CarTrade, IDFC First Bank and RK Forge were among the top gainers on July 27, driven by earnings optimism, strong quarterly results and higher trading volumes. Meanwhile, CEMPRO, NIACL and Zen Technologies declined on profit booking and broader market-driven selling despite no major negative company-specific developments.
The Indian equity market remained positive on July 27, 2026, as benchmark indices continued to trade in a narrow range with buying interest seen across IT, realty, pharma and banking stocks. At 11:00 AM, the Nifty 50 was trading higher by 159 points or 0.67% at 23,926.30, while the Sensex gained 562 points or 0.74% to 76,621.38.
Apart from the broader market gains, several Nifty 500 stocks witnessed strong stock-specific movements due to quarterly results, upcoming earnings announcements and higher trading activity. CarTrade, IDFC First Bank and RK Forge emerged among the top gainers, while CEMPRO, NIACL and ZENTEC faced selling pressure.
CarTrade Share Price Surges 10% Ahead of Q1FY27 Results
CarTrade Tech Ltd, which operates a multi-channel automobile platform connecting buyers, sellers, dealers and other stakeholders, witnessed strong buying interest on July 27, 2026. The stock surged nearly 10%, becoming one of the biggest gainers in the Nifty 500 index.
The rally was mainly driven by investor optimism ahead of the company’s Q1FY27 results scheduled for July 29, 2026. The stock also witnessed increased trading activity, with volume rising to 11 lakh shares compared with the 30-day average volume of 9.7 lakh shares. The movement was supported by positive expectations around quarterly performance, with no major fresh corporate announcement reported.
IDFC First Bank Share Price Gains 7% After Strong Q1FY27 Results
Shares of IDFC First Bank gained 7% on July 27, 2026, extending gains for the second consecutive session after the private sector lender reported strong Q1FY27 performance.
The stock gained after the bank reported strong growth across key business parameters. Total business increased 18.6% year-on-year to ₹6.04 lakh crore, while loans grew 20.6% to ₹3.05 lakh crore. Customer deposits increased 16.6% to ₹2.99 lakh crore, and CASA deposits rose 24.6%.
Asset quality improved, with gross NPA declining by 45 basis points to 1.51% and net NPA improving by 12 basis points to 0.44%. Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased to 5.96% from 5.71% in Q1FY26, while cost of funds declined by 46 basis points.
The bank’s cost-to-income ratio improved to 70.7% from 73.8%. These improvements helped net profit jump 132.4% year-on-year to ₹1,075 crore.
RK Forge Share Price Rises 7% on Strong Earnings
RK Forge, a manufacturer of forged components for automobiles and railway applications, gained 7% after reporting strong Q1FY27 results.
The company recorded a 19.8% year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue to ₹1,217 crore. EBITDA increased 47% to ₹218 crore, while EBITDA margin expanded by 332 basis points to 17.96%. Profit before tax surged 172.5% to ₹65 crore.
The stock also saw heavy trading activity, with volume rising to 58.5 lakh shares compared with the 30-day average volume of 11.3 lakh shares. New orders worth ₹293 crore further supported investor sentiment.
Cementation India ltd Share Price Falls 5%
CEMPRO shares declined 5% on July 27, 2026, falling to ₹1,369 from the previous close of ₹1,441.
The stock witnessed selling pressure with no major negative company-specific announcement. The decline appeared to be due to profit booking and market-driven selling after its recent strong performance. The stock recorded a volume of 4.79 lakh shares with a traded value of ₹66.57 crore.
NIACL Share Price Drops 4.16%
Shares of New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) declined 4.16% to ₹166 from ₹173.20.
The decline came amid selling pressure in the insurance sector and broader market sentiment. No fresh negative corporate development was reported. The stock recorded a trading volume of 14.14 lakh shares with a traded value of ₹23.50 crore.
ZENTEC Share Price Slips 3.75%
Zen Technologies Ltd shares declined 3.75% to ₹1,702.40 from the previous close of ₹1,768.70.
The fall was mainly due to market-driven selling and profit booking, as no specific negative trigger was reported. The stock recorded a volume of 11.43 lakh shares, with traded value at ₹191.34 crore.
Conclusion
On July 27, 2026, CarTrade, IDFC First Bank and RK Forge attracted investor attention due to earnings expectations, strong quarterly performance and higher volumes. IDFC First Bank stood out after reporting a 132.4% rise in net profit to ₹1,075 crore, while RK Forge gained on improved profitability and new order wins.
On the other hand, CEMPRO, NIACL and ZENTEC witnessed declines largely due to profit booking, selling pressure and broader market movements in the absence of major negative company-specific events.
