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Mahindra Targets ₹12,500 Cr Business, Aims for 12% Truck Market Share by FY31
SML Mahindra aims for a ₹12,500 crore business by FY31, targeting a doubled truck market share of 12% through strategic investments in new products and technology.

MCX Invests ₹200 Cr in New Coal & Mineral Trading Platforms
MCX commits ₹200 crore to launch dedicated coal and mineral trading platforms, boosting transparency and price discovery in India’s commodity markets. SEBI approval secured.

Molbio Diagnostics IPO: ₹980 Debut, ₹940 Cr Raised for Global Growth
Molbio Diagnostics lists at ₹980 (21% premium), raising ₹940 crore via IPO to fund R&D and global expansion, targeting US markets.

India Eyes Sugar Import Duty Cut to Curb Record Prices
India considers slashing its 100% sugar import duty to increase domestic supply and control record-high prices, especially before the festive season.

Rs 6,000 Tax Scam Alert: Avoid Phishing During Refund Season
Beware of fake Rs 6,000 tax demand scams circulating on social media. PIB Fact Check warns taxpayers to protect financial data during refund season.

Inox Clean Energy Acquires Vena Energy India for ₹6,000 Cr
Inox Clean Energy finalizes ₹6,000 Cr acquisition of Vena Energy India from GIP, significantly expanding its renewable energy portfolio with 1 GW operational capacity and advanced projects.

Skymet Forecast: 2026 Monsoon at 85% LPA, 70% Drought Risk
Skymet Weather drastically cuts 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% LPA, citing a 70% drought risk. Impacts India’s agriculture and economy.

Bajaj Finance Raises ₹498 Cr via NCDs at 7.79% Interest
Bajaj Finance approves allotment of secured NCDs worth ₹498.22 crore at 7.79% interest, reinforcing its financial strength alongside robust Q1FY27 profits.

Ceigall India JV Wins ₹2,150 Cr Arunachal Pradesh Road Contracts
Ceigall India JV secures four major road projects worth ₹2,150 crore in Arunachal Pradesh from MoRTH, boosting regional infrastructure development.

Anthropic IPO Buzz: $200B Revenue Target Sparks $2T Valuation
AI leader Anthropic projects $200B revenue by 2028, fueling $2T valuation speculation ahead of its highly anticipated IPO. Rapid growth and profit targets revealed.

Milky Mist IPO Soars 30% on Debut, Valuation Hits S$1.9B
Temasek-backed Milky Mist Dairy Food’s shares surged 30% on its Indian debut, reaching a S$1.9 billion valuation after a successful US$163 million IPO.

Sunshine Pictures IPO Fully Subscribed in 2 Hours
Sunshine Pictures Ltd’s IPO fully subscribed within 2 hours on Aug 18, 2026, despite mixed analyst views. Retail investors showed strong demand.

Top 14 Midcap Stocks to Watch: August 2026 Growth Picks
Discover 14 promising Nifty Midcap 100 stocks for August 2026. Samco’s analysis reveals growth potential, risks, and investment strategies for these dynamic companies.

Piramal Pharma Boosts Stake in Yapan Bio, Shares Climb
Piramal Pharma Ltd. shares rose 2.65% after acquiring a 40.67% stake in Yapan Bio for Rs 76 crore, making it a subsidiary.

SIPs: Discipline Over Averaging, Says Capitalmind CEO
Capitalmind CEO Deepak Shenoy reveals the true power of SIPs: building disciplined saving habits, not just rupee-cost averaging. Learn more!

India Inc. Q1 Profits Soar 23.7% (Excluding BFSI & Crude)
India Inc. reports a strong Q1FY27 with profits up 23.7% (ex-BFSI, crude) and sales up 17.5%, driven by strategic price hikes and demand resilience.

Sensex Dips Amid Global & Domestic Pressures
BSE Sensex falls 0.44% to 77383.64 due to global concerns, weaker rupee, and foreign outflows. India’s unemployment rate hits a 4-month low.

RBI’s Cash Planning Challenged by Rising Currency in Circulation
Despite digital payment growth, India’s currency in circulation sees double-digit growth, complicating RBI’s cash management and planning strategies.

India’s Tier 2/3 Cities Fuel Education Loan Demand
Discover how students in India’s smaller cities are driving education loan demand for job-focused courses, seeking better career prospects and higher earning potential.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears ₹500 Cr in India, Tops $2B Globally
Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieves a massive milestone, crossing $2 billion globally and nearing ₹500 crore net in India. Explore its impressive box office performance.

Gaja IPO: Potential 4.38% Listing Gain on August 26
Gaja Alternative Asset Management’s IPO opens Aug 19. Grey Market Premium suggests a 4.38% listing gain, with an estimated listing price of Rs 167.

Biocon’s Yesintek Autoinjector Gets FDA Approval
Biocon achieves a major milestone with U.S. FDA approval for its Yesintek® (ustekinumab-kfce) single-dose prefilled autoinjector, enhancing patient convenience.

Veefin Solutions & NSIA Group Partner for West Africa Fintech Growth
Veefin Solutions partners with NSIA Group to expand Supply Chain Finance across 5 West African banks, enhancing digital working capital access for SMEs.

NSE IPO: India’s Record $55 Billion Stock Exchange Listing
National Stock Exchange of India eyes a record $55B IPO, aiming to raise ₹315B. Delayed to late September, it targets major global investors.

CGHS Reimbursement: New Test & Referral Rules Explained
CGHS beneficiaries: Understand new rules for medical test reimbursements. Learn when referrals and prior approvals are needed for tests and procedures.

ICICI Bank Surpasses HDFC Bank as Top MF Holding
ICICI Bank overtakes HDFC Bank in July 2026, ending its three-year dominance as the most valued stock in mutual fund portfolios. Explore the market shift.

Ipca Labs: Nomura Hikes Target to ₹2,060 on Strong Q1FY27
Nomura raises Ipca Laboratories’ target price to ₹2,060, maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating after impressive Q1FY27 results with 21% revenue growth and 72% net profit surge.

SEMICON India 2026: 240+ Chip Companies to Converge in Delhi
India hosts SEMICON India 2026, drawing 240+ global chip firms and PM Modi. Explore India’s semiconductor progress and future manufacturing under ISM 1.0.

Manappuram Finance Raises ₹850 Cr via Private NCD Placement
Manappuram Finance successfully raised ₹850 crore through a private placement of rated, unsecured NCDs, set for BSE listing. Details on Series A & B NCDs.

K&R Rail Engineering Reports Rs -173.35M Loss in Q4 FY26
K&R Rail Engineering faces a significant financial downturn, reporting a Rs -173.35 million net loss for the March 2026 quarter, a sharp increase from the previous year’s loss.