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Sunshine Pictures IPO Oversubscribed 6x on Day 2
Sunshine Pictures IPO sees strong demand, hitting 6.04x subscription by Day 2, driven by NIIs and Retail Investors. Price band Rs 342-360.

India’s OFDI Surges 16.74% in July 2026: RBI Report
India’s outward FDI commitments jumped 16.74% to $5.7B in July 2026, driven by loans & guarantees, according to RBI data. Equity sees a dip.

L&T Technology Services Wins $75M Deal, Shares Surge
L&T Technology Services secures a major 5-year, $75M deal, boosting its shares by 0.92%. Krystal Integrated Services also lands a significant order.

L&T Technology Services Wins $75M+ Global Engineering Deal
L&T Technology Services secures a 5-year, $75M+ global deal to deploy advanced Engineering Intelligence capabilities, accelerating product development for a leading tech enterprise.

Shiprocket IPO: Shares Soar 40% on Debut, Priced at Rs 97
Shiprocket shares surged over 40% on market debut, listing at a significant premium above the Rs 97 IPO price. Strong investor demand fueled the impressive market entry.

ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund: NAV, Risk & Investment
Explore the ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund. Discover its NAV of Rs 36.32, ‘Very High’ risk rating, and investment options for long-term growth.

Gaja Capital IPO: ₹165 Cr Secured from Anchor Investors
Gaja Capital raises ₹165 crore from 20 anchor investors ahead of its ₹550 crore IPO. Domestic MFs lead with 65.15% allocation. IPO opens Aug 19, 2026.

Ceigall India Shares Jump 2.70% on Rs 274 Cr Arunachal Road Project
Ceigall India’s stock surged 2.70% after its joint venture secured a Rs 274 crore EPC road project in Arunachal Pradesh from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Srestha Finvest Posts Major Net Loss in June 2026 Quarter
Srestha Finvest reports a significant net loss of Rs -274.29 million for the June 2026 quarter, a sharp decline from the previous year’s profit, driven by falling sales and operational strain.

Indian Rupee Strengthens Slightly Against US Dollar
The Indian Rupee edged higher against the US Dollar, trading at 95.73, supported by RBI intervention and FII inflows amid rising crude prices.

Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Dips; IT, Pharma Stocks Gain as Financials, Utilities Drag Down Index | 19 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM IST
The Nifty 50 closed lower today, extending recent declines. IT and Pharma stocks saw gains, driven by company-specific news, while Financials and Utilities were prominent among the day’s top losers.

Tempsens Instruments IPO: ₹650 Cr Offering Opens Aug 20
Tempsens Instruments India launches its ₹650 Cr IPO from Aug 20-24, 2026. With a strong GMP of ₹168, expect a potential 56% listing premium on BSE & NSE.

Gaja Capital IPO: ₹165 Cr Anchor Funding Boosts ₹550 Cr Issue
Gaja Capital’s ₹550 Cr IPO opens strong with ₹165 Cr anchor funding at ₹160/share, led by domestic institutions. Details inside.

Shiprocket IPO: Strong Debut with 35% Premium on NSE
Shiprocket shares listed on NSE at Rs 131, a 35.05% premium over its Rs 97 issue price, exceeding Street estimates and marking a successful IPO.

CLSA Downgrades Indian IT Giants; Midcaps Shine
CLSA downgrades TCS, Infosys, Wipro citing limited upside & AI delays. Maintains positive outlook on midcap IT stocks like Persistent Systems & Coforge.

Bata India Shares Dip Post-AGM Amid Cautious Outlook
Bata India shares fell 5.57% to Rs 711.15 after its 93rd AGM. Management cited a ‘cautious optimism’ due to a complex external environment and outlined strategic transformation plans.

Railtel Shares Jump 7% on Rs 167 Cr EPFO Order; Nifty Dips
Railtel Corporation of India shares surged 7.4% to Rs 297.60 after securing a Rs 166.80 crore order from EPFO, despite a 0.27% dip in the Nifty index.

Sportking India FY26 Dividend: TDS Rules & Deadlines
Sportking India details FY26 dividend TDS norms for its ₹1/share payout. Learn about deadlines and tax implications for shareholders.

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Oversubscribed 4.88x, GMP Signals 19.9% Gain
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO closes 4.88x subscribed. Strong NII interest & GMP of Rs 40 suggest a potential 19.9% listing gain, targeting Rs 241.

Swiggy Stock Dips After Capping Foreign Ownership to 49.5%
Swiggy’s stock fell over 1% as shareholders approved capping foreign ownership at 49.5%, reclassifying it as an Indian-owned and controlled company.

Gaja Capital IPO: ₹550 Cr Target, Strong GMP
Gaja Capital’s IPO launched Aug 19, aiming to raise ₹550 crore. Shares show an 18.75% grey market premium. Details on price band, anchor investors, and more.

Shiprocket IPO Debuts on NSE with 35% Premium
Shiprocket shares listed on NSE at ₹131, a 35.05% premium over its ₹97 IPO price, following a nearly 100x oversubscribed offering. Explore the strong market debut.

Jubilant Ingrevia Buys 40% Stake in Zettaone for Rs 189.2 Cr
Jubilant Ingrevia invests Rs 189.2 crore for a 40% strategic stake in Zettaone Technologies India, enhancing its CDMO capabilities. Deal completion by Sept 2027.

IPO Update: Eight Issues Open Today on NSE/BSE; LAPL Automotive Lists Strong | 19 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
Eight IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE today, with windows closing between August 19 and August 21. LAPL Automotive Ltd. saw a strong listing, gaining +43.62% on its debut.

Indian Stocks Dip: Crude Oil Surges, Asian Markets Fall
Indian equity markets opened lower on August 19, 2026, tracking negative Asian cues and rising crude oil prices. Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex posted declines.

August Stock Picks: GRSE, BEML, HFCL, Federal Bank
Discover top stock recommendations for August 19, including GRSE, BEML, HFCL, and Federal Bank. Get entry, target, and stop-loss levels.

TVS Motor Target Hiked to Rs 5,425 by Jefferies
Jefferies raises TVS Motor target to Rs 5,425, citing strong exports, EV growth, and margin improvements. Maintains ‘buy’ rating.

Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Marginally Lower at 24149.90 Amid Cautious Institutional Flows | 19 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM IST
The Nifty 50 opens Wednesday’s session marginally lower at 24149.90, shedding 5 points from its previous close. Early trade indicates a cautious start, influenced by recent institutional buying and selling.

Gold Prices Dip Amid Bond Selloff and Hormuz Tensions
Gold prices hover near $4,340/oz, pressured by rising bond yields and geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting investor appetite for non-interest-bearing assets.

India’s New-Age Firms Hit $165B Market Cap: Swiggy IPO Status
India’s new-age companies surge to $165B market cap across 50 listed firms. Swiggy’s IPO status and mixed stock performances highlight startup market dynamics.