.

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GIFT Nifty rises, signals positive start for Sensex, Nifty as AI-led rally boosts Wall Street, Asian markets

- Indian markets to open higher on global rally.
- Global equities rally on strong US tech earnings.
- Oil prices rise due to Middle East tensions.

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Stock Market Live: Nifty opens above 24,300, Sensex up 60 pts; Tata Steel, Bajaj twins gain

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#AIWithMC | OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 token prices by up to 80%; CEO Sam Altman says, 'We want to offer the best..."


OpenAI lowers API costs across GPT-5.6 lineup, with Luna receiving the biggest price reduction


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📈 South Korea's Kospi surges record 17% as AI-driven tech rally returns

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Bajaj Finance shares jump 9% to hit fresh high as Q1 profit beats estimates; should you buy, sell or hold?

Bajaj Finance reported a 28 percent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,081 crore for the quarter.

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Closing Bell: 🔔 Nifty above 24,350, Sensex gains 166 pts; broader markets outperform

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#MCAnalysis | China floods back into India's fertiliser market, offering cheaper supplies than UAE, Algeria, Egypt


-China's fertilizer exports to India surged in June.
-China offers lower fertilizer prices than other suppliers.
-India diversified suppliers after China's past curbs.

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FIIs buy shares worth Rs 277 crore; DIIs invest Rs 2,260 crore on July 31


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IOCL posts consolidated net loss of Rs 1,141 crore in Q1FY27 on lower marketing margins 🔻

OMCs reported huge losses in April-May, led by elevated benchmark prices, premiums, logistic costs, weak rupee and delayed retail price rise amid West Asia conflict.

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🚨| NSE has paid the remaining ₹714.74 crore to SEBI under the settlement terms.

The exchange had already deposited ₹776.47 crore during the proceedings, taking the total settlement amount paid to ₹1,491.21 crore, in line with SEBI's demand.

IndiGo to discontinue wide-body operations from October 25


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Trump repeats claim of "ending" India-Pakistan conflict via tariff threat: '250% tariff to each of them'


Despite Trump's persistent rhetoric claiming credit for the subsequent de-escalation, New Delhi has consistently refuted any claims of American mediation.


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#MarketsWithMC | Wall Street ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters


For the week, the ‌S&P 500 ⁠rose 1.05% and the Nasdaq added 1.59%.

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Demand for hassle-free personal loans rises among salaried professionals. 


Convenience, quick approvals and digital documentation continue to influence borrowing decisions. 


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US-Israel defense integration plan sparks sovereignty concerns in Congress

Lawmakers clash over proposal to deepen military technology ties as questions grow over US control and future weapons policy.

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