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Lalithaa Jewellery IPO: Dates, Price, GMP & ₹1700 Cr Raise
Lalithaa Jewellery IPO opens Aug 17-19, aiming to raise ₹1700 Cr. GMP suggests a 14.68% listing gain. Explore key dates, financials, and price band.
Ashok Leyland Q1: Record Volumes, Profit Growth Slows
Ashok Leyland achieves record Q1 commercial vehicle volumes and 10.4% revenue growth, but profit rise slows due to material costs impacting margins.
India Resumes Silver Imports Amid New Rules & Festival Demand
India restarts silver imports after a 6-month pause, bringing in 89.81 tons in August despite new licensing rules and customs delays. Festival demand fuels market.
Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Lower at 24342.50 as Early Trades Show Modest Dip | 17 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM IST
The Nifty 50 opens Monday’s session with a slight gap down, trading at 24342.50, a 0.10% dip from its previous close. Early trades indicate a cautious start for the benchmark index.
Lalithaa Jewellery & Horizon Industrial Parks Raise ₹1,675.8 Cr
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart and Horizon Industrial Parks secured ₹1,675.8 crore from anchor investors ahead of their IPOs, signaling strong market confidence.
Alphabet Eyes AUD Bonds for AI Funding Surge
Alphabet Inc. plans its first Australian dollar bond offering to fund massive AI investments, mirroring a wider tech industry trend. Learn more about this strategic financial move.
Angel One: Nifty50 Dip, Cautious Market, Top Stock Picks
Angel One advises caution as Nifty50 dips to 24366. Market sentiment remains cautious. Discover three bullish stock picks for August 17.
Cochin Shipyard Stock: Kotak Downgrades to ‘Sell’, Sees 42% Fall
Kotak Institutional Equities initiates ‘Sell’ rating on Cochin Shipyard, forecasting a 42% downside to ₹860 post weak Q1 results. Learn more.
NMDC Target Cut to Rs 80 by Citi Amid Cost Overruns
Citi lowers NMDC target price to Rs 80, maintaining ‘sell’ rating due to Q1 operational cost overruns impacting profitability despite volume gains.
Behari Lal Engineering IPO Allotment: 108x Oversubscribed
Behari Lal Engineering IPO allotment status expected today, August 17. The issue was oversubscribed 108.44x, with GMP indicating a 29.12% premium.
SGB 2021-22 Series V: 223% Gain by Aug 2026
Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series V investors can achieve a 223% gain by August 17, 2026, with redemption at ₹15,295 per unit. Learn about impressive returns.
Morning Brief: Nifty Dips 0.12% to 24,366; FIIs Net Buy ₹508 Cr Amid Inflation Concerns | 17 Aug 2026, 08:15 AM IST
Indian markets closed lower with Nifty at 24,366, despite FIIs turning net buyers on Friday. Elevated retail inflation and cautious global cues weigh on your portfolio.
Indian Markets Brace for Muted Open: GIFT Nifty Signals Decline
Indian stock markets anticipate a subdued opening as GIFT Nifty indicates a negative start, influenced by mixed Asian trends and fluctuating commodity prices.
Nifty50 Falls 0.83%; Angel One Picks Aequs, Asahi India, Dynamatic
Nifty50 closes down 0.83% at 24366 amid selling pressure. Angel One recommends Aequs, Asahi India Glass, and Dynamatic Technologies with key technical levels.
Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Closes Lower at 24366.00; FIIs Turn Buyers Ahead of Open | 17 Aug 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Indian equities saw a muted close on Friday, with the Nifty 50 dipping slightly to 24366.00. FIIs registered net buying, while DIIs also added to positions, setting the stage for Monday’s 9:15 AM open.
India Inc Q1 Revenue Soars 19.4%, Profits Trail Due to Costs
India Inc’s Q1 revenue jumped 19.4%, the highest in 9 quarters. Despite strong sales, profits grew only 11% due to rising input costs and margin contraction.
Bajaj Finserv Money Market Fund: Regular Income & Low Risk
Discover the Bajaj Finserv Money Market Fund, an open-ended debt scheme offering regular income with low-moderate risk. Learn about returns, investment details, and more.
Indian MFs Rebalance Portfolios as Nifty 50 Gains
India’s top mutual funds, including SBI, ICICI Prudential, and HDFC, rebalanced portfolios in July 2026 following a 2.17% gain in the Nifty 50 index.
Asian Markets Mixed: Nikkei Up, Japan GDP Misses, Geopolitical Fears
Asian markets show mixed results as Japan’s Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.1%, Nikkei edges up, while geopolitical tensions keep oil prices steady.
RBI FCNR(B) Swap Window: Hedging Costs & Economic Impact
RBI faces significant hedging costs of $9-12 billion over 5 years for its FCNR(B) swap window, with deposits already reaching $52.3 billion.
Indian Stocks: 6-9 Month Range-Bound Outlook
Indian equities expected to trade sideways for 6-9 months due to valuation needs and cautious FPIs, suggests Mahindra Manulife MF CEO.
Indo SMC Targets High-Value Electricals Amidst India’s Grid Boom
Indo SMC, a small-cap firm, strategically pivots from basic enclosures to advanced electrical components, capitalizing on India’s booming power grid, data centers, and AI sector.
Dhoot Transmission IPO Lists Today: Strong Debut Expected
Dhoot Transmission IPO lists on BSE & NSE today, August 17, 2026, after a massive 74.21x oversubscription. Strong GMP suggests a significant debut.
Yotta Data Services Eyes $1.5B India IPO & PE Funding
Yotta Data Services targets $1.5B by FY27 via PE and an India IPO to fuel massive data center and NVIDIA chip expansions.
Global Rates: A Bigger Bond Threat Than The Fed
Rising global interest rates, beyond US Fed actions, are now the primary threat to bonds, impacting traditional safe-haven assets amid inflation and geopolitical pressures.
Nifty Pauses, Bank Nifty Strong: Analyst Strategies Divided
Nifty faces divided analyst strategies (‘buy on dips’ vs ‘sell on rise’) as it tests key levels, while Bank Nifty shows resilience. Learn expert stock picks.
Yen Strengthens on Fading Fed Rate Hike Bets
The Japanese yen appreciated as softer U.S. economic data led traders to scale back Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, impacting global currency markets.
Rupee Under Pressure: RBI Defends 95.45 Amidst Crude Oil Surge
The Indian Rupee faces depreciation pressure as the RBI defends the 95.45 mark against the dollar amid rising crude oil prices and increased importer demand.
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Halts Amid Tanker Attacks, US-Iran Tensions
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz hit zero transits Sunday following tanker attacks and stalled US-Iran talks, impacting global energy routes. Learn more.
Indian Defence & Telecom Stocks Surge on Pinaka Rocket Success
Indian defence and telecom stocks show bullish trends, boosted by Pinaka rocket system production and exports, signaling strong growth and self-reliance in the sector.