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Nifty Thu 20 August 2026

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Abbott India Ltd down for fifth straight session

Abbott india ltd is quoting at rs 26325, down 0.96% on the day as on 13:19 ist on the nse. the stock jumped 12.53% in last one year as compared to a 4.02% slide in nifty and a 19.36% spurt in the nifty pharma index.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

INR slips further amid sharp rise in global crude oil prices and negative local equities

The indian rupee fell 2 paise to close at 95.76 (provisional) against the us dollar on wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in west asia kept markets on edge. a sharp decline in domestic equity markets put further p
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Indegene's US arm settles TCPA class-action litigation for .72 million

Indegene said its wholly owned us subsidiary, indegene inc., has substantially concluded settlement negotiations in the tcpa class-action litigation filed by progressive health and rehab corp.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari

Dea joint secretary alok tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corporate bonds
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Hyundai Motor India plans increase in prices from September 2026

Hyundai motor india has planned to increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 1% across its portfolio, effective september 2026. the quantum of increase will vary depending on the model and variant.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

RBI monetary policy meeting minutes show cautious outlook on inflation, members highlight uncertain global enviornment

Reserve bank of india (rbi) released minutes of sixty second meeting of the monetary policy committee (mpc) held during august 3 to 5, 2026 today. mpc member nagesh kumar noted that the indian economy has displayed remarkable resilience in the face of chal
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Healthy forex inflows to support INR stability: RBI minutes

Rbi notes in the minutes of its august monetary policy that rbi has built a substantial dollar cushion to defend rupee. the central bank stated that the june 05th joint package of reforms by the rbi and the ministry of finance has received enthusiastic res
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Sharp spike in international energy prices has had limited pass-through to domestic retail prices, says RBI minutes

Rbi noted in its monetary policy minutes that as of june 2026, fuel inflation has remained modest because the sharp spike in international energy prices has had limited pass-through to domestic retail prices. cpi inflation has crossed the 4% target by smal
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscribed 62.97 times

The offer received bids for 395.21 crore shares as against 6.27 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

AMC stocks ICICI Prudential, NAM India surge up to 5% in weak market

According to mofsl, icici amc continues to strengthen its leadership position across active mfs while steadily expanding its presence in high-growth segments such as passives, sifs, and alternatives.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Airfloa Rail Technology rises after Rs 70.56 lakh order from Modern Coach Factory

Airfloa rail technology rose 2.95% to rs 358.95 after the company received a new order worth rs 70.56 lakh from modern coach factory (mcf), lalganj, raebareli.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Atlanta Electricals receives order of Rs 194 cr from APTRANSCO

For supply of 160 mva, 220/132 kv auto transformers
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Colgate PerioGard receives prestigious ISP Seal

Colgate periogard announced that its advanced gum care portfolio - comprising periogard toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash - has become the first in india to receive the indian society of periodontology (isp) seal of acceptance. this recognition marks a
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Quick Wrap: Nifty IT Index falls 1.93%

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Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

BSE hits 4-month low after Jefferies, Nuvama downgrade stock on CAS risks

Brokerages flag pressure from the closing auction session, weaker derivatives volumes and rbi bank guarantee norms, with bse shares down nearly 9.3% in august so far
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

BSE stock hammered after back-to-back downgrades, down 10% in 5 sessions

Bse share price today: today's decline marked the fifth straight session of losses for bse, during which the stock has fallen 10 per cent.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

BSE Ltd eases for fifth straight session

Bse ltd is quoting at rs 3293.9, down 1.14% on the day as on 13:19 ist on the nse. the stock jumped 32.21% in last one year as compared to a 3.1% slide in nifty and a 1.64% fall in the nifty financial services index.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

INR weighed down by muted local equities as oil prices stay elevated

The indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.68 (provisional) against the us dollar on tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions in west asia. local shares also closed lower on tuesday as rising oil price
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Shankesh Jewellers IPO subscribed 36%

The offer received bids for 98.74 lakh shares as against 2.76 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

ONGC Corpn commissions gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat in Golaghat district, Assam

Complimenting the north east gas grid
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Horizon Industrial Parks (HIPL) IPO subscribed 24%

The offer received bids for 5.94 crore shares as against 25.13 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Sunshine Pictures IPO subscribed 4.33 times

