
Brigade Enterprises Acquires Celebrations, Stock Rises
Brigade Enterprises’ shares climbed 0.99% after acquiring a 100% stake in Celebrations for Rs 30 lakh, strengthening its real estate development portfolio.

Macquarie: Weaker Monsoon Risk, Favors Titan, Lenskart, Marico
Macquarie flags weaker August-September monsoon risk, impacting rural demand. Analyst Avi Mehta favors Titan, Lenskart, Marico, cautioning on rural-focused stocks.

NIS Management Wins ₹14.65 Cr Order; Gravita, Dr Lal PathLabs Expand
NIS Management secures a ₹14.65 Cr work order. Gravita India expands copper recycling capacity, and Dr. Lal PathLabs ventures into Uzbekistan.

Spice Islands, Lohia Corp Lead June 2026 Quarter Earnings
Spice Islands Inds. and Lohia Corp report strong June 2026 quarter earnings. Discover key financial highlights and performance surges.

Gaja IPO Outshines Rivals: Analysts Favor Strong Fundamentals
Analysts recommend Gaja Alternative Asset Management’s IPO for its strong financials and growth potential, contrasting with risks in other Indian public offerings.

LIC Gets RBI Nod to Increase HDFC Bank Stake to 9.99%
RBI approves LIC’s proposal to raise its stake in HDFC Bank to 9.99%. Learn about the regulatory conditions and implications for the banking sector.

LIC to Nearly Double HDFC Bank Stake to 9.99% After RBI Nod
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) receives RBI approval to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to 9.99%, a significant move for the insurer and the banking sector.

5 Stocks Analysts Recommend Buying: Nippon Life, Policybazaar & More
Analysts issue high-conviction ‘buy’ ratings for 5 stocks on August 20, 2026, including Nippon Life, Policybazaar, RR Kabel, ELGI Equipments, and Meesho. Get trading ideas.

Tempsens Instruments IPO: 73% Listing Gain Expected by Aug 28
Tempsens Instruments IPO, closing Aug 24, forecasts a significant 73.33% listing pop. Grey Market Premium (GMP) indicates strong investor demand.

India Q1 FY27 Earnings: SMID Caps Drive Profit Growth
India’s Q1 FY27 corporate earnings exceeded expectations, with small and mid-cap companies spearheading broad profit and revenue growth, outperforming large caps.

Indian Stocks Decline Amid Global Sell-off; HCL Tech, Kotak Gain
Indian benchmarks Sensex & Nifty50 fall amid global equity losses. HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra gain; Bajaj Finance, ITC, HUL dip. Expert warns on valuations.

India IT Sector Q1 FY27: Muted Growth, Tier-2 Firms Shine
India’s IT sector saw muted Q1 FY27 growth, with Tier-2 companies outperforming Tier-1 players in revenue expansion amid soft demand. Discover which firms led.

SEBI Cracks Down on Closing Auction Manipulation, Seizes ₹3.68 Cr
India’s SEBI warns against Closing Auction Session manipulation, taking swift action and impounding ₹3.68 crore from two entities for alleged Sensex manipulation.

Ashish Dhawan Invests ₹760 Cr in RBI-Challenged IIFL, Religare
Ace investor Ashish Dhawan commits ₹760 crore to IIFL Finance and Religare Enterprises, despite recent RBI regulatory challenges. Discover his contrarian investment strategy.

Wall Street Rebounds: S&P 500, Nasdaq Climb on Treasury Buybacks
Wall Street rebounds as S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb following US Treasury’s plan to boost longer-dated bond buybacks, aiming to lower borrowing costs.

India’s ₹9 Lakh Crore Grid Investment Boosts Transformer Oil Market
India’s ₹9 lakh crore power grid investment is driving significant growth in the transformer oil market, benefiting companies like Savita Oil and APAR Industries.

CAPM BDBL Mutual Fund Profit, No Dividend: Scheme Conversion Ahead
CAPM BDBL Mutual Fund-01 reports Tk6.77 crore profit but skips dividend due to upcoming scheme conversion. Unitholders to vote on open-end structure or redemption.

Tempsens IPO Opens: Rs 650 Cr Issue, 73% Listing Gain Forecast
Tempsens Instruments IPO launched today, aiming for Rs 650 crore. Anchor investors committed Rs 194.5 crore, with a strong 73.33% listing gain predicted.

Nifty P/B Ratio Drops to 6-Year Low Below 3x
India’s Nifty P/B ratio hits a six-year low below 3x, impacted by banking sector underperformance and a methodology shift. Explore key valuation metrics.

AFG Profit Soars 39% to $49M in FY26
Australian Finance Group (AFG) announces a 39% profit jump to $49M in FY26, driven by strong growth in its Distribution and Manufacturing segments. Learn more.

India REIT Market Hits ₹2 Lakh Crore: Office Boom Fuels Growth
India’s REIT market capitalization surpasses ₹2 lakh crore by August 2026, driven by robust demand for Grade A office spaces and Global Capability Centres.

Nifty, Sensex Fall Amidst Sectoral Weakness: Market Update
Indian markets decline: Nifty drops below 24,100, Sensex down 326 points due to weakness in defence & energy sectors. IT sector shows resilience.

India Power Capex: Jefferies Picks 7 ‘Buy’ Stocks with High Upside
Jefferies is bullish on India’s power capex cycle, recommending 7 ‘Buy’ stocks like Siemens Energy India, KEI Industries, and L&T with 18-33% upside.

Times Now Navbharat: Live Market & Investment News
Access real-time Hindi market and investment news on Times Now Navbharat Live TV. Get live updates on stocks, crypto, IPOs, and mutual funds.

China Stocks Tumble: Tech Sell-off, Economic Woes Hit Markets
Chinese stocks, including CSI300 and Shanghai Composite, plunged amid a tech sell-off, economic worries, and weak earnings. Semiconductor and robotics sectors led the decline.

Nifty 50 Extends Losing Streak Amidst Crude Oil Price Surge
Indian benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex face a seventh consecutive session of losses on August 20, 2026, as rising crude oil prices dampen market sentiment.

Sebi Overhauls SME IPO Rules to Cut Listing Costs
Sebi is revising IPO regulations for SMEs to simplify market access and reduce high listing costs, addressing market making and underwriting issues.

Indian Stocks Decline: Sensex & Nifty Extend Losses Amid Global Sell-off
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, continue their losing streak, mirroring global market downturns. Godrej Industries Group enters private credit market.

ET Now Swadesh: Live Hindi Business News & Market Updates
ET Now Swadesh offers live Hindi business news, covering Indian & global markets, stock updates (Sensex, Nifty 50), corporate actions, and personal finance.

LIC to Raise HDFC Bank Stake to 9.99% After RBI Nod
RBI approves LIC’s request to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to 9.99%, marking a significant development in India’s banking and financial sector.