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ensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights - Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 19th August 2026.

Indian shares extended their losing streak on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 declining for a seventh consecutive session, its longest such run in 11 months. The index fell 0.32% to 24,078.30, taking its seven-session decline to 2.1%. The Sensex dropped 0.42% to 76,909.68 and has fallen in six of the past seven sessions, also losing 2.1%.

Investor sentiment remained weak as Brent crude rose to a three-week high near $92 a barrel amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting statements from the US and Iran. Rising long-term bond yields in the US, Germany and Japan also reduced the appeal of emerging-market equities.

Fourteen of 16 major sectors closed lower, while small- and mid-cap indices declined 0.5% and 0.2%, respectively. Financial stocks fell, with ICICI Bank and Axis Bank declining 0.7% and 0.6%. The IT index gained 0.7%, while Shiprocket surged nearly 48% in its trading debut.

• August 19, 2026 15:53

  Chartered Speed Takes Electric Bus Operations to All 8 Cities in Rajasthan Under PM e-Bus Sewa

  Chartered Speed Limited, becomes the first mobility operator to establish complete electric bus coverage across Rajasthan under the PM e-Bus scheme by rolling out electric buses across all eight primary urban nodes in the state.

  This is a major scale-up of Chartered Speed’s zero-emission mass transit operations across Rajasthan under the flagship PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Through this, the company, which already operates a nationwide fleet of over 2,000 buses, has expanded its total EV operating mix from approximately 10% to 25% thus solidifying its position as a dominant operator of contracted electric mass-transit assets.

  The deployment spans Rajasthan’s most populous and economically vital urban corridors, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, and Alwar, offering direct addressability to millions of citizens across the state. As part of the current rollout phase, 24 e-buses have commenced operations across Jaipur and Bhilwara, with an additional 47 buses deployed across Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota, Alwar, Ajmer, and Jodhpur. The expansion builds directly upon Chartered Speed’s earlier secured order of more than 800 buses for the state of Rajasthan.

  The scale-up also generates over 1,500 direct skilled jobs across telemetry, fleet management, technical maintenance, and driving operations.

• August 19, 2026 15:53

  Siguler Guff raises $500 million for India-focused emerging markets fund

  Siguler Guff & Company, LP (“Siguler Guff” or the “Firm”), a multi-strategy private markets investment firm, today announced the successful final close of its Global Emerging Markets Growth Opportunities Fund (“GEMGO II” or the “Fund”), alongside related co-investment vehicles and various separately managed accounts. Together, these vehicles represent $500 million of capital commitments for the GEMGO strategy and help position Siguler Guff to continue investing behind India’s durable growth themes.

  At $500 million, GEMGO II and related vehicles together represent more than double the $238 million Siguler Guff deployed in India through its predecessor global emerging markets vintage. The Fund will seek to continue investing in high-growth, founder and family-owned businesses with average investment sizes of approximately $50 million, focusing on companies that can benefit from India’s domestic consumption growth and those serving global demand across consumer, healthcare, financial services and technology. GEMGO II will also continue to offer co-investment opportunities to its investors.

  To date, Siguler Guff has invested1 approximately $1 billion in India across its various emerging markets vehicles, which include investments in 23 companies such as Indian Energy Exchange, GlobalLogic, City Union Bank, Luker Electric Technologies, Baazar Kolkata, and Sterling Hospitals.

  Amid a highly selective fundraising environment, we believe the successful close of GEMGO II underscores investor confidence in Siguler Guff’s differentiated approach to emerging markets investing, deep experience in India and a track record of creating value across market cycles. The Fund is supported by new and existing investors globally, spanning pension plans, family offices, financial institutions, foundations and ultra-high net worth individuals.

  Drew Guff, Chief Investment Officer of Siguler Guff and Co-Portfolio Manager of GEMGO II, commented, “India is a highly compelling long-term global investment opportunity, supported by powerful demographic trends, rising consumption, and a dynamic business environment. We believe the mid-market, where we have long specialized, offers an opportunity to partner with exceptional businesses. The successful close of GEMGO II reflects our investors’ confidence in our strategy, team, and longstanding commitment to the market. We are grateful for their support and look forward to backing high-quality companies that are helping shape India’s next phase of growth.”

• August 19, 2026 15:52

  Magellanic Cloud Builds Strong Growth Momentum with Continuous Order Wins Worth Over ₹111.04 Crore

  Magellanic Cloud Limited (NSE: MCLOUD | BSE: 538891) continues to demonstrate strong business momentum, securing order after order in recent months and strengthening its order pipeline, customer base and revenue visibility. The Company and its subsidiaries have secured a series of orders from leading Indian Railways divisions, BFSI institutions Global Technology Giant, GAIL (India) Limited, PSU Banks and DFCCIL. With orders aggregating over ₹111.04 Crore secured within a relatively short period, the consistent pace of business wins highlights the Company’s strong execution momentum and growing market opportunities. The Company expects to build further on this order momentum through the balance of FY27, with continued opportunities across its technology, e-surveillance and digital infrastructure businesses.

  Continuous Order Momentum

  • 24th April 2026 – Northwestern Railway: Bagged a ₹8.21 Crore railway surveillance project through Provigil for the Bikaner Division.

  • 7 May 2026 – Southeastern Railway: Secured a ₹3.44 Crore AI-led railway e-surveillance project through Provigil.

  • 11 May 2026 – South-Western Railway: Secured a ₹3.59 Crore railway surveillance project through Provigil.

  • 29 May 2026 – South Central Railway: Secured a ₹7.64 Crore e-surveillance order for the Nanded Division.

  • 2 June 2026 – East Coast & South Western Railway: Secured combined orders worth ₹4.31 Crore, taking the railway order book beyond ₹250 Crore.

  • 20 June 2026 – East Central Western Railway: Secured order worth ₹3.13 Crore for railway surveillance through Provigil for the Dhanbad division.

  • 30 June 2026 – Manappuram Finance: IVIS received an LOI for AI-powered e-surveillance across 1,000+ branches, expanding the Company’s BFSI opportunity.

  • 6 July 2026 – South Central Railway: Secured another ₹6.25 Crore railway surveillance order.

  • 13 July 2026 – South Central Railway: Secured a further ₹6.93 Crore order, taking the two railway wins within the week to ₹13.18 Crore.

  • 29 July 2026 – Global Technology Giant: Motivity Labs secured multiple Purchase Orders from a leading global technology company belonging to the MANGA group worth approximately US$1.21 Million, equivalent to approximately ₹11.62 Crore at ₹96/US$, strengthening the Company’s global technology business and revenue visibility.

  • 30 July 2026 – GAIL (India) Limited: Provigil secured a ₹12.76 Crore order for an integrated e-surveillance project, expanding the Company’s presence in critical infrastructure.

  • 7 August 2026 – Western Railway: Secured a ₹12.13 Crore railway surveillance project for the Ratlam Division.

  • 12 August 2026 – Punjab National Bank (PNB): IVIS secured multiple Purchase Orders through NCR Corporation India Private Limited for e-surveillance across 1,000 PNB ATM sites, with an aggregate value of approximately ₹18.4 Crore over five years, comprising Capex and Opex components.

  • 13 August 2026 – Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL): Provigil Surveillance Limited received a ₹3.73 Crore LOA for CCTV surveillance across the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, covering a five-year OPEX contract for surveillance system deployment and operations.

  • 18 August 2026 – Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL): Provigil Surveillance Limited secured another ₹8.90 Crore order for an IP-based CCTV surveillance system across various DFCCIL locations, under a five-year OPEX model, further strengthening the Company’s order momentum.

• August 19, 2026 15:50

  Nifty, Sensex end lower on profit booking; key support levels hold

  Riyank Arora, Associate Vice President – HNI & Derivatives, Hedged.in*

  Market Outlook - Closing Bell Wrap - 19th August 2026

  It was a subdued session for Indian equities on 19 August 2026, as benchmark indices gave up ground to profit booking after the recent run-up. Heavyweight counters bore the brunt of the selling, dragging sentiment lower into the close. Even so, the underlying market structure hasn’t broken down, with participants keeping one eye on global cues and domestic triggers.

  Sensex ended the day at 76,908.05, down 327 points, as profit booking swept through the broader market. The index still managed to hold above its key supports near 76,700–76,500. A push through the 77,200–77,500 resistance band would go a long way toward strengthening the short-term outlook.

  Nifty 50 closed at 24,048.55, down 106 points. The index slipped below the immediate 24,100 mark but continues to trade above its key support levels, indicating that the broader trend remains positive. Immediate support is placed around 24,000–23,900, followed by a stronger support zone near 23,800. On the upside, resistance is seen around 24,150–24,200. A sustained move above this zone could revive bullish momentum and pave the way for higher levels.

  Outlook Ahead: Today’s dip looks like routine profit booking rather than a change in trend, provided the key supports hold. The larger picture still favours the bulls. A buy-on-dips approach in quality names, backed by disciplined risk management, remains the sensible way to play this.

• August 19, 2026 15:44

  Fabtech Technologies secures ₹24.6-crore UAE turnkey project

  Fabtech Technologies Ltd, through its 100% subsidiary FTS Cleanrooms Systems LLC, UAE, has secured an AED 9.92 million (₹24.6 crore) turnkey project from Aroma King, a UAE-based flavour manufacturer. The project will be completed on a fast-track basis within six months. FTS Cleanrooms Systems will provide modular controlled environments, cold rooms, specialised flooring, HVAC systems and internal electrical works. The project will strengthen Fabtech’s presence in UAE and expand its capabilities in high-specification food, flavour and ingredient manufacturing infrastructure.

• August 19, 2026 15:41

  Novo Nordisk tests low-dose Wegovy pill in new weight-loss study

  

  Novo Nordisk tests lower Wegovy pill doses in new weight-loss study

  Novo Nordisk is testing two lower doses of its Wegovy pill against placebo to assess weight loss and how low patients can go.

• August 19, 2026 15:36

  IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

  

  IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

  IDFC First Bank raises $500 million in its first international bond issuance, attracting major global investors with a 5.625% coupon.

• August 19, 2026 15:34

  Enviro Infra Engineers incorporates renewable energy subsidiary Wind Earth

  Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd has incorporated Wind Earth Private Limited as a step-down subsidiary through its holding company, Suyog Urja Ltd. Incorporated on August 19, 2026, in India, Wind Earth will operate in the renewable energy sector, focusing on wind power and other conventional and non-conventional energy projects. The company will also establish wind parks and facilitate investors setting up wind turbines. Wind Earth has an authorised capital of ₹5 lakh, with Enviro Infra Engineers holding 51 per cent control.

