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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.

TPL Plastech Shares Jump 5% on New Bhuj IBC Facility
TPL Plastech’s stock surged 5.10% to Rs. 82.50 after its new Bhuj, Gujarat facility began Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) manufacturing, boasting a 150,000 IBC annual capacity.

Ceigall India Stock Surges 2.43% on Rs 225 Cr HPSIDC Order
Ceigall India’s stock rose 2.43% to Rs 320.80 after securing a Rs 225 crore HPSIDC order for Bulk Drug Park development in Una, Himachal Pradesh.

Quantum Flexi Cap NFO Launched; Invesco Gold ETF Resumes
Quantum Mutual Fund opens its Flexi Cap Fund NFO Aug 21-Sep 04, 2026. Invesco resumes lump sum investments in its Gold ETF. Learn details.

S&S Power Switchgear Subsidiary Wins Record ₹50 Cr Vedanta Order
S&S Power Switchgear’s subsidiary, HART, secures its largest-ever order from Vedanta Aluminium Metal, valued over ₹50 Crores, for a Pot Control System.

Bajel Project Associate Wins Major Gujarat Power Transmission Project
AnantGrid Projects One, an associate of Bajel Project, secures a significant inter-state power transmission scheme in Gujarat, strengthening India’s energy infrastructure.

IT Stocks Fall: H-1B Rule, Kotak Downgrades Hit TCS, Infosys
Indian IT giants TCS and Infosys saw significant stock drops Friday due to a new US H-1B visa fee rule and Kotak Institutional Equities downgrades. Explore the impact.

SpiceJet Market Share Drops to 1.6% in July
SpiceJet’s domestic market share fell to 1.6% in July. IndiGo dominates with 67.4% as overall air traffic declines.

Augmont Enterprises IPO Opens: Potential 38% Listing Gain
Augmont Enterprises’ Rs 825 crore IPO is now open, with Grey Market Premium suggesting a potential 38.07% listing gain. Bidding closes August 25, 2026.

JBM Auto Shares Surge 10% on Bain Capital Investment News
JBM Auto shares jumped nearly 10% to Rs 685 following reports of Bain Capital considering a Rs 2,850 crore investment in its EV unit.

Sivakumar Sundaram: India Needs Economic Insulation, Not Isolation
Times of India CEO Sivakumar Sundaram urges India to adopt economic insulation, not isolation, to manage global disruptions at ET WLF 2026. Learn about strengthening domestic frameworks.

Tech Mahindra & ServiceNow Expand AI Partnership
Tech Mahindra’s stock sees a slight increase following an expanded AI partnership with ServiceNow, aiming to accelerate enterprise AI deployments from pilot to production.

Lumino Industries IPO: ₹700 Cr Launch Aug 27, 2026
Lumino Industries announces its ₹700 crore IPO launching August 27, 2026, with shares priced ₹78-82. Funds to reduce debt & upgrade facilities.

JPMorgan Bullish on Indian Gold-Loan NBFCs: Overweight Ratings
JPMorgan initiates ‘overweight’ ratings on IIFL Finance, Manappuram Finance, and Muthoot Finance, forecasting significant structural growth for India’s gold loan sector.

Indian Mutual Funds: Reality Check Amid Market Shifts
SEBI data indicates Indian mutual funds face a reality check, prompting investors to re-evaluate expectations for double-digit returns amidst market shifts.

FPIs Invest ₹16,621 Cr in Indian Equities, Favoring Consumption
Foreign Portfolio Investors injected ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities (Aug 1-15), with strong inflows into financial services and consumer sectors, highlighting India’s consumption growth story.

RBI Closes FCNR(B) Scheme Early: What You Need to Know
The Reserve Bank of India has unexpectedly closed the FCNR(B) deposit scheme, advancing the swap facility deadline. Discover the implications for NRIs and the Indian economy.

Sattrix Security Wins Rs 17.35 Cr Bank Order, Stock Jumps
Sattrix Information Security shares surged 4.95% to Rs 382.00 after securing a significant Rs 17.35 crore cybersecurity order from a major Indian private sector bank.

Data Patterns Wins ₹585 Cr Radar Electronics Order from BEL
Data Patterns secures a significant ₹585.76 crore order for radar electronics from Bharat Electronics, boosting its substantial order book to ₹2,654 crore.

Walchandnagar Industries Secures Rs 30.53 Cr VSSC Order for Gaganyaan
Walchandnagar Industries’ stock rises 2.32% after securing a Rs 30.53 crore order from VSSC for Gaganyaan motorcase segments, highlighting its role in India’s space program.

Vedanta Aluminium’s New Alloys Boost Auto Sector Efficiency
Vedanta Aluminium launches advanced Copper-Doped Alloy and Vedanta Foundry Alloy, enhancing vehicle efficiency and supporting India’s auto localization goals.

Walchandnagar Industries Wins Rs 30.53 Cr Gaganyaan Order from VSSC
Walchandnagar Industries secures a Rs 30.53 crore order from VSSC for critical Gaganyaan mission motorcase segments, highlighting its role in India’s space program.

RailTel Shares Jump 2.51% on Rs 164.78 Crore WCL Order
RailTel Corporation of India’s stock rose 2.51% after securing a significant Rs 164.78 crore MPLS VPN network order from Western Coalfields (WCL).

Indian IT Firms Cut H-1B Visas to 7-Year Low for FY27
Indian IT giants drastically reduce H-1B visa applications for US FY27 to a 7-year low, citing increased fees and lottery changes. Focus shifts to existing visa holders and local hiring.

Sunshine Pictures IPO Allotment: 22.22% Listing Gain Expected
Sunshine Pictures IPO allotment finalized Aug 21, 2026. Grey Market Premium suggests a strong 22.22% listing gain. Check status on BSE, NSE, Bigshare.