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Ashok Leyland Ltd. slipped 0.2 per cent to Rs 245.5 in Friday's trade as of 12:12PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 248.45 and low of Rs 245.25 during the session.

Havells India Ltd. traded at Rs 1993.6 on BSE at 10:56AM (IST) on Friday, down 0.11 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 1233.1 and a high of Rs 2023.4.

GAIL (India) Ltd. traded 0.02 per cent higher in Friday's session at 12:06PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 220.4 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 221.75 and Rs 219.9, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 246.35 and a 52-week low of 116.2. About 77,272 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Trump made a controversial claim about undocumented Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Trump stated that these immigrants were eating local pets, a claim quickly debunked by officials. Trump emphasized his stance on immigration by saying, “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs, the people that came in. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there.” Vice President Kamala Harris reacted with visible confusion to Trump's statement, which had previously gained attention on social media through Trump's running mate JD Vance. The claim went viral on X (formerly Twitter), where the phrase “They’re eating the dogs” trended and generated nearly 270,000 posts. Many users created humorous content, including setting the comment to music.

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. gained 0.29 per cent to Rs 4401.0 at 11:41AM (IST) in Friday's trade. The scrip has hit a high of Rs 4449.0 and low of Rs 4385.1 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 4387.9 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 3943 shares so far with a value of Rs 1.74 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 45.45 and a price-to-book ratio of 11.32.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. traded 0.07 per cent down at Rs 2120.0 at 12:02PM (IST) on Friday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 41.22 points to 82921.49. The scrip had closed at Rs 2121.6 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 2284.15 and Rs 1266.0, respectively.

Ambuja Cements Ltd. rose 0.74 per cent to Rs 633.65 at 11:35AM hours (IST) on Friday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 41,160 shares with a turnover of Rs 2.59 crore till 11:35AM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 47.02, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 3.25.

Campus Activewear have surged 24% over the last 5 trading sessions, reaching a new all-time high of Rs 345.10 on the BSE today amid heavy trading volumes. As of 10 a.m. today, 86.5 lakh shares worth Rs 292.64 crore were traded on the NSE, and the stock currently has a market capitalization of Rs 10,385 crore.

ACC Ltd. gained 1.24 per cent to Rs 2497.85 in Friday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 2502.0 and low of Rs 2455.55 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 2455.2, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 2477.07. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Aarti Industries, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL), Balrampur Chini, Bandhan Bank, Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals, Granules India, Hindustan Copper and RBL Bank. Granules India is the latest entrant to the ban list.

Sobha Ltd.(up 3.7 per cent), Godrej Properties Ltd.(up 2.68 per cent), DLF Ltd.(up 2.49 per cent), Macrotech Developers Ltd.(up 1.99 per cent) and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.(up 1.35 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Benchmark NSE Nifty index fell 25.36 points to 25363.55 amid selling in frontline bluechip stocks.

Bajaj Housing Finance IPO, which was expected on Thursday, is now likely to be finalised today. The shares are expected to get listed on the exchanges on September 16. In the unlisted market, the company's shares are trading with a GMP of Rs 79, which translates to a premium of 114% to the issue price.

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Indian equities had a euphoric day on Thursday as Nifty made a fresh high above 25400 levels amid strong buying witnessed in the last hour of the session. «Overall we expect the market to continue its ongoing momentum on the back of healthy buying by FIIs and retail participation at every dip. Key event to watch out on the domestic front — India’s inflation data,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal.

interest rate cut next week, after media reports suggested the decision would be a closer call for officials than previously thought. Traders raised bets back to 39% for a 50-basis point reduction on Sept. 18, according to LSEG data, from about 28% before articles in the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal appeared.

Oil prices rose on Friday, extending a rally sparked by output disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, where Hurricane Francine forced producers to evacuate platforms before it hit the coast of Louisiana. Brent crude futures rose by 34 cents, or 0.5%, to $72.31 per barrel by 0016 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose by 38 cents, or 0.6%, to $69.35 a barrel.

Gold prices hovered near an all-time high on Friday, and poised for a weekly gain due to a weaker dollar, while investors focused on U.S. economic data that could offer additional insights into the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Since Covid struck, the North and the East have led other regions in adding more financial investors. Data showed the number of investors from the north on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) quadrupled since FY20, reaching 35.7 million as of July 31.