• August 19, 2026 15:31

  SAP sees India as showcase for AI-led ‘autonomous enterprise economy’

  

  SAP sees India as key driver of AI-led growth and autonomous enterprise vision

  SAP sees India’s AI talent, innovation ecosystem and customer demand helping drive growth, with the country emerging as a showcase for autonomous enterprises.

• August 19, 2026 15:14

  Escorts Kubota begins work on ₹2,000-crore greenfield plant in Uttar Pradesh

  Escorts Kubota has commenced construction of its new greenfield manufacturing plant at YEIDA’s Sector 10 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 154 acres, the facility will involve an indicative investment of over ₹2,000 crore in phases. It will manufacture tractors, farm implements, construction equipment and engines for domestic and global markets. Phase 1 will have capacity for 60,000 tractors and 15,000 construction equipment units annually. The project will be funded through internal accruals and proceeds from a preferential share issue to Kubota Corporation.

• August 19, 2026 15:05

  L&T acquires over 2 crore Nxt-Infra Trust units for ₹199 crore

  

  L&T buys Nxt-Infra Trust units worth ₹199 crore in NSE bulk deal

  Larsen & Toubro has bought 2.0875 crore Nxt-Infra Trust units for ₹199 crore through an open market transaction, according to NSE bulk deal data.

• August 19, 2026 14:57

  Crompton unveils new master brand identity as it advances ‘Crompton 2.0’

  Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has unveiled a new master brand identity as part of its “Crompton 2.0” transformation into an innovation-led, consumer-centric business. The refreshed identity is anchored by “Cephyr”, the company’s new emblem inspired by sapphire and Zephyrus, the Greek wind. Crompton said the identity reflects its focus on design, innovation, premiumisation and connected living. The emblem’s elements symbolise consumer-centricity, care, connectivity, continuous elevation and the company’s ambition to go beyond boundaries.

• August 19, 2026 14:56

  Dynacons Systems & Solutions achieves SOC 2 Type II certification

  Dynacons Systems & Solutions has achieved SOC 2 Type II Certification, a globally recognised benchmark for information security, operational excellence and customer trust. The certification validates the company’s controls and processes covering Security, Availability and Confidentiality over an extended audit period. The independent assessment confirms that Dynacons has established and consistently operated a robust framework of policies, procedures and controls to protect information assets, securely manage customer data and support the evolving security and compliance requirements of enterprise customers.

• August 19, 2026 14:55

  India should not rush to finalise US trade deal, says EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

  India should not rush to finalise a trade agreement with the United States and must ensure that the pact protects the country’s long-term interests, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Sanjeev Sanyal said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

  Sanyal said substantial progress has been made in the India-US trade negotiations, but New Delhi should be prepared for further discussions if required as the agreement would remain in force for a long period. Read more

• August 19, 2026 14:42

  Samsung raises advanced chipmaking prices by up to 15% as AI demand tightens capacity

  

  Samsung raises foundry chip prices up to 15% amid AI demand

  Samsung has raised prices for some advanced chipmaking services by up to 15% as AI demand tightens capacity and strengthens its foundry business.

• August 19, 2026 14:27

  Bannari Amman Sugars faces ₹29.76-crore GST demand notice

  Bannari Amman Sugars has received a show-cause notice from Karnataka’s Commercial Taxes Department proposing a tax demand of ₹10.14 crore, interest of about ₹9.48 crore and penalty of ₹10.14 crore, totalling ₹29.76 crore. The notice relates to alleged excess availment of input tax credit during FY2020-21. The company said it had already submitted reconciliations and supporting documents and will contest the proposed demand. No final adjudication order has been passed.

• August 19, 2026 14:23

  Indian Real Estate sector to remain resilient amid the West Asia crisis: CareEdge Ratings

  According to CareEdge Ratings, for CY2026, residential unit sales in top 6 cities are expected to remain broadly range-bound at ~3,55,000 units. It notes that sustained demand, deleveraged developer balance sheets, and robust institutional participation have enabled the Indian Real Estate sector to remain resilient amid the West Asia crisis, reaching a high of $ 3.5 to $ 4.0 billion in H1 2026. Commercial assets continued to account for the largest share of capital, underpinned by sustained GCC expansion and strong office demand.

  CareEdge Ratings highlights that the impact of West Asia crisis on Indian Real Estate has been uneven, structurally different across the three segments: affordable housing and project execution face cost pressures, while office leasing remains resilient on Global Capability Centre (GCC) demand, and industrial/warehousing continue to compound on a strong structural base. The surge in Brent crude prices - from around $72/barrel before the conflict to nearly $117/barrel at its peak - triggered cost inflation across sectors, driven by higher fuel, freight, and input costs.

• August 19, 2026 14:23

  ICICI Prudential Life has launched the ICICI Prudential Life BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund

  Key highlights:

  Exposure to 50 companies selected from the broad BSE 500 universe through a rules-based approach.

  Combines attractive valuations and positive price momentum to identify investment opportunities.

  Portfolio reviewed quarterly to respond to changing market valuations and trends.

  Available through select ULIP offerings, including ICICI Pru SmartKid Assure, Signature Assure and Signature Online.

  ICICI Prudential Life had ₹3.34 lakh crore AUM as of June 30, 2026, with a 99.3% claim settlement ratio in Q1 FY2027.

• August 19, 2026 14:22

  Paisalo Advances its Growth Strategy with Proposed ₹1,000 Crore CoLending Partnership with LoanKhata

  [14:08, 19/08/2026] Badrinarayanan KS: Paisalo Digital Limited, a technology-enabled lending platform focused on expanding formal credit access to micro-enterprises, MSMEs and underserved borrowers across India, today announced that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with LoanKhata for a proposed co-lending partnership.

  The partnership marks another step in Paisalo’s acceleration phase, as the company scales its loan book, expands distribution and strengthens its technology-led lending model.

  Under this MoU, Paisalo and LoanKhata intend to establish a co-lending facility aggregating up to ₹1,000 crore. The proposed participation structure envisages Paisalo funding 80% and LoanKhata funding 20% of each eligible loan. The facility will focus on Micro-enterprises and MSMEs.

  [14:09, 19/08/2026] Badrinarayanan KS: SpiceJet Welcomes NCLT Order on Aviator ML Case

  SpiceJet welcomes the order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which has disposed of the petition filed by Aviator ML as withdrawn. The seven other claims will now be heard afresh in accordance with the due process.

  We view the order as a positive step towards resolving the outstanding matters and remain committed to working closely and constructively with our partners to find mutually acceptable solutions.

  SpiceJet has been through a challenging period and is focused on rebuilding the airline, strengthening its operations and restoring its fleet. We remain committed to working with all our stakeholders in a spirit of cooperation as we move forward.

• August 19, 2026 13:52

  Stock In Focus: CleanMax's

  CleanMax is positioned as India’s largest pure-play C&I renewable energy provider, with a 6 GW contracted portfolio and 2.5 GW under execution. 

  •\u0009Data Centre & AI customers account for 42% of contracted capacity, making digital infrastructure a key growth driver. 

  •\u0009Long-term PPAs, strong customer stickiness and high-quality corporate counterparties provide stable revenue visibility and recurring cash flows. 

  •\u0009Ventura projects strong growth through FY29, with 40% revenue CAGR, 53% EBITDA CAGR and 71% PAT CAGR, while flagging execution, financing and regulatory risks.

• August 19, 2026 13:37

  SEBI chief says manipulation of closing auction session will face stern action

  

  SEBI warns against manipulation of new closing auction session

  SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned of stern action against manipulation of the new closing auction session, saying it improves transparency and detection.

• August 19, 2026 13:35

  SEBI to issue AI guidelines with human oversight, data controls and kill switches

  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will shortly issue guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in India’s capital markets, with the framework set to require human oversight, data controls and “kill-switch” mechanisms, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday. Read more

• August 19, 2026 13:28

  Forex

  Rupee holds near ₹95.7 as RBI intervention offsets oil, bond yield pressures

  

  Rupee holds near ₹95.7 as RBI intervention curbs volatility

  The rupee stayed near ₹95.7 per dollar as RBI intervention offset pressure from higher oil prices and rising global bond yields, keeping volatility subdued.

• August 19, 2026 13:18

  Stock market

  SEBI reviews IPO, delisting rules for small companies: Pandey

  

  SEBI reviewing small-company IPO, delisting rules: Pandey

  The Securities and Exchange Board of India markets regulator is reviewing rules ​governing initial public offerings ‌by small companies ​and delisting regulations, ⁠its chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on ‌Wednesday.

• August 19, 2026 13:13

  Stock market

  Stock Market Today LIVE: Markets fall for seventh straight session; banks, metals drag as crude weighs on sentiment

  

  Markets bleed for seventh straight session; banks, metals drag as crude weighs on sentiment

  Sensex and Nifty extended losses for a seventh session as elevated crude prices, a weaker rupee and rising global bond yields pressured equities.

• August 19, 2026 12:54

  DSP Asset Managers appoints Komal Narang as Head of Distribution

  DSP Asset Managers Private Limited (DSPAM) today announced the appointment of Komal Narang as Head of Distribution. She succeeds Usha Nair, who would be retiring from DSP. In her new role, Komal will lead the firm’s distribution strategy as DSPAM looks to deepen relationships with distribution partners and expand access to its investment solutions for investors across India.

  Komal brings over two decades of experience in financial services, with extensive experience across distribution, sales leadership, customer engagement and business development. She joins DSPAM from JioBlackRock Mutual Fund, where she served as Chief Client Officer, leading the firm’s sales, marketing and digital initiatives.

  Prior to JioBlackRock, Komal spent over a decade at ICICI Prudential Asset Management, where she held senior leadership positions across customer engagement and business development. In her most recent role as Head – Customer Engagement, she built and led the AMC’s B2C business. Earlier, she led organised distribution channels as Head – Business Development.

• August 19, 2026 12:46

  Companies

  Hindustan Zinc targets 70% renewable power by FY28

  

  Hindustan Zinc raises green energy share to 22%, targets 70% by FY28

  Hindustan Zinc has raised green energy’s share of power consumption to 22% and aims to source 70% of its electricity from renewables by FY28.

• August 19, 2026 12:46

  Ipo

  Symbiotec Pharmalab's ₹1,757 crore IPO to open on August 24

  

  Symbiotec Pharmalab's ₹1,757 crore IPO to open on August 24

  The IPO will close for subscription on August 27, while bidding by anchor investors will take place on August 21, according to the company's announcement on Wednesday

• August 19, 2026 12:45

  Companies

  Siemens Syntex acquires 11.418% stake in B & Limited

  Siemens Syntex Limited acquired 11.418% of B & Limited through open market transactions on August 18, 2026, maintaining total shareholding at Rs. 31 million. The acquisition involved 200 shares, with no change in total voting or diluted capital. 

