Synopsis : Indian markets traded with modest gains at midday, while several stocks witnessed sharp company-specific moves. Trent declined after a weaker-than-expected business update, Titan rallied on strong jewellery sales, and Cochin Shipyard, Kalyan Jewellers, PB Fintech and Blue Jet Healthcare remained in the spotlight.
Indian equity benchmarks traded in positive territory during midday trade on July 7, with the Nifty hovering around 24,450 and the Sensex near 78,430.
While benchmark gains remained modest, several stocks witnessed sharp movements following quarterly business updates, corporate announcements and fundraising activities.
Trent tumbles after disappointing quarterly update
Trent Ltd. emerged as one of the biggest losers, falling nearly 12% despite reporting 19% year-on-year growth in standalone revenue for the June quarter.
The retailer expanded its network to 1,312 stores, adding one Westside outlet and 19 Zudio stores during the quarter.
However, investors reacted negatively as revenue growth came in below expectations. Analysts also highlighted slower revenue per square foot, increasing competitive pressure and expansion into smaller cities as key concerns affecting sentiment.
Titan gains on robust business performance
Titan Company climbed nearly 4% after delivering a strong quarterly business update.
The company's domestic business recorded 37% year-on-year growth, led by impressive performance in its jewellery division, which expanded 39%.
Its watches and eyewear businesses each registered 23% growth, while the international business surged 128%.
Consumer businesses also grew 41%, and Titan added 76 new stores, taking its domestic retail network to 3,517 outlets.
Kalyan Jewellers slips despite healthy growth
Kalyan Jewellers declined more than 8% even after reporting a solid operational update.
The company posted around 38% revenue growth in India, supported by nearly 28% same-store sales growth.
International operations grew approximately 35%, while its digital jewellery platform Candere more than doubled its revenue.
The company also opened 17 new showrooms during the quarter and indicated that business momentum has remained healthy in the current quarter.
Cochin Shipyard falls after government stake sale announcement
Cochin Shipyard dropped over 4% after the government announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) involving up to 5% of its stake.
The OFS opened for institutional investors on July 7, while retail participation begins on July 8.
The floor price has been fixed at ₹1,400 per share, representing a discount to the previous closing price.
The government currently owns 67.91% in the company, and the sale forms part of its broader disinvestment programme.
PB Fintech recovers after block deal
PB Fintech recovered from early weakness to trade nearly flat during midday.
The stock initially came under pressure after Macritchie Investments, backed by Temasek, sold approximately 2.2% of its stake through an open market transaction worth nearly ₹1,633 crore.
Buying interest later helped the stock recover.
Separately, the company recently infused ₹13 crore into its subsidiary PB Pay to support business expansion and meet regulatory capital requirements for payment aggregators.
Blue Jet Healthcare rises on QIP launch
Blue Jet Healthcare gained more than 4% after launching its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).
The company fixed the floor price at ₹531.70 per share, with the option to offer a discount of up to 5%.
Reports suggest the fundraising could be around ₹600 crore, although the company has previously indicated plans to raise up to ₹1,000 crore through a combination of QIP and preferential allotments.
The proceeds are expected to support future capacity expansion and long-term business growth.
Conclusion
While benchmark indices remained steady, company-specific developments dominated trading activity. Strong quarterly updates helped Titan outperform, whereas Trent and Kalyan Jewellers witnessed selling pressure despite reporting revenue growth. Cochin Shipyard reacted to the government's stake sale announcement, while fundraising activities and block deals kept Blue Jet Healthcare and PB Fintech in focus.
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