DLF reported a strong Q1 performance with net profit jumping 62.30% to ₹65.34 crore, as announced under Regulation 30 (LODR) on August 17, 2026. This significant profit growth demonstrates the real estate major's robust operational performance during the quarter. The company's strong financial results come at a time when market analysts are actively recommending stocks for potential gains.
Indian equity markets are likely to open on a firm note on Monday, with GIFT Nifty futures pointing to a gain of 66 points at 24,352. According to latest reports, sentiment is expected to get some support from softer crude oil prices, although investors may remain cautious ahead of further clarity on the US administration's proposed sanctions on Iran. The domestic market had ended almost unchanged in the previous session amid heightened volatility, as buying interest in metal, PSU banking and realty stocks was countered by weakness across auto, IT, media and pharmaceutical shares.
On Friday, August 21, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex gained 3.11 points to close at 77,540.83, while the NSE Nifty gained 20.15 points, or 0.08%, to close at 24,252. As reported by ET Now, the Nifty Bank index closed 266.05 points, or 0.46%, higher at 57,761.95, indicating positive momentum in the banking sector. The previous session's modest gains suggest cautious optimism in the market ahead of the current trading session.
On the global front, Asia-Pacific markets were trading on a mixed note with artificial intelligence stocks in focus ahead of Nvidia Corp and Marvell Technology's earnings this week. Japan's Nikkei 225 was trading 0.63% higher, while South Korea's Kospi was down 2.28%. Last Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 settled 0.98% and 0.43% higher, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite ended 0.43% higher. This mixed global sentiment contrasts with the expected positive opening in Indian markets.
On the domestic front, top traded volumes on NSE Nifty included Eternal Ltd. (316,51,425 shares), Tata Steel Ltd. (26,29,905 shares), HDFC Bank Ltd. (26,02,981 shares), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (18,03,136 shares), and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (15,67,026 shares). On NSE, total number of shares traded was 483.08 crore and total turnover stood at ₹11,123.32 crore. The high trading volumes across key stocks indicate active investor participation in the current market session.