• August 19, 2026 12:44

  Quarterly results

  Flomic revenue rises 18.4% to ₹120 crore, EBITDA jumps 68%

  Flomic reported 18.4% revenue growth to INR120 crore and a 68% increase in EBITDA to INR11.21 crore, with margins rising to 9.34%. Focus areas include freight forwarding, project cargo, warehousing, and technology-driven efficiency. Management aims for profitable, disciplined growth, expanding logistics services, leveraging technology, and enhancing customer relationships for long-term value.

• August 19, 2026 12:43

  Industry update

  Stock Markets LIVE: Ceigall India to invest ₹29.44 crore in subsidiary for highway project

  Ceigall India approved security creation and further investment in its subsidiary, Ceigall Indore Ujjain Greenfield Highway Limited, a new infrastructure entity incorporated in January 2026 with minimal turnover. The company plans to infuse INR 29.44 crores, acquiring 74% control through cash, to support a highway project in India, with no related party concerns or regulatory approvals needed.

• August 19, 2026 12:42

  GACM Technologies appointed Infomerics Valuation as monitoring agency for its ₹4,950 lakh Qualified Institutions Placement

• August 19, 2026 12:32

  Gold silver

  Silver futures decline to Rs 2.28 lakh/kg

  Silver prices on Wednesday fell by Rs 4,023 to Rs 2,28,396 per kilogram in futures trade as participants reduced their bets.

  On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for September delivery declined by Rs 4,023, or 1.73 per cent, to Rs 2,28,396 per kg in a business turnover of 2,577 lots.

  Analysts said a sell-off by participants mainly weighed on silver prices.

  Globally, the white metal was trading 0.99 per cent up at USD 62.74 per ounce in New York. (PTI)

• August 19, 2026 12:30

  Stock market

  Japan’s Nikkei slumps sharply as tech selloff spreads

  Japan’s Nikkei share gauge slumped by the ‌most in three weeks on Wednesday, tracking a sharp selloff in technology shares on Wall Street overnight. 

  The benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 3.16% to close at 65,326.42, the ‌steepest drop since July 27. The broader Topix slipped 3.09% to ‌4,012.31. - Reuters

• August 19, 2026 12:28

  Dedicated ‘Japan City’ being developed in Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath

  

  Uttar Pradesh plans Japan City, targets semiconductors and Japanese investments

  Uttar Pradesh plans a Japan City and seeks investments in semiconductors, data centres and electronics, as Japanese firms announce major projects in YEIDA.

• August 19, 2026 12:28

  IDFC First Bank raises $500 million through maiden 3 year fixed-rate senior notes

  

  IDFC First Bank raises $500 million through maiden 3 year fixed-rate senior notes

  IDFC First Bank has raised $500 million through its maiden three-year fixed-rate senior notes due 2029 via its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City.

• August 19, 2026 12:22

  Industry update

  KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid India’s live events boom

  

  KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid India’s live events boom

  KKR will buy a minority stake in BookMyShow as demand for concerts and live events grows, intensifying competition in India’s entertainment ticketing market.

• August 19, 2026 12:21

  Stock Market LIVE updates: Indegene agrees to $4.72 million settlement in US class-action lawsuit

  Indegene settled a class-action lawsuit in the U.S involving alleged TCPA violations from 2020 fax communications, with a maximum settlement of USD 4.72 million based on claims. The agreement is finalized pending court approval, with payments dependent on valid claims. 

• August 19, 2026 12:20

  Industry update

  Stock Market LIVE: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund cuts stake in V-Guard Industries to 4.93%

  ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund sold over 9.18 million shares of V-Guard Industries, reducing its holding from 7.04% to 4.93%, with total shares increasing slightly. The sale, conducted openly between January and August 2026, was not aimed at controlling interest. 

• August 19, 2026 12:18

  APL Apollo Tubes to seek approval for ₹8.50 dividend at September 15 AGM

  APL Apollo Tubes announced its 41st AGM scheduled for September 15, 2026, via video conference, with a record date of September 8, 2026, for final dividend approval. The Board recommended an ₹8.50 per share dividend for FY2025-26, subject to shareholder approval. 

• August 19, 2026 12:09

  Quarterly results

  Rubicon Q1: Reports 51% revenue growth

  Rubicon reported strong Q1 FY27 growth with 51% revenue, 65% EBITDA, and 95% PAT increase, driven by acquisitions and product pipeline expansion. Strategic US manufacturing acquisition enhances supply chain, margins expected to improve. R&D spend remains high at 10.9%, focusing on portfolio diversification and innovation. Management emphasizes building management bandwidth, maintaining gross margins, and executing long-term value creation.

• August 19, 2026 12:08

  Industry update

  BCCL halts controlled blasting at New Akashkinaree Colliery after land subsidence

  Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) informed that DGMS withdrew permission for controlled blasting at New Akashkinaree Colliery following land subsidence near abandoned underground workings. Blasting operations are halted until fresh approval and safety clearance are obtained, with authorities directing technical studies and safety assessments before resuming mining activities. The company is complying with all directives.

• August 19, 2026 12:07

  Industry update

  Vivanza Biosciences to hold 44th AGM on September 11; key proposals on agenda

  Vivanza Biosciences announced its 44th AGM scheduled for September 11, 2026, via video conference. The company will seek shareholder approval for new constitutional documents, a ₹100 crore borrowing limit and investments and loans up to ₹50 crore.

• August 19, 2026 12:06

  Companies

  Reliance Communications receives DoT notices for partial encashment of bank guarantees

  Reliance Communications received notices of partial encashment of bank guarantees from DoT due to unpaid license fees for FY 2023-26, involving SBI and BoB guarantees totaling over ₹5.7 crore and ₹16 lakh. The company is reviewing legal and financial impacts amid ongoing insolvency proceedings and will disclose further developments as appropriate.

• August 19, 2026 12:03

  Maharashtra farmers have an edge in installing solar pumps, says GK Energy CMD

  

  Maharashtra farmers have an edge in installing solar pumps, says GK Energy CMD

  Maharashtra farmers benefit from significant solar pump subsidies, enabling cost-effective installations and boosting agricultural productivity, says GK Energy CMD.

• August 19, 2026 12:02

  Stock market

  Markets at noon

  At 12:01 pm, Sensex traded 254.12 points (-0.33%) lower at 76,981.34, Nifty 50 slipped 82.30 points (-0.34%) to 24,072.60.

• August 19, 2026 11:59

  Real estate

  Arkade Developers announces four Mumbai redevelopment projects with ₹5,000 crore potential

  Arkade Developers announced four redevelopment projects in Western Mumbai, covering 45,204 sq.m. with a projected saleable area of 15 lakh sq.ft. and potential turnover of ₹5,000 crore. Key projects include sites in Kandivali East and West, Malad West, and Borivali West, emphasizing growth, high-quality development, and strategic expansion in Mumbai’s real estate sector.

• August 19, 2026 11:49

  Ecoboard Industries bags ₹11 crore order for compressed biogas plant

  Ecoboard Industries received a domestic order worth ₹11 crore from Sudhishiram Renewable Energy for designing, manufacturing, supplying, erecting, and commissioning a 6 TPD compressed biogas plant, to be completed in nine months. 

• August 19, 2026 11:47

  L&T Technology Services bags $75-million deal from global technology major

  

  LTTS will deploy its Engineering Intelligence (EI) capabilities across the customer's end-to-end product development and engineering lifecycle, as per the deal.

  L&T Technology Services secures a $75 million deal to enhance product development for a major global technology client.

• August 19, 2026 11:47

  India’s GCCs shift from execution hubs to strategic centres: Awfis-Zinnov report

  Awfis and Zinnov released a report on India’s GCCs shifting from execution hubs to strategic centers, with growth to 2,117 GCCs, USD 98.4 billion revenue, and 2.36 million jobs. Complex work, AI talent, and flexible workspace adoption surged, driven by demand from US companies and sectors like ecommerce and BFSI. The trend emphasizes faster, flexible workspaces aligned with strategic business needs.

• August 19, 2026 11:45

  Quarterly results

  Minda Corporation Q1 results

  Minda Corporation reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹1,846 crores, up 33% YoY, with EBITDA of INR 212 crores and PAT of INR 206 crores, driven by strong automotive industry growth and order wins across segments. EV revenue increased 40%, with significant contributions from Flash Electronics and MindaVast, focusing on new product launches, premiumization, and expanding high-growth segments.

• August 19, 2026 11:41

  Eternal (Reco: Buy, FV: Rs. 395) - Zepto selectively takes up pricing: Kotak

  Zepto has taken up its minimum order value (MOV) for free delivery up to Rs199 in select cities/pin codes from Rs149 earlier, according to our price checks. We believe this is its attempt to rein in its quarterly burn. This could have some positive impact on other peers in the near term, though we note price competition overall still remains high. Blinkit and Instamart may both show better NOV growth momentum in the near term, as we expect them to gain some market share. Eternal remains our preferred pick.

• August 19, 2026 11:40

  Investcorp acquires India’s 20Cube for Rs 500 crore

  Investcorp has acquired 20Cube 3PL Solutions (“20Cube”), a leading digital-first contract logistics platform in India, for approximately INR 500 crore. Through this investment, Investcorp will back the current founding team of Anand Seetharaman and Ranjan Kedia to accelerate 20Cube’s growth by expanding its service offerings to cater to the growing demand from rising manufacturing activity in India. In addition, 20Cube and Investcorp will seek to invest another INR 500-750 crore to acquire synergistic contract logistics businesses.

• August 19, 2026 11:35

  SpiceJet gets relief as court agrees to rehear bankruptcy petitions

  

  SpiceJet bankruptcy case: Court to rehear lessors’ petitions after settlement

  An Indian court will rehear bankruptcy petitions against SpiceJet after the airline reached a settlement with an aircraft lessor, allowing management to remain in control.

• August 19, 2026 11:31

  Everlon Financials appoints Sanjay Dholakia as independent director, reappoints Varsha Vakharia

  Everlon Financials announced reappointment of Mrs. Varsha Vakharia, appointment of new auditors, and appointment of Mr. Sanjay Dholakia as independent director for five years.

