LTM Shares Surge on Cyber Deal; SMC Global Plans NCD Raise

By ThePip DeskLTM Shares Surge on Cyber Deal; SMC Global Plans NCD Raise

LTM shares jumped on a new cybersecurity partnership with Cognition. SMC Global Securities plans a Rs 150 crore NCD raise. Mixed Q1 earnings reported.

LTM shares advanced significantly following the announcement of a strategic partnership with Cognition aimed at bolstering cyber risk management within the financial services sector. Concurrently, SMC Global Securities received board approval to pursue a substantial capital raise through Non-Convertible Debentures.

Market Movers Highlight

  • LTM shares climbed by 2.40%, closing at Rs. 4192.95, after unveiling BlueVerse RightLogic, a new cybersecurity assessment and risk assurance framework. The company’s scrip touched an intra-day high of Rs. 4195.00.
  • SMC Global Securities gained 0.45%, trading at Rs. 75.83, following its Board of Directors’ approval to raise up to Rs 150 crore via Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).

On the corporate earnings front, the June 2026 quarter presented a mixed financial landscape for key Indian entities. While one major bank showcased revenue expansion, another firm reported declines across crucial profitability metrics.

Q1 Earnings Snapshot

  • Canara Bank posted a 6.30% growth in revenue for the June 2026 quarter, reaching Rs. 329570.40 million, up from Rs. 310028.30 million in the prior year period. Profit after Tax (PAT) saw a modest 2.18% increase, rising to Rs. 48558.20 million from Rs. 47520.30 million.
  • Bhagyanagar India experienced a challenging June 2026 quarter, with sales decreasing by 15.61% to Rs. 15.62 million from Rs. 18.51 million. Net Profit sharply dipped to Rs. 1.47 million from Rs. 8.32 million, alongside Operating Profit declining from Rs. 17.52 million to Rs. 8.00 million.

These varied corporate performances underscore a dynamic market environment, where strategic partnerships and capital raising efforts drive stock movements, while quarterly financial results reveal divergent operational strengths and challenges across sectors.

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