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ITC Infotech Acquires 22.1% of Happiest Minds for ₹1,330 Cr
ITC Infotech to acquire 22.1% of Happiest Minds for ₹1,330 Cr, paving the way for amalgamation. Deal details and merger structure outlined.
Nifty Bank Surges 600+ Points on Closing Auction Session
Nifty Bank index surged over 600 points in Monday’s closing auction session, driven by SEBI’s new rules. Key banking stocks saw gains.
Paras Healthcare IPO: SEBI Nod for Rs 1,800 Cr Fundraise
Paras Healthcare secures SEBI approval for its Rs 1,800 crore IPO, comprising a fresh issue and OFS, to fund debt repayment and corporate needs.
Small SIPs Drop 1.4M Accounts Amid Volatility & Gold Surge
India’s small-ticket SIPs (under Rs 1,000) fell by 1.4 million accounts in FY26 due to market volatility, despite record overall inflows. Gold & silver saw strong returns.
India’s IPO Market Surges: Record Listings & Fundraising
India’s primary market witnesses unprecedented growth with 999 IPOs raising over Rs 9.83 lakh crore since 2002, driven by record-breaking years in 2024 and 2025.
Indian MFs’ Overseas Equity Holdings Hit ₹93,602 Cr
Indian mutual funds’ overseas equity holdings surged 37.5% to ₹93,602 crore by March 2026, driven by global market gains and investor interest in international schemes.
Saudi Arabia Seeks $8B Loan Amid Iran Conflict
Saudi Arabia eyes an $8 billion syndicated loan to manage financial strains from the Iran conflict, impacting military spending and supply chains.
Gold Loans to Surge Past Credit Growth: Ind-Ra
India Ratings predicts bank gold loans will grow significantly faster than overall credit, driven by rising gold prices and banks’ focus on secured lending.
Axis Mutual Fund Launches Shagun SIP for Gold & Silver
Axis Mutual Fund introduces Shagun SIP, a digital feature to invest in gold and silver by grams, making precious metal accumulation easier and secure.
Indian Markets Dip: West Asia Tensions, Global Cues Impact Stocks
Indian stock indices fell Monday amid rising West Asia tensions, higher crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows. Global cues and Fed rate hike fears also contributed.
Coal India Eyes FY27 for SECL, MCL IPOs Amid Divestment Plans
Coal India Limited aims to launch IPOs for subsidiaries SECL and MCL by FY27, planning to divest up to 25% equity and raise significant capital.
NIIF Raises ₹19,000 Cr for Second Infrastructure Fund
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) secures ₹19,000 crore for its second infrastructure fund, surpassing 60% of its target with strong global and domestic investor backing.
Brent Crude Surges Past $91 on US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Brent crude futures jumped nearly 4% to $91.3/barrel amid escalating US-Iran hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.
India’s Q1 FY27 GDP Surges to 7.8%, Outpacing Forecasts
India’s economy shows robust momentum, with Q1 FY27 real GDP growth hitting 7.8%, exceeding market expectations and driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors.
Rays of Belief IPO: Rs 125 Cr Raise Opens Sept 2026
Social enterprise Rays of Belief aims to raise Rs 125 crore via IPO starting September 1, 2026. Offering 52.3 lakh shares for neurodevelopmental disorder interventions.
GHCL Starts Vacuum Salt Production in Gujarat
GHCL launches food-grade Vacuum Salt production at its Gujarat plant, targeting domestic and international markets from August 31, 2026.
Tata AIA Funds Beat S&P BSE 200: Morningstar Ratings
Tata AIA Life Insurance funds consistently outperform S&P BSE 200 over 1 & 5 years. Over 96% of assets rated 4-5 stars by Morningstar.
Small-Cap Funds Shine: Top Performers in Equity Markets
Discover how small-cap equity funds are leading the market with impressive returns. TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund tops the charts with 33.73%.
India PE/VC Investments Reach $4.1B in July 2026
India’s PE/VC investments surged to $4.1 billion in July 2026, a 3% YoY increase, driven by larger deal sizes and strong investor confidence.
LIC MF AMC Appoints Dhaval Sangoi, Revises Fund Management
LIC Mutual Fund AMC announces Dhaval Sangoi’s appointment and key fund manager revisions across schemes, effective August/September 2026. Details inside.
Smallcap Funds: SIP Assets Surge Fivefold to ₹1.83 Trillion
Discover how Smallcap mutual funds witnessed a fivefold surge in SIP assets, reaching ₹1.83 trillion by March 2026, driven by strong retail investor interest in India.
Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Closes Lower as Adani Stocks Drag; DIIs Offer Crucial Support | 31 Aug 2026, 03:45 PM IST
Indian equity benchmarks concluded Monday’s session in negative territory, with the Nifty 50 settling at 24050.25, down 125.40 points. Significant declines in Adani group shares exerted downward pressure, while domestic institutional investors provided a counterbalance.
Paras Healthcare IPO: SEBI Approves Rs 1,800 Crore Public Offering
Paras Healthcare receives SEBI approval for its Rs 1,800 crore IPO. Funds to be used for debt repayment and corporate purposes. Shares to list on BSE and NSE.
India’s Energy Paradox: Hydropower Falls, Coal Rises
India’s energy sector faces a paradox: declining hydropower and El Niño impacts force continued coal reliance despite renewable energy growth.
Indian Bond Yields Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Indian bond yields climbed on Monday, with the 10-year government stock reaching 6.95%, as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran persist.
Tatva Chintan: Stable Promoter Control Amidst High Valuation
Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem retains strong promoter control (72.02%) as of June 2026. Shares trade at ₹1,630 with a P/E of 74.5, indicating a high valuation.
Zee Entertainment Shares Plunge 14% on Lender Repayment Challenge
Zee Entertainment stock drops 14.3% as Canara Bank, Union Bank, and LIC Housing Finance challenge NCLT-approved repayment plan for founder Subhash Chandra.
Smallcap Funds Embrace Long-Term IPO Anchor Investments in India
Indian smallcap funds are shifting strategy, holding IPO anchor investments longer to focus on fundamental strength and long-term growth, fueled by market liquidity.
Kotak Flexi Debt Fund Halts New Investments: What It Means
Kotak Flexi Debt Fund Plan A-IDCW Daily is no longer accepting new investments. Discover the implications of this portfolio shift and what it means for investors.
Fly-Hi Maritime IPO: ₹52.63 Cr Launch on Sept 1
Fly-Hi Maritime Travels sets September 1, 2026, for its ₹52.63 Crore IPO on the BSE SME Platform, focusing on crew travel arrangements and global expansion.