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Markets wrap-up a positive week despite bandh and blast
MUMBAI: For a week that saw a bomb blast and a Shiv Sena called bandh in quick succession, the markets were quite buoyant, showing a healthy correction mid-week amidst liquidity driven rallying.
Typically, the bomb blast on Monday evening followed by the bandh call on Wednesday would have been expected to send the markets into a volatile fit but not this time. The market largely remained bullish through the week despite continued rallying and stock correction.
Fuelled by sustained interest in old economy counters, the 30-share BSE Sensex closed the week this Friday above the 3800 mark at 3815.31, up 22.70 points. It gained a strong 88.85 points over last week’s Friday close of 3726.46.
The NSE Nifty ended the day higher by 0.83 per cent at 1195.75.
By the end of the trading session, leaders to laggards parked at 17:13 on the BSE sensex, while overall scrips registered an advances/declines ratio of 1,056:915, with 98 scrips remaining unchanged.
Total market cap for the BSE sensex was Rs 3124.4744 billion out of which the media and publishing sector accounts for 1.56 per cent.
In line with the general trend of stock specific movements, media stocks also showed mixed results. Adlabs closed on Friday at Rs 57 and Tips at Rs 46 gaining 3 per cent each over Thursday’s close. TV18 was up 1 per cent at Rs 109. The sliders were Zee Telefilms at Rs 118.50, Mukta Arts at Rs 52.50 and Sri Adhikari Brothers at Rs 70.40.
On week-on-week basis, Zee Telefilms Ltd, the only media company on the 30-scrip BSE sensex, gained about two per cent over last week’s close of Rs 115.90 (25 July) to close on Friday at Rs 118.65. The volume of shares traded was above 2.5 million shares. On the Nifty, the scrip lost 2.35 per cent intra day to close the last day of the week at Rs 118.50. NSE registered a volume of around 2.97 million shares.
Television Eighteen India scrip opened the day at Rs 108.95; dipped very marginally to end the day at Rs 108.65. The volume of shares traded was 185277. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 106.55; gained Rs 2.10 to end the day at Rs 108.65. The volume of shares traded was 334494.
On the BSE, Balaji Telefilms opened the day at Rs 72.25 and closed at Rs 71.70 ; and remained stable vis-?-vis Rs 72 on 25 July. A total of 106158 shares were traded on the bourse. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 72.80; dropped marginally to end the day at Rs 71.70. It traded a total of 203427 shares.
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network (SABTNL) opened the day at Rs 73.95; dropped 3.56 per cent to end the day at Rs 70.40; as against Rs 73 on 25 July. Traded volumes throw up a figure of 48022 shares. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 73.10; dropped about 3.56 per cent and ended the day at Rs 70.50. The volume of shares traded was 104250.
On the BSE, Cinevista opened the day at Rs 30.80; dropped marginally from the previous week’s close of Rs 30 to end the day at Rs 29.75. The scrip registered volumes of 1874 on the bourse. On the NSE, the scrip opened at Rs 30.15 and ended the trade at Rs 30.30 to effect volumes of 4835.
Creative Eye opened the last trading day of the week at Rs 14.65; dropped 10 paise to end the day at Rs 14.55. On the NSE, the scrip opened the day at Rs 15.00; dropped 2.66 per cent to end the day at Rs 14.60.
Interestingly, on Wednesday, the day of the bandh, the Sensex closed at 3780.42 scaling an intra day high of just under 3800 with volumes on BSE reaching 138.77 million shares. Analysts felt that the bandh had little chances of having any major impact on the markets because now trading can easily be done across the exchanges even from far-flung locations throughout the country.
All in all, analysts feel that the markets have been positive and show promise of crossing the 4000 level as early as next week.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
