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IPO Update: Shree Balaji Textiles IPO Up 90%; Seven Issues Open Today on NSE, BSE | 03 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
Seven IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE. Shree Balaji (Mala) Textiles Ltd. saw a significant +90.00% gain on its recent listing.

Maruti Suzuki, ITC, IOCL Q1 Earnings & July Sales Impact Markets
Explore Q1 earnings results for Maruti Suzuki, ITC, and IOCL, alongside July auto sales data, and understand their impact on the Indian stock market.

LEAP India IPO: Price Band ₹151-₹159, Opens Aug 7
LEAP India’s IPO is priced at ₹151-₹159 per share, opening for subscription on August 7 and closing August 11. Total IPO size ₹2,480 crore.

India Auto Sales Surge in July: Festive Season Momentum
India’s auto sector shows strong July sales momentum across segments. Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors report significant growth, signaling a positive outlook for the festive season.

Sun Pharma Q1: Strong India Growth, Specialty Sales Dip
Sun Pharma’s Q1 results show robust India growth and healthy EBITDA margins, but revenue and specialty sales raise concerns. Explore the financial details.

DLF, SBI Funds, Torrent Power: Q1 FY27 Earnings on Aug 3
Over 90 companies, including DLF, SBI Funds Management, and Torrent Power, will release their Q1 FY27 financial results on Monday, August 3, 2026. Stay updated on key market movers.

REIT Mutual Funds India: Real Estate Investing Simplified
Discover how new REIT mutual funds in India simplify commercial real estate investment with improved tax benefits and portfolio diversification.

Indian Cigarette Revenues Rise Despite Falling Sales: Tax Impact
Indian cigarette makers’ revenues surge due to tax changes, masking declining sales volumes and underlying business contraction. Explore the real figures.

Jana Nayagan Box Office: Nears ₹300 Crore Worldwide
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ surges past ₹295 crore worldwide, with strong Day 11 collections of ₹10.70 crore net in India. Film nears ₹300 crore milestone.

Indian Stocks in Focus: Corporate Deals Drive Market Action
Explore key Indian stocks on August 3, 2026, as major corporate developments like new contracts and project wins influence market activity and investor focus.

Top 5 Indian Stocks for August 3 Trading: Expert Picks
Market experts reveal 5 Indian stock recommendations for August 3, including Netweb Technologies & Bharti Airtel, with buy, target, and stop-loss levels.

Specialised Investment Funds: A Gen Z Guide
Discover Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) in the ET Wealth Edition. Learn unique strategies, risks, and evaluation methods crucial for Gen Z investors.

India’s New Market Close: Impact on Arbitrage Funds
India’s equity market adopts a new closing auction system, aligning with global peers. Discover how this change may impact arbitrage fund returns by 10-15 basis points.

India’s Solar Imports Soar Amidst Domestic Manufacturing Challenges
India’s solar sector grapples with a 37% surge in solar cell imports, reaching $1.86 billion, highlighting ongoing domestic manufacturing hurdles despite government initiatives.

RBI Expected to Hold Rates Steady: Rupee Stable, Economy Resilient
The Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to maintain current interest rates on August 5, supported by a stable rupee and strong domestic economic growth, despite inflation concerns.

India PE-VC Investments Dip 6% to $20.3B (Jan-July)
India’s PE-VC investments fell 6% to $20.3B Jan-July 2026. Despite a slight dip, investor confidence in India’s private markets remains strong.

Indian Stocks Rise; Wall Street Surges on Tech Strength
Indian equity benchmarks extend gains, led by auto and pharma. Wall Street surges on strong tech and semiconductor performance. Market recap.

Alibaba, Moonshot AI Under US Scrutiny for Nvidia Chip Supply
US probes Alibaba’s alleged Nvidia chip supply to Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, raising concerns over export controls and AI development.

RBI Funding Rules Cause 17% Drop in India’s Index Derivatives Turnover
India’s index derivatives market experienced a 17% drop in index futures turnover in July following new RBI funding regulations, impacting market liquidity.

House-Help Apps Hit 1 Lakh Orders with Low Pricing
Snabbit & Urban Company InstaHelp cross 1 lakh orders, offering house-help services for as low as Rs 29/hour due to aggressive pricing and competition.

SEBI Introduces New Trading Framework & Closing Auction
SEBI launches a new trading framework on Aug 3, 2026, featuring a Closing Auction Session and extended F&O hours to boost market efficiency and price discovery.

SEBI Stock Market Timings Revised: New Closing Auction Session Introduced
SEBI introduces revised stock market timings from August 3, including a new Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks to enhance market efficiency and price discovery.

Noel Tata: More Capital, Fewer Curbs Needed in India’s Education
Noel Tata of Tata Trusts calls for increased capital and fewer regulations in India’s education sector, challenging the non-profit mandate to boost investment and quality.

Noel Tata: Ease Education Profit Rules, Build 50 New Hospitals
Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata urges relaxed profit rules in India’s education to boost investment. Plans include 40-50 new not-for-profit hospitals nationwide.

Nifty IT Funds See ₹280 Cr Outflows Despite 18.6% July Rally
Despite an 18.6% rally in July, Nifty IT passive funds saw ₹280 crore in outflows, indicating investor profit-taking and caution.

India EV Market Surges: E-2 Wheelers Hit 2 Lakh in July
India’s electric vehicle market soared in July, with e-2 wheelers surpassing 2 lakh registrations for the first time. Discover key growth drivers and market trends.

Ex-L&T Employee’s Happy Dukan Blooms: ₹65 Lakh Floriculture Success
A. Sanjeev Reddy, ex-L&T, turns floriculture dreams into reality with Happy Dukan, achieving ₹65 lakh annual turnover. Discover his journey.

West Asia Turmoil: Global Business Volatility & Commodity Prices Surge
Geopolitical instability in West Asia is causing global business volatility, impacting commodity prices, raw material costs, and freight charges, leading to planning challenges and squeezed profit margins.

Red Sea Crisis: India’s Energy Security & Trade Costs Soar
Red Sea instability escalates trade costs and risks for India, impacting key sectors and threatening energy security with longer routes and higher freight expenses.

Nifty 50 Surges Above 200-Day EMA, Targets 24,600
India’s Nifty 50 index closes above 200-day EMA at 24,370, showing technical strength and positive sentiment. Eyes on 24,600 resistance.