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AstraZeneca Pharma India is currently trading at RS. 8769.55, up by 41.05 points or 0.47% from its previous closing of RS. 8728.50 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 8756.45 and touched an intraday high of RS. 8769.55 and a low of RS. 8693.70. A total of 154 shares have been traded so far.

A BSE group 'A' stock with a face value of RS. 2, AstraZeneca Pharma India reached a 52-week high of RS. 10653.05 on June 13, 2025, and a 52-week low of RS. 6222.35 on November 21, 2024. Over the last week, the stock’s high and low were RS. 8993.95 and RS. 8675.00, respectively. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at RS. 21923.88 crore.

The company’s shareholding pattern shows 75.00% held by promoters, 7.58% by institutions, and 17.42% by non-institutions.

AstraZeneca Pharma India is gearing up to launch Eculizumab (Soliris) in August 2025 in India. This drug is indicated for treating patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy.

Earlier, the company had secured Import and Market Permission in Form CT-20 from the Drugs Controller General of India for Eculizumab concentrate for solution for infusion 300 mg (10mg/ml) (Soliris).

AstraZeneca Pharma India is a leading global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of medicines in key healthcare areas, including cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, cancer, and respiratory, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders. It operates through two segments — Healthcare and Clinical Trial.

GAIL (India) is currently trading at RS. 170.30, up by 0.75 points or 0.44% from its previous closing of RS. 169.55 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 169.25 and touched a high of RS. 171.10 and a low of RS. 168.25. So far, 1,12,289 shares have been traded on the counter.

Classified under the BSE group 'A', with a face value of RS. 10, the stock recorded a 52-week high of RS. 245.10 on September 30, 2024, and a 52-week low of RS. 150.60 on March 4, 2025. Over the past week, it has seen a high of RS. 175.45 and a low of RS. 167.30. The company’s current market capitalization stands at RS. 1,12,105.45 crore.

Promoters hold 51.88% of the company’s shares, while institutions own 41.46% and non-institutions hold 6.66%.

In a strategic move, GAIL (India) and Hindustan Copper (HCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop critical mineral resources both in India and overseas. This collaboration aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in key resources vital for technology and clean energy sectors, while reducing dependency on imports.

The MoU is seen as a forward-looking initiative to unlock India’s mineral wealth and explore strategic opportunities abroad. It underscores the commitment of both companies toward national development, technological advancement, and sustainable resource management.

GAIL (India) is the country’s leading natural gas company with a diverse portfolio across natural gas trading, transmission, LPG production and transmission, LNG regasification, petrochemicals, city gas distribution, and exploration & production.

Oil India is currently trading at RS 435.35, up by 3.25 points or 0.75% from its previous closing of RS 432.10 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS 429.50 and touched a high of RS 435.35 and a low of RS 429.50 so far. A total of 14,755 shares have been traded on the counter.

A BSE group 'A' stock with a face value of RS 10, Oil India recorded a 52-week high of RS 767.30 on August 30, 2024, and a 52-week low of RS 322.15 on April 7, 2025. Over the past week, the stock traded between RS 437.95 and RS 420.00. The company's current market capitalization stands at RS 70,440.25 crore.

Promoters hold 56.66% of the company's shares, while institutions and non-institutions hold 36.44% and 6.91%, respectively.

On August 7, 2025, Oil India (OIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IREL (India) in Mumbai to cooperate on the development of critical minerals. OIL, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, is a leading integrated oil and gas company with expertise in exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas.

Recognizing the rising importance of critical minerals, OIL has expanded into this sector alongside its oil and gas operations. IREL, a Miniratna PSU under the Department of Atomic Energy, specializes in mining and processing mineral sands, including extraction and refining of rare earth elements.

This strategic partnership is a significant step towards India’s self-reliance in critical minerals and rare earth elements. As part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, this collaboration will help secure vital resources for the nation’s energy security and technological progress.

Oil India, a Navratna company, holds the distinction of being Asia’s oldest and largest pioneer in oil exploration and production.

AU Small Finance Bank is currently trading at RS. 755.30, up by 11.30 points or 1.52% from its previous closing of RS. 744.00 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 800.00 and recorded a high of RS. 800.00 and a low of RS. 750.10. So far, 4,14,296 shares have been traded on the counter.

