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Indian shares fell on Wednesday, as losses in information technology stocks and Reliance Industries countered gains in heavyweight financials and optimism from a dip in oil prices.
SThe decline deepened in the closing auction, with the Nifty 50’s indicative close down by as much as 1.4%.
At the close, the Nifty 50 was 0.52% lower at 24,207.75 and the BSE Sensex 0.24% lower at 77,472.94.
They were marginally down at 0.24% and 0.05%, ahead of the CAS.
Ten of the 16 major sectors fell. IT stocks led losses with a 1.5% drop, with analysts attributing the slide to concerns over higher costs from U.S. visa curbs and caution ahead of Nvidia earnings.
The Trump administration on Monday proposed formalising an unprecedented $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas. Nvidia’s earnings, later in the day, are likely to test whether AI spending can sustain lofty expectations, which have fuelled AI-linked stocks and left Indian IT shares out of favour.
- August 26, 2026 15:46
BEL receives orders worth ₹730 crore
- August 26, 2026 15:45
Closing Bell: Sensex closed 183.15 pts or 0.24% lower at 77,472.94, and Nifty 50 shed 126.80 pts or 0.52% to 24,207.75.
- August 26, 2026 15:45
UPL COO Toshan Tamhane leaves to pursue entrepreneurial ventures
UPL Ltd: Toshan Tamhane, Group Chief Operating Officer has decided to move on from UPL to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Mr. Tamhane joined UPL from McKinsey & Company and played several significant roles over the years, including Chief Digital Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for the Group.
- August 26, 2026 15:43
L&T partners with French firm to market specialised road construction equipment in India
Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said that its construction and mining machinery business has partnered with French company FAYAT Road Equipment to market BOMAG’s specialised road construction equipment in India.
L&T partners with French firm to market specialised road construction equipment in India
L&T partners with FAYAT to market BOMAG's advanced road construction equipment in India, enhancing customer support and product range.
- August 26, 2026 15:39
Market Quote by Vikram Kasat - Chief Business Officer – Advisory and Dealing at PL Capital
The Indian equity market saw a Volatile performance in today’s trading session, where the Nifty remained below the 24,300 level along with the Sensex shedding its early gains. The fall in crude oil prices, owing to expectations of reduced tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region, helped, whereas underperforming sectors such as IT, auto, FMCG, and consumer durables weighed down the market. PSU banking, private banking, finance, and certain mid- and small-cap stocks managed to hold their ground well. Going ahead, global cues, US inflation data, crude oil movement and FII flows will remain key drivers. Investors should maintain a selective approach and focus on fundamentally strong stocks.
- August 26, 2026 15:38
odrej Consumer Products opens new manufacturing unit in Madhya Pradesh
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) inaugurated its 4th manufacturing unit at Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav, and Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, GCPL.
- August 26, 2026 15:37
DCB Bank addresses reports of capital infusion talks with PE firms
DCB Bank clarified pertaining reports on talks with PE firms for capital infusion. It said it evaluates strategic and other opportunities in the ordinary course of business and noted that shareholders had, on July 3, 2026, approved resolutions enabling fund raising through various modes.
The bank said there is currently no material event or information requiring disclosure under Regulation 30. It also said it was not aware of any undisclosed material information that could explain the share price movement and therefore could not comment on the stock’s movement.
- August 26, 2026 15:30
Skyways Air, Symbiotec Pharmalab IPOs Day 3: Cross 4x subscription
Skyways Air, Symbiotec Pharmalab IPOs Day 3: Cross 4x subscription
Two mainboard IPOs Skyways Air Services and Symbiotec Pharmalab were subscribed more than four times on the final day of bidding, with a few hours left for the issues to close.
- August 26, 2026 15:29
Voice AI startup Ringg AI raises $10 million as an extension to Series A round
Voice AI startup Ringg AI raises $10 million as an extension to Series A round
The new capital will be used to strengthen Ringg’s AI platform, expand its voice, WhatsApp and browser agents and deepen investments in its proprietary AI models and context graph
- August 26, 2026 15:29
BSE, NSE fine NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance
BSE, NSE fine NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance
BSE and NSE impose ₹59.14 crore fines on NTPC, SJVN, and REC for non-compliance with listing regulations.
- August 26, 2026 15:28
DEVI Sansthan Rings marks its listing on BSE
Mumbai, August 26, 2026: Dignity Education Vision International DEVI Sansthan, a leading non-profit organisation working to transform foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), marked its listing on the BSE Social Stock Exchange SSE with a landmark Bell Ringing Ceremony at the International Convention Hall of the Bombay Stock Exchange, P.J. Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai.
The ceremony brought together leaders from the education, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and financial sectors to celebrate a significant milestone in DEVI Sansthan’s journey towards its vision of a fully literate India.
The listing on the Social Stock Exchange marks more than a new avenue for resource mobilisation. It represents a significant step towards building greater transparency, accountability, credibility and institutional rigour in the social sector while creating stronger pathways for organisations to demonstrate measurable impact and engage with a wider community of social investors and partners.
- August 26, 2026 15:26
GK Energy has received a Letter of Empanelment for 1,00,000 Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Project aggregating to 100 MW. The total value of order is ₹454.50 crore.
- August 26, 2026 15:26
Kiri Industries board to consider raising funds at its meeting on August 31
- August 26, 2026 15:25
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank will open its branch in Thiruvottiyur Tk, Thiruvallur District on August 27, 2026
- August 26, 2026 15:24
NSE fines RVNL with ₹9.66 lakh
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) has been imposed a fine of ₹9.66 lakh by National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE) for non-compliance for the composition of the Board and its committees for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026.
- August 26, 2026 15:21
Hindustan Copper shares up 5.6%, OFS opened for retail investors today
Hindustan Copper shares up 5.6%, OFS opened for retail investors today
Hindustan Copper shares rise 5.6% as Offer for Sale opens for retail investors after strong institutional demand.
- August 26, 2026 15:16
BSE and NSE qimposes ₹13 lakh fine on BDL
Bharat Dynamics Ltd: BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) imposed a fine of ₹13 lakh - each for the quarter ended on 30 June 2026 w.r.t. noncompliance under Regulation 17(1),17(2A) 18(1) ,19(1), 20(2)/(2A), 21(2),SEBI LODR.
BDL will seek waiver of the fines levied by BSE & NSE on the ground of impossibility of compliance as per policy for exemption of fines, since the authority for appointment of the Directors on the Board of BDL vests with the President of India acting through Ministry of Defence and Board of BDL has no role in appointment of Directors.
Shares flat at ₹1358.80 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 15:08
Today's commodities overview: Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset ShareKhan
Gold – Consolidation after five straight days of gains
Gold is currently trading with a loss of around 0.9% at $4621 as it consolidates after five consecutive days of gains.
Crude oil has extended its decline on reduced supply concerns as Iran and Oman continue to push for a temporary opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US data released Tuesday were generally mixed: Conference Board Consumer Confidence fell to 89.4 in August (lowest since January) Vs the forecast of 90.2 on employment concerns, while new home sales plunged to 607K in August --- lowest since February-- as against the estimate of 620K, though prior data was revised higher from 628K to 678K. August 8 ADP employment change data rose from 9.5K jobs in the week ending August 1 to 11.75K. S&P 20-city home prices rose faster than expected in June.
Today’s data include real personal spending, Q2 GDP (secondary reading), July PCE price index and July prel. durable goods orders data.
Gold ETF holdings have surged massively in the last few weeks that has reduced the net outflow YTD to 0.0.09 Moz.
Today, US yields have edged higher despite a sharp decline in oil prices, which is yet another reason for profit booking/consolidation. Gold is expected to range trade. Support is seen at $4575, while resistance kicks in at $4700.
- August 26, 2026 15:07
Today's top gainers and losers
Top gainers of Nifty 50 at around 3 pm: Kotak Mahindra (+3.82%), HDFC Life (+2.16%), UltraTech (+2%), Axis Bank (+1.71%), JSW Steel (+1.48%)
Top losers: Infosys (-1.93%), Tech Mahindra (-1.84%), Nestle (-1.64%), L&T (-1.63%)
- August 26, 2026 15:02
Annu Projects IPO booked 0.44 times at 2.57 pm on day 2; QIBs: 0.58 times, NIIs: 0.38 times, Retail: 0.47 times
- August 26, 2026 15:02
Tata Steel says SC allows its appeal and sets aside the GST show cause notice
Tata Steel said the Supreme Court on August 25, 2026, allowed its appeal and set aside the GST show cause notice dated June 13, 2025 and the order confirming a tax demand of ₹890.52 crore, an equal penalty and applicable interest. The court, however, gave the Tax Department liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings under Section 74 of the CGST Act, with an order to be passed before February 28, 2027.
Shares traded flat at ₹188.47 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 15:00
Alkemi Growth Capital partners with GIMS to launch Uttar Pradesh’s first healthcare startup clinic
Alkemi Growth Capital, an early-stage and early-growth investor backing healthcare and wellness businesses in India, has partnered with the Centre for Medical Innovation (CMI) at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, to launch the Uttar Pradesh Startup Clinic - the state’s first platform designed to connect healthcare startups with clinical validation, regulatory guidance and institutional capital under one roof.
The inaugural edition, held recently, brought together nearly 40 healthcare, MedTech and HealthTech startups from across Uttar Pradesh, alongside clinicians, regulatory experts and investors. The initiative was organised under the StartInUP programme of the state’s Department of IT & Electronics, with participation from the MedTech Centre of Excellence (STPI) and the UP Promote Pharma Council.
Alkemi’s mandate through the platform is broad-based across healthcare, spanning medical devices, diagnostics, pharma, wellness and healthcare delivery rather than being confined to any single sub-sector. The fund typically engages with companies that are past proof-of-concept, investing primarily in the pre-Series A to Series B range, once a startup has shown initial traction and is ready to scale.
