Movers, decoded
The biggest moves in Indian and US stocks — and the verified reason behind each one. Decoded in plain English, with the sources we relied on. Not a tip sheet.
Acadia Healthcare shares plunged after its Q2 2026 earnings release showed a sharp y/y drop in net income, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS (driven by higher PLGL costs and lower supplemental payment benefits), plus full-year 2026 revenue guidance that missed consensus expectations despite an adjusted EPS beat and in-line revenue.
- PCBL ChemicalPCBL
PCBL Chemical surged on announcement of strong Q1 FY27 results showing net profit up 65% YoY along with declaration of an interim dividend.
- Kaynes Technology IndiaKAYNES
Kaynes Technology shares rose sharply with broader EMS and semiconductor stocks on ongoing investor interest in policy support for domestic manufacturing, including Semicon India Mission 2.0 and Mobile Phone PLI 2.0 approvals; no new company-specific catalyst or filing was reported for July 29.
Firstsource Solutions rose sharply with the broader IT sector and small/midcap rally on July 29, with no company-specific catalyst reported.
- ACM ResearchACMR
No specific company catalyst identified; the decline appears to reflect broader sector or market pressure ahead of expected earnings later in the week.
AMAT fell with the broader semiconductor sector amid a sharp sell-off in chip stocks driven by concerns over AI-related capital spending and SK Hynix results missing lofty expectations.
- AdeiaADEA
Adeia shares fell 7.88% with no clear company-specific catalyst identified in recent SEC filings or credible news coverage; the move appears to reflect broader market or sector sentiment ahead of the Aug 3 earnings release.
No specific company catalyst identified in recent filings or news; AESI moved lower with broader market or sector sentiment.
- TD Power SystemsTDPOWERSYS
No specific news, earnings, or filing explains the drop; the stock appears to have moved lower with broader market or sector sentiment after recent gains.
- SwiggySWIGGY
Swiggy shares rose sharply after the company appointed former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha as the new CEO of its quick-commerce arm Instamart (effective Aug 3), succeeding Amitesh Kumar Jha; the move and improving sector sentiment, including a lower Zepto valuation, drove the rally.
- Crompton Greaves ConsumerCROMPTON
CROMPTON rose 6.81% with no identifiable company-specific catalyst in recent filings or credible coverage; the move appears to reflect broader sector or market sentiment.
- Craftsman AutomationCRAFTSMAN
Craftsman Automation rose after reporting a 116% YoY jump in consolidated Q1 net profit to ₹150.55 crore, driven by strong segmental growth.
Newgen Software rose on bullish technical momentum, including a bullish RSI upswing noted by The Economic Times, amid continued sector interest and recent gains of over 20% in a month with no new fundamental catalyst today.
- Sonata SoftwareSONATSOFTW
Sonata Software rose with the broader Indian IT sector and market rally on July 29 amid positive sentiment and gains in peers like Infosys and TCS.
No specific company catalyst or filing was identified for the move; ACLS declined alongside recent sector/market weakness noted in coverage.
- Inox Green Energy ServicesINOXGREEN
No specific catalyst identified in filings or credible coverage for the decline; the stock led losers in the 'A' group amid broader market action, with recent demerger and fundraising announcements from mid-July already digested.
- KPIT TechnologiesKPITTECH
KPIT Technologies shares rose on Q1 results that came in ahead of the company's outlook/guidance, even as net profit and revenue declined YoY.
- Concord BiotechCONCORDBIO
No clear company-specific catalyst identified in recent filings or credible news coverage for the July 29 move; the stock rose alongside broader market or sector trends ahead of the scheduled July 31 board meeting.
- ArganAGX
No clear company-specific catalyst identified in recent filings or credible news; the decline may reflect broader market or sector movement.
- Allegiant TravelALGT
No clear company-specific catalyst from today's news or filings explains the decline; ALGT moved lower with broader market or sector sentiment following recent positive coverage around its Expedia partnership.