Classified under the BSE group 'A', with a face value of RS. 10, the bank’s shares hit a 52-week high of RS. 840.95 on July 2, 2025, and a 52-week low of RS. 479.00 on March 18, 2025. In the past week, the scrip’s high and low stood at RS. 800.00 and RS. 723.45, respectively. The company’s current market capitalization is RS. 56,352.63 crore.

Promoters hold 22.85% of the company’s shares, while institutions own 66.55% and non-institutions 10.59%.

In a landmark development, AU Small Finance Bank has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a Universal Bank, becoming the first Small Finance Bank in India to achieve this milestone. The achievement is credited to the bank’s purpose-driven approach, strong governance, and disciplined operations.

The application for this upgrade was filed on September 3, 2024, under RBI’s ‘on tap’ licensing guidelines of August 2016 and the April 2024 framework for voluntary conversion of SFBs to Universal Banks.

AU Small Finance Bank, formerly a retail-focused non-banking finance company (NBFC), has built its presence by catering primarily to low- and middle-income individuals and businesses with limited access to formal banking and financial services.

Biocon is currently trading at RS. 354.25, down by 10.35 points or 2.84% from its previous closing of RS. 364.60 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 358.55 and recorded a high of RS. 365.70 and a low of RS. 353.70 during the session. A total of 1,14,500 shares have been traded so far.

Classified under BSE group 'A', the stock with a face value of RS. 5 hit a 52-week high of RS. 405.90 on July 18, 2025, and a 52-week low of RS. 290.80 on March 3, 2025. Over the last week, it has traded between RS. 386.60 and RS. 353.60. The company’s current market capitalization stands at RS. 47896.72 crore.

The shareholding pattern shows promoters holding 54.45%, institutions holding 28.86%, and non-institutions holding 16.68%.

For the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26), Biocon reported a standalone net loss of RS. 8.30 crore, compared to a net profit of RS. 0.90 crore in the same period last year. However, total income rose 8.31% to RS. 598.40 crore from RS. 552.50 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

On a consolidated basis, net profit fell sharply by 89.65% to RS. 89.20 crore in Q1FY26, compared to RS. 861.80 crore in the previous year’s same quarter. Consolidated total income declined by 11.95% to RS. 4,021.60 crore from RS. 4,567.40 crore a year earlier.

Tech Mahindra is currently trading at RS. 1463.90, up by 4.50 points or 0.31% from its previous closing of RS. 1459.40 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 1447.35 and has touched a high of RS. 1468.60 and a low of RS. 1447.35 so far. A total of 5451 shares have been traded on the counter.

Classified under BSE group 'A', the stock with a face value of RS. 5 has registered a 52-week high of RS. 1807.40 on December 12, 2024, and a 52-week low of RS. 1209.70 on April 7, 2025. Over the last week, it has seen a high of RS. 1488.10 and a low of RS. 1420.90. The company's current market capitalization stands at RS. 142743.43 crore.

The promoter holding in the company is at 35.00%, with institutional investors owning 55.58% and non-institutional investors holding 9.43%.

In a major development, Tech Mahindra has been selected by Dixon Technologies (India) — one of India’s largest contract manufacturers — to implement AI-powered Industry 4.0 automation across all their manufacturing plants and R&D centers in India.

As Dixon’s digital transformation partner, Tech Mahindra will leverage its deep expertise in AI-driven Industry 4.0 solutions and smart factory services. The collaboration aims to unify and streamline Dixon’s digital infrastructure, resulting in smarter operations, faster decision-making, and sustainable results.

This integrated digital strategy will deliver end-to-end system integration, consolidated technology investments, and a transformation roadmap focused on cost efficiency, productivity enhancement, and outcome-driven innovation. It will also eliminate data silos, enable proactive decisions, and foster intelligent manufacturing environments.

Tech Mahindra is known for delivering innovative and customer-focused IT solutions, empowering enterprises, individuals, and society to thrive in a connected world.

NCC is currently trading at RS. 215.60, up by 0.70 points or 0.33% from its previous closing of RS. 214.90 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 214.05 and has touched a high of RS. 217.50 and a low of RS. 212.60 during the session. A total of 86,884 shares have been traded so far.

Classified under BSE group 'A', NCC has a face value of RS. 2. The stock touched its 52-week high of RS. 330.85 on September 5, 2024, and a 52-week low of RS. 169.95 on March 3, 2025. In the past week, it recorded a high of RS. 220.80 and a low of RS. 207.30. The company's current market capitalization stands at RS. 13,602.30 crore.

