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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.

Tata Motors Price Hike: Cars & SUVs Up Rs 25,000 from Sept 1
Tata Motors announces up to Rs 25,000 price increase on its car, SUV, and EV range starting September 1, 2026, due to rising input costs.

ET World Leaders Forum 2026: India’s Economic Future
The ET World Leaders Forum 2026 in Delhi will convene global leaders to explore economic challenges, opportunities, and India’s significant growth potential.

Adani Green Gets ‘Overweight’ Rating from Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley initiates ‘Overweight’ rating on Adani Green Energy with a Rs 1,525 target price, signaling 17.1% upside potential. Read more.

Goldman Sachs Rates 14 Indian Banks: Buy, Sell, Neutral Calls
Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on 14 Indian banks, favoring private lenders for profitability-driven growth. See ‘Buy’, ‘Neutral’, and ‘Sell’ ratings for HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and more.

DGFT Eases Rupee Export Rules for Global Trade
India’s DGFT revises export policy, allowing rupee invoicing & payments for non-ACU countries, aligning with RBI regulations to boost INR in global trade.

UPI Dominates India’s Capital Markets: Rs 3.24 Lakh Cr Transactions
UPI processed 23.1 crore transactions worth Rs 3.24 lakh crore in India’s capital markets (Oct ’25-Mar ’26), highlighting its crucial role in broking, IPOs, and mutual funds.

JPMorgan Adjusts Crompton Consumer Target Amid Growth Ambitions
JPMorgan revises Crompton Consumer’s target price to Rs 290, highlighting execution risks despite ambitious 13-14% revenue CAGR goals through FY29.

360 ONE Appoints Abhishek Bhalotia Chief Growth & People Officer
360 ONE names Abhishek Bhalotia Chief Growth & People Officer, integrating business development and talent strategy for accelerated firm growth.

India’s UPI Reforms: Fees, US Pressure, and Digital Payments
India’s $4T UPI system may introduce fees on commercial transactions amid US scrutiny, aiming for sustainability while keeping P2P free.

IPO Update: Today: Behari Lal Gains 60.70%, Five Issues Open on NSE/BSE | 21 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
Five IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE, with three closing today. Behari Lal Engineering Ltd. saw a significant listing gain of +60.70% this week.

FIIs Net Sell ₹2,822 Cr in India Index F&O
Foreign Institutional Investors sold ₹2,822.89 crore in India’s index futures & options on Aug 20. Total F&O turnover hit ₹86.4 lakh crore. Explore FII market flows.

Rane Madras Acquires HCL Friction Business, Targets EPS Growth
Rane (Madras) finalizes acquisition of Hindustan Composites’ Friction Business, anticipating immediate EPS growth and enhanced market leadership in automotive components.

Supreme Engineering Narrows Q4 Loss Significantly
Supreme Engineering reports a dramatic Q4 loss reduction to Rs 0.93 million for March 2026, a significant improvement from Rs 88.58 million loss last year.

Saatvik Green Energy Subsidiary Bags ₹190 Crore Solar Module Order
Saatvik Solar Industries, a subsidiary of Saatvik Green Energy, secures a major ₹190 crore order for Solar PV Modules, bolstering its renewable energy project pipeline. Delivery by March 2027.

SPEL Semiconductor Q1 2026: Sales Drop 95%, Loss Narrows
SPEL Semiconductor reports a 95.86% sales decline in Q1 2026, but successfully narrows net loss to Rs -13.40 million. Discover the financial shift.

HDFC NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Fund NAV Hits 17.7838
HDFC NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Index Fund – Direct Plan NAV reached 17.7838 on Aug 19, 2026. Explore its Large Cap Blend/Growth strategy and portfolio insights.

Hindustan Zinc, Adani Green: Brokerages Issue New Stock Ratings
Discover fresh brokerage ratings and revised targets for key Indian stocks like Hindustan Zinc, Adani Green, and Anthem Bioscience. Expert insights for investors.

Samsung Plans Up To $79 Billion Shareholder Return
Samsung Electronics prepares a massive shareholder return package, potentially up to $79 billion, to meet investor demands amid AI chip boom.

Amazon Invests $2B in Latin America Prime Video
Amazon commits $2 billion to Latin American Prime Video productions through 2030, aiming to double originals and launch 50 new titles by 2028.

360 ONE Appoints Abhishek Bhalotia as Chief Growth & People Officer
360 ONE welcomes Abhishek Bhalotia as Chief Growth & People Officer. With 30 years of experience, he will drive business development and talent strategy to enhance revenue and leadership.

Axis Bank Credit Card Rules Change Aug 28: Key Updates
Axis Bank credit card users: New rules start Aug 28, 2026. Learn about increased DCC fees, updated late payment charges, and reward point changes. Stay informed!

Indian Stocks Rebound: Nifty 50 Gains, BPCL, HAL in Focus
Indian equity benchmarks end a 7-day losing streak. Nifty 50 rises 0.64% to 24,231.85. Key corporate updates from BPCL, HAL, and RailTel.

Nifty Halts Lower Highs; Manipal Health, RailTel See Action
Nifty 50 breaks 12-session lower highs. Manipal Health reports 38.1% revenue growth, RailTel secures Rs 164.79 crore order. Key market and corporate updates.

Netweb Tech Raises Rs 1,200 Cr via QIP, Allots Shares to Top Investors
Netweb Technologies India Ltd successfully raised Rs 1,200 crore by allotting 2.5 million shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at Rs 4,790 each, significantly boosting its equity capital.

8th Pay Commission: Unions Seek Pension Revision for Pre-2026 Retirees
Employee unions urge the government to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s ToR, advocating for pension revisions for retirees before January 1, 2026.

SIP to Rs 7 Crore in 15 Years: The Math Explained
Discover if a Rs 7 crore corpus is achievable in 15 years via SIP. Learn the required monthly investment and the power of compounding with a 12% return.

India EdTech Market to Triple by FY28: Growth Drivers & Key Players
India’s EdTech market poised for triple growth to ₹41,450 crore by FY28, fueled by NEP 2020 and government initiatives. PhysicsWallah leads the charge.