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Tata MF: 70% Gold, 30% Silver for 2026 Outlook
Tata Mutual Fund advises a 70% gold, 30% silver allocation for 2026, leveraging gold’s stability and silver’s growth potential. Discover the strategy.
Indian Stocks Open Lower Amid Geopolitical Fears & Oil Price Surge
Indian stock markets face a subdued opening on August 17, 2026, influenced by Asian trends and rising oil prices due to the Iran war, impacting inflation.
Molbio Diagnostics IPO Lists Today: Potential 16.11% Gain
Molbio Diagnostics IPO lists today, August 17, 2026. With a Rs 130 grey market premium, expect a potential 16.11% listing gain. Strong subscription across all investor categories.
India’s Year-Long Battle for FII Investment Flows
Centrum Broking reveals India has faced intense competition for Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) flows for the past 12 months, highlighting a sustained effort to attract global capital.
Motilal Oswal’s Taparia Picks 4 Stocks for August 17
Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal suggests 4 stocks to buy on August 17, 2026, despite a muted Indian market outlook. See picks: Paras Defence, Eicher Motors, Dixon.
Aegis Vopak Downgraded to ‘Hold’ by Jefferies After 35% Rally
Jefferies downgrades Aegis Vopak to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’ after a 35% rally, raising price target to Rs 280 despite limited near-term upside.
IPO Update: 7 IPOs Open Today on NSE/BSE; LAPL Automotive Jumps 43.62% | 17 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
Seven IPOs are open for subscription on NSE and BSE today, including two new issues. LAPL Automotive recorded a strong listing gain of +43.62% last week.
Lalithaa Jewellery IPO: Dates, Price, GMP & ₹1700 Cr Raise
Lalithaa Jewellery IPO opens Aug 17-19, aiming to raise ₹1700 Cr. GMP suggests a 14.68% listing gain. Explore key dates, financials, and price band.
Ashok Leyland Q1: Record Volumes, Profit Growth Slows
Ashok Leyland achieves record Q1 commercial vehicle volumes and 10.4% revenue growth, but profit rise slows due to material costs impacting margins.
Bengaluru Expands Food Safety Checks to PGs, Hotels, Dhabas
Bengaluru’s GBA is intensifying food safety inspections, now covering PGs, hotels, and dhabas due to widespread violations. Learn about the new inspection process and findings.
India Resumes Silver Imports Amid New Rules & Festival Demand
India restarts silver imports after a 6-month pause, bringing in 89.81 tons in August despite new licensing rules and customs delays. Festival demand fuels market.
BEML Secures $6.65M Mauritius Order for African Expansion
BEML wins $6.65M Mauritius order for BE220G Hydraulic Excavators, targeting key African markets like Sierra Leone with comprehensive support.
Tata Sons Leadership Shake-up: Chandrasekaran Exits Amidst Discord
N Chandrasekaran to step down as Tata Sons chairman in Feb 2027, following reported strategic and governance disagreements with Noel Tata.
Lalithaa Jewellery & Horizon Industrial Parks Raise ₹1,675.8 Cr
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart and Horizon Industrial Parks secured ₹1,675.8 crore from anchor investors ahead of their IPOs, signaling strong market confidence.
Alphabet Eyes AUD Bonds for AI Funding Surge
Alphabet Inc. plans its first Australian dollar bond offering to fund massive AI investments, mirroring a wider tech industry trend. Learn more about this strategic financial move.
UPI Adoption Soars: Small Merchants Embrace Digital Payments Amid Fee Policy Uncertainty
India’s UPI sees massive small merchant adoption. A new fee policy looms, potentially impacting charges for digital transactions. Learn more.
Angel One: Nifty50 Dip, Cautious Market, Top Stock Picks
Angel One advises caution as Nifty50 dips to 24366. Market sentiment remains cautious. Discover three bullish stock picks for August 17.
Cochin Shipyard Stock: Kotak Downgrades to ‘Sell’, Sees 42% Fall
Kotak Institutional Equities initiates ‘Sell’ rating on Cochin Shipyard, forecasting a 42% downside to ₹860 post weak Q1 results. Learn more.
NMDC Target Cut to Rs 80 by Citi Amid Cost Overruns
Citi lowers NMDC target price to Rs 80, maintaining ‘sell’ rating due to Q1 operational cost overruns impacting profitability despite volume gains.
US Tax Obligations for NRIs Moving Back to India
Returning to India? Understand your continuing US tax obligations as an NRI. Learn about residency status, citizenship, and green card implications.
Lenskart Q1 FY27 Profit Jumps 182% to ₹228 Cr
Lenskart’s Q1 FY27 net profit surged 182% to ₹228 Cr, driven by a strategic pivot towards profitability and infrastructure optimization, alongside strong revenue growth.
Behari Lal Engineering IPO Allotment: 108x Oversubscribed
Behari Lal Engineering IPO allotment status expected today, August 17. The issue was oversubscribed 108.44x, with GMP indicating a 29.12% premium.
SGB 2021-22 Series V: 223% Gain by Aug 2026
Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series V investors can achieve a 223% gain by August 17, 2026, with redemption at ₹15,295 per unit. Learn about impressive returns.
Nifty50 Falls 0.83%; Angel One Picks Aequs, Asahi India, Dynamatic
Nifty50 closes down 0.83% at 24366 amid selling pressure. Angel One recommends Aequs, Asahi India Glass, and Dynamatic Technologies with key technical levels.
India Inc Q1 Revenue Soars 19.4%, Profits Trail Due to Costs
India Inc’s Q1 revenue jumped 19.4%, the highest in 9 quarters. Despite strong sales, profits grew only 11% due to rising input costs and margin contraction.
Bajaj Finserv Money Market Fund: Regular Income & Low Risk
Discover the Bajaj Finserv Money Market Fund, an open-ended debt scheme offering regular income with low-moderate risk. Learn about returns, investment details, and more.
Indian MFs Rebalance Portfolios as Nifty 50 Gains
India’s top mutual funds, including SBI, ICICI Prudential, and HDFC, rebalanced portfolios in July 2026 following a 2.17% gain in the Nifty 50 index.
Asian Markets Mixed: Nikkei Up, Japan GDP Misses, Geopolitical Fears
Asian markets show mixed results as Japan’s Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.1%, Nikkei edges up, while geopolitical tensions keep oil prices steady.
RBI FCNR(B) Swap Window: Hedging Costs & Economic Impact
RBI faces significant hedging costs of $9-12 billion over 5 years for its FCNR(B) swap window, with deposits already reaching $52.3 billion.
Indian Stocks: 6-9 Month Range-Bound Outlook
Indian equities expected to trade sideways for 6-9 months due to valuation needs and cautious FPIs, suggests Mahindra Manulife MF CEO.