Promoters hold a 22.11% stake in the company, while institutional investors and non-institutions hold 30.19% and 47.69% respectively.

On the financial front, NCC reported a 5.30% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit at RS. 190.10 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26), compared to RS. 200.74 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s total income also fell 6.69% to RS. 4429.64 crore from RS. 4747.36 crore.

On a consolidated basis, net profit declined by 8.47% to RS. 192.14 crore in Q1FY26 from RS. 209.92 crore a year earlier. Total income also dropped 6.30% to RS. 5207.93 crore from RS. 5558.33 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Shree Refrigerations is currently trading at RS. 160.05, up by 2.60 points or 1.65% from its previous closing of RS. 157.45 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 157.95 and hit a high of RS. 162.60 and a low of RS. 153.00 so far during the session. A total of 67,000 shares have been traded on the counter.

Classified under the BSE group 'MT', the stock with a face value of RS. 2 recorded a 52-week high of RS. 177.70 on August 1, 2025, and a 52-week low of RS. 153.00 on August 7, 2025. Over the past week, the scrip has seen a high and low of RS. 177.70 and RS. 153.00, respectively. The company currently holds a market capitalization of RS. 563.67 crore.

In terms of shareholding, promoters hold 44.60%, while institutional and non-institutional investors hold 18.02% and 37.38% respectively.

In a recent development, Shree Refrigerations has received an order from Material Organisation (Vizag) for the manufacturing and supply of Unit Coolers. The total order value is RS. 3.57 crore, with an execution timeline of six months from the date of the supply order.

Shree Refrigerations specializes in the manufacturing of chillers, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment, catering primarily to the domestic market. It operates in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry, offering advanced systems and solutions to various industries.

Steel Exchange India is currently trading at RS. 11.12, up by 0.20 points or 1.83% from its previous close of RS. 10.92 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 10.84 and has touched an intraday high of RS. 11.19 and a low of RS. 10.84. So far, 6,24,000 shares have been traded on the counter.

A BSE group 'B' stock with a face value of RS. 1, Steel Exchange India recorded a 52-week high of RS. 14.74 on August 26, 2024, and a 52-week low of RS. 7.16 on March 17, 2025. In the past week, the scrip has traded between RS. 11.49 and RS. 10.10. The current market capitalization stands at RS. 1389.40 crore.

The promoter holding in the company is 52.90%, while institutions hold 2.27% and non-institutions hold 44.83%.

In a strategic move, Steel Exchange India has entered into a non-binding collaboration with Vizag Profiles Logistics (VPL) and Hind Terminals (HTPL) to explore the development of a General Cargo Terminal (GCT) and a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Visakhapatnam. The initiative aims to enhance cargo movement across inland and coastal routes by improving logistics efficiency, reducing transit times, and enabling scalable cargo handling solutions in the region.

Though non-binding, the agreement reflects a shared vision to develop integrated logistics infrastructure catering to both captive and third-party cargo. It lays the groundwork for feasibility studies, pilot operations, and potential commercial partnerships. For Steel Exchange India, this collaboration is expected to enhance supply chain operations, unlock value from existing logistics assets, and bolster its core steel business.

Founded in 1999, Steel Exchange India is India’s first online steel e-commerce portal, dedicated to serving the Indian steel industry.

Axis Solution is locked in its upper circuit at RS. 21.07, up by 1.00 point or 4.98% from its previous closing of RS. 20.07 on the BSE.

The stock opened at RS. 21.07 and remained constant throughout the session, with a high and low of RS. 21.07. A total of 86 shares have been traded so far.

Classified under the BSE group 'XT', the stock with a face value of RS. 10 has touched a 52-week high of RS. 21.07 on August 7, 2025, and a 52-week low of RS. 15.00 on July 30, 2025.

In the last one week, the stock has recorded a high of RS. 21.07 and a low of RS. 17.35. The company's current market capitalization stands at RS. 94.85 crore.

Promoters hold a significant 85.64% stake in the company, while institutional and non-institutional investors hold 1.74% and 12.63% respectively.

Axis Solution has recently secured an order for a water supply project scheme from Sarala Projects Works. As per the agreement, the company will provide machinery, manpower, and other resources to ensure the project's smooth execution. The project is scheduled for completion within 12 months from the agreement date, followed by a 10-year operation and maintenance period.

Axis Solution (formerly known as Asya Infosoft) operates in the business of providing long-term finance for residential construction, purchase, repair, and expansion projects, offering loans with or without interest or security.