- August 26, 2026 14:40
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s launch of UPI 10 years ago marked a "major turning point": Deepak Chand Thakur, Co-Founder & CEO, NPST
Deepak Chand Thakur, Co-Founder & CEO, NPST, says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s launch of UPI 10 years ago, which a “major turning point” in India’s digital payments journey.
“UPI completing a decade is more than a milestone for India’s digital payments ecosystem. It is a testament to how technology, policy and ecosystem collaboration can transform everyday commerce. UPI has evolved from a payments innovation into a foundational layer of India’s digital economy.
The next phase will be about going deeper, with newer use cases such as credit on UPI, B2B Payments, and cross-border payments driving the next wave of adoption. This will require payment infrastructure that is resilient, intelligent and built for scale. For banks, particularly smaller and regional institutions, access to modern and scalable technology will be critical to participate in this growth. As UPI enters its next decade, continued investment in payment infrastructure, real-time intelligence and ecosystem collaboration will be key to strengthening India’s position as a global leader in digital payments.”
- August 26, 2026 14:34
Client Associates appoints Siddharth Pardesi as Managing Partner & Chief Business Officer
Client Associates has appointed Siddharth Pardesi as Managing Partner & Chief Business Officer – HNI to lead its HNI business from Mumbai. Bringing over two decades of wealth management and consumer banking experience across top institutions like HSBC, Standard Chartered, and IndusInd Bank, Pardesi will focus on driving the firm’s next phase of growth. Co-founder Himanshu Kohli noted that Pardesi’s deep advisory expertise will strengthen leadership as Client Associates expands its client services beyond traditional wealth management. Established in 2002 as a pioneer of India’s Multi-Family Office concept, the firm currently oversees more than $6.1 billion in Assets Under Advice for elite HNI and UHNI families.
- August 26, 2026 14:23
Mold-Tek Packaging declared Select Dividend of ₹3 per equity share
- August 26, 2026 14:13
Mold-Tek Packaging board approved bonus at the ratio of 1:1
Mold-Tek Packaging board approved bonus at the ratio of 1:1, i.e 1 Equity Shares for every 1 Equity Shares held.
Shares up 1% to ₹716.45 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 14:11
Shoppers Stop and Peter England collaborate to introduce STOP × Peter England
Shoppers Stop and Peter England come together to introduce STOP × Peter England - a new chapter in contemporary menswear
Shoppers Stop traded flat at ₹393.25 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 14:09
BCL Industries resumes operations in ethanol production unit at Bathinda
BCL Industries informed that the temporary disruption in the 200 KLPD ethanol production unit at Bathinda (Punjab), which occurred due to the fire incident on June 19, 2026 in one of the ethanol tankers, has now been fully overcome and after receiving all statutory approvals, operations in the unit has been started today.
- August 26, 2026 13:45
Sensex declined 74.24 pts or 0.10% to 77,581.85 at 1.29 pm (off the day’s high of 77,986.84), and Nifty 50 shed 71.90 pts or 0.30% to 24,262.65.
- August 26, 2026 13:44
IOCL receives notices from BSE and NSE
IOCL has received notices from BSE Limited (”BSE”) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (”NSE”) regarding non-compliance with the provisions of Regulations 17(1), 17(2A), 18(1), 19(1)/19(2), 20(2)/(2A) and 21(2) of the SEBI LODR for the quarter ended 30th June, 2026 and consequent levy of fine of ₹14.19 lakh each (inclusive of GST) by BSE and NSE.
- August 26, 2026 13:43
Markets warp by Mr. Avinash Agarwal, Senior Vice President and Head of Equity at Bandhan Life
“Markets have remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions and global macro uncertainty, supported by better-than-expected Q1 earnings and healthy performance across large-, mid- and small-cap segments. While volatility may persist due to US bond yields, inflation, crude prices and global developments, corporate fundamentals remain encouraging. After subdued returns in recent years, valuations and earnings offer a reasonable starting point for medium- to long-term investors.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained consistent equity buyers, providing strong domestic support. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), after a prolonged selling phase, have shown early signs of returning, with incremental buying in July and August. While flows remain modest, the stabilisation is encouraging and could strengthen if global capital flows rotate back towards India. Gold continues to gain strength on a softer US dollar, concerns over elevated US debt and renewed central-bank buying, reinforcing its safe-haven appeal. Silver is also supported by dollar weakness and a constructive commodity environment.
Overall, the combination of resilient earnings, supportive domestic flows and attractive opportunities across market segments reinforces our constructive long-term outlook, while a diversified approach remains key to navigating near-term volatility. We remain selectively positive on equities, with a diversified multi-cap approach offering flexibility to capture opportunities across market cycles.”
- August 26, 2026 13:40
Hikal Ltd approved the appointment of Mr. Sameer Hiremath as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company for a period of five years commencing October 01, 2026 to September 30, 2031.
- August 26, 2026 13:39
Borana Weaves board approved the expansion plan at Unit 4
Borana Weaves board approved the expansion plan at Unit 4 involving the installation of 192 Water Jet (WJ) Looms and 3 Texturizing Machines, along with the necessary ancillary machinery, to be funded through internal accruals, with commercial production targeted by December 2026.
Company posted PAT of ₹16.48 crore in Q1FY27 as against ₹12.2 crore in Q1FY26.
- August 26, 2026 13:19
Coal India fined Rs 12.66 lakh each by BSE and NSE
Coal India: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) imposed a fine of Rs. 12,66,140/- each (inclusive of GST)
- August 26, 2026 13:18
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute fined Rs 11.81 lakh each by NSE and BSE for non-compliance
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute: NSE and BSE have imposed fine of Rs. 11.81 lakh by each of the exchange for the noncompliance
- August 26, 2026 13:18
Bikaji Foods surges 3% after selling 30% stake in subsidiary BBPL
Bikaji Foods International has sold its 30% equity stake held in Bikaji Bakes Private Limited (“BBPL”), a non-material WhollyOwned Subsidiary (“WOS”) of the Company to Mr. Thayekunni Khaleel.
Shares traded at Rs 615.95 on the NSE, surging 3%.
- August 26, 2026 13:13
Nestle India was highest-performing market in H1, could become a top-five market: Global CEO
Nestle India leads global markets in growth in H1 CY2026
India was Nestle’s highest-performing market by growth in H1 CY2026, with the company seeing potential for India to become a top-five market.
- August 26, 2026 12:56
Bazaar Style Retail has opened a new store of Style Baazar at VMR Mall, Gajuwaka, Andhra Pradesh.
- August 26, 2026 12:56
HCLTech accelerates sustainability agenda, sets industry benchmarks in employee wellbeing and water consumption .
- August 26, 2026 12:56
Hindustan Copper surges 3% as OFS sees strong institutional demand and retail opens today
Hindustan Copper traded 3% positive at Rs 550.90 on the NSE. OFS opened for retail investors today.
On Tuesday, against the 2.61 crore shares reserved for them, institutional investors put in bids for over 8.91 crore shares, oversubscribing the issue 3.41 times.
- August 26, 2026 12:53
Nexon Geochem validates Indian-origin raw materials for NdFeB permanent magnets
Nexon Geochem validates Indian-origin raw materials for NdFeB magnets
Nexon Geochem completes technical evaluation of Indian-origin raw materials for NdFeB magnets using Giredmet technology, advancing pilot production plans.
- August 26, 2026 12:41
VODAFONE IDEA: CO CAN TIE-UP WITH BSNL TO SHARE THE NETWORK IN DIFFERENT REGIONS
- August 26, 2026 12:39
V-Marc India to migrate shares to NSE main board, list directly on BSE main board
V-Marc India to migratie its equity shares from the SME platform of NSE to the main board of NSE, along with direct listing on the main board of BSE.
- August 26, 2026 12:37
Maruti Suzuki becomes first PV manufacturer to dispatch vehicles by rail to TN’s Pollachi Railway Terminal
Maruti Suzuki becomes first PV manufacturer to dispatch vehicles by rail to TN’s Pollachi Railway Terminal
Maruti Suzuki becomes the first passenger vehicle manufacturer to dispatch cars by rail to Pollachi Railway Terminal, enhancing regional delivery.
- August 26, 2026 12:33
Wipro Consumer Care enters pet food market with Snuggles
Wipro Consumer Care launches Snuggles pet nutrition brand
Wipro Consumer Care enters the Rs 5,500-crore pet food market with Snuggles, offering human-grade ingredients, complete nutrition and taste.
- August 26, 2026 12:24
Purple Style Labs IPO: Price band set at ₹546-575/share, issue to open Aug 31
Purple Style Labs IPO: Price band set at ₹546-575/share, issue to open Aug 31
Purple Style Labs sets IPO price band at ₹546-575/share, opening for subscription on August 31 to raise ₹680 crore.
- August 26, 2026 12:22
Billionbrains Garage Ventures traded 3% lower at Rs 196.60 on the NSE amid block deal buzz by Ribbit Capital
- August 26, 2026 12:18
Jain Resource approves conversion of ₹44.50 crore loan into equity in Jain Ikon Global Ventures
Jain Resource has approved the conversion of an outstanding loan of AED 1,70,64,000 (Arab Emirates Dirhams) (equivalent of about Rs 44.50 Crore) advanced by the Company to Jain Ikon Global Ventures FZC, UAE/Sharjah (“Jain Ikon”), into equity shares of Jain Ikon, pursuant to the terms agreed between the parties.
