Nifty 500 stocks saw a mixed start today, driven largely by Q1 earnings. DCM Shriram, Paradeep Phosphates and Tejas Networks led gainers on strong results and investor buying interest, while Gallant Ispat also advanced. On the losing side, Phoenix Mills, City Union Bank, Capri Global and KFin Technologies slipped despite largely healthy numbers, as investors weighed sequential trends, asset quality signals, and margin commentary.