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Market breadth on the BSE remained negative, with 2,267 stocks declining against 1,828 advancing out of 4,312 traded. A total of 199 stocks hit lower circuits against 178 in upper circuits, while 75 stocks touched 52-week lows compared to 162 at 52-week highs, reflecting the cautious undertone across the broader market.

The information technology sector remained under the heaviest pressure through the session. Infosys was the biggest loser among Nifty 50 stocks, falling 2.34 per cent to ₹1,113.20.

HCL Technologies shed 2.05 per cent to ₹1,297.80, Tech Mahindra slipped 1.75 per cent to ₹1,581.90, and Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle arm TMPV declined 1.85 per cent to ₹324.10. Asian Paints was the worst performer on the index, down 2.40 per cent to ₹2,622.90, deepening the losses it had seen in the morning session.

On the other side of the ledger, automobiles and financials provided pockets of support. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top gainer, up 0.98 per cent to ₹3,423.60 on heavy volumes worth over ₹26,751 crore. Retail chain Trent gained 0.96 per cent to ₹2,974.30, Axis Bank rose 0.77 per cent to ₹1,236.80, Bajaj Finance advanced 0.73 per cent to ₹1,097.20, and Reliance Industries edged up 0.54 per cent to ₹1,323.10, making it among the few heavyweights offering support to the index at midday.

WTI crude oil continued to trade near $84.40 per barrel, having broken out of its previous $81–$83 range, while MCX Crude Oil was near ₹8,150, trading above all major exponential moving averages with the MACD confirming a bullish crossover.

• August 18, 2026 15:29

  Protean eGov Technologies traded flat at ₹551.80 on the NSE following the receipt of a ₹6.0 crore contract from the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the Arun Parivar Patra project

• August 18, 2026 15:29

  Q1 results today: DevX

  DevX delivers profitability-led Q1 FY27 as enterprise demand drives growth

  Key Highlights:

  PAT rises 15x y-o-y, EBITDA margin expands to 56.3%, and managed portfolio grows 31.4% to 1.13 million sq ft.

  ₹100 crore NCD raise strengthens capital access as DevX progresses towards 3.63 million sq ft FY29 target.

  Ahmedabad Gujarat, 18th August 2026: Dev Accelerator Limited, leading managed office space provider in India, reported a strong first quarter of FY27, with profitability and operating efficiency improving alongside continued portfolio expansion. The company reported profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1.5 crore in Q1 FY27, approximately 15 times the number reported in Q1 FY26, while EBITDA margin expanded to 56.3%.

  This performance comes as Ahmedabad, DevX’s home market, is enters a new phase of GCC-led growth. The joint DevX–ANAROCK report, Ahmedabad: New Phase of Urban & GCC Growth, estimates the Ahmedabad–GIFT City–Gandhinagar corridor could attract 40–50 new GCCs and 4–6 million sq ft of Grade A office demand. This is expected to drive demand for flexible, enterprise-grade workspaces. DevX’s Q1 performance reflects this opportunity, with enterprise demand supporting occupancy, portfolio growth and operating leverage.

  DevX’s managed portfolio grew 31.4% year on year to 1.13 million sq ft across 27 centres in 12 cities, with 91.9% occupancy and 15,899 occupied seats, supported by continued enterprise demand for customised, scalable workspaces. EBITDA stood at Rs 30.3 crore on revenue of Rs 53.8 crore, with the EBITDA margin expanding 886 bps YoY and 141 bps QoQ to 56.3%, driven by improving operating efficiency and stabilisation of newer centres, with further operating leverage expected as utilisation improves.

• August 18, 2026 15:26

  IndusInd Bank Limited joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)

  The partnership strengthens the Bank’s commitment towards measuring and managing emissions associated with financial activities in support of a low-carbon economy.

  IndusInd Bank, today, announced that it has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a global collaboration of financial institutions working to develop and implement a harmonised approach for measuring and disclosing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with financial activities.

  As part of its sustainability journey, IndusInd Bank is committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into its business strategy and risk management processes. Joining PCAF marks an important milestone in the Bank’s efforts to enhance transparency, strengthen climate-related disclosures, and establish a robust framework for measuring and managing the carbon footprint associated with its lending and investment portfolio.

  PCAF enables financial institutions to assess and disclose the emissions linked to their financial activities, helping them better understand climate-related risks and opportunities while supporting the transition to a more sustainable economy. With more than 750 financial institutions participating globally, PCAF has become the leading framework for Scope 3 Category 15 accounting.