• August 19, 2026 11:28

  E.I.D. Parry India's Q1 FY 27 earnings conference call: Key Highlights

  • Cane crushing in Tamil Nadu was 54 days; production declined due to lower cane availability.
  • Cane landed cost increased to Rs. 4,031/MT; sugar production was 0.12 LMT, with higher sales volume but slightly lower recovery rates.
  • Ethanol production was 380 LL, with prices at Rs. 63.49/L, and capacity includes 120 KLPD for grains.
  • Revenue declined due to model recalibration; margins improved, with breakeven expected in 4-5 quarters.
  • Revenue from consumer products may stay lower but with reduced losses; margins projected between 12-15%

  Debt and Financial Position

  • Standalone debt as of June 30, 2026, was Rs. 980 crores short-term and Rs. 150 crores long-term.
  • Post-crushing season, short-term debt is expected to rise; focus on working capital efficiency.
  • Rs. 610 crores infused into PSRIPL to settle bank liabilities; additional Rs. 55 crores loan given, with Rs. 65 crores remaining.

  Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Outlook

  • No plans to rework the corporate structure involving Coromandel.
  • Future focus on EBITDA from sugar and biofuels, strengthening operations in Karnataka, and restructuring other states.
  • Growth in consumer products and Nutra segments aligned with long-term value creation strategies.
• August 19, 2026 11:23

  Bharat Value Fund bets ₹300 crore for undisclosed stake in Big Mishra Pedha

  

  Bharat Value Fund bets ₹300 crore for undisclosed stake in Big Mishra Pedha

  The company's revenues have more than doubled to ₹300 crore in FY26 from ₹142 crore in FY22, the statement said, adding that the pre-tax profitability is healthy

• August 19, 2026 11:22

  Supreme Court orders independent CBI probe into Indiabulls loan transactions

  

  Supreme Court directs CBI to independently examine Indiabulls allegations

  Supreme Court directs CBI to independently examine financial irregularity allegations against Indiabulls entities and transactions earlier reviewed by EOW.

• August 19, 2026 11:20

  Solara approves conversion of 2.8 lakh partly paid rights shares into fully paid shares

  Solara approved converting 2,79,582 partly paid-up rights shares into fully paid shares after receiving call monies, with two categories based on paid amounts. The company will undertake necessary corporate actions and seek listing approvals. As of now, paid-up capital is ₹48.16 crore across 4.80 crore shares.

• August 19, 2026 11:19

  Companies

  CEAT receives temporary suspension order for license to procure Methanol from Maharashtra FDA

  CEAT Limited received a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration order suspending its methanol procurement license from September 1 to 15, 2026, due to alleged violations of rules and license conditions.

• August 19, 2026 11:10

  L&T Technology Services bags $75-mn deal from global tech major

  L&T Technology Services (LTTS) on Wednesday said it has secured a five-year engagement valued at over USD 75 million (about Rs 718 crore) from a leading global technology enterprise.

  The company did not disclose the name of the client, noting that the identity “cannot be disclosed as per the agreement with the client”.

  As part of the agreement, LTTS will deploy its Engineering Intelligence (EI) capabilities across the customer’s end-to-end product development and engineering lifecycle to help accelerate the development of next-generation solutions for the customer’s global portfolio, according to a regulatory filing.

• August 19, 2026 11:08

  Symbiotec Pharmalab's ₹1,757-crore IPO to open on Aug 24

  Pharma and biotech company Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on August 24, seeking to raise Rs 1,757 crore through a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale.

  The price band has been fixed at Rs 938-988 per equity share, valuing the company at around Rs 6,350 crore at the higher end.

  The IPO will close for subscription on August 27, while bidding by anchor investors will take place on August 21, according to the company’s announcement on Wednesday.

  The issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 150 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of shares aggregating up to Rs 1,607 crore. (PTI)

• August 19, 2026 11:00

  Shipping Corporation of India: Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh gets additional charge

  The Shipping Corporation of India Limited said Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh (Retd.), Director (Liner & Passenger Services), has assumed additional charge of Director (Technical & Offshore Services) with effect from June 1, 2026. Singh has over 35 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy and has held several senior leadership positions. He was awarded the Nau Sena Medal for distinguished service.

• August 19, 2026 10:54

  ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains

  

  ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains

  ICICI Bank shares edged lower on Wednesday morning, falling ₹7.40 or 0.52% to ₹1,404.60 on the NSE as of 10.05 am, showing intraday decline.

• August 19, 2026 10:49

  NIIT allots 1.52 lakh shares under ESOP-2005

  NIIT Limited has allotted 1,51,641 equity shares of ₹2 each under its Employee Stock Option Plan-2005 (ESOP-2005). The company’s Share Allotment Committee approved the allotment on August 18, 2026. NIIT said it is completing the required formalities for listing the shares and will shortly file an application with the stock exchanges seeking listing and trading approval.

• August 19, 2026 10:48

  A B Cotspin receives ₹10.17 crore order for cotton yarn

  A B Cotspin India Ltd. has received orders worth approximately ₹10.17 crore from a domestic entity for the supply of cotton yarn. The orders were received on August 18, 2026, and are scheduled to be executed within two to three months. The company, which has over 25 years of experience in textile manufacturing, said the orders reinforce its business momentum in the cotton yarn segment.

• August 19, 2026 10:47

  HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low

  

  HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low

  HDFC Bank shares fell 0.66% to ₹718.25 on the NSE on Wednesday morning, touching a fresh 52-week low of ₹718.10, as selling pressure continued to weigh on India’s largest private sector lender by market capitalisation.

• August 19, 2026 10:46

  Ceigall India wins ₹274 crore Arunachal Pradesh highway project

  Ceigall India Limited has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth ₹274.08 crore, excluding GST, from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The project involves construction of a road from km 17.812 to km 55.377 under Package-2 of the Bile-Migging section of NH913 (Frontier Highway) in Arunachal Pradesh. The project has a 48-month construction period, followed by a five-year maintenance period.

• August 19, 2026 10:45

  Exicom launches liquid-cooled power modules for EV chargers

  Exicom Tele-Systems Limited has launched liquid-cooled power modules for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The product, categorised under power electronics, was launched on August 19, 2026, and will cater to the international market. India is among the countries where the product has been launched.

• August 19, 2026 10:44

  Magellanic Cloud secures orders worth over ₹111 crore

  Magellanic Cloud Limited and its subsidiaries have secured a series of orders aggregating over ₹111.04 crore from Indian Railways divisions, BFSI institutions, a global technology giant, GAIL (India), PSU banks and DFCCIL. The company said the business wins have strengthened its order pipeline, customer base and revenue visibility. Magellanic Cloud expects to sustain the momentum through the remainder of FY27, with opportunities across its technology, e-surveillance and digital infrastructure businesses.

• August 19, 2026 10:42

  LTTS wins over $75 million five-year international engineering services deal

  L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) has secured a five-year agreement worth over $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise. The client’s identity was not disclosed due to contractual obligations. Under the agreement, LTTS will deploy its Engineering Intelligence capabilities across the product development and engineering lifecycle. The engagement covers product engineering, software development, testing, validation, sustenance engineering, platform operations and related digital engineering services for the customer’s global portfolio.

• August 19, 2026 10:37

  Stock up

  Shiprocket debuts with 35% premium, touches ₹144 intraday

  Shiprocket Limited made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, with shares listing at ₹131 on the NSE and ₹129.50 on the BSE, representing premiums of 35 per cent and 33.5 per cent respectively over the IPO price of ₹97. The stock subsequently touched an intraday high of ₹144, pushing gains to nearly 42 per cent from the issue price by mid-morning trade.

  

  Shiprocket debuts with 35% premium, touches ₹144 intraday

  Shiprocket Limited made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, with shares listing at ₹131 on the NSE and ₹129.50 on the BSE, representing premiums of 35 per cent and 33.5 per cent respectively over the IPO price of ₹97.

• August 19, 2026 10:27

  Companies

  Stock Markets today: Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

  Swiggy on Tuesday received shareholders’ approval to cap its aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5 per cent, months after they rejected a similar proposal in May, paving the way for the company to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC).

  

  Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

  Swiggy on Tuesday received shareholders' approval to cap its aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5 per cent, months after they rejected a similar proposal in May, paving the way for the company to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC).

• August 19, 2026 10:26

  Companies

  Hindustan Zinc raises renewable power share to 22% in FY26

  Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Tuesday said that it has raised the share of green energy in its current overall power consumption to 22 per cent, up from approximately 18 per cent in FY2025-26.

  The company is progressing towards meeting approximately 70 per cent of its overall power requirements through renewable energy by FY2027-28, it said.

• August 19, 2026 10:26

  Stock down

  Stock Markets LIVE: ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, buck broader yearly trend with modest gains

  ICICI Bank shares edged lower on Wednesday morning, falling ₹7.40 or 0.52 per cent to ₹1,404.60 on the NSE as of 10.05 am, showing intraday decline.

  The stock opened at ₹1,412, in line with its previous close, touched a high of ₹1,416 before sliding to an intraday low of ₹1,403.10. Total traded volume was 11.12 lakh shares, with traded value at ₹156.56 crore. The bank’s total market capitalisation stood at approximately ₹10.08 lakh crore, making it one of India’s two largest private sector banks by that measure.

• August 19, 2026 10:20

  Gold silver

  Gold edges below $4,400 as traders eye slump in long-dated bonds

  

  Gold edges below $4,400 as traders eye slump in long-dated bonds

  Spot gold lost as much as 0.7% on Tuesday, with a gauge of the dollar steady after hitting a three-month low on Monday

• August 19, 2026 10:19

  Bharat Value Fund bets ₹300 crore for undisclosed stake in Big Mishra Pedha

  Bharat Value Fund, a private equity vehicle, on Tuesday announced a Rs 300 crore investment in Big Mishra Pedha for an undisclosed stake.

  The company operates over 200 outlets in North Karnataka, Goa and southern Maharashtra. It is aiming to transition into a national food platform from a regional heritage brand, an official statement said, adding that the investment will help realise this aspiration. (PTI)

• August 19, 2026 10:17

  Stock up

  Ceigall India Ltd bags LoA worth ₹274 crore

  Shares traded at 315.35, up 6.20 points or 2.01% at NSE

• August 19, 2026 10:16

  Companies

  Stock Markets Today: Panorama Studios invests in Rocket Reels at ₹200 crore valuation

  Panorama Studios has made an undisclosed investment in Rocket Reels, an original-stories vertical OTT platform, at a valuation of Rs 200 crore, the company said on Tuesday.

