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Mutual Funds Suspend IDCW Subscriptions: 36 Schemes Affected
JM Financial & Aditya Birla Sun Life MF halt new IDCW subscriptions in 36 schemes following SEBI directives. Learn about the impact on investors and existing plans.

Shiprocket IPO: ₹727 Cr Anchor Funding Secured
E-commerce platform Shiprocket raises ₹727.41 Cr from anchor investors at ₹97/share ahead of its ₹1,618 Cr IPO opening August 12, 2026.

LEAP India IPO Allotment Today: GMP Hits ₹13, Listing Aug 14
LEAP India IPO allotment status expected today, Aug 12. Grey Market Premium (GMP) at ₹13/share. Listing on Aug 14. Subscription details inside.

NIFTY50 Eyes 24,400 Support Amid Global Cues
Indian equity benchmarks NIFTY50 and SENSEX anticipate a flat opening, with NIFTY50 eyeing 24,400 support amid mixed global market cues and oil price concerns.

SGB 2018-19 Series VI: 361% Return on Premature Redemption
Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series VI offers a remarkable 361.1% return via premature redemption. RBI sets price at ₹15,102 per unit.

Shiprocket IPO Opens: Rs 92-97 Price Band, Aims Rs 1,617 Cr
Shiprocket’s IPO is live! Priced at Rs 92-97 per share, the logistics tech company aims to raise Rs 1,617.48 crore. Anchor investors subscribed Rs 727.41 crore.

Indian Firms’ High FY26 Dividends: Sustainability Questioned
Five Indian companies reported exceptionally high FY26 dividend payout ratios. Equitymaster analysis questions the long-term sustainability of these distributions.

Morning Brief: Nifty Dips 0.46% to 24,471; FIIs Net Buy ₹258 Cr Amid Geopolitical Tensions | 12 Aug 2026, 08:15 AM IST
Indian equities closed lower on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,471.70, as geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment. FIIs remained net buyers.

Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Dips as FIIs Buy, DIIs Hold Steady Ahead of Wednesday Open | 12 Aug 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Indian equities saw a slight dip on Tuesday, with Nifty 50 closing lower. FIIs turned net buyers, while DII activity remained positive. Traders eye global cues for Wednesday’s 9:15 AM open.

Ardee Industries IPO Lists Today: 27% Premium on BSE/NSE
Ardee Industries IPO lists today, August 12, 2026, on BSE & NSE. Grey Market Premium (GMP) signals a strong 27.36% premium, with high subscription rates across investor categories.

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Drop 42% to Rs 25,000 Cr
Equity mutual fund inflows saw a sharp 42% decline, falling to Rs 25,000 crore. Discover what this means for investors and market trends.

India Cement Firms Diverge: Costs Rise, US R&D Faces Cuts
Indian cement giants show mixed results amid rising costs. Meanwhile, proposed US R&D cuts could impact global productivity and innovation.

4G Phones See Resurgence Amidst Rising Smartphone Prices
Budget shoppers are turning back to 4G phones as affordable 5G options dwindle due to increasing smartphone manufacturing costs. Explore the market shift.

Sebi Rules Cut Retail F&O Losses in FY26
Sebi’s new regulations significantly reduced retail investor losses in the F&O segment to ₹91,685 crore in FY26, despite a dip in participation and a slight rise in average per-investor loss.

Nifty Gold Ratio at 1.6: Signal for Indian Equity Market Rebound?
The Nifty Gold Ratio has fallen to 1.6, a historically significant level suggesting a potential recovery for the Indian equity market after a period of underperformance.

Indian Stocks Dip: Nifty 50 & Sensex Fall on Aug 12
Indian equity markets, Nifty 50 and Sensex, saw a decline on August 12, 2026, influenced by mixed Q1 FY27 earnings reports and significant corporate updates.

Indian Markets Dip: Realty, FMCG Drag; Q1 FY27 Results In
Indian stock indices fell today, led by realty and FMCG stocks. Zee Entertainment’s Q1 FY27 net profit dropped 48.3%. Info Edge shows strong billing growth.

International Funds: Why Invest Beyond Recent Returns?
Before investing in international funds, SEBI advisor M. Pattabiraman urges Indian investors to assess motivations beyond recent returns. Ask: Would you still invest if returns were hidden?

Tata Banking Fund Outperforms Peers Amidst Sector Volatility
Discover how the Tata Banking & Financial Services Fund led its peers with a -0.9% return, despite sector-wide volatility. Learn about sector fund risks and short-term performance.

3 Stocks for 10% Gains: Choice Equity Broking Picks
Choice Equity Broking identifies Poly Medicure, Ather Energy, and Cohance Lifesciences as top stock picks for potential 10% gains, navigating market downturns.

Bank of India Small Cap Fund Tops 3-Month Returns at 13%
Bank of India Small Cap Fund leads with a 13.0% return in 3 months (Aug 2026). Discover top-performing small-cap and tech funds.

Bandhan Leads 1-Year Banking Debt Fund Returns; ICICI Pru Tops 3-Year
Discover which Banking & PSU debt funds lead in returns. Bandhan excels in 1-year performance, while ICICI Prudential dominates the 3-year horizon as of August 2026.

Q&T Foods Ltd. Not Listed on NSE/BSE: Market Data Unavailable
Discover why Q&T Foods Ltd. shares aren’t traded on NSE or BSE, leaving investors without crucial market data like PE, EPS, and market cap.

Kotak Savings Fund: Performance, Investment & Tax Guide
Explore Kotak Savings Fund Direct – IDCW: performance, Rs 100 minimum investment, ultra-short duration debt strategy, and tax implications for investors.

S&P Dow Jones Indices: Global Financial Data & Research
S&P Dow Jones Indices, part of S&P Global, offers a vast range of financial indices, research, and market insights for global investors and wealth managers.

Molbio Diagnostics IPO Oversubscribed 3.11X: Strong Investor Demand
Molbio Diagnostics IPO sees strong demand, oversubscribed 3.11 times by day 2. Non-institutional investors lead the surge. IPO closes Wednesday.

Sham Foam Ltd. Sees 141% PAT Surge on Revenue Growth
Sham Foam Ltd. reports a significant 141.51% surge in profit after tax to ₹8.65 Cr for FY26, driven by a 13.19% rise in operating revenues. Discover their financial performance.

Indian Mutual Fund Investors Paid ₹27,335 Cr in Commissions
Discover how Indian mutual fund investors paid ₹27,335 crore in commissions in FY25. Understand expense ratios and their impact on your long-term returns.

Indian Mutual Funds See ₹2.36 Lakh Crore Inflow in July
Indian mutual funds attracted ₹2.36 lakh crore in July, reversing June’s outflow. AUM surged 4.3% to ₹85.76 lakh crore, driven by strong debt scheme performance.

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund: 7.3% CAGR Over 3 Years
Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund achieves a 7.3% CAGR over three years, outperforming peers and benchmarks. Discover its active management strategy.