  IndusInd Bank has been steadily advancing its sustainable finance agenda by financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and other climate-positive sectors. By adopting the PCAF methodology, the Bank aims to establish a credible baseline for emissions associated with financial activities, identify decarbonization opportunities across sectors, and support customers in their transition towards lower-carbon business models.

• August 18, 2026 15:25

  DSP Finance acquires Salter Technologies

  DSP Finance, the NBFC arm of DSP Group, today announced the acquisition of Salter Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Volt Money), a digital platform for loans against financial assets, particularly Loans Against Mutual Funds (LAMF).

  The acquisition brings together two complementary businesses in the secured lending space. DSP Finance brings its balance sheet, risk management and institutional infrastructure, while Volt Money, an early player in the digital LAMF market, brings a seamless digital customer journey through cutting edge technology and established distribution network. Its platform enables customers to borrow against their mutual fund holdings quickly and seamlessly, with funds disbursed within five minutes, subject to applicable processes and approvals. The combination strengthens DSP Finance’s ability to further scale digital lending against financial assets and serve customers across the mutual fund and wealth management ecosystem across the country.

  DSP Finance has built a significant presence in digital lending in a short period. Since receiving its NBFC registration in July 2024, it has onboarded over 1.8 lakh retail customers and built a loan book of approximately ₹4,000 crore.

  LAMF enables investors to access liquidity against their mutual fund holdings without redeeming their investments. This allows investors to quickly meet their liquidity needs while remaining invested in their long-term assets. As the share of mutual fund and other financial assets in Indian household wealth continues to grow, LAMF would become a convenient and affordable source of credit for customers across income segments.

  Hemendra Kothari, Chairman, DSP Finance, said: “DSP has been part of the evolution of India’s financial markets for over 160 years, and our approach has always been to build businesses for the long term, while adapting to the changing needs of our clients. The acquisition of Volt Money is an important step in building our capabilities in technology-led secured lending. By bringing together Volt Money’s digital capabilities with DSP Finance’s institutional strength and lending expertise, we see an opportunity to build a scaled and responsible lending platform around financial assets.”

  Jayesh Mehta, Vice Chairman & CEO, DSP Finance said, “The acquisition of Volt Money strengthens our digital lending platform and brings together complementary capabilities across technology, customer experience, lending and risk management. Volt Money has played an important role in building the digital LAMF category, while DSP Finance has built a strong foundation in secured lending. Together, we have the opportunity to make borrowing against financial assets simpler, more accessible and efficient with the continued focus on responsible lending and customer needs.”

• August 18, 2026 15:24

  Commodities outlook by Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset ShareKhan

  Gold – Edges lower as Oil extends its rebound

  Yesterday, spot gold closed nearly 0.9% higher at $4416 as the US Dollar Index weakened.

  Crude oil is gaining as 60-day ceasefire between US and Iran expired Monday. Although the ceasefire period can be extended, neither side is willing to do it. The US president Trump said that the US has an edge over Iran in this situation as naval blockade continues, while Iran has asked its military to be ready.

  Yesterday’s US data were somewhat encouraging as Empire manufacturing and NAHB housing Index beat their respective forecasts.

  Total known global gold ETF holdings ticked up again yesterday that took holdings to 97.39 Moz.

  Today’s US data include TIC flows, import price index, housing starts, industrial production and pending home sales.

  Gold is currently trading with a loss of around 0.60% at $4392 as crude oil has rebounded on supply concerns emanating from the Middle East.

  Gold is facing supply around $4450, while the major resistance comes in at $4500. Support is seen at $4385/$4290-$4300. Buying the dips is the preferred strategy in the current scenario.

• August 18, 2026 15:13

  ONGC Videsh Limited receives go ahead from OFAC-USA

  ONGC: ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) has two assets in Venezuela namely (i) San Cristobal and (ii) Carabobo-1. OVL has been pursuing for license authorisation from Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC-USA) over a period of time for Oil & Gas operations in Venezuela. The required go ahead was received from US Govt. in July, 2026. Framework agreements for further course of action in both the assets are under discussion with relevant stakeholders.

  ONGC shares flat at ₹238.94 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 15:10

  Torrent Gas to file updated draft papers for up to ₹4,000-crore IPO

  

  Torrent Gas to file updated draft papers for up to ₹4,000-crore IPO

  The updated draft red ⁠herring prospectus, expected this week, will be the company’s first public IPO document.