  The investment underscores the growing confidence in the future of premium short-form storytelling and positions Rocket Reels for its next phase of growth, innovation, and global expansion, a statement said, without revealing the stake or the size of the investment. (PTI)

• August 19, 2026 10:14

  Commodities

  Crude oil prices continue to climb

  Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8%, to $91.71 by 0415 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 76 cents, ‌or 0.9%, to $85.70 a barrel.

  Both contracts closed on Tuesday at their highest in more than three weeks as hopes of peace ‌between the U.S. and Iran faded.

• August 19, 2026 10:13

  Stock up

  Stock markets today: Temasek-backed Shiprocket jumps 35% in debut trade

  Temasek-backed e-commerce logistics services ‌firm Shiprocket jumped ⁠35.1% in debut trade on ‌Wednesday, after ‌robust ‌investor ⁠response to ⁠its $170 million initial public offering last ‌week.

  Its shares listed at ₹131 ‌on the National ⁠Stock Exchange, ‌compared with an issue price of ‌₹97 per share.

• August 19, 2026 10:09

  Stock market

  Nifty Prediction Today – August 19, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Bearish; take fresh shorts

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  Nifty Prediction Today – August 19, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Bearish; take fresh shorts

  Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 23,980. But thereafter a bounce back move is possible

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• August 19, 2026 09:58

  Forex

  Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade

  

  Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade

  The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asia kept global markets on the edge.

• August 19, 2026 09:48

  Commodities

  Crude oil futures gain as standoff over Hormuz reopening continues

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  Crude oil futures gain as standoff over Hormuz reopening continues

  Crude oil futures traded higher on Wednesday morning as there was no sign that the standoff between the US and Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz would end soon. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link for global crude oil shipping.

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• August 19, 2026 09:41

  Commodities

  Crude oil price today: Brent rises to $91.65 as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

  Crude oil futures traded higher on Wednesday morning as there was no sign that the standoff between the US and Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz would end soon. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link for global crude oil shipping. At 9.38 am on Wednesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.65, up by 0.69 per cent, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $84.77, up by 0.84 per cent. August crude oil futures were trading at ₹8194 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Wednesday against the previous close of ₹8143, up by 0.63 per cent, and September futures were trading at ₹8135 against the previous close of ₹8088, up by 0.58 per cent.

• August 19, 2026 09:38

  Bitcoin price prediction: BTC eyes $65,000-$66,000 as ETF inflows recover and Fed outlook weighs: Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com

  Bitcoin traded near $64,350 on Wednesday morning, up roughly 0.3% over 24 hours, after moving between approximately $64,005 and $64,926. Immediate support is around $64,000, followed by the more important $63,000 zone. Resistance lies at $64,900-$65,000, followed by $66,000. The short-term holder cost basis near $68,700 remains the larger recovery hurdle.

  On-chain indicators continue to suggest caution. Bitcoin’s spot liquidity remains weak and on-chain activity subdued, even as capital flows show signs of stabilising. Spot volume has recently fallen to its lowest level since 2019, while $63,000 represents the Median Realised Price. This suggests selling pressure may be easing, but stronger demand is still required for a sustained breakout.

  Institutional flows have improved. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $865.3 million between August 3 and 7, before recording approximately $385.2 million in net outflows from August 10-14. Flows reversed sharply with $297.5 million of inflows on August 17 and another $45.7 million on August 18.

  Large-cap altcoins were modestly positive. Ethereum traded near $1,911 (+0.5%), BNB around $603 (-0.1%), XRP near $0.998 (+0.2%), Solana at $76.70 (+1.3%), and TRON around $0.3325 (+0.5%).

  Macro conditions remain decisive. A Reuters survey found that 94 of 104 economists expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in September. Markets are also pricing in close to a 70% probability of a hold. Fed minutes due today will be closely watched, followed by July PCE inflation ahead of the September 15-16 meeting. Elevated oil prices and Middle East tensions remain an inflation risk.

  Our advice: Bitcoin remains range-bound. A sustained move above $65,000-$66,000, accompanied by stronger spot activity and continued ETF inflows, would provide a more convincing signal that the recovery is broadening.

• August 19, 2026 09:37

  Stock market

  Stock Markets Today LIVE: Nifty slips for seventh day as crude surge, bond yield spike rattle markets

  

  Nifty slips for seventh day as crude surge, bond yield spike rattle markets

  Markets opened flat to marginally negative on Wednesday, extending a six-session losing streak, as rising crude oil prices and surging global bond yields kept investor sentiment under pressure.

• August 19, 2026 09:27

  Companies

  Adani’s Nifty comeback fuelled by bets on India’s infrastructure

  Adani Enterprises Ltd., the flagship of Asia’s richest man Gautam Adani, is back to where it stood just before the conglomerate’s crisis began more than three years ago: the best-performing stock on India’s equity benchmark.

  The shares have surged 34% so far in 2026, putting the company on track to end the year as the top gainer on the NSE Nifty 50 Index. It last held that spot at the end of 2022, weeks before Hindenburg Research’s short-seller report in January 2023 sparked a selloff that wiped more than $150 billion off the power-to-ports group’s market value at one point. Read more

• August 19, 2026 09:11

  Forex

  Rupee opens at 95.71 per US dollar, little unchanged from previous close at 95.68 -Reuters

• August 19, 2026 09:10

  Stock market

  Global markets today: US, Japan bond yields surge as oil and Iran war concerns weigh on stocks

  US: Treasury yields remain elevated, with 30Y near multi-year highs; bond selloff is pressuring stocks amid inflation, oil and Iran-war concerns.

  Japan: 10Y government bond yield approaches 3%, around a three-decade high, as inflation and fiscal concerns strengthen expectations of BOJ tightening.

  India: Rupee faces pressure from expensive oil and high US yields; RBI intervention is cushioning the currency, while India considers limited duty-free sugar imports to contain prices.

  China: Fuel exports are recovering as Beijing eases export curbs; humanoid robotics is attracting major investor interest, highlighted by Unitree’s strong Shanghai debut.

  UK: Labour-market momentum is cooling and wage growth is easing; sterling weakened, while the Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged for the rest of 2026.

  Germany: Investor sentiment improved more than expected in August, suggesting better confidence despite broader global bond-market stress.

  Europe: STOXX 600 fell to a two-week low as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and Middle East uncertainty weigh on equities and public finances.

  Saudi Arabia: Oil loadings and sales are resuming from inside/outside the Strait of Hormuz, but uncertainty around shipping through the chokepoint continues to support oil prices.

  Guyana: Government says its entitlement from an oil block has risen to nearly 40% of production, strengthening its fiscal/oil position.

  Brazil: Fiscal reforms face a difficult final stage amid high interest rates, rising public debt and elevated household leverage.

  Canada: Home sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in July, pointing to improving housing activity.

  Hungary: Government review of contracts with IT/telecom company 4iG created pressure on the company’s shares.

  Source: Reuters

• August 19, 2026 09:08

  BofA on Global Fund Manager Survey  

  • August Fund Manager Survey is 3rd most bullish survey of investor sentiment since 2022
  • Cash level down to uber-low 3.5% from 3.6%
  • Global equity allocation surges to highest since Nov’21 (net 56% Overweight)
  • Consensus conviction is no macro landing, no Fed hike, no AI capex cut, no DEM sweep, no bears
  • Positioning continues to recommend investors retreat or rotate within risk assets rather than reload
• August 19, 2026 09:07

  Bernstein India Strategy - Venugopal Garre

  • We’re not yet seeing earnings upgrades for the broader market
  • Base effects turn less favorable and the macro backdrop remains volatile
  • Even with a not-so-compelling overall set-up, the market remains quite interesting beneath the surface
  • Stock specific opportunities continuing to offer the best route to outperform in what’s likely to be a modest-returns environment
  • Reflecting this, we are refreshing our portfolio with a select set of catalyst-driven ideas
  • Adding Eternal, as it continues to demonstrate competitive strengths in a sector where raising capital is becoming increasingly difficult
  • Removing Avenue Supermarts following its outperformance and growing risks to urban growth from quick commerce
  • Also adding Paytm on the back of potential MDR-related catalysts
  • Introducing Adani Ports following the recent correction
• August 19, 2026 09:06

  Nomura on Oberoi Realty: Target: ₹2090; Recommendation: Accumulate  

  DTCP ruling positive but HC hearing on 19 August is key 

  Believe it is important that the project moves smoothly from the perspectives of both the company’s reputation and future growth in Gurgaon 

  The stock trades at a 53% premium to NAV

• August 19, 2026 09:06

  MOSL on ONGC: Buy TP Rs 290

  Three reasons risk-reward stays attractive:

  1) ONGC’s 1Y-fwd. dividend yield of 6.9% is at 3-year high – a level breached only twice in the last decade, both times during crises (Covid-19, windfall tax), not structural payout shifts;

  2) global agencies have turned more constructive on crude: US EIA raised its CY26/27 Brent forecast by 6% to USD87/USD69 per bbl, while IEA’s CY26 deficit estimate has widened to 2.7mb/d

  Believe crude prices could stay firm even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, as global inventory levels remain low (-410mb since the war began);

  3) OVL’s turnaround over the last two quarters, coupled with multiple assets moving into development, could add Rs 15/sh to TP if run-rate sustains (valued at 8x P/E)

• August 19, 2026 09:06

  Gold silver

  Gold set for positive bias, Brent may slide towards $80/bbl on Gulf exports and weak demand: Report

  Gold is likely to maintain its positive momentum on a weaker dollar and fading expectations of a near-term US rate hike, while crude oil is expected to remain cautiously bullish amid heightened geopolitical risks, with strong Gulf exports and weak demand likely to limit gains in Brent prices, pulling prices to USD 80/bbl, according to a Kotak Neo report.

  Spot gold extended its two-week rally, rising 0.5 per cent intraday before paring gains to around USD 4,400 an ounce, following a nearly 1 per cent gain last week. Silver, on the other hand, outperformed, climbing 1.6 per cent to USD 65.73 an ounce.

  “The key catalyst was softer U.S. retail sales and weaker consumer sentiment, which pressured the dollar and reduced expectations of a September Fed hike,” Kotak noted. (ANI)

• August 19, 2026 09:05

  Forex

  Rupee hovers at 95.7 on interbank order matching system ahead of spot market open

• August 19, 2026 09:04

  Stock market

  Stock Markets Today LIVE: Shares fall in Asia, with Kospi down 5.2%; oil prices jump

  Shares slipped Wednesday in Asia after Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high as artificial-intelligence stocks resumed their decline.

  South Korea’s Kospi led the regional retreat, dropping 5.2 per cent to 6,515.97. The two biggest companies benefiting from the AI boom tracked losses for their US rivals. Samsung Electronics shed 6.9 per cent, while memory chipmaker SK Hynix tumbled 7.9 per cent.

