Sensex jumps 800 points as Reliance, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank power markets ahead of Q1 results

Reliance leads a broad rally ahead of Q1 FY27 results, with O2C and telecom strength expected to offset retail weakness. Consolidated EBITDA seen rising ~8% YoY, though margins ease to ~15% from 17.6%. Reliance Retail's softer contribution is a watchpoint for capital allocation across the group.

— Filed Fri, 17 Jul, 2026, 12:39 IST · Source Mint · Markets · Updated

Sensex jumped 800 points led by Reliance ahead of Q1 FY27 results. Reliance's O2C and telecom strength expected to offset retail weakness; consolidated EBITDA seen rising ~8% YoY with margins easing.

Why this matters

The rally follows RIL adding Rs 37,000 crore m-cap on a 2.38% jump, with Q1 profit seen up ~20% on O2C and Jio strength. Retail's softer margins remain a watchpoint for group capital allocation.

Retail-company signals accelerating, up +853400% QoQ.

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