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Gaja Capital IPO: ₹165 Cr Secured from Anchor Investors
Gaja Capital raises ₹165 crore from 20 anchor investors ahead of its ₹550 crore IPO. Domestic MFs lead with 65.15% allocation. IPO opens Aug 19, 2026.

Ceigall India Shares Jump 2.70% on Rs 274 Cr Arunachal Road Project
Ceigall India’s stock surged 2.70% after its joint venture secured a Rs 274 crore EPC road project in Arunachal Pradesh from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Income Tax Dept Probes Suspicious Foreign Remittances
India’s Income Tax Department launches nationwide probe into suspicious foreign remittances from entities with minimal business activity, scrutinizing transactions and professionals.

Srestha Finvest Posts Major Net Loss in June 2026 Quarter
Srestha Finvest reports a significant net loss of Rs -274.29 million for the June 2026 quarter, a sharp decline from the previous year’s profit, driven by falling sales and operational strain.

Indian Rupee Strengthens Slightly Against US Dollar
The Indian Rupee edged higher against the US Dollar, trading at 95.73, supported by RBI intervention and FII inflows amid rising crude prices.

Piyush Goyal in Japan: Boosting India-Japan Trade & Investment
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits Japan to enhance trade and investment, focusing on AI, semiconductors, and green energy sectors. Japan eyes 10 trillion yen investment.

Interarch Building Solutions Wins Rs 128 Cr FMCG Manufacturing Facility Order
Interarch Building Solutions secures a Rs 128 crore order for a new FMCG manufacturing facility, focusing on Homecare/Beauty & wellness products, to be completed in 10 months.

Tempsens Instruments IPO: ₹650 Cr Offering Opens Aug 20
Tempsens Instruments India launches its ₹650 Cr IPO from Aug 20-24, 2026. With a strong GMP of ₹168, expect a potential 56% listing premium on BSE & NSE.

Income Tax Dept Probes Illicit Fund Transfers Nationwide
India’s Income Tax Department launches a nationwide probe into 394 entities and 36 professionals suspected of illicitly transferring funds abroad over three years.

Anthropic CEO Amodei Gets Super-Voting Power Pre-IPO
AI firm Anthropic PBC plans to grant CEO Dario Amodei and co-founders super-voting rights before its Wall Street IPO, following a $965B valuation.

Gaja Capital IPO: ₹165 Cr Anchor Funding Boosts ₹550 Cr Issue
Gaja Capital’s ₹550 Cr IPO opens strong with ₹165 Cr anchor funding at ₹160/share, led by domestic institutions. Details inside.

Shiprocket IPO: Strong Debut with 35% Premium on NSE
Shiprocket shares listed on NSE at Rs 131, a 35.05% premium over its Rs 97 issue price, exceeding Street estimates and marking a successful IPO.

CLSA Downgrades Indian IT Giants; Midcaps Shine
CLSA downgrades TCS, Infosys, Wipro citing limited upside & AI delays. Maintains positive outlook on midcap IT stocks like Persistent Systems & Coforge.

Bata India Shares Dip Post-AGM Amid Cautious Outlook
Bata India shares fell 5.57% to Rs 711.15 after its 93rd AGM. Management cited a ‘cautious optimism’ due to a complex external environment and outlined strategic transformation plans.

Railtel Shares Jump 7% on Rs 167 Cr EPFO Order; Nifty Dips
Railtel Corporation of India shares surged 7.4% to Rs 297.60 after securing a Rs 166.80 crore order from EPFO, despite a 0.27% dip in the Nifty index.

Sportking India FY26 Dividend: TDS Rules & Deadlines
Sportking India details FY26 dividend TDS norms for its ₹1/share payout. Learn about deadlines and tax implications for shareholders.

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Oversubscribed 4.88x, GMP Signals 19.9% Gain
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO closes 4.88x subscribed. Strong NII interest & GMP of Rs 40 suggest a potential 19.9% listing gain, targeting Rs 241.

Swiggy Stock Dips After Capping Foreign Ownership to 49.5%
Swiggy’s stock fell over 1% as shareholders approved capping foreign ownership at 49.5%, reclassifying it as an Indian-owned and controlled company.

India’s Labour Market Strengthens: Unemployment Drops to 5.1% in July
India’s labour market shows significant improvement in July 2026. LFPR rises to 55.4%, unemployment falls to 5.1%, and WPR increases to 52.5%, driven by rural growth.

Gaja Capital IPO: ₹550 Cr Target, Strong GMP
Gaja Capital’s IPO launched Aug 19, aiming to raise ₹550 crore. Shares show an 18.75% grey market premium. Details on price band, anchor investors, and more.

Shiprocket IPO Debuts on NSE with 35% Premium
Shiprocket shares listed on NSE at ₹131, a 35.05% premium over its ₹97 IPO price, following a nearly 100x oversubscribed offering. Explore the strong market debut.

Study Abroad Costs 2026: Your Financial Guide for Indian Students
Planning to study abroad in 2026? Understand the total costs from ₹20 lakh to ₹80 lakh+ for Indian students, covering tuition, living, and more.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gorkha Edition Launched in India
Royal Enfield introduces the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition in India, priced at Rs 2,10,684. Bookings open August 18, 2026. Explore the tribute to the Gorkha Regiment.

Jubilant Ingrevia Buys 40% Stake in Zettaone for Rs 189.2 Cr
Jubilant Ingrevia invests Rs 189.2 crore for a 40% strategic stake in Zettaone Technologies India, enhancing its CDMO capabilities. Deal completion by Sept 2027.

India-Singapore Boost Economic Ties: 4th Ministerial Roundtable
India and Singapore convene their 4th Ministerial Roundtable on Aug 20, 2026, in Singapore to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, advanced manufacturing & digitalization.

IPO Update: Eight Issues Open Today on NSE/BSE; LAPL Automotive Lists Strong | 19 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
Eight IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE today, with windows closing between August 19 and August 21. LAPL Automotive Ltd. saw a strong listing, gaining +43.62% on its debut.

Indian Stocks Dip: Crude Oil Surges, Asian Markets Fall
Indian equity markets opened lower on August 19, 2026, tracking negative Asian cues and rising crude oil prices. Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex posted declines.

August Stock Picks: GRSE, BEML, HFCL, Federal Bank
Discover top stock recommendations for August 19, including GRSE, BEML, HFCL, and Federal Bank. Get entry, target, and stop-loss levels.

TVS Motor Target Hiked to Rs 5,425 by Jefferies
Jefferies raises TVS Motor target to Rs 5,425, citing strong exports, EV growth, and margin improvements. Maintains ‘buy’ rating.

Tata Leadership: Natural Evolution, Not Crisis
Former Tata Sons directors R Gopalakrishnan & Ishaat Hussain discuss professional differences in Tata leadership, emphasizing resolution for institutional integrity.