The offer received bids for 2.37 crore shares as against 54.86 lakh shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Moil ltd, mastek ltd, arvind ltd and jai balaji industries ltd are among the other losers in the bse's 'a' group today, 18 august 2026.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Alivus Life Sciences acquires 76% stake in IQGenX Pharma

For a consideration of rs 9.12 cr
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Highway Infrastructure receives Palayam Fee Plaza toll collection contract worth Rs 80 cr

The contract has been awarded for the engagement of user fee collection for palayam fee plaza at km 154+500 of nh-44, covering the krishnagiri to thumbipadi section from km 94+000 to km 180+000 on bot basis in the state of tamil nadu. the total contract va
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Protean eGov Technologies bags Rs 6-cr order from Arunachal Pradesh govt

Protean egov technologies has received a work order worth rs 5.99 crore from the government of arunachal pradesh for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the arun parivar patra (app) - state family registry platform.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Infosys Ltd slips for fifth straight session

Infosys ltd is quoting at rs 1116.1, down 2.09% on the day as on 13:19 ist on the nse. the stock tumbled 22.49% in last one year as compared to a 3.1% slide in nifty and a 12.84% fall in the nifty it index.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Sensex, Nifty tumble as crude surge, geopolitical concerns weigh

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the s&p bse sensex dropped 492.70 points or 0.63% to 77,235.46. the nifty 50 index lost 132.75 points or 0.55% to 24,154.90. the sensex declined 1.08% in three consecutive trading sessions, while the ni
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Japan stocks fall as bond yields and fiscal concerns rise

Japans 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 2.95%, its highest level in three decades. concerns over higher government spending and the growing possibility of a near-term bank of japan rate hike added to the pressure.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

PCBL Chemical receives ECMS approval for Acetylene Black Project

Acetylene black is a critical conductive material used in lithium-ion batteries and various advanced industrial applications. the proposed project is expected to support the development of the domestic advanced materials ecosystem, strengthen local supply
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscribed 3.07 times

The offer received bids for 19.25 crore shares as against 6.27 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Volumes jump at Tube Investments of India Ltd counter

Tube investments of india ltd witnessed volume of 36.19 lakh shares by 14:14 ist on nse, a 11.36 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 3.18 lakh shares
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

India's coconut product exports explode in FY26, mark a spurt of 62% on year

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Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Shiprocket IPO could offer over 30% listing pop; check post-debut strategy

The ?1,617-crore shiprocket ipo was a combination of a fresh issue of ?885.50 crore and an offer for sale of ?731.98 crore.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Nifty hits six-day losing streak as crude tops ; IT stocks lead market selloff

Key benchmark indices extended their losses on tuesday, with the nifty falling for the sixth consecutive session, while the sensex declined for the third straight day. sentiment was weighed down by brent crude rising above a barrel amid renewed us-iran
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Indices fall as elevated crude prices, rising global bond yields weigh

Nifty posts its sixth straight loss as fading hopes of an end to the iran war keep crude prices elevated and push global bond yields higher, hurting risk appetite.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates even as cash's share of individual transactions declines

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Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

China stocks turn choppy as investors await stimulus

Investors remained cautious as they looked for stronger government support. premier li qiang called for more measures to meet this years economic targets and said china would speed up the development of new growth areas, including the six networks.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Sigma Advanced hits the roof after securing Rs 155-cr orders from Govt of India

Sigma advanced systems hit the upper circuit of 5% at rs 658.15 after the company secured orders worth approximately rs 155 crore from the government of india for its indrajaal ranger anti-drone patrol vehicle.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Five-year bond yield hardens as FCNR(B) position unwinding weighs on trade

Five-year bond yield hardens by around 10 basis points in two sessions as traders unwind fcnr(b)-linked positions following the rbi's early closure of the swap window.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

MobiKwik completes transfer of its digital lending biz to MobiKwik Distribution Services

One mobikwik systems announced the completion of the transfer of its entire digital lending business, along with the associated employees, to mobikwik distribution services (mdspl), its wholly owned subsidiary.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Hardwyn India Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Nelco ltd, krishival foods ltd, karma energy ltd and growington ventures india ltd are among the other losers in the bse's 'b' group today, 18 august 2026.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Sensex slides 343 pts; FMCG share extent losses for 3rd day