  In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 sank 2.6 per cent to 65,703.78. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong lost 0.4 per cent to 25,382.66, while the Shanghai Composite index shed 1.5 per cent to 3,927.70. Taiwan’s Taiex fell 1.4 per cent, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4 per cent to 9,083.70.

• August 19, 2026 09:03

  Elara Capital on KPR Mill: Downgrades to Accumulate from Buy; target price raised to ₹1,216 from ₹1,179  

  • Q1FY27 revenue broadly in line, while EBITDA and PAT missed estimates by 16.2% and 18.1%
  • Textile volumes declined, while yarn and fabric realisations rose sharply
  • Sugar segment outperformed with 14.9% volume growth and 120.8% ethanol growth
  • FY27E EBITDA cut 4.6%; FY28E and FY29E estimates raised 4.7% and 9.1%
  • ₹1,225 crore capex expected to generate ~₹2,000 crore incremental revenue
  • 45 million-piece Odisha garment capacity expected operational by Q1FY28
  • Revenue CAGR of 11.6% expected over FY26–29E
  • 21.8% stock rally since last report prompts valuation-driven downgrade
• August 19, 2026 09:02

  Jefferies on TBO Tek: Buy, TP Rs 1905

  Last year, TBO acquired Classic Vacations, giving it exposure to North America’s travel advisor market.

  Luxury is emerging as a key growth engine for Travel, with leading North American consortia highlighting strong growth (double-digit) in premium travel & increasing importance of advisors.

  CV provides TBO with an established gateway to region’s advisor-led distribution network, positioning it to capture growing, high-value luxury travel opportunity.

• August 19, 2026 09:02

  Jefferies on TVS Motors: Buy, TP Raised to ₹5425 from ₹4900

  AR highlight four focus areas: global, electric, premiumization & margins, and technology.

  It is delivering well on exports, EVs, and margin, but overseas investments in Norton and e-bikes have yet to deliver results.

  Subsidiary investments rose at 29% CAGR over last 5Y; subsidiaries made losses on combined basis, although mostly limited to Norton and TVS EBike.

  FCF improved in FY26 despite high investments

• August 19, 2026 09:02

  UBS on Maruti: Target: ₹13970; Recommendation: Accumulate  

  Maruti’s price hike falls short of expectations 

  Despite 330 bps of Q1 gross margin compression, Maruti’s first FY27 price hike is modest 

  Capped at Rs 30000 on new bookings and averaging 0.7% 

  Limited pricing may curb Q2 margin recovery and leave FY27 EBIT margin expectations vulnerable

• August 19, 2026 09:01

  Jefferies on SBI: Target: ₹1320; Recommendation: Accumulate  

  • Lead on Retail Deposit Growth To Aid Loan Growth; Stays Among Top Picks
  • SBI has grown retail deposits by 14% YoY vs 12% for sector and second only to ICICI among large banks
  • This reflects better branch productivity & mining of corp. clients
  • It leveraged this & headroom in LDR to consolidate wholesale deposits & grow loans
  • These will enable SBI to continue growing loans at 13-15% and sustain NIM and ROE
• August 19, 2026 09:01

  JPM on Aegis Logistics: OW, TP Rs 1670

  1. STK reacted following a news report that it is in advanced discussions to acquire UAE-based Tristar Group for $1.5bn.
  2. Tristar is a global fully integrated energy logistics company operating across 30+ countries with marquee customers such as ADNOC, BP, ExxonMobil, Shell and Total.
  3. While there is no official press release from company, Aegis management has been guiding to a 2030 growth roadmap encompassing both organic and inorganic routes.
  4. Prima facie, a potential acquisition would make Aegis a key global energy logistics player and likely receive substantial volume/ cost synergies as Tristar owns and operates fuel storage facilities in Aegis’s key sourcing geographies (Middle East, Africa, Central America, North America, etc).
  5. Tristar generated $257mn of EBITDA/$1.4bn revenue in CY25 (18% margin vs. Aegis FY26 17.4%) & while details are limited at this point, a potential transaction multiple of 5.8x EV/EBITDA looks attractive (vs. Aegis FY27/28E EV/EBITDA of 21.7x/19.6x on consensus
  6. Don’t think financing deal should be viewed negatively by investors, & recent investor feedback has been positive as Government of India is planning a 30-day LPG storage buffer after the Middle East conflict.
  7. Aegis delivered healthy operating cash flow of Rs20bn in FY26 and has a net cash balance sheet position (Net Cash/EBITDA of 1.7x in FY26)
  8. Believe that this positions Aegis well for next leg of capacity creation (company target of 0.6x gearing ratio and 3.5x EBITDA).
  9. Hence, think Aegis can comfortably fund a potential acquisition of this size likely through a mix of debt and internal accruals
• August 19, 2026 09:00

  CITI on Fortis Healthcare: Buy, TP Rs 1180

  Expect investor focus to shift from 1QFY27 margin softness to a visible recovery in hospital margins, supported by ramp-up at Manesar/Greater Noida, commissioning of new beds, and normalization of one-off cost drags

  Expect co to sustain healthy revenue growth in Hospitals (19% in 1QFY27) & this, combined with margin recovery, should accelerate EBITDA growth from 16% in 1QFY27 to 20% over next couple of quarters

  Management’s reiterated target of a 25% hospital EBITDA margin by FY28E (+200bps over FY26), despite ESOP costs, provides confidence in the underlying margin levers.

  Valuations remain attractive versus peers on FY28E EV/EBITDA

  Open 90 day +ve catalyst watch

• August 19, 2026 09:00

  Bernstein on Biocon: U-p TP Rs 326

  • On 18 August, Biocon announced U.S. FDA approval of supplemental presentations for Yesintek (ustekinumab), adding 45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/mL single-dose prefilled autoinjectors
  • View approval as modestly positive, providing a short-term boost to a franchise that is already plateauing in a market increasingly dominated by PBM-driven private label brands.
  • Given Yesintek’s broad formulary positioning and the fact that >90% of maintenance patients already self-administer at home, strongly believe that autoinjectors do not open a meaningful new channel; rather, it should improve convenience, adherence and patient retention, particularly in IBD indication
  • However, competitive advantage is likely to prove short-lived.
  • Wezlana and Pyzchiva already offer autoinjectors presentations, while Celltrion and Alvotech are expected to narrow the device gap over the next 8-12 months.
  • More importantly, believe longer-term outlook for the ustekinumab class is degrowing faster than street’s estimates due to growing clinical and commercial momentum of selective IL-23 therapies such as Skyrizi and Tremfya, which continue to gain share across key indications.
• August 19, 2026 08:59

  ICICI Securities on Anupam Rasayan  

  • Initiate with ADD rating, Target: ₹1345
  • A unique play, upside runway longer owing to rich valuations
  • A healthy, well-diversified order book
  • Technical capabilities and a proven record create a moat
  • Vertical integration, acquisitions to add value, elevate scale
  • Multiple growth engines — such as US and pharma exposure — reduce reliance on Indian agrichem cycles
• August 19, 2026 08:59

  Macquarie on L&T Fin

  1. Initiates Outperform; target price at ₹400
  2. A diversified retail lender, has fixed its legacy issues & now targets peer-like growth from a largely retailised book (98%)
  3. Top pick in NBFC space, trading at 35–50% discount to larger peers despite comparable AUM & earnings growth expectations.
  4. Strong earnings growth and ROA improvement to drive re-rating
  5. AUM growth forecast at 22% over FY26–FY29E
  6. ROA expected to rise from 2.3% to 2.7% over the next three years
  7. Lower credit costs expected from proprietary AI underwriting and collection platforms
  8. Remain confident that L&T Finance can deliver a 28% EPS CAGR over FY26-29E
  9. FY27E–FY29E earnings estimates 4–5% above consensus
  10. Valued at 2.8x FY28E P/BV using a two-stage Gordon Growth approach
• August 19, 2026 08:59

  HSBC on Agro Chemicals

  1. Agro-chemicals stocks trade at a wide discount to historical averages, turning valuations attractive
  2. Sector now trades at c20x one-year forward PE multiple at 1.5SD below its ten-year mean multiple of 24x, reflecting a deep discount
  3. Sector has only briefly traded at similar valuations four times in past 10 years
  4. Domestic companies can unlock most value when macro headwinds go away; do not see any structural issues
  5. Maintain Buy on Dhanuka Agri, UPL, Bayer Crop, SRF & RALLIS
  6. Hold on PI & Tata Chemicals
• August 19, 2026 08:58

  CLSA on IT Sector

  • 1QFY27 was a mixed bag for Indian IT and global Sis
  • See mid-tier IT vendors in a better position to take advantage of these tectonic changes, where Indian SIs have good quality management teams & execution
  • Hence Reiterate HC O-PF on Coforge/PSYS & O-PF on HEXT/LTM
  • Basic excel math does imply AI volumes could supersede deflation by FY30, taking US$ revenue growth from low- to mid single digits
  • Given long gestation time & limited potential upsides, downgrade TCS, INFY and TechM to HLD
  • Downgrade Wipro and Mphasis (due to structural concerns) to U-PF.
  • Infosys – Downgrade to Hold from Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 1147 from Rs 1109
  • TCS – Downgrade to Hold from Outperform; Hike TP to Rs 2326 from Rs 2165
  • Tech Mahindra – Downgrade to Hold from Outperform; TP at Rs 1634
  • Wipro – Downgrade to Underperform from Hold; Cut TP to Rs 152 from Rs 157
  • Mphasis – Downgrade to Underperform from Hold; TP at Rs 2113
• August 19, 2026 08:35

  Stock market

  Stock Markets today: Govt bonds to consolidate after selloff as traders digest oil risks

  Indian government bonds are likely to consolidate on Wednesday, after a two-day selloff, as traders digest mounting oil risks and the impact ‌of the central bank’s swap window pullback while watching the August policy minutes for fresh rate ⁠cues.

  The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield is expected to trade between 6.80% and 6.85%, a private-bank trader said, after closing at ‌a two-week high of 6.8269% on Tuesday.

  The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield eased marginally ‌to 4.69% in Asian trade, which may offer some ‌relief ⁠to sentiment.

