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Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs 80.17 Cr NHAI Contract in Tamil Nadu

Highway Infrastructure secures Rs 80.17 crore LoA from NHAI for user fee collection & maintenance on NH-44 in Tamil Nadu, covering Palayam Fee Plaza.

Indian Equities Dip as Brent Crude Surges Amid Geopolitical Fears

Indian Equities Fall as Brent Crude Surges on Geopolitical Fears

Indian equity markets decline as Brent crude prices surge above $91/barrel amid geopolitical tensions and FII outflows, impacting Sensex and Nifty.

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KPI Green Energy Expands Bharuch Hybrid Power Project

KPI Green Energy adds 130 MW solar capacity to its Bharuch hybrid project, boosting cumulative output to 269.7 MW AC and enhancing earnings visibility.

Aban Offshore Reports 817.31% Net Profit Surge in Q4 2026

Aban Offshore Q4 Profit Soars 817% on Strong Revenue

Aban Offshore reports an impressive 817.31% net profit surge in Q4 2026, reaching Rs 139.34 million, driven by a 14.70% rise in revenue.

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Invesco Launches New Pharma & Healthcare Equity Fund NFO

Invesco Mutual Fund introduces the Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. NFO opens August 18, 2026.

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Arbitrage Funds 2026: Kotak & Nippon India Tax Guide

Explore top arbitrage mutual funds for August 2026: Kotak Arbitrage Fund & Nippon India Arbitrage Fund. Understand LTCG & STCG tax implications.

Gold Prices Stable in India, Global Bullion Dips on Fed Cues

India Gold Prices Stable Amid Global Dip on Fed Cues

Indian gold rates hold steady on Aug 18, 2026, while global bullion dips slightly as traders await US Federal Reserve meeting minutes for interest rate clues.

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Anthropic Revenue Hits $65B, IPO Rumored for Fall

AI leader Anthropic’s annualized revenue surpasses $65 billion, a sevenfold jump, fueling speculation of an IPO as early as this fall.

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RBI Dollar Swap Ends Early, Shifting Rupee & Bond Markets

The Reserve Bank of India’s early closure of its dollar swap program is forcing market repositioning for the rupee and short-term bonds, impacting liquidity and funding costs.

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Kiyosaki Picks Silver for 2026 Amidst US Debt Concerns

Robert Kiyosaki, author of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ names silver his top commodity pick through August 2026, citing rising US national debt and potential for significant price increases.

Three Midcap Funds Show Long-Term Growth Potential in India

Top 3 Midcap Funds for Long-Term Growth in India

Discover 3 top-performing midcap funds in India: WhiteOak Capital, Edelweiss, and Nippon India Growth. Ideal for long-term investment strategies.

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Outperforms Horizon Industrial Parks on GMP

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Surges Ahead of Horizon Industrial Parks

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO shows strong Grey Market Premium (GMP) with a 14.93% implied gain, outpacing Horizon Industrial Parks IPO as bidding continues.

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IRCTC Bans Unapproved Food & Drinks on Indian Trains

IRCTC intensifies inspections on Indian Railways, seizing thousands of unapproved food and beverage items to enhance passenger hygiene and safety.

Milky Mist Shares Debut with 18% Premium, Hit Upper Circuit

Milky Mist IPO: Strong Debut, 18% Premium, Hits Upper Circuit

Milky Mist Dairy Food shares listed at an 18% premium, hitting the upper circuit on BSE. Explore the IPO details and analyst insights on valuations.

Behari Lal Engineering IPO Signals 37% Listing Gain at Rs 390

Behari Lal Engineering IPO: Strong Debut Expected at Rs 390

Behari Lal Engineering IPO set to list at Rs 390, marking a 36.84% premium. Strong QIB demand drove oversubscription.

Paytm Shares Decline Third Day After 2.95% Block Trade

Paytm Shares Fall 3rd Day After 2.95% Block Trade

Paytm shares extended losses for a third consecutive session on August 18, 2026, after a 2.95% equity block trade, with analysts anticipating more block deals.

