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Jain Irrigation Systems reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 11.19 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. Despite early monsoon impacting pipe demand, the company saw revenue growth in Micro Irrigation Systems, Tissue Culture, Exports, and Solar Agri Pumps.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) has filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise funds through an offer-for-sale of 27,644,231 equity shares. Prominent shareholders like Samara Capital and Kotak Pre-IPO Opportunities Fund will be offloading shares. A leading player in India’s drug-eluting stent market, SMT boasts a 25% market share. The company’s revenue increased to ₹1,024.

Governor Malhotra praised US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s efforts to uphold the central bank’s independence amidst political pressure. Malhotra highlighted Powell’s commitment to this principle, noting the widespread support he received from global finance leaders at a recent international gathering. This endorsement underscores the importance of central bank autonomy in maintaining economic stability.

The variable rate reverse repo auction saw strong demand. Banks chose to deposit funds with the Reserve Bank of India. This happened amidst a decrease in overnight money market rates. The central bank intervened to maintain rates around the policy repo rate. Lower auction size and liquidity expectations drove higher participation. The weighted average call rate also experienced a decline.

Bajaj Finance shares experienced a 4.7% drop on Friday due to analysts’ concerns about asset quality pressures within the MSME sector following the first-quarter results. JP Morgan anticipates potential negative earnings revisions stemming from downside risks to growth guidance and emerging stress in the MSME portfolio. UBS’s price target even suggests a possible downside of 18%.

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.

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.

Helios Mutual Fund’s CEO, Dinshaw Irani, notes current market challenges due to poor quarterly results. A September rebound is expected. Trade deal progress with the US is anticipated. The market is pricing in a deal around 15-20%. Urban recovery is showing positive signs. Sideways market movement is likely before earnings dictate direction. Despite this, stock-specific opportunities exist for diligent investors.

Shiv Chanani of Baroda BNP Paribas MF advises mutual fund investors to define their goals and investment timeframe. A three-to-five-year horizon suits midcap, smallcap, or sector-specific funds. He highlights the structural growth potential of midcap, smallcap, and consumption themes in India. Chanani believes India’s limited global export share shields it from major tariff headwinds.

Alphabet saw a surge in cloud computing demand. The company is increasing its capital spending. This is to about $85 billion. Alphabet beat Wall Street estimates for revenue and profit. Google Cloud sales grew significantly. AI features and a steady digital ad market helped. The company’s shares initially dipped but then rallied. This was due to strong cloud demand details.