- August 26, 2026 12:16
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries wins India SME Forum award for fastest-growing SME in Gujarat
Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited ( Company ), has been recognised as a Winner by the India SME Forum Top 50 SMEs Award under the category Fastest Growing SME” for the State of Gujarat on 20th August 2026
- August 26, 2026 12:13
Top gainers, losers of Nifty Midcap 100:
Top gainers of Nifty Midcap 100: LIC Housing Finance (+2.91%), Motilal OFS (+2.72%), PB Fintech (+2.71%), Coromandel International (+2.69%)
Top losers: Groww (-3.16%), Premier Energies (-2.88%), Mphasis (-1.74%), Tata Communications (-1.74%)
- August 26, 2026 12:11
Top gainers, losers of Nifty 50 at noon
Top gainers: Kotak Mahindra (+2.86%), HDFC Life (+2.52%), Axis Bank (+1.35%), SBI Life (+1.25%
Top losers: Tech Mahindra (-1.90%), Infosys (-1.89%), Nestle (-1.72%), Bharti Airtel (-1.53%)
- August 26, 2026 12:05
Sensex was up 8.76 pts or 0.01% to 77,664.85 at noon, while Nifty 50 declined 55.90 pts or 0.23% to 24,278.65
- August 26, 2026 12:05
SJVN: BSE and NSE have imposed a fine of ₹13 Lakh each
- August 26, 2026 12:05
Gabriel India partners with South Korea’s HL Klemove for autonomous driving and ADAS
Gabriel India partners with South Korea’s HL Klemove for Autonomous Driving, including ADAS and Automotive Electronics as it accelerates its transformation into a diversified mobility solution conglomerate
Shares up 1% to Rs 1362.50 on the NS.
- August 26, 2026 12:04
Gold consolidates after 5-day rally as investors eye Fed rate clues
Gold consolidates after 5-day rally as investors eye Fed rate clues
Gold maintains a five-day gain as traders await insights on the Fed's interest-rate strategy amid rising inflation concerns.
- August 26, 2026 11:55
Nestle India faces ₹4.92 crore customs duty demand and penalty
Nestle India is in receipt of an Order passed by the Principal Commissioner of Customs Air Cargo Complex (Import), New Customs House, Near IGI Airport, New Delhi, demanding, customs duty Rs 2.46 crore, penalty Rs 2.46 crore.
- August 26, 2026 11:53
Siyaram Recycling Industries secures ₹2.47 crore order from Sahjanand Impex
Siyaram Recycling Industries Ltd secured a noteworthy order from Sahjanand Impex for Brass Meter body, total order worth Rs. 2.47 cr.
- August 26, 2026 11:48
Satin Growth Alternatives achieves first close of women-led Category II AIF
Satin Growth Alternatives Limited (“SGAL”), the youngest subsidiary of Satin Creditcare Network Limited (“SCNL”), is
pleased to announce the First Close of its women-led Category II Alternative Investment Fund, achieved within four and a
half months of receiving its SEBI registration. This milestone reflects the strong momentum behind SGAL’s differentiated
investment thesis, built on SATIN’s 35-year legacy and its continued commitment to advancing impact, empowerment, and
inclusion.
The Fund has received commitments from a diversified group of HNIs including Partner at Dua Associates, CEO of a leading
MFI among others and institutional investors, including Blueboard, Paisalo, Nupur Recyclers Limited, Tomorrow’s India,
SCNL, among others. This broad-based participation underscores investor confidence in SGAL’s investment strategy and longterm vision
- August 26, 2026 11:43
Sammaan Capital receives first ‘BWR AAA/Stable’ rating from Brickwork Ratings
Sammaan Capital has received its first ‘BWR AAA/Stable’ rating from Brickwork Ratings, marking another significant milestone following IHC’s investment in the company.
- August 26, 2026 11:38
REC stock flat after NSE, BSE impose ₹10.77 lakh fines for regulatory non-compliance
REC has received notices dated August 25, 2026 from National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) and BSE Limited (“BSE”) regarding non-compliance during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with certain provisions of the Listing Regulations pertaining to composition of Board of Directors and Committees thereof and have imposed a fine of ₹10.77 lakh each by NSE & BSE for such non-compliance.
Shares flat at Rs 325.80 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 11:35
NALCO fined ₹14 lakh by NSE for SEBI LODR non-compliance
NALCO has received notice from National Stock Exchange (NSE) regarding non-compliance with the provisions of SEBI LODR during the quarter ended 30th June, 2026 and has imposed a fine of Rs 14 lakh for the non-compliances.
- August 26, 2026 11:34
HAL, Safran sign final contract to develop and produce Aravalli helicopter engine
HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines sign final contract with SAFHAL, launching development and production of the Aravalli engine
HAL traded flat at Rs 4,907 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 11:33
Zydus Lifesciences shares gain 1% after subsidiary Zydus Global Treasury Centre IFSC incorporated
Zydus Lifesciences’ wholly owned subsidiary has been incorporated in the name of Zydus Global Treasury Centre IFSC Limited.
Shares up 1% to Rs 1,137.70 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 10:59
Why are HDFC Bank shares in focus today?
Why are HDFC Bank shares in focus today?
HDFC Bank shares are under scrutiny following a media report, trading flat amid mixed performance in the banking sector.
- August 26, 2026 10:57
Hero MotoCorp commits ₹960 crore to Ather
Hero MotoCorp commits ₹960 crore to Ather
Hero MotoCorp invests ₹960 crore in Ather Energy, using convertible warrants to enhance cash-flow flexibility and market presence.
- August 26, 2026 10:56
Canara HSBC Life Insurance trades flat at ₹152.28 after partnership announcement with HSBC to distribute insurance products through GIFT City
- August 26, 2026 10:55
Brickwork Ratings projects India’s IT sector to sustain ~6% revenue growth through FY27
The growth will be driven by AI‑led digital services and hyper‑automation. Operating margins are set to recover to 21.8%, while deleveraging strengthens resilience with debt‑to‑equity at 0.1. Supported by robust exports, AI adoption, and policy initiatives, the sector’s stable credit outlook underscores enduring global competitiveness.
- August 26, 2026 10:53
Copper futures: Uptrend steady
Copper futures: Uptrend steady
Copper futures are trending upwards; traders advised to roll over to September contracts for potential gains.
- August 26, 2026 10:32
Jaykay Enterprises rises 2% to ₹162.20 on NSE
Its step-down subsidiary, Allen Reinforced Plastics Ltd, bagged a commercial order valued at approximately Rs 60.01 crore, inclusive of GST, from BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.
- August 26, 2026 10:31
Gaja Alternative Asset Management share price jumps nearly 20% on debut day
Gaja Alternative Asset Management share price jumps nearly 20% on debut day, lists with nearly 16% premium on NSE, BSE
Gaja Alternative Asset Management shares surge nearly 20% on debut, listing at ₹185 with a 16% premium on exchanges.
- August 26, 2026 10:29
Nasdaq Futures Fall Before Nvidia, Oil Declines: Markets Wrap
Nasdaq futures fall before Nvidia, oil declines: Markets wrap
Futures contracts for the Nasdaq 100 Index fell 0.5%, with chip bellwether Nvidia set to announce quarterly earnings later Wednesday; S&P 500 futures also slipped
- August 26, 2026 10:23
Nifty Prediction Today – August 26, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Resistance ahead. Wait for a breakout to go long
Nifty Prediction Today – August 26, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Resistance ahead. Wait for a breakout to go long
Nifty 50 shows upward movement; watch for a breakout above 24,600 for potential gains, or stay cautious of dips.
- August 26, 2026 10:20
Share market updates: Corporate Actions
Hindustan Copper OFS gets 3.41 times institutional subscription on day one, Govt exercises full green shoe option. Clearing Price of Rs 520.00 fixed for Non-Retail Bidding portion in the OFS Issue of Hindustan Copper Ltd.
Gaja Alternative Asset Management is set to make stock market debut today, August 26. The issue price is fixed at Rs. 160 per share.
Galaxy Agrico Exports has approved Sub-division/ Split of equity shares, such that 1 Equity Share of Rs. 10/- each be Sub-divided / Split into 10 Equity Shares having face value of Rs. 1/- each, subject to necessary approvals.
Dividend
27-Aug-26
PFC: Interim Dividend - Rs. - 3.90
PGHL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 45.00
THOMASCOOK: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.50
DOMS: Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.65
YASHHV: Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.40
MANAKCOAT: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.05
28-Aug-26
EMAMIPAP: Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.20
MUFTI: Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.00
PROTEAN: Final Dividend - Rs. - 10.00
ADSL: Dividend - Rs. - 1.50
STERTOOLS: Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.75
VSSL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.50
VTL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.00
ROHLTD: Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.50
GULPOLY: Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.50
DAMCAPITAL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.00
STUDDS: Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.00
WHIRLPOOL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.00
HONASA: Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.00
CORALFINAC: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.20
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NBCC: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.46
SALZERELEC: Dividend - Rs. - 2.50
ARVSMART: Final Dividend - Rs. - 2.25
CANTABIL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.75
MCX: Final Dividend - Rs. - 8.00
POLYMED: Final Dividend - Rs. - 3.50
GAEL: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.30
YUKEN: Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.50
BBOX: Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.00
PARAS: Final Dividend - Rs. - 1.00
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DYNAMATECH: Final Dividend - Rs. - 5.00
GUFICBIO: Final Dividend - Rs. - 0.10
IPO
Skyways Air Services: Open: 24-Aug-26; Close: 27-Aug-26
Symbiotec Pharmalab: Open: 24-Aug-26; Close: 27-Aug-26
Hy-Tech Engineers: Open: 24-Aug-26; Close: 27-Aug-26
Annu Projects: Open: 25-Aug-26; Close: 28-Aug-26
Lumino Industries: Open: 27-Aug-26; Close: 31-Aug-26
ESDS Software Solution: Open: 28-Aug-26; Close: 01-Sep-26
Priority Jewels: Open: 28-Aug-26; Close: 01-Sep-26
Purple Style Labs: Open: 31-Aug-26; Close: 02-Sep-26
Rays of Belief: Open: 01-Sep-26; Close: 03-Sep-26
Buyback
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Bonus Issue
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Stock Split
Spice Islands Industries: Stock Split From Rs. 10/- to Rs. 2/-; Ex-Date: 28-Aug-26
Rotographics (India): Stock Split From Rs. 10/- to Rs. 2/-; Ex-Date: 28-Aug-26
Right Issue
Esaar India: Open: 02-Sep-26; Close: 11-Sep-26
Viceroy Hotels: Open: 03-Sep-26; Close: 11-Sep-26
- August 26, 2026 10:20
Exhicon, ICICI Lombard partner to strengthen exhibition insurance ecosystem in India
Exhicon Events Media Solutions Limited (“Exhicon”) and ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited have announced an initiative to strengthen the exhibition insurance ecosystem in India and provide specialised risk protection to the growing exhibitions and trade fairs industry.
