Trending Stocks Today, 27 July, 2026: IDFC First Bank, Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller, Sagility In Focus

Mumbai, July 27: IDFC First Bank, Vodafone Idea, PC Jeweller and Sagility were among the most actively traded stocks on the NSE by volume on Monday, with the four counters seeing notable price movements amid company-specific developments. IDFC First Bank emerged as the standout performer, gaining 5.92% after reporting a record June-quarter profit and attracting higher price targets from brokerages, while Sagility jumped 7.62%. PC Jeweller rose 1.29% after announcing plans to raise up to ₹1,000 crore through a QIP, whereas Vodafone Idea was largely flat as investors weighed rising network equipment costs against its plans to accelerate 5G rollout. 

IDFC First Bank Limited (up 5.92%) 

Shares of IDFC First Bank climbed sharply on Monday after the lender posted its strongest-ever quarterly profit of ₹1,075 crore for the June quarter, prompting a positive reassessment from brokerages and lifting their price targets for the stock. 

The private-sector bank reported a 132% year-on-year surge in net profit to ₹1,075 crore in the first quarter, compared with ₹463 crore a year earlier. The record earnings marked a significant improvement in profitability and gave investors fresh confidence in the bank’s financial trajectory. 

The strong bottom-line growth was particularly notable amid ongoing investor scrutiny of private lenders over net interest margins, credit costs and asset quality. IDFC First Bank’s latest results suggested that the lender has made meaningful progress in strengthening its earnings performance. 

The quarterly numbers also come as banks contend with a competitive lending environment and changing interest-rate conditions, which have put pressure on margins across the sector. Against this backdrop, the sharp increase in IDFC First Bank’s profit offered a positive signal to investors and triggered strong buying interest in the stock. 

The earnings performance has also encouraged brokerages to take a more constructive view of the lender, with several firms raising their target prices. The upgrades reflect growing confidence in the bank’s ability to sustain its earnings momentum and improve its financial performance over the coming quarters. 

Vodafone Idea Limited (up 0.08%)  

Vodafone Idea shares were little changed on Monday after declining in the previous session, as investors assessed the potential impact of rising network equipment costs on the telecom operator’s ambitious plans to ramp up its 5G rollout. 

Network equipment manufacturers are reportedly preparing to increase prices as chip and component costs rise, partly fuelled by a global investment boom in artificial intelligence. For Vodafone Idea, higher equipment prices could translate into increased capital expenditure at a time when the telecom operator is already under pressure to expand its network and narrow the gap with rivals that have progressed further with 5G deployment. 

The company’s proposed ₹35,000-crore debt fundraising could provide critical funding for its expansion plans. Vodafone Idea is expected to use the proceeds to strengthen its existing 4G infrastructure while stepping up investments in 5G services, as it seeks to improve network coverage and remain competitive in India’s rapidly evolving telecom market. 

However, the fundraising plan reportedly still requires final clearance from the company’s lending consortium. Banks are said to be seeking additional safeguards and changes to the operator’s business plan before approving the proposal. 

Any delay in securing the funds could complicate Vodafone Idea’s efforts to accelerate network investments, particularly if equipment costs rise further. The company faces growing pressure to strengthen its infrastructure and expand 5G coverage as larger rivals continue to build out their networks, making timely access to capital increasingly important for its competitive position. 

PC Jeweller Limited (up 1.29%)  

PC Jeweller shares advanced on Monday after the jewellery retailer announced plans to seek shareholder approval for a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of up to ₹1,000 crore, along with the proposed reappointment of Balram Garg as managing director. 

The company disclosed the proposals in a notice issued on Friday, following its board’s approval earlier this month to raise ₹1,000 crore through the QIP. The fundraise is expected to support the company’s financial position as it continues to reduce its debt and strengthen its balance sheet. 

PC Jeweller said last week that it had reached a settlement with another lender, taking the total number of banks with which it has resolved outstanding dues to five out of 14. The development marks another step in the retailer’s ongoing efforts to restructure its debt obligations and improve its financial position. 

The company has already repaid more than 90% of its outstanding bank borrowings since reaching settlements with lenders and expects to clear the remaining bank debt during the current quarter. The progress comes alongside an improvement in its operating performance, with consolidated revenue rising 21% year-on-year in the June quarter. 

The proposed capital raising and continued reduction in borrowings are expected to further strengthen PC Jeweller’s balance sheet, while the company’s efforts to settle its remaining lender dues remain a key focus for investors. 

SAGILITY LIMITED (up 7.62%) 

SAGILITY jumped on Monday after declining on Friday. It has risen 5.5% over a week and eight percent over a month. This year so far it has declined 16%. Over a year shares are down 0.8%.  

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