• August 18, 2026 15:08

  Today's top gainers and losers

  Top gainers of Nifty 50: Axis Bank (+1.52%), M&M (+0.91%), Power Grid (+0.83%), Grasim (+0.74%)

  Top losers: Infosys (-2.29%), TMPV (-2.07%), Asian Paints (-2.03%), HCL Tech (-2%), Wipro (-1.61%)

• August 18, 2026 15:06

  Sensex traded 297.36 points or 0.38% lower at 77,430.80, and Nifty 50 declined 78.50 points or 0.32% to 24,209.15

• August 18, 2026 15:04

  Brokerages turn bullish on Juniper Hotels expansion plans

  

  Brokerages turn bullish on Juniper Hotels expansion plans

  Leading brokerage houses remain bullish on Juniper Hotels (Juniper) on the back of its significant expansion pipeline and multiple triggers for future growth.

• August 18, 2026 15:03

  International Gemological Institute board declared Interim Dividend of ₹2.55 per equity share; record date is August 24.

• August 18, 2026 15:02

  India Exposition Mart files its DRHP with SEBI for its IPO

  New Delhi-based India Exposition Mart Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).

  The IPO, with a face value of ₹5 per equity share, comprises a fresh issue of up to 7,500,000 equity shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 23,000,000 equity shares.

  Individual selling shareholder includes Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Ravinder Kumar Passi and Meenakshi Passi, Vivek Vikas and Asha Ahlawat, Dinesh Kumar Aggarwal, Navratan Samdaria, Asha Goel, Esh Sharma, and Raj Kumar Malhotra.

  Corporate selling shareholder includes Vectra Investments Private Limited, and MIL Vehicles & Technologies Private Limited. 

  The proceeds from its fresh issuance worth ₹63.8 crore will be utilised for funding capital expenditure requirements of the company for upgradation of air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, lifts and escalators, variable frequency drives and other ancillary works at India Expo Centre and Mar, and ₹30.8 crore for funding capital expenditure requirements of the company for renovation of exhibition hall 4 and exhibition hall 6, and build-up of exhibition hall 18, at India Expo Centre and Mart, and general corporate purposes.

  The issue is being made through the book-building process, in line with SEBI ICDR Regulations, with not more than 50% reserved for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), not less than 15% for Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), and not less than 35% for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs).

• August 18, 2026 14:55

  Crest EZY Living incorporates EZY Living Nest and EZY Living Spaces

  Crest Ventures’ arm Crest EZY Living Private Limited has incorporated 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries - EZY Living Nest Private Limited and EZY Living Spaces Private Limited.

  Shares flat at ₹354 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 14:52

  Shalby Medtech's CEO Deepak Anand resigns citing personal reasons

  Deepak Anand, Chief Executive Officer of Shalby Medtech Limited, a wholly‐owned subsidiary, resigned from the company w.e.f. close of the business hours of the company on September 4, 2026 to move abroad for personal reasons.

• August 18, 2026 14:41

  Profit growth at Nifty 50 firms hits 10-quarter high, boosts outlook

  

  Profit growth at Nifty 50 firms hits 10-quarter high, boosts outlook

  Corporate India broadly posted better-than-expected ​June-quarter earnings, with profit growth for Nifty ⁠50 companies averaging a 10-quarter high of 18%, reinforcing expectations of sustained growth despite margin pressures, five brokerages said.

• August 18, 2026 14:40

  Varun Beverages traded flat at ₹438.05 on the NSE following the merger of South Africa-based Twizza with its holding company Bevco

• August 18, 2026 14:34

  Q1 results today: EUROBOND

  EUROBOND, the flagship brand of Euro Panel Products Limited, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a 14% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹119.8 crore. This performance compares with ₹104.84 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The top-line growth was supported by double-digit expansion across markets, with export revenue rising 15.78% year-on-year and domestic sales increasing 12.04%. 

  For the quarter, profit before tax stood at ₹6.79 crore, while profit after tax reached ₹4.78 crore.

  Euro Panel Products Limited is an established manufacturer of Metal Composite Panels and architectural cladding solutions in India. The company operates an advanced manufacturing facility in Umbergaon, Gujarat, with an installed production capacity of 10 million square meters per year. Serving both institutional and retail infrastructure segments, EUROBOND supplies materials across nationwide distribution networks while maintaining an export footprint covering more than 23 international markets.