AdobeADBE
Adobe shares rose with a broad rebound in enterprise software stocks, driven by improving sentiment that AI is accelerating rather than displacing demand, following strong results from peers like ServiceNow and SAP.
- The Phoenix MillsPHOENIXLTD
Phoenix Mills shares fell after Q1FY27 results missed Street estimates, with net profit declining 19% QoQ and weaker-than-expected retail rental income growth plus lower residential revenue recognition.
Jupiter Wagons rose on news of inking a long-term supply pact with Tatravagonka and broader strength in railway wagon stocks, with some coverage also noting arm securing BESS orders and Jefferies initiating coverage.
- Zydus WellnessZYDUSWELL
No specific catalyst identified for the 5.46% rise; the stock moved with broader market or sector trends following the nine monthly results announced two days prior.
Jio Financial ServicesJIOFIN
Jio Financial Services shares rose 5.23% with no identifiable fresh catalyst or filing on July 29; the move appears to reflect broader market momentum following strong Q1 results reported mid-month.
- Tejas NetworksTEJASNET
No specific company catalyst identified for the 5.2% gain; the stock appears to have rebounded after the prior session's sell-off on Q1 results and moved with the broader market or telecom sector.
- AccentureACN
Accenture shares rose sharply after the company announced a $2 billion increase to its fiscal 2026 share repurchase program (bringing total buybacks to $7.5 billion) along with a new quarterly dividend, acting as a positive capital-return catalyst following earlier guidance concerns.
- Sapphire Foods IndiaSAPPHIRE
Sapphire Foods rose on continued momentum from its Q1 results (swing to ₹14cr net profit from prior loss, revenue +15%) and fresh buy recommendations with targets of ₹240-260 from Motilal Oswal and Anand Rathi.
- MTAR TechnologiesMTARTECH
MTAR Tech shares fell nearly 5% ahead of its Q1 results, following the July 23 board meeting intimation for unaudited financials for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Divi's LaboratoriesDIVISLAB
Divi's Laboratories shares rose with the broader Indian market and likely the pharma sector, which advanced on positive sentiment with no company-specific catalyst identified.
- Gland PharmaGLAND
Gland Pharma received USFDA approval for generic Sugammadex Injection (bioequivalent to Bridion), announced via BSE press release today, driving the stock higher.
- V-Mart RetailVMART
V-Mart Retail rose after broker Systematix lifted its target price on the stock following inline Q1 results, with the company also maintaining its FY27 growth guidance.
Hindustan UnileverHINDUNILVR
HUL shares rose ~4.7% as they rebounded from the prior day's earnings-led decline, supported by multiple brokerages (Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Motilal Oswal) issuing upbeat commentary and upgrades on the company's volume-led growth strategy and outlook despite the Q1 miss.
- PG ElectroplastPGEL
PG Electroplast shares rose amid broader market or sector momentum in electronics manufacturing services, with no specific company news, results, guidance update, or filing reported for July 29.
- Sun TV NetworkSUNTV
Sun TV Network shares rose sharply with no specific company news or filing cited as the driver; the stock was up for a third straight session while the broader Nifty gained ~0.9% and Nifty Media ~1.2%.
InfosysINFY
Infosys rose as part of a broad rally in Indian IT stocks for a second straight day, driven by strong performance in US software stocks and a selloff in semiconductor/AI-linked names amid concerns over Big Tech capex.
- Alamo GroupALG
No company-specific catalyst or filing appears tied to the move; ALG moved lower with the broader market or sector ahead of its Q2 earnings expected next week.
- Neuland LaboratoriesNEULANDLAB
No clear company-specific catalyst identified for the move; the stock rose alongside broader pharma sector momentum and recent positive analyst notes from prior weeks.
- Relaxo FootwearsRELAXO
No specific catalyst identified in recent credible coverage or filings; the stock moved with broader market or sector trends.
- Dr. Lal PathLabsLALPATHLAB
The stock extended its post-Q1 rally amid positive analyst commentary, including Kotak Securities naming Dr Lal PathLabs a top pick with a maintained Buy rating and Rs 2,030 fair value.