The initiative was unveiled at the 15th Conventions India Conclave (CIC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of leading stakeholders from India’s and the global convention, exhibition, events and MICE industry.
The three-day 15th Conventions India Conclave brought together stakeholders from the wider convention and events ecosystem from across India and around the world. The conclave was jointly organised by the India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with EXHICON as the Gold Partner.
Through their strategic partnership, EXHICON and ICICI Lombard aim to create greater awareness, accessibility and adoption of insurance solutions specifically designed for exhibitions and trade fairs.
- August 26, 2026 10:19
Subex secures contract from leading African mobile operator for HyperSense Fraud Management solution
Subex secured a contract with a leading African mobile operator for the deployment of its HyperSense Fraud Management solutions
Shares traded at Rs 17.61 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 10:06
Gaja Alternative Asset, India's first pure-play private equity listing, jumps 16% in debut
Gaja Alternative Asset Management , India’s first pure-play private equity firm to list publicly, jumped about 16% in its stock market debut on Wednesday, after a $57.5 million initial public offering last week.
The company’s shares listed at ₹185 in pre-open trade on the National Stock Exchange of India, compared with an issue price of ₹160 per share.
- August 26, 2026 09:58
Kuantum Papers restarts PM3 at Punjab plant after major technological upgrade and rebuild
Kuantum Papers informed Paper Machine–3 (PM3) at the manufacturing facility of the Company located at Saila Khurd, District Hoshiarpur, Punjab, has been restarted on 26th August, 2026 after the completion of a major technological upgradation & rebuild project and after concluding several trials.
- August 26, 2026 09:57
Sai Parenterals gains 3% after Australian subsidiary renews OTC medicines supply agreement
Sai Parenterals surged 3% to Rs 541.55 on the NSE after its Australian subsidiary Noumed Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd renewed its OTC Medicines Supply Agreement with one of Australia’s leading, multi-billion-dollar pharmacy chains.
- August 26, 2026 09:57
TMPV shares flat, Tata Communications down 1% after Sierra.ev connectivity collaboration
TMPV shares flat at Rs 315.95 on the NSE; Tata Communications declined 1% to Rs 1678.60. TMPV had announced a collaboration with Tata Communications to power the newly launched Sierra.ev
- August 26, 2026 09:49
Crude oil price: Futures fall as Iran, Oman discuss maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil price: Futures fall as Iran, Oman discuss maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil futures decline as Iran and Oman discuss a joint maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
- August 26, 2026 09:48
Avaada Electro files updated draft papers for ₹7,600-crore IPO
Avaada Electro files updated draft papers for ₹7,600-crore IPO
Of the proceeds from the fresh issue, ₹1,200 crore will be used to repay or prepay certain loans and meet obligations under letters of credit. The remaining amount will be utilised for general corporate purposes.
- August 26, 2026 09:46
Sensex climbs over 300 pts
- August 26, 2026 09:45
Sensex, Nifty rise on crude slump, Iran ceasefire hopes; ICICI Bank leads early gains
Sensex, Nifty rise on crude slump, Iran ceasefire hopes; ICICI Bank leads early gains
Crude oil prices decline and Iran ceasefire hopes boost Nifty, with ICICI Bank leading early market gains.
- August 26, 2026 09:41
SEPC surges 3% after UAE subsidiary restructures capital to acquire petroleum trading business
SEPC has approved a restructuring of the equity and capitalisation reserves of its wholly owned UAE subsidiary, SEPC FZE, Sharjah — enabling the acquisition of a UAE petroleum trading business entirely through non-cash consideration. The existing share capital of SEPC FZE, comprising one share of AED 150,000, will be subdivided into 1,500 shares of AED 100 each. A further 38,500 shares of AED 100 each will be issued out of capitalisation of reserves, creating a total equity pool of 40,000 shares.
Shares surged 3% to Rs 6.01 on the NSE
- August 26, 2026 09:40
Crude oil prices fall over 2% as Iran, Oman discuss temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor
Crude oil futures traded lower on Wednesday morning following reports that Oman and Iran had discussed establishing a temporary joint maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. At 9.36 am on Wednesday, November Brent oil futures were at $85.26, down by 2.30 per cent, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $80.33, down by 2.46 per cent. September crude oil futures were trading at ₹7662 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Wednesday against the previous close of ₹7837, down by 2.23 per cent, and October futures were trading at ₹7571 against the previous close of ₹7721, down by 1.94 per cent.
- August 26, 2026 09:37
Adani Energy Solutions wins ₹4,700-crore Maharashtra transmission project
Adani Energy Solutions wins ₹4,700-crore Maharashtra transmission project
Adani Energy Solutions wins a ₹4,700-crore Maharashtra transmission project to transmit up to 4,500 MW of renewable and storage power within 36 months.
- August 26, 2026 09:33
Welspun Corp shares fall over 4% to Rs 2,247.40 on the NSE amid block deal.
- August 26, 2026 09:33
Honasa Consumer shares flat after calling off proposed 58% stake acquisition in Fluence Pharma
Honasa Consumer traded flat at Rs 485.85 on the NSE. The parent of Mamaearth and The Derma Co, called off its proposed acquisition of a 58 per cent stake in the nutraceuticals company Fluence Pharma
- August 26, 2026 09:32
Park Medi World gains 2% after winning mandate for 550-bed super-speciality hospital in Prayagraj
Park Medi World has been awarded a mandate under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation, Uttar Pradesh, for the development and operation of a 550-bed multi-super-speciality hospital in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Shares up 2% to Rs 290.10 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 09:27
ACME Solar shares flat after subsidiary signs PPA with Northeast Frontier Railway for 130 MW RTC project
ACME Marigold Urja Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACME Solar Holdings Limited has executed a Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to set up a 130 MW Round the clock (RTC) renewable energy power project.
Shares flat at Rs 398.80 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 09:27
REC shares flat after two wholly owned subsidiaries incorporated for power transmission projects
REC : Two subsidiary companies have been incorporated as Wholly Owned Subsidiary ofREC Power Development and Consultancy Limited: 1) Vikramshila Power Transmission Limited
2) Alkud II Power Transmission Limited
Shares flat at Rs 327.20 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 09:26
Hero MotoCorp to invest up to ₹1,000 crore in Ather Energy; both stocks trade firm
Hero MotoCorp to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore in Ather Energy, an associate company, by way of subscription to the preferential issue by Ather.
Hero Motocorp traded flat at Rs 5,629.50 on the NSE; Ather Energy rose 1% to Rs 1455.80
- August 26, 2026 09:24
SPR Auto Technologies to invest up to ₹6 crore in Sunsure Solarpark for captive solar power project
SPR Auto Technologies Limited (formerly Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited) (“Company”) has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement (“SSA”) and a Shareholders’ Agreement (“SHA”) with Sunsure Solarpark Forty Private Limited (“Sunsure Solarpark”) and Sunsure Energy Private Limited (“Sunsure Energy”) for an aggregate investment of up to ₹6 CRORE, by way of subscription to equity shares representing approximately 23.21% of the paid-up equity share capital (on a fully diluted basis) of Sunsure Solarpark, along with other captive shareholders (if any), for the purpose of a group captive solar power project, in accordance with the Electricity Act, 2003. The Company has, simultaneously, also entered into a Power Purchase Agreement dated August 25, 2026 with Sunsure Solarpark for procurement of solar power from the aforesaid project, for the Company’s manufacturing facility at Pathredi, Rajasthan.
- August 26, 2026 09:23
GMR Airports shares flat after AERA revises Hyderabad airport tariffs for 2026-31
GMR Airports subsidiary, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (“GHIAL”), stated that Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (“AERA”) has issued an order for determination of aeronautical tariffs for Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad for the 4th Control Period i.e. for the period starting April 01, 2026 until March 31, 2031. The revised Aeronautical charges as per the said order shall be levied by GHIAL, effective September 01, 2026.
Shares flat at Rs 100.03 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 09:23
MTAR Technologies gains 2% after receiving ₹126.74-crore purchase orders
MTAR Tech has received purchase orders valued at Rs 126.74 Cr
Shares uo 2% to Rs 7,082 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 09:23
Adani Energy Solutions wins ₹4,700-crore Karnataka-Maharashtra renewable power transmission project; shares flat
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company and part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio, today won a key transmission project for evacuation of renewable energy generated in Karnataka to major load centres in Maharashtra. The project, which entails an estimated capital expenditure of ~Rs 4,700 crore, will also support the growing pumped storage ecosystem in the Satara, Pune and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Shares flat at Rs 1594.90 on the NSE.
- August 26, 2026 09:22
Varun Beverages shares fall after announcing new subsidiary for RTD alcoholic beverages
Varun Beverages had announced the formation of a new subsidiary, KIVA Spirits and Company, to carry on the business of ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages and allied products
Shares flat at Rs 433.25 on the NSE after opening at Rs 447.90 compared to the previous close of Rs 438.