• August 18, 2026 14:28

  Advait Greenergy receives order for turnkey contract for solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan

  Advait Greenergy Private Limited, a material subsidiary of Advait Energy Transitions, has received an order in normal course of business, for turnkey contract for EPC Work for 200 MW Solar Ground Mounted HSAT 33 KV Project at Bikaner, Rajasthan including Design, Supplies, Services, Testing and Commissioning from KPI Green Energy Limited

  Advait Energy shares up 2.5% to ₹2132.60 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 14:16

  Godrej Asset Management launches its maiden Category-II AIF, enters India's private credit market

  Godrej Asset Management has launched its maiden Category-II AIF, marking its entry into India’s private credit market, with a target corpus of ₹2,000 crore. The fund will focus on providing performing credit solutions to established mid-market businesses across sectors.

• August 18, 2026 14:14

  Today's top gainers and losers

  Top gainers of Nifty Midcap 100: Tube Investments (+8.12%), MCX (+3.88%), Lenskart (+3.68%), LTF (+2.83%)

  Top losers: SBI Cards (-3.51%), Colgate (-2.70%), Tata Elxsi (-2.64%), Suzlon (-2.45%)

• August 18, 2026 14:13

  Venus Pipes traded flat at ₹1585.20 on the NSE after it had commissioned a 6.1 MW DC solar unit with an investment of ₹22 crore and expected annual savings of ₹6 crore

• August 18, 2026 14:12

  Lalithaa Jewellery IPO booked 1.98 times at 2.06 pm on Day 2. QIBs: 0.68 times; NIIs: 3.47 times; Retail 2.07 times; Employee portion 2.53 times.

• August 18, 2026 14:11

  Amber Enterprises' material subsidiary becomes a public limited company

  Amber Enterprises: IL JIN Electronics (India) Private Limited, a material subsidiary of the Company has been converted from a private limited company into a public limited company and subsequently its name has been changed to IL JIN Electronics (India) Limited with effect from 18th August 2026.

• August 18, 2026 14:10

  Galaxy Health Insurance has partnered with Zoho to build and deploy a scalable, IRDAI-compliant distribution platform

  Galaxy Health Insurance has partnered with Zoho to build and deploy a scalable, IRDAI-compliant distribution platform in under three months, enabling faster agent and intermediary onboarding, tele-sales, customer support and grievance management, and automated commission processing.

  Key highlights of the announcement:

  Regulator-compliant distribution platform built in under three months, enabling faster go-to-market.

  100% digital agent onboarding with automated OTP verification, KYC checks and approval workflows.

  Integrated tele-sales and customer support, including grievance management and IRDAI integration.

  Automated commission and incentive processing across complex payout structures.

  Scalable technology architecture designed to support Galaxy’s pan-India expansion.

  Platform currently enables 250+ agent onboardings per week and 40,000+ outbound tele-sales calls per month.

  The CRM-led platform enables regulator-compliant agent onboarding, tele-sales, customer support and grievance management, and automated commission processing, helping Galaxy scale its operations with greater speed and efficiency.

• August 18, 2026 14:09

  Munify Launches India’s first Municipal Infrastructure Financing Platform

  Munify Launches India’s first Municipal Infrastructure Financing Platform to Accelerate Urban Infrastructure Investment.

  Platform developed with Dvara Solutions as technology partner connects Urban Local Bodies with banks, financial institutions, DFIs, investors and grant providers.

  Developed with Dvara Solutions as its technology partner, the platform brings Munify’s municipal finance expertise, data, analytics and proprietary credit intelligence together within a structured digital environment that enables municipalities and financing institutions to discover, evaluate and engage around urban infrastructure projects.

  India’s rapid urbanisation is driving unprecedented demand for infrastructure investment. The country will require an estimated $840 billion in urban infrastructure investment by 2036, rising to nearly $2.4 trillion by 2050. Yet, total expenditure of ULBs in India remains below 1% of GDP, compared with 8–14% in many developed economies, underscoring the limited fiscal capacity of Indian cities and the need to mobilise substantially greater institutional and private capital.

  This need has gained further urgency with the Government of India’s Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). Nearly ₹1 lakh crore of central assistance is expected to catalyse close to ₹4 lakh crore of urban infrastructure investment, with cities expected to mobilise nearly 50% of project financing from market sources. This represents a significant shift in India’s urban financing architecture, from dependence on grants towards greater market-linked financing.

• August 18, 2026 14:07

  Elitecon International Ltd. appoints Pradeep Kumar as MD, Kusha Charan Swain as CFO & KMP

  Elitecon International Ltd. has elevated Mr. Pradeep Kumar as Managing Director and appointed Mr. Kusha Charan Swain as CFO & KMP.

