Stock Market Today: Sensex Falls 456 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,600 Amid Global Uncertainty

Stock Market Today: Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday’s trading session on a negative note as investors remained cautious amid renewed geopolitical concerns, persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, weak global market sentiment and selling pressure in financial stocks. The broader market remained under pressure throughout the session, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing in the red.

Hindalco Q1 FY27 Results: Net Profit Jumps 75% to Record ₹7,013 Crore, Revenue Rises 32%

Hindalco Q1 FY27 Results: Hindalco Industries Ltd reported a strong start to the financial year, posting record quarterly earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Aditya Birla Group company delivered robust year-on-year growth in profit and revenue, supported by improved operational performance across its aluminium, copper and Novelis businesses despite cost headwinds during the quarter.

Gold Price Today: Bullion Extends Gains on Rate Cut Hopes as MCX Gold Surges Above ₹1.50 Lakh

Gold Price Today:Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Friday, with bullion strengthening in both domestic and international markets as investors increased buying amid expectations that easing inflationary pressures could provide the US Federal Reserve with greater scope to lower interest rates. The positive sentiment was also supported by softer US Treasury yields, a weaker dollar and sustained demand for precious metals.

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 Begins at SBI Careers Portal; Check Important Dates, Application Fee, Documents and Step-by-Step Registration Process

The SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 process has officially commenced, opening the registration window for the recruitment of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts. The online application facility became active on 7 August 2026 through the SBI Careers portal, allowing eligible graduates to submit their applications within the prescribed schedule.

India Rules Out US Ethanol Imports for Fuel Blending Amid Ongoing Trade Talks

India has clarified that it has neither offered concessions nor made any commitments to the United States regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending as part of the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that ethanol used under the country’s fuel blending programme continues to be sourced entirely from domestic producers, dismissing reports that suggested India was planning large-scale imports from the US.