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Top Gainers & Losers on 8 July: Aegis Logistics, HPCL, Bank of India, IndiGo, Coforge, MRF among top losers - livemint.com
Top Gainers & Losers on 8 July: Aegis Logistics, HPCL, Bank of India, IndiGo, Coforge, MRF among top loserslivemint.com
Tata Motors charts $100 billion automotive ambition, commits Rs 40,000 crore to India business
Tata Motors aims for a USD 100 billion automotive business by FY31. The company plans substantial capital expenditure for domestic operations and JLR. Passenger vehicles will focus on aspirational products and market share growth. Jaguar Land Rover will contribute significantly to the projected sales figures. Digital technologies and AI are key investments for future operations.
Private life insurers outpace LIC as industry new business premium rises 16.6% in Q1
Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the first quarter. Private sector players grew faster than LIC, driven by regular premium products. Total new business premium collected reached Rs 1.09 lakh crore in the period. Insurers are preparing for upcoming regulatory changes and improving demand. Private companies gained market share while LIC retained its dominant position.
Crude Oil: The 'Risk Premium' was compressed, not extinguished
Recent pullback in crude oil prices from the channel support suggests short-covering, but the prevailing structure continues to reflect lower highs and lower lows, keeping the broader downtrend intact

Life insurers report double-digit growth in June; SBI Life, Axis Max, ICICI Pru post strong expansion
Indian life insurance sees healthy growth in June 2026. Private insurers show double-digit expansion, LIC posts robust gains in key premium metrics.yash
Maruti Suzuki commissions 1 MWh BESS at Kharkhoda plant
Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility. This system stores surplus solar power generated during low-demand periods and holidays. The company installed a 20 MWp solar power project at the same facility in 2025. This initiative aligns with India's focus on building self-reliant energy ecosystems. The system will help reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
Tata Motors PV targets 10x volume growth by FY30; Chairman N Chandrasekaran aims for 20% market share
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles aims for ten-fold volume growth by FY30. The company targets over 1.2 million vehicle sales and 20 percent market share. Significant investments in digital technologies and AI are planned across the value chain. Collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover leverages complementary strengths in manufacturing and technology. The company is committed to electric vehicle transition and future mobility.

Auto sector Q1 results preview: Margin pressure looms despite strong demand; Hyundai, Tata Motors PV among top picks
The automobile sector is projected to see strong revenue growth in Q1FY27, fueled by high demand across various vehicle categories. However, profitability may be constrained by rising commodity costs due to the West Asia conflict, impacting margins despite expected revenue increases.
Knack Packaging shares list at 11% premium; expert sees further upside
Knack Packaging achieved a strong market debut, listing at a premium. Experts recommend holding the stock for potential further gains. Investors can consider accumulating shares on dips after reviewing performance. The company manufactures printed and laminated woven polypropylene bags for various industries. Knack Packaging exports its products to seventy-one countries globally.
Maruti Suzuki commissions 1 MWh battery energy storage system at Kharkhoda plant
Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda plant. This system integrates into the plant's internal electricity distribution network as a pilot project. The battery storage will store excess solar power generated during low-demand periods. This initiative helps improve renewable energy utilization and reduce carbon emissions annually. The company remains committed to lowering emissions despite increasing production volumes.

Laser Power & Infra IPO: GMP, price band to financials—10 things investors should know before subscribing
Laser Power & Infra's IPO opens July 9, 2026, aiming to raise ₹742 crore. The price band is set at ₹203-214 per share, with a minimum investment of ₹14,980. Recent financial growth includes 39.84% revenue CAGR, and positive grey market premium indicates strong investor interest.

Stocks To Buy: Motilal Oswal 'bull case' projects 50% upside for this auto ancillary stock
Motilal Oswal has initiated "buy" recommendation on the Uno Minda stock with a target price of ₹1,406 per share, which indicates an upside of 25%, and in a bull-case scenario it has set a price target of ₹1,694 apiece, indicating a 50% upside. It has positioned the stock as its top pick in the auto ancillary sector.