  The appointments mark a significant strengthening of Elitecon’s leadership and governance structure as it moves into its next phase of growth and revival.

• August 18, 2026 14:04

  Wealth Company’s Bharat Value Fund invests ₹300 crore in Dharwad Big Mishra Pedha Private Limited

  The Wealth Company’s Bharat Value Fund, which has invested ₹300 crore in Dharwad Big Mishra Pedha Private Limited, the 93-year-old heritage brand behind the GI-tagged Dharwad Pedha.

  The investment marks Bharat Value Fund’s growing conviction in India’s regional branded foods segment and will support Big Mishra’s expansion from a strong regional franchise to a scaled national foods platform.

  Founded in 1933, Big Mishra is the custodian of the GI tagged Dharwad Pedha and today operates across sweets, namkeen, bread, bakery and restaurants. Its capital light franchise model has expanded the brand to 200+ exclusive outlets across North Karnataka, Goa and Southern Maharashtra, supported by two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an in-house dairy.

  Big Mishra has invested approximately ₹100 crore in manufacturing capacity over the past three years, creating significant headroom for growth without near term capacity led capex. Big Mishra currently serves an estimated 10 million customers annually and has expanded beyond its traditional franchise and distributor channels through modern trade partnerships, including Reliance Smart Bazaar, alongside a growing quick commerce presence.

  Revenue has increased from approximately ₹142 crore in FY2022 to over ₹300 crore in FY2026, representing a 16% CAGR over five years, while maintaining an healthy EBITDA margin and robust return ratios . The company aims to add 100 outlets and enter more than 50 new cities over the next two years.

  “India has many strong regional brands that have earned consumer trust over generations but have not yet had the opportunity to scale nationally. At Bharat Value Fund, we want to partner with such businesses not just with capital, but by working closely with promoters on professionalisation, distribution and the next phase of growth.

  Big Mishra is a good example — a 93-year-old brand with deep consumer trust and a strong regional presence. We believe our role is to help such regional champions scale while retaining the heritage and entrepreneurial strengths that made them successful in the first place,” said Ms. Madhu Lunawat, Founder of The Wealth Company Asset Management Private Limited.

• August 18, 2026 13:52

  MCX plans India coal and ore exchanges to boost price discovery

  

  MCX plans India coal and ore exchanges to boost price discovery

  Sellers and buyers will be allowed to trade physical delivery contracts through centralized electronic platforms, creating a more transparent pricing system and improving supply chain efficiency

• August 18, 2026 13:38

  Inox Clean Energy completes ₹6,000-crore acquisition of GIP's Vena Energy India

  

  Inox Clean Energy completes ₹6,000-crore acquisition of GIP's Vena Energy India

  Following completion, Inox Clean's operating and near-operational portfolio is expected to reach about 4 GW, with a development pipeline exceeding 12 GW of solar and wind and 2.5 GWh of BESS

• August 18, 2026 13:34

  Sensex shed 348.00 points or 0.45 per cent to 77,380.16 at 1.30 pm, and Nifty 50 declined 80.05 points or 0.33 per cent to 24,207.60.

• August 18, 2026 13:34

  DCX Systems gains on new orders

  DCX Systems traded 3 per cent higher at ₹178.31 on the NSE following the receipt of purchase orders worth ₹15.2 crore for cable and wire harness assemblies. Subsidiary Raneal Advanced Systems received export orders worth ₹3.1 crore for printed circuit board assemblies.

• August 18, 2026 13:34

  Lloyd Enterprises acquires 18% in Steel Infra Solutions

  Lloyd Enterprises traded 5 per cent higher at ₹79.37 on the NSE following the acquisition of 73 lakh shares, representing 18.0 per cent, in Steel Infra Solutions Company for ₹219 crore.

• August 18, 2026 13:31

  Piccadily Agro Industries rises on demerger no-objection

  Piccadily Agro Industries stock rose 1 per cent to ₹702.90 on the NSE following the receipt of no adverse observation/no objection letters from BSE and NSE for its proposed demerger with Piccadily Food & Essentials.

• August 18, 2026 13:30

  KPI Green Energy energises 130 MW solar capacity

  KPI Green Energy traded flat at ₹303.70 on the NSE. The company energised 130 MW AC solar capacity, taking cumulative capacity at its Bharuch hybrid IPP to 269.7 MW.