- August 26, 2026 09:21
Nifty today: Top gainers, losers at this hour of trade
Top gainers of Nifty 50: ICICI Bank (+1.38%), SBI Life (+1.06%), UltraTech (+0.93%), Asian Paints (+0.93%), SBI (+0.91%)
Top losers: Shriram Finance (-2.33%), Apollo Hospitals (-1.36%), Tata Steel (-1.21%), Max Health (-1.20%)
- August 26, 2026 09:21
Opening Bell: Sensex gains 239 points at open; Nifty flat near 24,330
Sensex gained 239.06 pts or 0.31% to 77,895.15 at 9.16 am after opening at 77,892.10 from the previous close of 77,656.09. Nifty 50 was largely flat at 24,331.20 (-3.35 pts or -0.01%).
- August 26, 2026 09:08
Bernstein on Financials
PVBs vs. PSBs–Convergence is underway; PVB outperformance remains distant
Growth – The PVB comeback gathers pace
Margins: PSB resilience on display
Asset quality remains pristine; ECL is the key medium-term risk for PSBs
Profitability: PSBs marginally ahead
Expect convergence in growth rather than a sharp reversal
- August 26, 2026 09:08
BofA on Urban Company
Target ₹155, Recommendation – Underperform
Down to Underperform after recent rally
Competition remains intense for InstaHelp
Sharp 30% rally since Q1 results; Valuation expensive
Core biz momentum strong; we are ahead of consensus
InstaHelp: Peak competition not behind; losses are high
- August 26, 2026 09:07
Kotak Securities on Metro Brands
Recommendation – Add
Target ₹1000, Earlier Target ₹1050
A better entry point
Listed footwear players have seen some growth improvement post-GST cut
Normalizing footwear imports is a lead indicator for Metro’s S&A acceleration
Value format ‘Walkway’ could be a meaningful long-term driver
- August 26, 2026 09:07
Brokerages on Varun Beverages OW, TP Rs 530
JPM on Varun Beverages
OW, TP Rs 530
VBL has announced plans to incorporate
(i) KIVA Spirits, a subsidiary focused on RTD/alcoholic beverages in India, led by newly appointed CEO & MD Mr. Prathmesh Mishra
(ii) A JV in Tunisia for manufacturing and distributing CSDs, juices, water, and dairy products, both subject to regulatory approvals.
While these initiatives could diversify the portfolio and create medium-term growth avenues, investors are likely to seek greater clarity on the alcobev strategy, including manufacturing vs distribution approach, potential partnerships or M&A, geographic priorities, capex requirements, and target segments.
CLSA on Varun Beverages
High Conviction O-P, TP Rs 629
Co has formally entered Indian alcoholic beverage (alcobev) market through incorporation of a dedicated subsidiary focused on ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, alcoholic beverages and allied categories
Move marks a strategic diversification beyond its core beverage portfolio and significantly expands its addressable market opportunity
With India’s alcobev industry estimated at ~US$50.8bn & premiumisation trends supporting long-term growth, VBL aims to build a global alcobev business from scotch whiskey to local partnerships to establish a scalable presence in domestic market
Morgan Stanley on Varun Beverages
Maintains Overweight; target price ₹557
Board approves wholly owned subsidiary KIVA Spirits for RTD and alcoholic beverages
Prathmesh Mishra appointed MD & CEO; brings 30 years of industry experience from Diageo
Tunisia JV approved with 75% VBL shareholding across soft drinks, juices, water and dairy
Move reinforces management’s October 2025 commentary on the RTD expansion opportunity
- August 26, 2026 09:07
Brokerages on Credit Card Spends
JPM on Credit Card Spends
Jul ’26 credit card data shows some moderation in spends momentum with industry spend growth of 7.4% y/y (vs 10.0% in Jun ’26) to reach ~Rs2.1tn.
Transaction volumes grew at an impressive 24.5% y/y, while value per transaction declined 1% m/m (-14% y/y) to Rs 3,442.
New card additions continued to accelerate with industry net adding 1.27mn (+11% m/m) cards during Jul’26, marking third consecutive month of more than 1mn+ new card additions. Improving net card additions continue to underscore a pick-up in sourcing with an improving risk appetite at issuers following improving AQ trends.
On a per-card basis, average monthly spend improved slightly to Rs17,064 (-2.1% y/y, +2.4% m/m)
Jefferies on Credit Card Spends
For Jul-26, industry credit card spending growth moderated to 7.1% YoY (10%, Jun -26), while card volume growth improved to 9.0% YoY (8.4% Jun-26).
For, SBI Cards, spending grew 22% YoY (34% Jun 26) & spending share fell 140bps MoM to 19%.
Its cards volume growth was steady at 7% YoY with stable o/s share.
Net additions at 0.18mn was up 2.7x YoY.
Among key players, spending share of HDFCB fell MoM while it was steady for ICICI & Kotak
Retain Hold on SBI Cards.
Morgan Stanley on Credit Card Data
Monthly industry spends growth has largely been decelerating
22.5% YoY (Mar-25) → 8.9% (Mar-26) → 7.4% YoY (Jul-26)
SBI Card and HDFC gained most in monthly spends market share
ICICI and IndusInd ceded the most
Jul-26 growth in industry Cards-in-force (CIF) of 10% YoY grew faster than spends growth of 7%
Jul-26 card usage (spends per card) declined (-2.4% YoY) - a trend observed for the past 10 months now
Transactions growth remains strong (also 10-month trend)
Outstripping spends growth and confirming a shift to smaller, more frequent swipes
- August 26, 2026 09:06
JPM on IIFL Fin
OW, TP Rs 750
IIFL Home Finance (~80% owned by IIFL, 20% by ADIA) received an income tax assessment order of Rs9.63bn
This appears to be a new demand, and most likely not expected by market participants.
Rs9.63bn tax demand is equal to 126%/58% of FY26 HFC/consolidated profit, and 105%/34% of FY27 consolidated profit (JPMe)
This is in continuation of the search and seizure action conducted on the IIFL group last year (block assessment covering April 1, 2018 to February 3, 2025).
A tax demand of Rs4.8bn was earlier raised on the IIFL Finance standalone entity (order dated May 12, 2026), on which firm has secured a stay of recovery until December 31, 2026 (a small positive); subject to paying 5% of the disputed demand (Rs238mn) in installments.
Management expects to appeal these with the higher authorities, as it believes it has substantial grounds to contest the additions.
It also does not presently expect a material impact on its financial position or operations
Total impact assuming full tax liability (previous and new) is estimated at ~Rs34/share.
- August 26, 2026 09:06
Brokerages on Cyient
JPM on Cyient
OW, TP Rs 1050
Investor day takeaways
Go to market (GTM) team is in place to go after large deals, thereby moving the portfolio away from project-based work (still 40% of business) to annuity-based deals that can provide better predictability of growth.
This has yielded some success as the large deal pipeline is the highest ever currently with 9 qualified deals of $300mn total contract value.
FY26 was year of stabilization through different strategic interventions and it expects FY27/28 to be the years where it starts seeing the success of the new strategy.
It has seen some success in margin expansion and has carved out a plan to reach its medium-term target of 15% through a combination of AI-led non-linearity of revenues and SGA leverage. Key metrics management will track to define success will be order inflow growth of double digits, especially from large deals, and margin expansion towards 15%.
Believe revamped strategy seems to be in right direction and execution will be key here for a re-rating.
Morgan Stanley on Cyient
Target ₹820, Recommendation – Underweight
Execution remains key to medium-term aspirations
Cyient laid out plans for increasing annuity-based revenue, leading to higher predictability in the business
A large addressable market can open up for a company willing to own outcomes rather than sell capacity
Like the changes being talked about and initiatives being taken to transform the business
Think these are steps in the right direction
Benefits of such changes, however, could be more medium-term
Not baking in any material near-term change in the business outlook
Wait for management execution to come along the stated lines before turning constructive on the stock
Nuvama on Cyient
Maintains HOLD; target price raised to ₹1,050 from ₹900
TAM expanded from ~$100 billion to $2.4–3.2 trillion
DET EBIT margin improves to 13.2% in Q1FY27; target ~15% by FY28
Three-year roadmap: FY26 stabilisation, FY27 transformation, FY28 scaling
FY31 target: industry-leading growth with 16% EBIT margin
Cyient Semiconductors targets ~4X revenue growth, 40%+ gross margin and 20%+ EBIT margin by FY31
CYiENGINE launched to help clients scale AI adoption and deliver measurable engineering outcomes
- August 26, 2026 09:06
Jefferies on Ports
Adani Ports – Maintain Buy with TP of Rs 2160
Gujarat Pipavav – Maintain Underperform with TP of Rs 131
Encouraging Signals on Concession Extension; Economics Hold the Key
Media reports that the Gujarat government intends to roll over port concessions for Gujarat Pipavav and Adani Ports’ key ports
Await the final terms, the article states that extensions will be granted based on the Port operator’s response to stated tariff slabs and investment commitments
Believe this removes a major overhang and lends growth visibility for the operators
Pipavav- Extension removes overhang but priced in
Adani Ports – extensions improves visibility for key Ports
- August 26, 2026 09:06
Jefferies on GMR Airports
Buy, TP Rs 135
AERA has approved GMR Hyd Airport’s FY27-31 tariff order, with aero tariffs of Rs540-630 through FY29, broadly in line with ests & flat/higher vs FY25-26 levels.
AERA’s new Incremental ARR framework defers tariff recovery on large capex until commissioning.
As Hyd Airport expands capacity from 34mn to 60mn pax, related tariff upside shifts to FY30-31 & will be linked to execution timelines
Recovery mechanism remains intact; only recovery timing changes.
