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Stock Recommendations: Hold Mazagon Dock, HAL; Sell Tata Motors PV

Market analysts suggest holding Mazagon Dock & HAL, while advising a ‘Sell on Dips’ for Tata Motors PV. Discover insights on Biocon, Info Edge, & Suzlon.

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Milky Mist Shares Jump 30% on Debut, Two More IPOs Progress

Milky Mist IPO Surges 30% on Debut; More IPOs Advance

Milky Mist Dairy Food shares debut with a 30% jump, closing well above issue price. India Exposition Mart files for IPO, Augmont Enterprises sets price band.

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Gaja Capital Raises Rs 165 Cr from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

Gaja Alternative Asset Management secures Rs 165 crore from 20 anchor investors at Rs 160/share, signaling strong demand before its IPO. Mutual funds and life insurers lead the anchor book.

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Nifty Support at 24,000: Indian Equities Face Bearish Pressure

Nifty support drops to 24,000 amid rising crude, US-Iran tensions, and weak global cues. Indian equities face persistent bearish pressure. Learn more.

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Healthcare Sector Outperforms Nifty 50: A Tactical Portfolio Play

Healthcare Sector Beats Nifty 50: Smart Portfolio Move

Discover why India’s healthcare sector is outperforming the Nifty 50 and how it can be a tactical addition to your investment portfolio.

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Chipmakers Plunge Up To 8% Amid Yield Spikes, Sector Caution

Chip Stocks Tumble: SanDisk, Intel, SK Hynix Fall on Yield Fears

Major chipmakers SanDisk, Intel, and SK Hynix saw shares drop up to 8% amid rising US Treasury yields and growing sector caution. Learn more about the market impact.

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Gaja Capital IPO: Rs 165 Cr Anchor Funding Secured

Gaja Capital raises Rs 165 Cr from anchor investors like Nippon India & Invesco ahead of its Rs 550 Cr IPO. Price band set at Rs 152-160.

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US Stocks Fall as Oil Surges, Yields Climb; Chipmakers Plunge

US Stocks Dip as Oil Surges, Yields Climb; Chipmakers Plunge

US stocks declined Tuesday amid rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields, and a sharp fall in chipmakers. S&P 500 down 0.52%, Nasdaq Composite down 1.23%.

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Fitch Upgrades IIFL Finance Rating to BB- with Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings upgrades IIFL Finance’s Long-Term IDR to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing significant credit profile improvements and enhanced financial metrics.

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Invesco India Pharma & Healthcare Fund NFO Launched

Invesco Mutual Fund launches the Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund NFO, open Aug 18 – Sep 1, 2026. Invest in India’s growing healthcare sector.

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Baazar Style Retail Shares Surge on Rs 166.73 Crore Promoter Stake Sale

Baazar Style Retail Shares Jump on Rs 166 Cr Promoter Stake Sale

Baazar Style Retail shares surged nearly 5% as promoter entities sold stakes worth Rs 166.73 crore via block deals. Learn about the transaction details and adjusted holdings.

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Active vs. Passive Funds: 10-Year Data Reveals Segmented Outperformance

Active vs. Passive Funds: 10-Year Indian Market Performance

10-year Indian market data shows passive funds lead large/mid-caps, while active strategies excel in small-cap funds. Discover the nuances.

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How to Analyze an IPO Before Investing: Your 2026 Guide to Smart Picks

IPO Investing: 2026 Guide to Smart Stock Picks

Learn how to analyze an IPO before investing. This 2026 guide covers 6 crucial steps for smart stock picks based on company fundamentals, not just hype.

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Shankesh Jewellers IPO: 0.36x Subscription on Day 1

Shankesh Jewellers IPO subscribed 0.36x on opening day (Aug 18, 2026), receiving bids for 98.74 lakh shares. Price band Rs 88-93.

