India shares hit 10-week high as select midcaps swing sharply

Indian shares ended at a 10-week high, with Reuters citing HDFC Bank’s strong Q1 growth as a lead driver for the broader tone. The session also had a policy backdrop: reports said Sebi is considering a wider shorting framework by nearly doubling the stock list eligible for borrowing, which may be relevant for trading conditions but does not provide a direct earnings or operating catalyst for the movers listed here. Separately, market commentary from Morgan Stanley focused on what could extend the rally, while other headlines on India’s income thresholds and the NSE IPO remained background context rather than immediate price drivers. Among the supplied movers, AARTECH, MAZDA, DIGITIDE, IVP and FERMENTA posted sharp gains, while NATIONSTD and SUPRIYA declined. No direct company-specific headline was supplied for these names, so any explanation beyond price action would be speculative. Data are as of 2026-07-06 and reflect the supplied close, turnover and volume figures only. Reuters, The Economic Times, Business Standard]