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SAIL Hikes Steel Prices by Rs 1,000/MT Effective Tonight
Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) announces a Rs 1,000/MT steel price increase effective tonight, with a further retail hike on September 1. Market sentiment remains strong.

Nvidia Stock Dips Before Earnings Amid AI Trade Scrutiny
Nvidia shares fell ahead of Q2 earnings as investors scrutinize AI boom sustainability and await crucial guidance. Market volatility impacts chip stocks.

India Diverts 350,000 Tons Sugar to Ease Domestic Shortage
Indian refiners redirect 350,000 tons of sugar from exports to the domestic market to stabilize prices during peak festival season amid a supply crunch.

Alpha Wave India Sells 7.8% Aye Finance Stake for Rs 320.4 Cr
Alpha Wave India plans to sell up to 7.8% of Aye Finance for Rs 320.4 crore via a block deal, offering shares at a 5.5% discount to the previous closing price.

Nvidia Q2 Earnings: AI Dominance Under Scrutiny
Nvidia’s Q2 earnings report is here, with Wall Street expecting massive growth from its data center segment. Will AI dominance hold?

India Stocks Downgraded: Foreign Funds Seek Value Elsewhere
Foreign investors downgrade India’s equity outlook for Q3, shifting focus to other Asian markets for better value. Indian shares see significant decline.

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO Surges 5% on Debut
Gaja Alternative Asset Management shares climbed over 5% on debut, with its Rs 550 crore IPO oversubscribed 31.33 times, signaling strong investor confidence.

Engineers India Proposes Rs 2.5 Dividend for FY26 at AGM
Engineers India seeks shareholder approval for a Rs 2.50 final dividend for FY26 at its September 18 AGM. Company reports strong Q1 FY27 results with significant profit growth.

Money Expo India 2026: Fintech & Investment Insights
Discover India’s booming fintech and investment scene at Money Expo India 2026 in Mumbai. Explore insights from 120+ exhibitors & 100 speakers.

India’s Economy: Growth Signs Amidst Crude Oil & Monsoon Risks
India’s economy shows 6 growth signs like industrial activity & credit expansion, but faces crude oil and monsoon risks. Learn more.

Gaja IPO & SBI Fund: India’s Alternative Asset Market Grows
Gaja Alternative Asset Management lists in India, boosting transparency in alternative investments. SBI Ultra Short Term Fund offers stable 6.41% returns.

Franklin India Long Term Fund NAV: Rs 10.58, AUM Rs 48.49 Cr
Franklin India Long Term Fund Direct Plan NAV at 10.58 on Aug 25, 2026. AUM Rs 48.49 Cr, expense ratio 0.36%. Review quarterly returns.

Foseco India Investor Meets Aug 31-Sep 1
Foseco India Limited announces virtual investor meetings on Aug 31 & Sep 1, 2026, to discuss performance updates in compliance with SEBI regulations.

Avaada Electro Updates Rs 7,600 Crore IPO Filing with SEBI
Avaada Electro, Brookfield-backed Avaada Group’s solar arm, has updated its Rs 7,600 crore IPO draft papers with SEBI, including a fresh issue and promoter OFS.

Wipro Launches Snuggles, Entering India’s Rs 5,500 Cr Pet Food Market
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting enters India’s booming pet food market with ‘Snuggles’, a new dry dog food brand featuring human-grade ingredients. Market valued over Rs 5,500 crore.

Onions at Rs 35/kg in Delhi: Govt Slashes Prices Amid Surge
Government to sell onions at Rs 35/kg in Delhi from Thursday, utilizing a 1.21 lakh tonne buffer stock to combat rising prices nationwide.

Franklin India Ultra Short Term Fund NAV Update: 0.03% Change
Franklin India Ultra Short Term Fund – Direct Plan’s NAV was 11.49 with a 0.03% change on Aug 25, 2026. Explore performance metrics and expense ratio.

Premier Energies Aims for 50% Revenue Growth by FY27
Premier Energies targets Rs 12,000-13,000 crore revenue by FY27, a 50% surge driven by new capacities and strategic expansion. Learn more about their growth plans.

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins Rs 193.85 Cr NHAI Contract in Tamil Nadu
Hazoor Multi Projects secures a Rs 193.85 crore contract from NHAI for user fee collection and maintenance at Paranur Fee Plaza, Tamil Nadu.

Priority Jewels IPO: Rs 91.50 Cr Issue Opens Aug 28
Priority Jewels launches Rs 91.50 Cr IPO on Aug 28, 2026. Priced at Rs 190-200, the issue offers 45.75 lakh shares. Details on allocation and company profile.

The Billion-User Pipe: Inside India’s Ten-Year UPI Revolution and the Great August 2026 Economics Pivot
India’s UPI has transformed from a fledgling digital payment system to the invisible pipe powering billions of daily transactions. Marking its tenth anniversary, UPI’s revolution now extends beyond cashless payments, reshaping India’s digital economy and entering a new economic chapter.

Indian Stock Picks: Buy/Hold Calls on Groww, Sedemac, Hindustan Copper
Market experts Tapan Doshi & Rajesh Bhosale share buy/hold recommendations for Indian stocks like Groww, Sedemac Mechatronics, and Hindustan Copper. Get insights on entry points and targets.

India SIP Records: Retail Investors Flock to Long-Term Equity
Record SIP inflows of ₹32,087 crore in March 2026 show Indian retail investors embracing long-term equity and passive investing for wealth growth.

Rallis India Investor Meetings: September 2026 Schedule
Rallis India Limited announces its September 2026 schedule for analyst and investor meetings in Mumbai, ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.

NSE Options Turnover Hits 1-Year Low Amidst New Trading Rules
NSE options turnover drops to a one-year low due to stricter trading rules and a closing-auction system, impacting its IPO plans. Learn more.

ICICI Prudential Launches Dynamic FOF, Mirae Asset Fund Performance
ICICI Prudential launches a new Dynamic Asset Allocation Passive FOF (NFO open until Sep 9, 2026). Mirae Asset Ultra Short-Term Fund performance details also covered.

SBI Funds Management Posts ₹873 Cr Profit in Q1 FY27
SBI Funds Management reports ₹873 crore net profit for Q1 FY27, a 3.3% YoY increase. AUM hits ₹12.6 trillion post-IPO.

Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Dips as Financials Propel Nifty Bank Higher on Wednesday | 26 Aug 2026, 03:45 PM IST
Indian equities saw a mixed close on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with the Nifty 50 settling lower at 24276.90. Strong gains in banking and financial stocks provided uplift, contrasting with broader market sentiment.

China AI Stocks Zhipu & MiniMax Face Record Short Bets
Chinese AI firms Zhipu and MiniMax face record short interest amid fierce competition and pricing pressure, with investor enthusiasm waning post-listing.

Global Economy in ‘Tug-of-War’: Oil Shock vs. AI Boom
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva describes the global economy in a ‘tug-of-war’ between an oil shock and a booming AI investment surge.