- August 26, 2026 09:05
CITI on Federal BK
Neutral. TP Rs 360
Jana SFB Stake Acquisition – Potential Operational/Financial Contours
Jana SFB’s AUM/deposits represent 14%/11% of FB’s advances/deposits.
It potentially offers FB geographic reach into underpenetrated markets, access to high-yield granular secured retail portfolio, PSL diversification, captive customer base for liability cross-sell, & funding cost arbitrage (Jana’s CASA at 18-20% vs >32% for FB and elevated CoFs at 7.4% vs 5.2% for FB).
FB’s stock reacted negatively as market perceives risks in any such transaction, including integration complexity, inheriting unsecured portfolio (though CGFMU guarantee provides buffer), and uncertainty around deal itself & its contours, including structure, valuation, etc.
- August 26, 2026 09:05
CITI on Cipla
Buy, TP Rs 1700
Cipla’s Pithampur facility received seven observations following a USFDA cGMP inspection conducted during 17–25 August 2026
Expect no impact on near- to medium-term earnings, as key pipeline approvals are linked to the Goa and US facilities
While details of observations are awaited, even a further delay in regulatory resolution is unlikely to affect earnings estimates, as Pithampur is already under a Warning Letter
However, resolution would be a significant positive over longer term, enabling Cipla to manage supplies of key respiratory products, including gSymbicort and gVentolin, more efficiently.
- August 26, 2026 09:05
Macquarie on QSR
Jubilant Food – Upgrade to Neutral from Underperform; Hike TP to Rs 520 from Rs 375
Devyani – Maintain Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 190 from Rs 130
Westlife – Maintain Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 730 from Rs 520
Sapphire – Maintain Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 300 from Rs 200
Constructive outlook
Channel checks point to Q2 SSSG ahead of Q1
See demand recovery seen over last 2 quarters
See continued EPS volatility from Domino’s Turkey, India LFL recovery and constructive outlook for Popeye’s
See dine-in led demand recovery & operating leverage gains driving 20%+ FY26-29E Ebitda CAGR across the space
- August 26, 2026 09:05
MOSL on Vedanta Aluminium
Buy, TP Rs 540
Entering a strong earnings inflection point (EBITDA projected to expand at ~18% CAGR over FY26-28), supported by a multi-year earnings growth runway, which is largely driven by three levers: volume scale, integration-led structural cost reductions, and a rising value-added mix
Global aluminum market is structurally tightening due to China’s production cap, supply disruptions in Europe and Russia, and years of underinvestment outside China.
This, coupled with India’s robust demand growth and significant import substitution opportunities, creates a favorable outlook for VAML.
Further, valuation gap between VAML and its peers provides an opportunity for a structural re-rating of valuation multiples.
At CMP, the stock trades at 5.3x EV/EBITDA on our FY28 estimate
- August 26, 2026 09:05
Stock market live today: Global bits
Japan: BOJ may raise rates to 1.25% in September; Ueda skipping Jackson Hole shifts focus to G20, while corporate-services inflation accelerated in July.
US: Markets await Nvidia earnings and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge; falling oil and bond yields are easing financial conditions.
India: RBI reportedly intervened to support the Rupee; lower oil helped the currency.
China: Alibaba chairman bought another 720,000 shares amid its HK$80bn share sale; Enflame is preparing a ~$900m Shanghai IPO, while Unitree’s sharp post-listing fall raises AI/robotics bubble concerns.
UK: Inflation expectations rose in August, while sterling remains near a six-month high on expectations of further BoE tightening.
Eurozone: ECB is reportedly set for a September rate hike, but policymakers have little appetite to signal additional increases.
Brazil: Election rivals are proposing different approaches to tackle persistently high long-term interest rates.
Russia: Diesel export restrictions are expected to continue through September, potentially tightening global fuel markets.
Indonesia: President Prabowo launched 14 solar-power projects, highlighting accelerated renewable-energy investment.
Source: Reuters
- August 26, 2026 09:04
MORGAN STANLEY ON VARUN BEVERAGES ; OVERWEIGHT | TP ₹557
* Alcobev subsidiary announcement aligns with management’s plans to explore expansion into RTD & alcoholic beverages.
* Await further clarity and details on the company’s plans in this segment.
JEFFERIES ON GMR AIRPORTS ; ACCUMULATE | TP ₹135
* AERA approved Hyderabad Airport’s FY27-31 tariff order.
* Aero tariffs at ₹540-630 through FY29, broadly in line with estimates and flat/higher vs FY25-26.
* New Incremental ARR framework defers tariff recovery on large capex until commissioning.
* Hyderabad Airport capacity expansion from 34mn to 60mn passengers shifts related tariff upside to FY30-31.
* Recovery mechanism remains intact; only the timing of recovery changes.
- August 26, 2026 09:04
MORGAN STANLEY ON CYIENT : UNDERWEIGHT | TP ₹820
* Execution remains key to achieving medium-term aspirations.
* Cyient plans to increase annuity-based revenue, improving business predictability.
* Large addressable opportunity possible by shifting towards owning outcomes rather than selling capacity.
* Morgan Stanley likes the transformation initiatives and strategic changes, but execution remains the key monitorable
- August 26, 2026 09:04
CREDIT CARDS | MORGAN STANLEY DATA
Industry Update
- Credit-card spend growth continues to decelerate.
- Spend growth fell from 22.5% YoY in Mar-25 to 8.9% in Mar-26.
- July-26 spend growth further moderated to 7.4% YoY.
- Cards-in-force grew 10% YoY in July-26.
- Card additions are growing faster than overall spends.
Market Share
- SBI Card and HDFC Bank gained the most monthly spend market share.
- ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank lost the most market share.
- Competitive dynamics remain mixed across major issuers.
Spending Trends
- Spend per card declined 2.4% YoY in July-26.
- Decline in spend per card continues for the 10th consecutive month.
- Transaction growth remains strong.
- Transactions are growing faster than total spends.
- Indicates a shift towards smaller and more frequent transactions.
Key Takeaway
- Credit-card ecosystem continues to expand, but spend growth is slowing.
- Rising card count is not translating into higher spend per card.
- Smaller, more frequent transactions are driving transaction growth.
- August 26, 2026 09:03
BERNSTEIN ON FINANCIALS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PVBs vs. PSBs-Convergence is underway; PVB outperformance remains distant
Growth - The PVB comeback gathers pace
Margins: PSB resilience on display
Asset quality remains pristine; ECL is the key medium-term risk for PSBS
Profitability: PSBs marginally ahead
Expect convergence in growth rather than a sharp reversal
- August 26, 2026 09:03
MACQUARIE ON QSR
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Jubilant Food - Upgrade to Neutral from Underperform; Hike TP to Rs 520 from Rs 375
Devyani - Maintain Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 190 from Rs 130
Westlife - Maintain Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 730 from Rs 520
Sapphire - Maintain Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 300 from Rs 200
Constructive outlook
- August 26, 2026 09:03
MORGAN STANLEY ON CYIENT
Target ₹820
Recommendation Underweight
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Execution remains key to medium-term aspirations
Cyient laid out plans for increasing annuity-based revenue, leading to higher predictability in the business
A large addressable market can open up for a company willing to own outcomes rather than sell capacity
Like the changes being talked about and initiatives being taken to transform the business
- August 26, 2026 09:03
CITI ON FEDERAL BANK
Target ₹360
Recommendation Neutral
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Federal Bank and Jana, clarified no material event or information that requires disclosure, though stated it evaluates various opportunities in the ordinary course of business
Jana can potentially accrete 14%/11% to FB’s advances/deposits; meaningful funding cost arbitrage
Granular, high-yielding PSL compliant secured franchise complements
Potentially offers Federal Bank geographic reach into underpenetrated markets
Federal Bank’s stock reacted negatively as the market perceives risks in any such transaction
- August 26, 2026 09:02
JEFFERIES ON PORTS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Adani Ports - Maintain Buy with TP of Rs 2160
Gujarat Pipavav – Maintain Underperform with TP of Rs 131
Encouraging Signals on Concession Extension; Economics Hold the Key
Media reports that the Gujarat government intends to roll over port concessions for Gujarat Pipavav and Adani Ports’ key ports
- August 26, 2026 09:02
MORGAN STANLEY ON CREDIT CARD DATA
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Monthly industry spends growth has largely been decelerating
22.5% YoY (Mar-25) → 8.9% (Mar-26) 7.4% YoY (Jul-26)
SBI Card and HDFC gained most in monthly spends market share
ICICI and Indusind ceded the most
- August 26, 2026 09:02
BROKERAGE REPORTS: Jefferies on Metals
🟢 Zinc: Spot prices are 15% above the Jun-Q average
🥈 Silver: Up 23% from July lows
🔴 Aluminium: Still 10% below the Jun-Q average
Hindustan Zinc
BUY with TP ₹750 vs ₹660
* FY27-29E EPS raised by 10-11%
* Zinc market expected to be in deficit in 2026E
* FY27-28E zinc price estimates raised to $3,615-3,700/t
* Silver price estimates raised to $60-63
Hindalco
HOLD with TP ₹1,140 vs ₹1,100
* Estimates cut by 2-3%
* FY27-28E aluminium price assumptions cut to $3,300-3,325/t
- August 26, 2026 09:01
MORGAN STANLEY ON TCS
EQUAL-WEIGHT | TP ₹2,200
Morgan Stanley says the MHP acquisition strengthens TCS’s capabilities.
Porsche partnership provides a long-term strategic relationship.
Acquisition is complementary, but financial impact expected to remain limited.
Could add around 3% to revenue growth and <1% to PAT.
TCS may increasingly use M&A to fill capability gaps and enter new growth areas.
- August 26, 2026 09:01
BERNSTEIN ON PB FINTECH
OUTPERFORM | TP ₹2,310
Bernstein says PB Fintech has built a strong sales engine with high growth, high renewals and lower claims.