  Brent crude futures scaled higher to $92 ⁠per barrel on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, while Iran ‌asserted that the critical waterway remained shut. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 08:30

  HSBC on Agro Chemicals

  Agro-chemicals stocks trade at a wide discount to historical averages, turning valuations attractive

  Sector now trades at c20x one-year forward PE multiple at 1.5SD below its ten-year mean multiple of 24x, reflecting a deep discount

  Sector has only briefly traded at similar valuations four times in past 10 years

  Domestic companies can unlock most value when macro headwinds go away; do not see any structural issues

  Maintain Buy on Dhanuka Agri, UPL, Bayer Crop, SRF & RALLIS

  Hold on PI & Tata Chemicals

• August 19, 2026 08:30

  BOFA — GLOBAL FUND MANAGER SURVEY

  August survey is the 3rd most bullish reading on investor sentiment since 2022.

  Cash levels fall to an ultra-low 3.5% from 3.6%.

  Global equity allocation surges to highest since Nov 2021, with net 56% overweight.

  Consensus view: No macro hard landing, no Fed hike, no AI capex cuts.

  BofA says positioning suggests investors should retreat or rotate within risk assets rather than add more risk.

• August 19, 2026 08:29

  IIFL Banks: Earnings driver gathering pace

  Banks’ business growth is accelerating with loan/deposit gr. now at 19%/15% yoy respectively, and FCNR to further improve the momentum. We see upside risk to our loan gr. est. for banks, and expect quality of deposits to improve (wholesale funded banks to be bigger beneficiaries). We find the market’s isolated focus on NIM rather than EPS growth myopic — FCNR can drive 3-15bps NIM contraction, but add 1-9% to PAT accretive. It is pertinent to note that while NIM fell qoq across many banks in 1Q (driving the sell-off), ROA and RoRWA relatively trended better. Operating jaws are positive and asset quality is benign, but we build 10-20bps credit cost rise over FY27-28E. We believe PSU banks are past their peak profitability and expect 6% EPS Cagr over FY26-28E vs. 14% for Pvt banks. With FII selling pressure receding ($17bn outflows in Financials since 2020), we find valuations of large Pvt banks very attractive. Top picks are ICICI, Axis and RBL.

• August 19, 2026 08:23

  BTC holds near $64,345 as ETF inflows boost institutional demand: Nischal Shetty, founder, WazirX

  “Global macro conditions remain constructive for crypto as weaker US production, housing activity and UK employment reduce pressure for further monetary tightening. Improved German export momentum and investor confidence support broader risk appetite. However, Brent crude above $91 and multiyear highs in US, Japanese and German bond yields keep inflation and borrowing-cost concerns elevated, competing with crypto for institutional capital. Overall, easing growth pressures support future liquidity, while resilient Bitcoin demand suggests investors are maintaining exposure despite tighter financial conditions.

  Bitcoin trades near $64,345 within a short-term consolidation structure. Immediate support sits around $63,900-$64,150, while $64,320-$64,500 forms the first resistance zone. Holding support could preserve buyer control, whereas a sustained move above resistance may strengthen momentum. A drop to $63,900 would shift attention to secondary support around $63,650-$63,850 over the coming sessions.

  Ethereum trades near $1,909 with a constructive daily structure. Immediate support lies around $1,887-$1,900, while $1,914-$1,920 forms the first resistance band ahead of the psychological $2,000 level. Holding support could maintain momentum, while Futures traders may monitor volume, open interest, and funding rates before treating a resistance test as confirmed.

  PUMP trades near $0.003079 with a bullish daily structure, supported by strong moving-average signals, although RSI near 72 indicates stretched momentum. Immediate support lies around $0.00295-$0.00300, while $0.00310-$0.00320 forms the first resistance zone. Holding support could preserve buyer control; losing it would shift attention toward secondary support around $0.00280-$0.00283 initially.

  Global risk conditions remained broadly manageable despite weakness in equities. The Dow declined only 0.22%, indicating that selling remained concentrated rather than market-wide, while the VIX stayed relatively contained at $15.84 despite its daily increase. Gold fell 0.31%, suggesting investors were not making a broad shift toward traditional safe-haven assets. Crypto remained comparatively stable during the equity pullback, highlighting continued participation and suggesting that investors maintained digital-asset exposure despite selective pressure across global risk markets during the session.

  Institutional demand improved as US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $297.6 million in the latest session, recovering much of the previous week’s $389.7 million outflow. Ethereum ETFs recorded a limited $2.26 million weekly outflow. Exchange selling, derivatives positioning, profit-taking, and wider macro conditions can offset ETF purchases, delaying their immediate effect on spot-market performance during the consolidation phase.”

• August 19, 2026 08:20

  Bitcoin price today: BTC reclaims $65,000 as US ETF inflows hit $297.6 million: Prateek Gupta, Head of Business, Mudrex

  Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $65,000 as broader risk sentiment improved after President Trump’s comments about the Strait of Hormuz’s operation. However, the macro backdrop remains challenging, with the 30-year US Treasury yield rising to 5.34%, its highest level since January 2007. CryptoQuant’s data suggests the move could be a “low-volume liquidity trap,” driven mainly by short covering rather than strong spot demand, with 637 BTC in short liquidations. On the positive side, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $297.6 million in net inflows on Monday, their strongest since May 5. Bitcoin’s immediate resistance stands at $65,000, while support has moved up to $64,000.

• August 19, 2026 08:03

  Ipo

  Stock Markets LIVE: Gaja Capital’s ₹550-crore IPO opens today

  Gaja Alternative Asset Management Limited (Raja Capital) is all set to launch its ₹550 crore IPO today that will conclude on Friday. The price band has been fixed at ₹152 to ₹160 a share and the investment lot is 93 shares.

  The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹450 crore and an Offer for sale of equity shares aggregating up to ₹100 crore .

  Gaja Capital IPO has reserved not more than 50% of the shares in the public issue for qualified institutional buyers (QIB), not less than 15% for non-institutional Institutional Investors (NII), and not less than 35% of the offer is reserved for retail investors. Read more here

• August 19, 2026 07:58

  ACTION FOR THE DAY

  • SEBI Chairman at FICCI Event
  • IPO Openings-Gaja Alternative Asset Management
  • IPO Listing- Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering
  • AGM-Avenue Supermarts, Lenskart Solutions, Max Financial Services
  • Fund Raising-Wheel India, Aditya Infotech
  • Block Deal-Aster DM Quality Care
  • Insolvency Proceedings-SpiceJet
  • US FOMC Minutes
• August 19, 2026 07:57

  Stock market

  Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree opens over 600% higher in Shanghai debut

  

  Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree opens over 600% higher in Shanghai debut

  Shares in Chinese humanoid robot ‌maker Unitree opened more ​than 600% higher ⁠in its Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday.

• August 19, 2026 07:49

  Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree opens over 600% higher in Shanghai debut

  Shares in Chinese humanoid robot ‌maker Unitree opened more than 600% higher ⁠in its Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday.

  The stock opened ‌at 1,100 yuan on the tech-focused STAR ‌Market, 629% higher ‌than ⁠its IPO price ⁠of 150.8 yuan.

  The trading debut follows Unitree’s roughly $900 million initial public offering last ‌week, and coincides with the opening of the World Robot Conference in ‌Beijing on Wednesday.

  It is seen by some as a watershed ⁠moment for China’s robotics sector - a key battleground ‌in the Sino-U.S. tech war. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 07:48

  Forex

  Rupee may slip on oil, risk-off mood; RBI once again expected to ride to rescue

  The Indian rupee is poised to open weaker on Wednesday, as a deteriorating risk backdrop and high oil prices reinforce the ‌currency’s underlying negative near-term bias.

  The rupee is expected to open in the 95.75 to ⁠95.80 range, traders said, compared with 95.68 on Tuesday. Brent crude is nearing $92 a barrel, while high U.S. Treasury yields ‌are weighing on risk appetite.

  Oil prices were up for the fourth straight day amid continued ‌uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. ‌President Donald ⁠Trump said on Tuesday that no ⁠talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the strait was open, contradicting Iran’s assertion that the critical waterway remained closed to shipping. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 07:42

  Stock market

  Stock Markets Today LIVE: Weakness to persist for Indian markets as global stocks wobble

  

  Stock Markets Today: Weakness to persist for Indian markets as global stocks wobble

  Gift Nifty is ruling at 24,210 in early deal on Wednesday, which is marginal compared with fall in Asian equities.

• August 19, 2026 07:28

  Forex

  Dollar drifts near multi-month lows as Treasury yields ease

  The U.S. dollar drifted near multi-month ‌lows against major peers on Wednesday as Treasury yields eased from recent highs, with investors awaiting minutes of the Federal ⁠Reserve’s latest policy meeting for clues on the path of interest rates.

  The euro inched higher to $1.1577, remaining close to the two-month high touched earlier this week.

  Sterling ‌was little changed at $1.3533, holding near a three-month high ahead of British inflation data due later on Wednesday, which is ‌widely expected to show persistent price pressure.

  The Japanese yen was little ‌changed ⁠at 159.56 per dollar, having given back much of its ⁠intervention gains, but it is still well off a multi-decade low of about 164.

  The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six major peers, was down marginally at 99.65.

  A selloff in U.S. ‌Treasuries appeared to have paused amid a week light on economic data or other obvious catalysts. The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note extended declines and was last at 4.702%, while ‌that on the 30-year bond fell to 5.282%. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 07:24

  BPCL establishes Satna as district-level CBG gas ecosystem for homes, businesses and CNG vehicles

  Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, has established Satna as a district-level gas ecosystem where the energy requirements of PNG domestic and commercial customers, as well as automobiles using CNG, are being met through Compressed Biogas (CBG) generated from waste. The initiative marks a significant step in demonstrating how renewable gas can be integrated across multiple customer segments and utilised within a local energy ecosystem.

  The initiative forms part of BPCL’s #TheGoodPrint Solution for the nation, a decentralised model focused on converting locally available waste into clean energy and enabling its use within the same ecosystem. In Satna, waste generated in and around the district is processed to produce biogas, which is upgraded into CBG and supplied through the existing gas distribution infrastructure to meet local energy requirements. This creates an integrated value chain connecting waste generation, CBG production, distribution and end-use within the same geography.

  The Satna model demonstrates the potential of CBG to move beyond its conventional use as a transportation fuel and serve a wider range of energy needs. The locally produced renewable gas is being utilised by PNG domestic and commercial consumers as well as CNG-powered automobiles, demonstrating how CBG can be integrated into existing gas infrastructure and contribute to a more decentralised energy system.

