Market Pulse: Key triggers to watch before the Aug 5 trading session

Companies like Power Grid, Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, Berger Paints, Whirlpool of India, PB Fintech, Cummins India, Navin Fluorine International, Shilp…

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Earnings Tomorrow: Several companies are set to release financial results on August 5, including Power Grid Corporation, Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, Berger Paints, Whirlpool of India, PB Fintech (Policybazaar), Cummins India, Navin Fluorine International, Shilpa Medicare, Allcargo Logistics, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, GNFC, Aster DM Quality Care, Shankara Building Products and Inventurus Knowledge Solutions. SIS Limited will also consider a share buyback, Pearl Global Industries a bonus issue and stock split, Industrial Investment Trust a buyback, and Tips Music a buyback alongside their results. (Image: AI)

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RBI policy impact: Banking and auto stocks are likely to remain in focus on Wednesday as RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra is scheduled to announce the policy decision, with investors closely tracking the repo rate decision, monetary policy stance, inflation and GDP growth forecasts, and the governor’s commentary on global risks and liquidity. Realty, auto and housing finance stocks may also react to the central bank’s commentary on interest rates, liquidity, inflation and growth. Auto and auto-ancillary names such as Automotive Axles, Rane (Madras), Rolex Rings, Sterling Tools and Tenneco Clean Air India, along with housing finance and NBFC stocks like SRG Housing Finance, Nahar Capital and Financial Services, and Paisalo Digital, will also be reporting Q1 results the same day, adding to the sector’s focus. (Image: AI)

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US Data Watch: Key U.S. economic data releases scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, include the ADP Employment Report for July at 5:45 PM IST, forecast at 75,000 versus the previous 98,000; the S&P Final U.S. Services PMI for July at 7:15 PM IST, expected to hold steady at 53.6; and the ISM Services Index for July at 7:30 PM IST, forecast at 54.5% against a prior reading of 54.0%. These prints will offer fresh cues on U.S. labour market and services-sector momentum. (Image: AP)

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US markets: US stocks opened sharply higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting fresh record highs as upbeat corporate earnings and optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite also gained around 1%, supported by a surge in Palantir Technologies after its quarterly results. Easing oil prices and strong earnings from companies including Caterpillar further boosted risk appetite at the start of the session.(Image: Wikipedia)

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Foreign Inflow Focus: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net buyers of Indian equities on a provisional basis, purchasing shares worth ₹2,446.47 crore on Tuesday, indicating continued overseas interest in the market. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) turned net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹936.14 crore. The contrasting investment trends between foreign and domestic investors will remain a key factor for market participants to watch in the next trading session, as sustained FII inflows could continue to support overall market sentiment. (Image: AI)

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