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Foreign Investors Pour ₹16,621 Crore into Indian Equities
Overseas investors injected ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities in early August, marking the fourth consecutive fortnight of strong capital inflows, with financial services leading the surge.

Augmont Enterprises IPO Opens: Rs 825 Cr Target, GMP Hints 38% Gain
Augmont Enterprises IPO launches today, August 21, aiming for Rs 825 Cr. With a strong GMP indicating a potential 38.07% listing gain, anchor investors show significant interest.

Indian Stocks Rebound: Sensex Surges 628 Points, Ending Losing Streak
Indian benchmarks, led by realty, private banks, and IT, rebound with Sensex gaining 628 points. Analysts caution on rising market valuations despite positive momentum.

Shankesh Jewellers IPO Oversubscribed 2.80x: Allotment & Listing Details
Shankesh Jewellers IPO saw 2.80x oversubscription. Allotment on Aug 21, 2026. Check status on NSE, BSE, KFintech. Listing on Aug 25, 2026.

HDFC Securities NAV Glitch: Investors Face Up to 70% Loss Display
HDFC Securities’ InvestRight platform showed a major NAV glitch on Aug 20, displaying up to 70% losses for mutual fund investors. Issue resolved.

Avenue Supermarts Invests ₹500 Cr in DMart Ready Amid Losses
Avenue Supermarts commits ₹500 crore to DMart Ready, focusing on 11 core cities to achieve profitability amidst rising losses and a competitive online grocery market.

India Real Estate Sees Major Drop in Global Investor Interest
Foreign investment in Indian real estate plummets to one-third of FY20-21 peak due to global economic shifts, higher interest rates, and geopolitical risks.

Augmont IPO: ₹246.3 Cr Anchor Funding Ahead of Aug 21 Launch
Augmont Enterprises raises ₹246.3 Cr from anchor investors for its ₹826 Cr IPO launching August 21, 2026. Share price set between ₹750-₹788.

Finance Firm Director, 3 Others Booked for Rs 3.5 Crore Fraud
Pimpri Chinchwad police booked a finance firm director and three office-bearers for allegedly defrauding 53 investors of Rs 3.5 crore by promising high monthly returns.

Nifty Ends Losing Streak, Reclaims Key DEMA Levels
India’s Nifty index breaks a seven-session losing streak, closing up 0.64% at 24,231. Analysts watch for sustained recovery above key DEMA levels.

Bangladesh Mutual Funds Skip Dividends Amidst DSE Surge
Eight closed-end mutual funds in Bangladesh declared no dividends for FY2026, despite an 18% DSE index rise, citing past losses and provisioning.

Augmont Enterprises IPO: ₹246 Cr Anchor Funding Secured
Augmont Enterprises raises ₹246.29 Cr from 14 anchor investors at ₹788/share ahead of its ₹825 Cr IPO launch this Friday. Details inside.

China Boosts Yttrium Oxide Exports to US Jet Engine Makers
China’s July yttrium oxide exports to the US surged to 29 tonnes, easing supply concerns for American aerospace firms amidst complex rare earth trade dynamics.

Sebi Eases FPI Onboarding with Digital Signatures
Sebi now allows digitally signed powers of attorney for FPIs, streamlining registration and enhancing ease of doing business in India.

Sangam India Stock Downgraded to ‘Hold’: What Investors Need to Know
Sangam India Ltd. shifts to a ‘Hold’ rating on Aug 19, 2026. Analyze mixed financials, debt concerns, and moderating technicals for informed investment decisions.

Consumption Funds: Only 2 Beat 10% SIP Returns in 3 Years
Discover why only two out of 37 Indian consumption funds surpassed 10% SIP returns in three years. Explore fund performance and stock selection impact.

Augmont IPO: Rs 246.3 Cr Raised from Anchor Investors
Augmont Enterprises secures Rs 246.3 crore from 14 anchor investors at Rs 788 per share ahead of its Rs 825 crore IPO. Nomura India leads investment.

Singapore Boosts Fund Sector: Tax Exemptions & Easier Visas
Singapore introduces new tax exemptions and visa easing for fund managers to strengthen its asset management industry and compete globally.

Laxmi India Finance to Raise ₹100 Cr via NCDs
Laxmi India Finance plans to raise ₹100 crore through private placement of NCDs. Board meeting on August 25, 2026, to approve the fundraising.

India’s Private Credit Market Dominated by Domestic Funds
Domestic funds captured 74% of India’s private credit deal value in H1 2026, signaling a significant shift in local capital’s role, driven by corporate financing needs.

RBI Advances FCNR(B) Deposit Deadline to Aug 31
RBI moves FCNR(B) deposit swap facility deadline to August 31, 2026. NRIs & OCIs, act fast to benefit from higher interest rates without INR risk.

Gold Dips, Silver Rises Amid Fiscal Worries & Hawkish Fed
Precious metals saw mixed trading on Aug 20. Gold fell due to US fiscal concerns, while silver advanced. Hawkish Fed minutes added to market uncertainty.

Coforge, Vedanta, Sugar Stocks: Expert Strategies & Targets
Market experts reveal strategic recommendations for Coforge, Vedanta, and sugar stocks like Balrampur Chini, including price targets and support levels.

Tempsens Instruments IPO Oversubscribed 5.95x on Day 1
Tempsens Instruments IPO saw strong investor demand, achieving a 5.95x subscription on its opening day. NIIs and RIIs led the charge.

PSBs’ Low Forex Derivative Use Hurts MSMEs: RBI DG Jain
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain points out public sector banks’ low forex derivative market participation, limiting MSMEs’ currency risk hedging options. Learn more.

South Indian Bank Approves Dividend & New MD/CEO
South Indian Bank shareholders greenlit a ₹0.45 dividend for FY26 and appointed Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO at the AGM, alongside a ₹1,000 crore fundraising approval.

India Private Credit Deals Drop 61% to $3.5B in H1 2026
India’s private credit market saw a sharp 61% decline in H1 2026, with deal values falling to $3.5 billion amid macroeconomic volatility and shifting fund dynamics.

Railtel Wins ₹165 Cr Western Coalfields Order Amidst Stock Dip
Railtel secures a ₹165 crore MPLS VPN network order from Western Coalfields, despite recent share price decline. Read more on market performance and recent wins.

US Jobless Claims Drop: Steady Labor Market Signals
US jobless claims fell last week, staying near historic lows. This signals a resilient and steady labor market, with initial claims below forecasts.

Indian Oil Fuels Mauritius: New Energy Security Deal
Indian Oil Corporation secures a long-term fuel supply deal with Mauritius, bolstering the island nation’s energy security through direct sales and a government MoU.