At 14:30 ist, the barometer index, the s&p bse sensex tanked 342.81 points or 0.44% to 77,385.35. the nifty 50 index lost 92.60 points or 0.38% to 24,197.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Nifty August futures trade at premium

Hdfc bank, infosys and reliance industries were top traded contracts.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

Bihari Lal Engineering IPO debut in focus: GMP hints at 40% listing pop

Bihari lal engineering ipo shares are set to list on dalal street on wednesday, august 19. the offer opened for bidding on august 12 and closed on august 14.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-18

US dollar index large currency speculators marginally reduce net longs

Large currency speculators in the us dollar futures continue to hold around a three and half year high, according to the latest commitment of traders (cot) data released by the commodity futures trading commission (cftc). the non-commercial futures contrac
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Chinese stocks rise as technology shares lead gains

Cambricon technologies, zhongji innolight, eoptolink technology, naura technology, smic, and hygon information technology were among the top performers. smic surged after reporting that its second-quarter profit more than tripled from a year earlier, while
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Horizon Industrial Parks (HIPL) IPO subscribed 14%

The offer received bids for 3.52 crore shares as against 25.13 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

EMS rises after securing work contract worth Rs 129 crore from Municipal Corporation Jodhpur

Ems added 2.50% to rs 370.90 after the company announced the receipt of the lowest bidder (l-1) status awarded by municipal corporation jodhpur for sewerage work.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Ritesh International plans capacity expansion of 50% at its Ahmedgarh facility

The project involves an estimated total capital expenditure of rs 7 crore, which will be financed through a balanced mix of long-term bank loans of about rs. 1 crore and balance of about rs. 6 crore from internal accruals. the expansion project is schedule
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Japanese stocks rise as AI shares offset economic concerns

Chip and ai-related stocks led the gains, with kioxia holdings, fujikura, advantest, furukawa electric, and tokyo electron all rising. financial and consumer stocks mostly fell.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Nifty trades below 24,350; consumer durables share decline

At 14:30 ist, the barometer index, the s&p bse sensex tanked 212.72 points or 0.27% to 77,797.27. the nifty 50 index lost 37 points or 0.15% to 24,329.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Nifty slips below 24,300 on elevated crude prices; IT, FMCG stocks drag

Key benchmark indices started the week on a weak note on monday, with the nifty slipping below 24,300 as elevated crude oil prices weighed on sentiment. brent crude hovered around a barrel amid the lack of progress in ending the iran conflict. it, fmcg
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

NITI Aayog report outlines a four-pronged strategy to improve the efficiency and output of India's professional services sector

Niti aayog has released a report assessing indias regulatory framework for professional services and benchmarking it against select foreign jurisdictions, with the aim of identifying challenges and policy measures to strengthen the sector and unlock the po
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Volumes jump at Physicswallah Ltd counter

Physicswallah ltd witnessed volume of 808.08 lakh shares by 14:14 ist on nse, a 16.2 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 49.89 lakh shares
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Nifty trades near 24,350 level; European markets open higher amid easing Fed hike expectations

The benchmark indices continued to pare losses in afternoon trade as investors continued to assess the slew of latest corporate earnings announcements. the nifty traded near the 24,350 mark. metals, realty and private bank stocks advanced while pharma, fmc
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Rubicon Research rallies as Q1 PAT soars 95.8% YoY

Rubicon research surged 9.68% to rs 1,775.90 after the company reported strong q1 fy27 performance, with sharp growth in revenue, ebitda and profit.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Om Infra executes supplementary agreement for ongoing water project in UP

Om infra has received letter of award for execution of a supplementary agreement from the office of the superintending engineer, circle office, uttar pradesh jal nigam (rural), lucknow, uttar pradesh.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Schneider Electric Infrastructure slumps after dismal Q1 performance

Schneider electric infrastructure tumbled 11.18% to rs 1215.40 after the company reported 69.8% drop in net profit to rs 12.4 crore in q1 fy27 from rs 41.2 crore in q1 fy26.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

Adani Power Ltd slips for fifth straight session

Adani power ltd is quoting at rs 203.3, down 0.95% on the day as on 13:19 ist on the nse. the stock jumped 69.77% in last one year as compared to a 2.12% slide in nifty and a 12.23% spurt in the nifty energy index.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-17

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