LIC reported a net profit of ₹13,492 crore for Q1 FY 2026-27, a 22.8% YoY increase. Total premium income grew 6.8% to ₹1,27,250 crore. Value of New Business surged 61.3% to ₹3,136 crore, with improved solvency and market share.

Chavda Infra announced a 1:1 bonus share issue for existing shareholders, pending approvals. The board approved increasing its authorized capital to ₹70 crore and will issue 3.26 crore bonus shares. 

Indian stock markets remained largely stable on August 6 as investors awaited clarity on a potential Middle East peace deal. The Nifty 50 edged up 0.05%, while the Sensex gained 0.26%. Mixed performance was seen in broader markets, with sectoral interests varying significantly.

Navin Fluorine's shares jumped 14% to ₹8.647, following strong quarterly results. Brokerages raised target prices, with Axis Securities lifting it to ₹8,600, while JM Financial also raised its target price on the stock to ₹9,000 from ₹8,200

The healthcare stock today hit an intraday high of ₹392 apiece on the NSE, just ₹13 away from its existing peak of ₹305 per share