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Home Equity Loan Rates Stable: Your August 2026 Guide
Home equity loan and HELOC rates remained stable this week. Learn what this means for borrowing costs and your financial options.

HDFC Sky Launches Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund NFO
HDFC Sky introduces the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund NFO, opening August 5, 2026. Invest in India’s real estate and REITs market.

HDFC Bank, Ather, Maruti Suzuki Stock Tips: Expert Buy/Hold Calls
Get expert ‘Buy,’ ‘Hold,’ and ‘Don’t add’ recommendations for HDFC Bank, Ather Energy, and Maruti Suzuki. Includes price targets and technical analysis for investors.

Smartphone Prices Soar: Smart Buying Strategies Revealed
Global chip shortage and AI boom drive smartphone prices up. Discover smart ways to buy your next phone without breaking the bank.

Aegeus Technologies IPO Allotment: Check Status Aug 7
Aegeus Technologies IPO allotment status is available on August 7, 2026. Check via Skyline Financial Services or BSE.

Dhoot Transmission IPO: ₹916.57 Crore Plan Filed with SEBI
Dhoot Transmission Limited files DRHP for a ₹916.57 Crore IPO with SEBI. Funds to be used for debt repayment and new manufacturing plants in Haryana & Tamil Nadu.

Whirlpool India Q1 FY27: Sales Up, Profits Down Sharply
Whirlpool India’s Q1 FY27 results show a 12.10% sales surge but a worrying 29.40% profit plunge, indicating significant margin pressures and operational challenges.

LEAP India IPO: ₹2,480 Cr Issue Opens Aug 7; Price Band ₹151-₹159
LEAP India’s ₹2,480 crore IPO launches August 7, with shares priced ₹151-₹159. The company secured ₹371.3 crore in pre-IPO funding.

Groww: India’s Top Margin-Efficient Commodity Trading Platform
Discover Groww, India’s leading platform for margin-efficient commodity derivatives trading. Optimize capital, manage positions effectively, and trade on MCX & NSE.

Kolte-Patil Developers Stock Jumps 9% on 6 New MMR Projects
Kolte-Patil Developers’ stock surged 9% after announcing six new redevelopment projects in MMR, adding Rs 6,000 crore GDV and marking its largest annual business development in the region.

SBI Q1 Preview: Loan Growth vs. Margin Pressure
SBI’s Q1 results expected: Strong loan growth to boost NII, but margin compression and higher credit costs may impact net profit. See projections.

India Corporate Law Overhaul: Boost for Global Attractiveness
Parliamentary panel proposes major corporate law reforms in India to cut compliance costs, attract foreign investment, and boost global competitiveness.

LTM Partners with Chainguard to Enhance Software Supply Chain Security
LTM announces a strategic alliance with Chainguard to bolster software supply chain security, integrating Chainguard’s expertise with LTM’s BlueVerse™ RightLogic platform.

Afcons Wins Rs 1,918 Cr Mumbai Water Tunnel Project
Afcons Infrastructure secures a Rs 1,918 crore BMC contract for a vital Mumbai water tunnel, enhancing the city’s water supply infrastructure.

Optimystix Entertainment India IPO: Price Band & Dates Announced
Optimystix Entertainment India announces its IPO with a price band of Rs 166-175 and opening dates August 7-11, 2026, for 62 lakh shares on NSE SME.

Albert David Profit Soars 303% in June 2026 Quarter
Albert David Limited reports a massive 303.16% net profit increase to Rs. 319.99 million in the June 2026 quarter, fueled by strong sales growth.

Blue Star Q1 Profit Drops 14.9% Amid Margin Pressure
Blue Star’s Q1 FY27 net profit declined 14.9% to Rs 103 crore despite a 13.2% revenue rise, primarily due to significant margin contraction.

Emcure Pharma Q1 2026: Profit Surges 63%, Sales Up 32%
Emcure Pharma’s Q1 FY26 results show a remarkable 62.97% surge in Profit After Tax and a 32.32% increase in sales, reaching Rs. 2001.08M and Rs. 14509.31M respectively.

Highness Microelectronics Wins Rs 1.07 Cr Display Order for Vending Machines
Highness Microelectronics secures a Rs 1.07 crore order for ruggedized displays, enhancing Ticket Vending Machines at Metro and Urban Mobility stations. Delivery by September 2026.

LEAP India IPO: August 7 Launch, Rs 151-159 Price Band
LEAP India’s IPO opens Aug 7-11, 2026, offering 16.42 crore shares at Rs 151-159. Get details on allocation and listing on BSE & NSE.

India 10-Year Bond Yields Dip to 6.76% Amid Global Caution
India’s 10-year government bond yields edged down to 6.76% on Thursday, influenced by global market caution and geopolitical developments. Learn more.

Top 5 Midcap Funds Beat 20% CAGR in 3 Years
Discover the top 5 midcap mutual funds that have delivered over 20% CAGR in the last three years, led by Invesco India Mid Cap Fund. Learn about their performance.

LEAP India IPO: ₹2,480 Cr Launch Aug 7, 2026
LEAP India’s IPO opens Aug 7, 2026, aiming to raise ₹2,480 Cr via fresh issue & OFS. Price band ₹151-₹159. Listing on BSE & NSE.

HDFC Nifty Metal ETF NAV Rises 1.72% – Investment Update
HDFC Nifty Metal ETF-Growth fund’s NAV surged 1.72% to 132.4958 on August 5, 2026. Managed by Arun Agarwal & Abhishek Mor, it tracks the NIFTY Metal Total Return Index.

Nilekani: AI Will Cut Jobs at Big Firms, Boost Small Businesses
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani predicts AI will lead to job losses in large Indian corporations, with small businesses becoming the primary drivers of future employment.

Technocraft Ventures IPO: Rs 252 Cr Raise, 6% Listing Gain Expected
Technocraft Ventures IPO opens Aug 7, aiming to raise Rs 252 Cr. With a Rs 13 GMP, a 6% listing gain is anticipated. Price band: Rs 200-212.

EPFO Free Doorstep Life Certificate via India Post
EPFO now offers a free doorstep life certificate service for EPS pensioners through India Post, ensuring uninterrupted pension payments. Learn how to access it.

DIIs Overtake FIIs: Record 21% Ownership in Nifty-500
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) hit a record 21% ownership in Nifty-500 companies by June 2026, surpassing FIIs at 17%. Learn about this major market shift.

Redmi Note 17 India Launch: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 8000mAh Battery
Redmi Note 17 arrives in India on August 12! Featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 7-inch AMOLED display, and a massive 8,000mAh battery, it’s the new mid-range champion.

Integra Engineering: Sell Rating Amid Profit Slump & High Valuation
MarketsMOJO downgrades Integra Engineering to ‘Sell’ due to declining profits, modest growth, and an expensive valuation. Analyze the key metrics.