- AlkermesALKS
Alkermes shares fell after Q2 results showed an EPS and revenue beat, but the reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance midpoint came in below Street consensus, triggering profit-taking on a stock that had already risen sharply YTD.
- Kirloskar PneumaticKIRLPNU
No specific company catalyst identified for the move; likely moved with the broader market or sector.
PGHH fell in a stock-specific sell-off and hit a 52-week low while broader markets rallied; no company-specific news or filing explains the move.
- Berger Paints IndiaBERGEPAINT
Berger Paints India moved up with the broader paints sector and market, with no company-specific catalyst identified in recent filings or credible news coverage.
- Patanjali FoodsPATANJALI
Patanjali Foods shares rose with the broader market or sector amid no specific company news, filings, or catalyst identified for the move.
- Astra Microwave ProductsASTRAMICRO
Astra Microwave Products rose with the broader defense sector and market, as no company-specific catalyst or news was reported for the day.
- Devyani InternationalDEVYANI
Devyani International shares rose on strong Q1 FY2026 results released today, with net profit nearly quadrupling YoY to around Rs 17 crore on higher sales and improved margins.
Varun Beverages shares recovered after the prior day's selloff on Q1 results, with headlines noting 20% revenue growth and 15% PAT rise despite the initial miss.
- Sagility IndiaSAGILITY
Sagility shares rose on continued positive sentiment following its Q1 FY27 results (profit +46% YoY) and multiple brokerages retaining Buy ratings despite a QoQ revenue dip, with the July 27 surge and analyst notes providing momentum.
Akamai shares fell as part of a broader tech sell-off, with Morgan Stanley resetting its price target on the stock today.
City Union Bank shares fell ~3.9% on July 29 after jumping ~8% the prior day on strong Q1 FY27 results (PAT +25% YoY to Rs 383 cr, NII growth, improved asset quality); no negative guidance or commentary identified, pointing to profit-booking.
- Schneider Electric InfrastructureSCHNEIDER
No specific company catalyst or filing identified for the decline; the stock moved with the broader market or sector.
- AAR CorpAIR
No clear company-specific catalyst identified for the decline; recent earnings (July 21) and guidance were strong, with positive post-earnings coverage on July 27. The move appears to reflect broader market/sector trading or minor institutional position adjustments.
- AdaptHealthAHCO
No company-specific catalyst or filing today; AHCO fell with the broader market or healthcare sector after recent positive coverage of its diabetes unit divestiture.
- Gujarat Mineral DevelopmentGMDCLTD
No company-specific catalyst identified; the stock rose with broader mining sector or market sentiment.
- Grindwell NortonGRINDWELL
Grindwell Norton rose after analysts lifted price targets following its Q1 FY27 results last week, which showed 22% profit growth on margin expansion despite softer revenue; a July 29 note highlighted upgraded targets to ₹2,169.
- Lloyds Metals and EnergyLLOYDSME
Lloyds Metals & Energy settled a ₹7.74 crore customs duty demand (plus interest/penalty) with no material financial impact per its July 27 intimation and related coverage, removing a minor overhang and supporting continued buying interest.
- CarTrade TechCARTRADE
CarTrade Tech shares fell after reporting Q1 FY27 results showing 19% YoY net profit growth and 45% EBITDA surge, but with sequential declines in profit (~21%) and revenue (~1%), alongside the results release.
- TTK PrestigeTTKPRESTIG
TTK Prestige fell 3.57% on July 29 likely due to profit-taking after surging over 10% the prior day on strong Q1 results (net profit more than doubling, revenue up 34%). No negative catalyst reported; the move follows the earnings-driven rally.
- Supriya LifesciencesSUPRIYA
No clear company-specific catalyst identified in recent credible coverage; the stock rose with broader market or sector momentum.
Education and discussion only — not investment advice. Reasons are decoded from official filings (SEC/BSE) and credible news — not live exchange quotes. Verify with the linked sources before acting.