• August 19, 2026 07:22

  Stock market

  Grip Invest Launches Great Indian Bond Festival for India’s ₹59 Lakh Crore Corporate Bond Market

  Two-week national campaign brings together NSE as venue partner, NSDL as depository partner, other ecosystem partners and the wider financial community across eight metros

  Mumbai, 18 August 2026: Grip Invest today launched the 1st edition of the Great Indian Bond Festival (GIBF), a festival dedicated to fixed-income investing, with NSE as Venue Partner and NSDL as Depository Partner, marking the beginning of a two-week national campaign running from 18 to 31 August. The campaign brings together regulators, bond issuers, market infrastructure institutions, ecosystem partners and investors to create greater awareness around bonds and other fixed-income products as an attractive retail investment avenue.

  India’s corporate bond market is valued at over ₹59 lakh crore, while less than 1% of Indian households invest in bonds, highlighting significant headroom for wider participation from individual investors. GIBF aims to address this gap through a 360-degree campaign spanning print, digital, social media, podcasts, influencers and affiliates, supported by investor-focused offerings available during the campaign period.

  The campaign is being supported by NSE as the venue partner and NSDL as the depository partner, with Tata Neu, ET Money, MobiKwik, Compound Express (DSP Group).

• August 19, 2026 07:20

  Stock market

  Stocks to watch, Aug 19: Shipla Medicare, CG Power, Exide, Manipal Health, JG Chem, PNB Housing, ONGC, Ducon

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  Stocks to watch, Aug 19: Shipla Medicare, CG Power, Exide, Manipal Health, JG Chem, PNB Housing, ONGC, Ducon

  Key updates on buzzing stocks: Shilpa Medicare's recall, Manipal Health's acquisition, ONGC's gas facilities, and cybersecurity concerns at CG Power.

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• August 19, 2026 07:12

  Companies

  Tata Sons’ AGM adjourned for first time ever over quorum issue

  

  Tata Sons’ AGM adjourned for first time ever over quorum issue

  Tata Sons' AGM adjourned for the first time due to quorum issues, delaying key decisions and dividend payouts.

• August 19, 2026 07:03

  DeepTech funding hits record high

  India’s DeepTech funding reached a record $2.96 billion across 189 deals in 2025, even as overall start-up funding declined. According to the IVCA Bharat DeepTech Report 2026, the sector’s share of global VC funding also rose sharply to 36 per cent in 2025 from 14 per cent in 2016. EV & Battery Technologies, and AI emerged as the biggest areas of investment ​ Read more​

• August 19, 2026 07:00

  Ipo

  Stock Markets today: India Exposition Mart files IPO papers with SEBI

  

  India Exposition Mart files IPO papers with SEBI

  India Exposition Mart Ltd files IPO papers with SEBI, offering 75 lakh new shares and 2.3 crore from selling shareholders.

• August 19, 2026 06:55

  Stock market

  Indian bonds hold firm as global storm rages

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  Indian bonds hold firm as global storm rages

  Indian bonds remain resilient amid global turmoil, supported by stable inflation and strategic RBI measures to attract foreign investment.

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• August 19, 2026 06:54

  Commodities

  Crude oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

  Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and ‌Washington on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships.

  Brent crude futures climbed 26 ⁠cents, or 0.29%, to $91.28 by 0004 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 37 cents to $85.31 a ‌barrel.

  Both contracts closed on Tuesday at their highest since July 24 as hopes of peace ‌between the U.S. and Iran faded.

  U.S. President Donald ‌Trump ⁠said on Tuesday no talks were taking place ⁠with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran’s assertion that the critical waterway remained shut to shipping. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 06:52

  Stock market

  SEBI settlement overhaul may offer exit for cases stuck in SAT, courts

  The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI’s) proposed overhaul of its settlement framework could give parties a wider route to resolve enforcement cases that have already reached the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) or the Supreme Court, potentially resolving the long-pending backlog of cases at the appellate and helping the regulator secure earlier resolution of long-pending disputes.

  The regulator has proposed to remove the existing 60-day limitation that closes the settlement route early in the enforcement process, keeping the doors to settlement open even after the proceedings are placed before SAT or the Supreme Court. Read more

• August 19, 2026 06:49

  Stock market

  Stock Markets LIVE: NSE said to seek up to $55 billion valuation in record India IPO

  National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., the operator of the world’s largest derivatives exchange by trading volume, is seeking a valuation of as much as ₹5.26 trillion ($55 billion) in its planned initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

  The exchange has marketed its shares at ₹2,000 to ₹2,100 apiece during meetings with potential investors, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. NSE has concluded most of its global road show, with meetings in the Middle East still to be completed, they said. Read more

• August 19, 2026 06:48

  Gold silver

  Gold inches higher, focus on Fed minutes

  Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trade on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields eased from recent highs, while market participants awaited the release of the Federal ‌Reserve’s meeting minutes. 

  Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,342.33 per ounce, as of 0030 GMT ⁠after falling nearly 2% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures for December delivery edged 0.6% lower to $4,396.30.

• August 19, 2026 06:48

  Stock Market LIVE: South Korean stocks bear brunt of chip selloff on higher yield worry

  South Korea led a selloff in Asian chip stocks early Wednesday, as rising bond yields exacerbated worry over the large sums of cash being shelled out by Big Tech.

  The Korean benchmark Kospi tumbled as much as 6.8%, with Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. each slumping more than 7%. A Bloomberg gauge of Asian semiconductor names declined more than 2%. In Japan, Kioxia Holdings Corp. dropped as much as 11%, while Tokyo Electron Ltd. and Advantest Corp. also sank.

  The declines tracked losses in US semiconductor and other AI-related shares as concerns over inflation and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated. The threat of higher borrowing costs is adding to market worries amid ongoing uncertainty over the Iran war. (Bloomberg)

• August 19, 2026 06:46

  Ipo

  IPO Watch: Milky Mist shares end with 30% listing gains on debut day

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  Milky Mist shares end with 30% listing gains on debut day, listed at 18% premium

  Shares of Milky Mist Dairy Food debuted on the NSE and BSE at ₹165, a 17.8 per cent premium over the IPO price of ₹140, reflecting positive momentum. At around 10.03 am, the stock zoomed to ₹181.50 on the NSE, marking nearly 30 per cent listing gains.

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• August 19, 2026 06:46

  Stock Markets LIVE updates: Japan's Nikkei slumps sharply as tech sell-off spreads

  Japan’s Nikkei share gauge slumped sharply on Wednesday, tracking a sharp ‌sell-off in technology shares on Wall Street overnight.

  The benchmark ⁠Nikkei 225 fell 2.97% to 65,459.71 in early trading. The broader Topix ‌slipped 2.72% to 4,027.56. Major U.S. share indexes closed lower ‌as dimming expectations for a ‌Middle ⁠East peace deal damped ⁠risk appetite. Oil prices rose while government bonds around the world fell, driving yields sharply higher. The ‌Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index tracking U.S. tech shares, plunged 5%. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 06:44

  Forex

  Weekly Rupee View: Rupee approaches key support

  

  Weekly Rupee View: Rupee approaches key support

  Rupee weakens amid rising crude prices and negative foreign flows, facing crucial support at 95.80 for future movement.

• August 19, 2026 06:43

  GMR Airports Ltd Q1FY27 Results

  GMR Airports’ Q1 FY27 revenue rose ~24% YoY to ₹3,964 Cr with PAT turning positive to ₹148 Cr. Expansion accelerates with Bhogapuram and Nagpur acquisitions!

• August 19, 2026 06:41

  FII/DII Cash Data - Aug 18, 2026

  FIIs: ₹1,651.5 cr 

  DIIs: ₹2,579.3 cr 

  Net: ₹4,230.8 cr

• August 19, 2026 06:41

  Commodities

  Stock Markets today: Crude palm oil prices to stay above 4,600 ringgit per tonne in September, MPOC says

  The Malaysia Palm ⁠Oil Council said ‌on ‌Wednesday ‌that ⁠crude ⁠palm oil prices were expected ‌to stay firm above ‌4,600 ringgit ($1,133.56) per ⁠tonne in September ‌on tightening supply and ‌geopolitical disruptions. (Reuters)

• August 19, 2026 06:40

  Stock market

  Today's stock pick: IFCI - BUY

• August 19, 2026 06:39

  Day Trading Guide for August 19, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

  

  Day Trading Guide for August 19, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

  Get essential intraday supports and resistances for Nifty50 stocks with trade recommendations and stop-loss levels for August 19, 2026.

• August 19, 2026 06:38

  Stock market

  Stock Market LIVE: Nifty slips below 24,200 for sixth straight session as crude, geopolitics bite

  Markets extended their losing streak to a sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, with crude oil prices crossing $91 a barrel and fading hopes of a West Asia resolution keeping investors firmly on the sidelines.

  The ​Nifty 50​ settled at 24,154.90, down 132.75 points or 0.55 per cent, breaching the 24,200 support level that had held for most of the past week. The ​Sensex​ closed at 77,235.46, shedding around 0.6 per cent. It was the index’s worst six-session run in recent weeks, with the Nifty declining 1.7 per cent over the period.

  The expiry of a temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with Iran hardening its stance and Washington ruling out an extension, pushed Brent crude above $91, a development that rattled markets already on edge over inflation and foreign outflows. ​Read more here​

• August 19, 2026 06:35

  Listings today – 19/08/2026

  1️⃣ 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙇𝙩𝙙

  𝙉𝙎𝙀/𝘽𝙎𝙀

  𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙡: 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋𝙍𝙊𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙏

  𝘽𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙙𝙚: 544871

  𝙄𝙋𝙊 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚: ₹97

  𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙇𝙤𝙩: 154

  𝙃𝙣𝙞 𝙇𝙤𝙩: 2156

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• August 19, 2026 06:34

  MNCL Research | Goldiam International Ltd. | Order Win Update

  CMP - Rs 365; Target Price - Rs 470; Rating - BUY; Mcap-Rs 55bn

  Order Inflow Momentum Continues

  Goldiam International has received fresh export orders worth ~Rs 500mn from key US clients for manufacturing and export of lab-grown diamond-studded gold jewellery, to be executed by Nov’26.

  Our View: The order win further reinforces our positive view on Goldiam. The company’s core B2B export franchise continues to strengthen, supported by healthy sell-through at US retailers, deeper wallet share with existing customers and rising adoption of lab-grown diamond jewellery. 

  Goldiam had an order book of ~Rs 2.25bn as of Jun’26, with the latest Rs 500mn order providing further incremental revenue visibility,

  We believe significant headroom remains within existing US customers, while newer geographies such as the Middle East and Israel are also beginning to contribute. 

  Alongside this, ORIGEM’s gradual domestic expansion and omnichannel strategy provide an additional growth level, positioning Goldiam well across both export and domestic LGD jewellery opportunities.

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