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Sunshine Pictures IPO Oversubscribed 4.33x on Day 1

Sunshine Pictures IPO sees strong demand, hitting 4.33x subscription on day 1, led by NIIs and retail investors. Details on anchor investors and offer size.

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Mutual Funds & Diversification: The Overlap Trap

Discover why owning more mutual funds might not diversify your portfolio. Experts reveal how hidden holdings can lead to concentrated risk.

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SEBI Digital Onboarding for NRIs: Easier Indian Investments

SEBI proposes a fully digital onboarding process for NRIs, simplifying Indian market investments. Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath hails it as a major step for overseas investors.

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Adani Enterprises Surges 35% YTD, Leads Nifty 50 in 2026

Adani Enterprises Outperforms Nifty 50: 35% YTD Surge

Adani Enterprises leads Nifty 50 with a 35% YTD surge in 2026, defying the index’s decline. Analysts cite infrastructure growth and bullish outlook.

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Nippon India Hybrid Fund Leads 3-Year Returns Among Large FoFs

Nippon India Hybrid Fund Tops 3-Year Returns

Nippon India Multi-Asset Omni FoF leads hybrid funds with 17.3% 3-year CAGR, outperforming peers during a market correction.

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Nifty August Futures Trade at 61.60 Point Premium

Nifty August 2026 futures closed at a 61.60 point premium over spot, with September futures also showing a significant premium. Key derivatives data included.

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Asian Markets Mixed: Oil Surges, Yields Rise, China Gains

Asian markets closed mixed Tuesday as Brent crude surged past $91 and US Treasury yields rose, while Chinese stocks advanced. Geopolitical tensions and inflation worries impacted trading.

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Ahluwalia Contracts Leads BSE 'A' Group Losers with 9.82% Drop

Ahluwalia Contracts Tops BSE ‘A’ Group Losers with 9.82% Drop

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd was the top loser in the BSE ‘A’ group on Aug 18, 2026, with a 9.82% stock decline, closing at Rs 714.7.

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ED Freezes Rs 30 Cr SAGA Group Ponzi Scam Assets

Enforcement Directorate freezes Rs 30 crore in SAGA Group Ponzi scam assets, including shares and securities, intensifying its probe into financial fraud in India.

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Shiprocket IPO Oversubscribed 99x, Eyes 34% Listing Gain

Shiprocket’s ₹1,617 crore IPO saw a massive 99.38x oversubscription. Grey market premium suggests a potential 34% listing gain from its ₹97 issue price.

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Nippon India IT ETF Leads 3-Month Returns; PSU Banks Strong

Nippon India ETF Nifty IT shines with 11.8% 3-month returns. PSU Bank ETFs show strong 24.0% gains over 1-3 years, despite IT ETF tracking errors.

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NSE IPO Targets Record ₹5.26 Lakh Crore Valuation

National Stock Exchange eyes a record-breaking IPO valuation of up to ₹5.26 lakh crore, potentially India’s largest ever. Shares priced at ₹2,000-₹2,100.

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Indian Equities Extend Losses Amid Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows

Indian Stocks Fall Amid Geopolitical Fears & FII Outflows

Indian equity markets extend losses as geopolitical uncertainty and significant FII selling pressure the Sensex and Nifty. Crude oil prices also a concern.

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Piramal Pharma Acquires Majority Stake in Yapan Bio

Piramal Pharma strengthens its position by acquiring a majority stake in Yapan Bio, making it a subsidiary and enhancing its large molecule capabilities.

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Indian Equities Lag Amid Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows

Indian Stocks Dip: Geopolitical Fears, FII Outflows Hit Market

Indian equity markets faced pressure, with Sensex down 0.46% amid rising US-Iran tensions and significant FII fund outflows. Crude oil prices surge.

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India Boosts Defense: Rs 52,000 Cr Drone Orders Fuel Stocks

India’s defense modernization accelerates with Rs 52,000 crore in drone and counter-drone system orders, significantly impacting listed defense companies like NIBE, Zen Technologies, ideaForge, and Data Patterns.

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