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Indian Stocks Flat: Inflation Jitters vs. Sectoral Gains
Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty trade flat with a positive bias. Inflation fears are balanced by buying in banks and utilities, despite losses in Energy, IT, and Auto.
Lumino Industries IPO: Price Band Rs78-82, Opens Aug 27
Lumino Industries sets IPO price band at Rs78-82 per share. The offering opens August 27, 2026, and closes August 31, 2026. Funds to repay debt & fund capex.
Tempsens Instruments IPO Subscribes 7X, Eyes 90% Premium
Tempsens Instruments IPO surges past 7X subscription on day 2, driven by NII & retail demand. Grey Market Premium suggests a potential 90% listing gain.
Data Patterns Wins ₹585 Cr Radar Electronics Order from BEL
Data Patterns secures a major ₹585.76 crore order from Bharat Electronics for Radar Electronics, boosting its stock and order book.
Augmont IPO: ₹825 Cr Launch, 35% Premium Expected
Augmont Enterprises launches ₹825 Cr IPO Aug 21-25, 2026. Grey Market Premium suggests a 35.53% listing premium. Details inside!
Oval Projects Secures ₹27.34 Cr in New Orders for FY27
Oval Projects Engineering lands ₹27.34 crore in new orders across three contracts in the first five months of FY27, boosting infrastructure development.
India’s Premium Shift: How Consumer Choices Impact Your Wallet
Discover how rising incomes and aspirations are driving Indian consumers towards premium products and experiences, reshaping shopping habits and impacting your personal finance.
IIFL Finance Stock Hits New High on Strong Outlook & Fitch Upgrade
IIFL Finance stock surges 8% to a record high of ₹687, driven by a robust business outlook and a significant Fitch Ratings upgrade. Explore the company’s growth strategy.
Vishwanath and Sons Box Office: Week 1 Collections Slow Down
Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ faces a significant box office slowdown in its first week, with Day 7 collections dropping 17.6% to Rs 4.20 crore.
S&S Power Switchgear Stock Surges on Rs 50 Cr Vedanta Order
S&S Power Switchgear’s stock hits upper circuit after subsidiary secures over Rs 50 crore order from Vedanta Aluminium Metal for Pot Control Systems.
General Atlantic Sells 8.7% KFin Tech Stake for ₹1,400 Cr
General Atlantic offloads 8.7% stake in KFin Technologies for ₹1,400 crore, selling 1.51 crore shares in an open market transaction. Key buyers include Invesco, Mirae Asset.
SEBI Rules Curb Retail Derivatives Trading in India
SEBI’s new regulations trigger a major exit of retail investors from India’s derivatives market in FY26, ending a decade of growth. Learn about the impact.
Supreme Court to Hear JSW Energy Rs 600 Cr Award Challenge
India’s Supreme Court will urgently hear MSEDCL’s challenge against a Rs 600 crore award to JSW Energy, focusing on regulatory directives and MERC’s authority.
India’s New FDI Rule: 29 Proposals Post 10% China Stake Change
India sees 29 FDI proposals worth ₹4,895 crore after easing rules for overseas firms with up to 10% Chinese shareholding, streamlining investment.
India’s Private Sector Recovers in August, Services Lead Growth
India’s private sector shows marginal recovery in August, driven by services growth, as per HSBC’s flash PMI. Manufacturing faces a slowdown.
US Colleges Face 10% Drop in Foreign Student Applications
US colleges experience a 10% decline in international student applications, the largest in a decade, due to stricter visa policies and administration changes.
HSBC Reopens Funds for SIPs; Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Closes
HSBC reopens three international funds for SIPs & lump sums up to Rs 2 lakh/month. Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua fund closes shortly after reopening. Stay informed!
ICICI Pru AMC: Motilal Oswal Predicts 23% Upside
Motilal Oswal maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on ICICI Prudential AMC with a Rs 3,800 target, citing strong growth in active equity and alternatives.
Shiprocket IPO Oversubscribed 102x, Lists on BSE & NSE
Shiprocket’s IPO oversubscribed 102.28 times, raising INR 16,174.85 million. Shares list on BSE & NSE on August 19, 2026. Details inside.
Indian Small-Cap Funds: Stellar SIP Returns Over 10 Years
Discover how Indian small-cap mutual funds have delivered exceptional SIP returns, with some yielding up to 24.5% annually over the last decade. Explore top performers.
Oppo & OnePlus Prices Rise in India Due to Chip Shortage
Oppo and OnePlus smartphones in India are now more expensive due to rising memory chip costs, affecting popular models like the Nord and Reno series.
India’s Lending: Distributed Risk Model Revolution
India’s lending sector evolves to a distributed risk model, with banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and tech platforms collaborating for specialized roles and enhanced efficiency.
ED Raids Mumbai: Rs 113 Cr Crypto Ponzi Scheme Uncovered
Enforcement Directorate raids Mumbai & Thane, seizing Rs 1 crore cash in Rs 113.10 crore crypto Ponzi scam involving Money Trade Coin and alleged mastermind Amit Lakhanpal.
Shanthi Gears Stock Surges 17% on Tube Investments Stake Boost
Shanthi Gears shares jumped 17% after Tube Investments of India increased its stake to 73.16% via a ₹77.49 crore block deal, boosting investor confidence.
Motilal Oswal Recommends ‘Buy’ for ICICI Pru AMC with 23% Upside
Motilal Oswal initiates ‘Buy’ rating on ICICI Prudential AMC, setting a Rs 3,800 target price with a projected 23% upside, citing growth in active equity and alternatives.
Skyways Air IPO GMP Hits 32%, Debut Aug 24
Skyways Air IPO’s Grey Market Premium reaches ₹45 (32.61% premium) ahead of its August 24 subscription opening. Details on price, dates, and company.
Premier Energies, Apollo Hospitals Lead Futures Long Build-Up
Premier Energies and Apollo Hospitals spearheaded a significant ‘long build-up’ in futures on Aug 21, 2026, with fresh long positions driving substantial gains and open interest.
GIFT City: India’s HNI Gateway to Global Investments
Indian HNIs are leveraging GIFT City for global investments, embracing portfolio-led wealth management for diversification and risk mitigation.
India’s Private Sector Grows: Services Boom, Manufacturing Slows
India’s private sector expanded in August, led by a 53-month high in services, while manufacturing growth hit a 5-year low. Read the details.
HDFC Bank Raises $1.75B for Expansion
HDFC Bank secures $1.75 billion via overseas bond issuance from GIFT City Branch to fuel significant business expansion and growth initiatives.