Higher operating performance is translating into strong take-rates.
PB Fintech is delivering 30–35%+ topline growth at scale, despite slower industry growth.
Near-term regulatory risks remain, but channel checks suggest any pricing/take-rate cuts are unlikely to be harsh.
Bernstein believes regulatory delays partly reflect recognition that higher take-rates have underlying justification, while industry growth remains a regulatory priority.
- August 26, 2026 08:30
JEFFERIES ON HOSPITAL SECTOR
Jefferies says MPD-2047 aims to strengthen Delhi’s position as a healthcare and medical-tourism hub.
Plan focuses on expanded infrastructure, better local & regional connectivity and policies supporting higher-density development.
Removal of height restrictions and higher FAR could improve land utilisation and enable hospital capacity additions.
Direct benefits are expected to be strongest for hospital assets in Delhi.
Max Healthcare, Fortis Healthcare and Medanta could be key beneficiaries due to their strong NCR presence.
- August 26, 2026 08:30
JEFFERIES ON UPL
ACCUMULATE | TP ₹715
Jefferies met UPL’s senior management; company remains confident of achieving 10–14% full-year growth guidance.
Q2 growth is shaping up broadly in line with expectations.
EBITDA margins are expected to improve as UPL rationalises unprofitable parts of the business.
UPL is maintaining tight control over inventories in Latin America amid El Niño risks.
Marketing for the Advanta IPO is expected to begin soon.
- August 26, 2026 08:25
Bitcoin consolidates near $78,800 as US macro data, Fed signals set to drive next move
Market analysis by Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com
August 26, 2026
Bitcoin traded near $78,800 on Wednesday morning, consolidating after briefly moving above $81,000 during the previous 24 hours. Bitcoin traded between approximately $77,871 and $81,235, highlighting continued volatility after its strong August recovery. Immediate support is now visible around $77,800-$78,000, followed by a stronger zone at $75,500-$76,000. On the upside, Bitcoin needs to reclaim $80,000-$81,250 convincingly for the rally to extend. Bitcoin has gained roughly 25% during August. The rally has been supported by a weaker dollar and improving liquidity conditions. Renewed investor interest in alternative stores of value has also supported the move.
The on-chain structure has also improved considerably compared with the beginning of the month. Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holder Cost Basis remains near $68,700, an area that repeatedly acted as resistance during the previous consolidation. Bitcoin is now trading comfortably above this level, meaning a large section of recent buyers has returned to profit. Around 155,000 BTC had also accumulated between $62,000 and $65,000, creating a deeper cost-basis support zone. However, continued spot buying will be necessary to prevent the latest move from becoming dependent primarily on leverage and momentum.
Institutional demand remains another important source of support. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $2.26 billion across six consecutive trading sessions between August 17 and 24. This included $606.3 million on August 20 and another $337.6 million on August 24. Farside currently reports a further $29.9 million for August 25, although the day’s total remains preliminary.
Large-cap altcoins are undergoing moderate profit-taking after last week’s strong rally. Ethereum traded near $2,458, down around 1.6%, while BNB slipped about 2.2% to $695. XRP was around $1.44, down 4.4%, Solana near $97, down 3.9%, and TRON around $0.336, down 2.8%. The pullback suggests investors are reducing risk ahead of major US macro events rather than abandoning the broader recovery.
Macro conditions could determine Bitcoin’s next move. July US PCE inflation and the second estimate of Q2 GDP are due later today, making them the immediate catalysts for global risk assets. Markets currently assign roughly a 60% probability that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in September. This leaves a meaningful possibility of another rate hike if inflation remains persistent. Attention will then shift to Jackson Hole from August 27-29. Fed communication on inflation and monetary policy could influence Treasury yields, the dollar and crypto prices.
Our advice: The broader trend has improved, but investors should avoid chasing Bitcoin after its sharp August rise. Staggered accumulation, smaller position sizes and controlled leverage remain preferable. $78,000 is the immediate level to monitor, while a sustained break above $81,250 would strengthen the case for another leg higher.
- August 26, 2026 08:24
Bitcoin slips below $80,000; $82,800-$83,000 resistance key as pullback risk rises
BTC pulled back below $80K and still needs to clear the key $82.8K–$83K resistance zone to strengthen the case for a new bull market. Improved ETF, spot and futures demand support the rally, but rising whale profit-taking, 53,000 BTC moving to exchanges and repeated rejection near $80K–$83K suggest short-term pullback risk. If momentum weakens, $73K is the first key support, followed by stronger support near $67K, Said CoinSwitch Markets Desk
- August 26, 2026 08:24
Bitcoin hovers near $79,000 as traders await US macro data; $83,000 breakout key
Bitcoin is consolidating around $79,000 as traders await key US macro data, including PCE inflation and GDP figures. While the broader uptrend remains intact, Bitcoin needs a sustained close above its 365-day moving average near $83,000 to confirm a stronger bullish breakout. Market momentum has improved sharply, with CryptoQuant’s Bull Score rising from 30 to 80 in just one week, its highest level since October 2025. However, profit-taking is emerging, with short-term holder whales realizing a record $1.2 billion in profits over the past three days. This makes the week ahead crucial for Bitcoin’s next move, Prateek Gupta, Head of Business, Mudrex.
- August 26, 2026 08:20
Death of the consumer conglomerate? Unilever bets that less is more
Is the consumer conglomerate dying? Unilever bets less is more
Unilever is reducing food exposure and focusing on beauty, personal care and home products as it seeks faster growth, stronger returns and a higher valuation.
- August 26, 2026 08:10
Crypto market today: Bitcoin, Ethereum face key levels as liquidations hit $642 million
Nischal Shetty, Founder, WazirX
“Crypto markets showed modest growth over the past 24 hours, with total market capitalization falling 1.27% to $2.65 trillion and the CMC20 declining 1.58%. Bitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoins traded lower. Liquidations reached $641.79 million, including $489 million in longs, confirming downside pressure. Yet sentiment remains optimistic with the Fear and Greed Index standing at 80. Positive ETF flows of $10.13 million show continued institutional interest.
BTC trades near $78,761, placing immediate support around $78,000 and then $77,000, while resistance sits near $79,500 and the psychological $80,000 mark. ETH at $2,455 has support at $2,400 and $2,350, with resistance around $2,500 and $2,550.
US equities closed firmer yesterday, led by Nasdaq, signalling improved risk appetite. Lower oil prices may also ease inflation concerns. This backdrop is mildly supportive for crypto, particularly Bitcoin and large-cap altcoins, though gold’s resilience suggests investors still prefer the asset over risk on ones like crypto, amid ongoing uncertainty globally.
Crypto derivatives activity cooled, but combined open interest across the top six tokens remains near $46.1 billion. Bitcoin and Ethereum open interest fell by about 3%, while sharper declines in XRP, Solana and Zcash indicate leverage reduction.
Futures traders could watch BTC support at $78,000 first, followed by $77,000, as per analysts. BTC resistance stands at $79,500 and $80,000. For ETH, immediate support is $2,400, with stronger downside support at $2,350; resistance lies at $2,500 and $2,550. A sustained BTC move below $77,000 & ETH below $2,350 could deepen long liquidations, while confirmed breaks for BTC above $80,000 and ETH above $2,550 could prompt short covering.
Today’s US GDP revision and PCE inflation release, followed by Friday’s Federal Reserve Chair speech at Jackson Hole, could move the dollar and yields, potentially amplifying crypto volatility.”
- August 26, 2026 08:08
Rollover Analysis by Systematix
Breakout Watch, Triangle at Apex as Leadership Broadens
August expiry delivered the most constructive positioning setup in four months, with improving rollover, rising carry and broader sectoral leadership.
Nifty closed the August expiry at 24,288, gaining 1.3% and marking its highest close across six consecutive expiries. Rollover recovered to 77.4%, moving above the 3-month average for the first time since June, while cost of carry increased to 75.6 bps. The combination of positive price action, higher rollover and rising carry points to renewed directional conviction into September.
The index continues to trade within a symmetrical triangle between 23,500 and 24,700. With the triangle now approaching its apex, a decisive breakout above the 200-day moving average at 24,700 would open the path towards 26,000. India VIX remains below 15, suggesting continued volatility compression, but a triangle breakout could trigger a sharp expansion in volatility.
Bank Nifty also improved, gaining 1.3% with rollover at 79.2%, above its 3-month average. The index remains range-bound between 56,000–59,000, with 58,500 being the key breakout level for a sustained directional move.
At the market-wide level, however, the picture remains mixed. Total market OI contracted 4.3% and cost of carry eased materially, while stock-futures rollover improved to 91.9%. This indicates that the broader market is still going through a normalization phase, with fresh accumulation concentrated in specific sectors and stocks rather than being broad-based.
Participant positioning has become more constructive. FIIs reduced index shorts by 8.5% for the second consecutive expiry and added modestly to longs. Clients increased stock-futures longs by 5.2% to a fresh high, while Pros increased index longs sharply by 60.3%. DII de-risking remains the key offset, keeping the setup constructive but not uniformly bullish.
Sectorally, leadership is broadening. Realty remains the strongest accumulation theme, recording 12.5% market-cap growth and 7% OI expansion for the second consecutive expiry. Capital Goods has emerged as a new institutional accumulation pocket, while Healthcare continues to show selective fresh accumulation. Metals has recovered strongly, but much of the sector move remains short-covering driven. IT has reversed its July short-covering rally, with long unwinding accompanying price weakness.
For September, we prefer selective fresh-OI accumulation rather than broad sector exposure. HAL has the strongest positioning signal, with OI up 123.4% alongside a 5.9% price gain. JINDALSTEL is the strongest fresh-long signal in Metals, with OI up 96.9% alongside a 9% price gain. DLF remains the strongest absolute fresh-OI buildup in Realty, while LT, NYKAA and SUNPHARMA offer additional setups with supportive rollover/carry characteristics.