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India Post RPLI: Savings Account Holders Can Now Get Life Insurance

India Post’s RPLI scheme now allows savings account holders to qualify, simplifying access to life insurance for more individuals. Learn about the new eligibility criteria.

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BirlaNu Invests in FPEL HR5 Energy for Solar Power Project

BirlaNu acquires a 26% stake in FPEL HR5 Energy for Rs. 2.02 crore to develop a 3.58 MW AC solar power plant, boosting its green energy initiatives.

ONGC Shares Climb on US OFAC Licence for Full Venezuela Operations

ONGC Shares Surge on US OFAC Licence for Venezuela Operations

ONGC shares climbed after receiving a US OFAC licence, enabling full resumption of Venezuelan operations. This approval boosts investments and production outlook.

Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Rising Crude Prices

Indian Markets Dip: Sensex, Nifty Fall Amid Geopolitical Fears

Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, decline due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and FII outflows. ICRA projects slower Q1 FY27 GDP growth.

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Digilogic Systems Wins ₹3.91 Cr Defence Order

Digilogic Systems secures a ₹3.91 crore order from India’s Ministry of Defence and a PSU, bolstering its defence and aerospace capabilities with advanced communication and testing solutions.

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Biocon’s Yesintek Autoinjector Gets USFDA Approval for Autoimmune Patients

Biocon’s U.S. subsidiary receives supplemental USFDA approval for Yesintek autoinjectors, offering new 45mg & 90mg formulations for enhanced patient flexibility in autoimmune condition treatment.

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Godrej Housing Finance Profit Soars 63.93% in Q1 2026

Godrej Housing Finance reports a 63.93% surge in net profit to Rs 14.95 crore for Q1 2026, with sales up 21.18%. Discover the key financial highlights.

Shankesh Jewellers IPO Opens: Rs 367.18 Crore Issue, 2.15% GMP

Shankesh Jewellers IPO: Rs 367 Cr Issue Opens, 2.15% GMP

Shankesh Jewellers IPO launched August 18, 2026, aiming for Rs 367.18 Cr. Grey market premium indicates a potential 2.15% listing gain. Details inside.

IPO Update: LAPL Automotive Lists +43.62% on NSE/BSE; Eight Issues Open Today

IPO Update: LAPL Automotive Lists +43.62% on NSE/BSE; Eight Issues Open Today | 18 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST

Eight IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE, with several closing today. LAPL Automotive leads recent listings with a strong +43.62% gain, offering significant per-lot returns.

Nasdaq Launches 23-Hour Trading Day with New Overnight Session

Nasdaq Launches 23-Hour Trading Day with New Overnight Session

Nasdaq plans to extend trading hours to nearly 23 hours daily with a new overnight session starting Dec 6, 2026, pending regulatory approval. Explore the implications.

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Shankesh Jewellers IPO: ₹367 Cr Issue Opens with Mixed Signals

Shankesh Jewellers’ ₹367 crore IPO launched Aug 18. Mixed brokerage views & slight grey market premium suggest cautious investment. Learn more.

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India Exposition Mart Files for 30.2M Share IPO with SEBI

India Exposition Mart Limited files DRHP with SEBI for an IPO of up to 30.2 million equity shares, signaling a strategic move back to public markets.

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Geojit: Technical Strength in Jyoti CNC, RK Forge, ACI Stocks

Geojit’s Anand James identifies strong technical buy signals for Jyoti CNC, RK Forge, and ACI, suggesting potential upward movements. Learn about targets and stop losses.

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Venus Pipes & Tubes Boosts Solar Capacity to 7.4 MW, Eyes Rs 6 Cr Savings

Venus Pipes & Tubes expands solar capacity to 7.4 MW DC with a new 6.1 MW unit, projecting Rs 6 crore in annual savings. Learn about their strategic energy investment.

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