Preferred September ideas: HAL, JINDALSTEL, DLF, LT, NYKAA and SUNPHARMA.
- August 26, 2026 08:02
H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have cut reliance on visas
H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have reduced visa reliance
Nasscom says Indian IT firms have reduced H-1B visa reliance and expanded US hiring as Washington proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject applications.
- August 26, 2026 07:57
All you need to know about Lumino Industries IPO
All you need to know about Lumino Industries IPO
Discover key details about Lumino Industries' IPO, including pricing, allocation, and expert recommendations for investors.
- August 26, 2026 07:52
H-1B visa fee explained: What the $103,265 fee proposal means for US employers and foreign workers
H-1B visa explained: Fee hike, lawsuits, vetting and changes under Trump
H-1B visa explained: Trump seeks a permanent $103,265 fee as lawsuits, enhanced vetting and falling registrations reshape the programme for US employers.
- August 26, 2026 07:44
Volkswagen $1.4 billion India tax dispute to be reheard by Bombay HC
Volkswagen $1.4 billion India tax dispute to be reheard by Bombay High Court
Volkswagen’s $1.4 billion India tax dispute will be reheard by Mumbai High Court after the earlier panel could not deliver its verdict within the stipulated time.
- August 26, 2026 07:38
Opening Bid: Indian stocks set for strong opening as crude oil falls, global cues improve
Stock market today: Nifty set for strong opening as crude oil prices fall
Indian stocks may open higher as crude oil prices fall, US Treasury yields ease and global sentiment improves. Nifty faces key resistance at 24,350-24,375.
- August 26, 2026 07:31
15 stocks to watch: Honasa, Varun Beverages, NBCC, TMPV, Cipla and more
15 stocks to watch today: Honasa, NBCC, TMPV, Cipla, Welspun and more
Discover key updates on 15 stocks, including Honasa, Varun Beverages, and Cipla, highlighting major business developments and acquisitions.
- August 26, 2026 07:21
IMFA begins hot metal production at first furnace of Kalinganagar ferro chrome project
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA) has reached a key operational milestone in its greenfield ferro chrome expansion project at Kalinganagar, Odisha. In a regulatory update following its previous disclosure on July 24, 2026, the company informed stock exchanges that the first tapping of hot metal from the first furnace (KNR-1) commenced on August 25, 2026.
With the successful initiation of hot metal production, IMFA plans to ramp up output volumes gradually in due course.
- August 26, 2026 07:20
Nihar Info Global signs logistics pact with Sequel Logistics for Goldnsilver.shop
Nihar Info Global Limited has formally executed a logistics service agreement with Sequel Logistics Private Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, Sequel Logistics will serve as the official logistics partner for Nihar Info Global’s e-commerce platform, Goldnsilver.shop.
The partnership entails providing specialized secure transit, warehousing, vaulting, and last-mile logistics services specifically tailored for high-value items, including precious metals, gold and silver coins, and jewelry products.
- August 26, 2026 07:20
Amagi says Law&Crime moves Court TV broadcast, FAST operations to its cloud platform
Amagi, the media industry cloud platform for unified broadcast, streaming, and monetization, today announced that Law&Crime has migrated its Court TV channel, spanning live broadcast and Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST), onto Amagi CLOUDPORT. The move replaces a patchwork of manual, disconnected systems with a single automated cloud platform, giving viewers more reliable access to Court TV’s live and breaking news coverage across broadcast, streaming, and connected TV.
- August 26, 2026 07:20
Beryl Securities gets shareholder nod to issue up to 12.96 lakh shares via preferential allotment
Beryl Securities Limited has obtained shareholder approval for the issuance, offer, and allotment of equity shares on a preferential basis during its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 25, 2026. The members approved the Special Resolution with the requisite majority via video conferencing.
The company proposes to issue and allot up to 12,95,635 (Twelve Lakh Ninety-Five Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five) equity shares of face value Rs 10 each at an issue price of Rs 23 per equity share, which includes a premium of Rs 13 per share. The preferential issue aggregates to a total issue size of up to Rs 2,97,99,605 (Rupees Two Crore Ninety-Seven Lakh Ninety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Five only) for cash consideration.
- August 26, 2026 07:19
Defence Production Secretary unveils Project 17A Himgiri-class frigate model at Kolkata airport
In a major public-engagement and strategic branding initiative showcasing India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, inaugurated an impressive scale model of the Project 17A (Himgiri Class) Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate. Installed at the City Side of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata, the ceremony took place in the presence of Cmde PR Hari, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), Shri Vikram Singh, Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata alongside senior officials from both GRSE and the AAI.
- August 26, 2026 07:18
Air India seeks $1.5 billion fresh equity from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines
Air India seeks $1.5 billion fresh equity from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines
Air India seeks about $1.5 billion in fresh equity from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines as the airline tackles record losses and a costly turnaround.
- August 26, 2026 07:09
Oil prices slide 2% on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped about 2% on Wednesday, adding to the previous session’s losses, on fresh hopes the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after Iran said it had resumed talks with neighbour Oman on managing the strategic waterway.
Brent crude futures fell $1.78, or 2.0%, to $86.80 a barrel by 0027 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $1.49, or 1.8%, at $80.87. Both benchmarks lost more than 3% on Tuesday. - Reuters
- August 26, 2026 06:50
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- August 26, 2026 06:50
Waterways Leisure Tourism to implement 1:10 stock split; August 25 last day to buy shares for eligibility, record date August 26
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd (operator of India’s domestic ocean cruise business under the Cordelia Cruises brand) is implementing a 1:10 stock split, with August 25, 2026, as the last day to buy shares to be eligible. The record date is August 26, 2026, after which one fully paid-up equity share of face value ₹10 will be split into 10 shares of face value ₹1 each. The split itself does not change the overall value of an investor’s holding, as the share price adjusts proportionately.
- August 26, 2026 06:49
NSE, BSE to remain open for trading on August 26 despite Eid-e-Milad; settlement holiday in place, currency markets closed.
NSE and BSE will not shut for trading on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for Eid-e-Milad; the equity markets remain open for normal trading, but it is a settlement holiday, meaning clearing, settlement, pay-in, and pay-out of funds and securities will not take place that day (currency markets will be closed, while MCX stays open).
Intraday profits made in the equity segment on August 25 will not be reflected in the account balance on August 26. Shares purchased on August 25 and August 26 can be sold on August 27.
- August 26, 2026 06:48
Rollovers Action: Expiry Day | Market-wide: 91% | Nifty: 78% | Bank Nifty: 79% | Stock Futures: 92%
3M Average Rollovers: Market-wide: 90% | Nifty: 74% | Bank Nifty: 76% | Stock Futures: 92%
🖋️ We expect Nifty to trade in the range of 23,800 and 24,800. The formation of a “base ascending triangle” had reignited hopes of a breakout only to fizzle out as the August expiry ensued. The prices should move towards the higher end of the range now. In the absence of strong triggers, breakout still appears difficult.
🖋️The deluge of paper supply that has kept a lid on secondary market (~ $6.5bn worth of IPOs+QIPs+OFSs+Sell downs) will continue to influence the price action in the new series. By the virtue of offerings, FPIs have turned net buyers in India in secondary markets (~+$1.5bn) in August.
🖋️ Key events: Indian markets will closely track Jackson Hole, crude price trajectory, India’s GDP data and US inflation for cues.
🖋️ Key observations from expiry week:
-FPI net short in index futures stands at ~$3.14bn (down from ~$3.45bn last expiry) while HNI/Retail longs in SSF continue to remain higher at ~$21.8bn. Single stock futures for the third straight month in a row traded at ~6.3% annualised. Roll costs started at 64-65 bps (~6.7% p.a.) and later kept drifting. While Nifty roll costs remained subdued ~4.95% annualised (~47 bps), the average Nifty September futures premium to spot levels was ~165 points throughout expiry week which is 68 bps (7.1% annualised adjusted for dividend impact).
🖋️ Sectors to watch: Short covering in IT; Long Build up in metals, chemicals and telecom.
- August 26, 2026 06:48
9 Stocks Ended the Day Above Their Previous All-Time Highs on August 25
💠TFCI
💠Modison
💠Yatharth Hospital
💠Divi’s Laboratories
💠Molbio Diagnostics
💠Welspun Enterprises
💠AU Small Finance Bank
💠Manipal Health Enterprises
💠Entero Healthcare Solutions
- August 26, 2026 06:42
Persisting retail F&O losses spur call for tighter eligibility filters
Persisting retail F&O losses spur call for tighter eligibility filters
SEBI's measures reduce F&O participation but spark renewed debate on retail investor suitability and the need for longer-tenor contracts.
- August 26, 2026 06:42
US bond turmoil signals rising global macro pressures
US bond turmoil signals rising global macro pressures
US bond turmoil highlights rising global macro pressures, emphasizing the importance of valuations for equity investors and gold's enduring relevance.
- August 26, 2026 06:41
What should investors do about SBI after Q1 FY27 results?
What should investors do about SBI after Q1 FY27 results?
Investors should hold State Bank of India stock post-Q1 FY27, expecting stable growth and no asset quality concerns.
- August 26, 2026 06:41
Trading Guide for August 26, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Day Trading Guide for August 26, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Day Trading Guide gives you the key intraday supports and resistances to watch out for on the Nifty Futures and other widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, SBI
- August 26, 2026 06:41
Stock to buy today: SAIL (₹184.20)
Stock to buy today: SAIL (₹184.20) – BUY
Traders can buy SAIL shares now at ₹184. Accumulate on dips at ₹181. Keep the stop-loss at ₹174
Published on August 26, 2026
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