• August 18, 2026 13:30

  Silgo Retail extends ₹15 crore ICD tenure

  Silgo Retail has further extended the tenure of the existing inter-corporate deposit (ICD) amounting to ₹15 crore availed from Ashika Credit Capital Ltd, for a further period of 90 days, on mutually agreed terms and conditions. The aforesaid ICD was originally availed pursuant to the Inter-Corporate Deposit Agreement dated February 07, 2026. The tenure of the ICD was subsequently extended for a further period of 90 days.

• August 18, 2026 13:30

  Airfloa Rail Technology has received new orders of aggregate worth Rs. 70.56 Lakhs from Modern Coach Factory (MCF) – Lalganj, Raebareli

• August 18, 2026 13:29

  Colgate shares fall over 3% as investor day flags premiumisation-led growth

  

  Colgate shares fall over 3% as investor day flags premiumisation-led growth

  Colgate shares fell over 3 per cent on Tuesday after the investor day highlighted premiumisation as a key growth driver, while management signalled a greater focus on growth over near-term margin expansion.

• August 18, 2026 13:29

  Nifty slips below 24,200 at midday; IT stocks lead losses as crude stays elevated

  

  Nifty slips below 24,200 at midday; IT stocks lead losses as crude stays elevated

  The information technology sector remained under the heaviest pressure through the session; Infosys was the biggest loser among Nifty 50 stocks, falling 2.34% to ₹1,113.20

• August 18, 2026 13:21

  Hexaware Technologies traded flat at ₹555.70 on the NSE following the launch of Zero Friction Enterprise

• August 18, 2026 13:21

  Ceigall India strengthens Northeast presence with MoRTH contracts

  Ceigall India strengthens presence in the Northeast with ₹2,149.62-crore MoRTH contracts.

  Shares traded at ₹307.40 on the NSE, down nearly 3 per cent.

• August 18, 2026 13:20

  Mamata Machinery files patent for RecTech

  Mamata Machinery has filed a patent application with the Indian Patent Office for its Die and Screw Design, which forms a core technology for the company’s Recyclable Film Technology (RecTech).

  Shares were up 1 per cent to ₹410.25 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 13:20

  Tara Chand InfraLogistic buys new equipment for FY27 capex

  Tara Chand InfraLogistic Solutions has completed the purchase of the following new equipment under its ongoing capital expenditure (capex) for FY27:

  Crawler Mounted Crane - 1 - 800 MT capacity

  All Terrain Crane - 1 - 700 MT

  Aerial Working Platforms - 2 - 58 mtrs

• August 18, 2026 13:19

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Lays Foundation Stone for Amit Metaliks’ ₹4,000 Crore Integrated Steel Plant in Purulia.

• August 18, 2026 12:57

  Bajaj Finance Ltd allotted 50,000 NCDs, at face value of Rs. 1 Lakh per NCD aggregating to Rs. 498.22 crore

• August 18, 2026 12:57

  BSE informed the appointment of Abhishek Jha as Joint Chief Information Security Officer of the Company w.e.f. September 01, 2026

• August 18, 2026 12:57

  Elitecon International Ltd. has elevated Mr. Pradeep Kumar as Managing Director and appointed Mr. Kusha Charan Swain as CFO & KMP.

• August 18, 2026 12:57

  Citi sets June 2027 Nifty target at 26,800, remains constructive on India equities

  

  Citi sets June 2027 Nifty target at 26,800, remains constructive on India equities

  Citi remains constructive on Indian equities and has set a June 2027 target of 26,800 for the Nifty 50, based on an 18x one-year forward price-to-earnings multiple.

• August 18, 2026 12:40

  Sigma Advanced Systems hits upper circuit on ₹155 crore anti-drone order

  Sigma Advanced Systems stock locked in the upper circuit of ₹658.45 on the NSE, up 5 per cent after its partnership with Indrajaal Autonomous Defence Systems to secure ₹155 crore of anti-drone patrol vehicle orders from the Home Ministry.

• August 18, 2026 12:40

  Cash still king in India despite digital boom, says RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

  

  Cash still king in India despite digital boom, says RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

  Addressing central bankers from across the world, Murmu noted that currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates despite a decline in cash’s share of individual transactions due to increasing digital payment adoption.

• August 18, 2026 12:30

  Magellanic Cloud bags ₹8.90 crore DFCCIL surveillance contract, stock jumps nearly 7%

  

  Magellanic Cloud bags ₹8.90 crore DFCCIL surveillance contract, stock jumps nearly 7%

  Shares of Magellanic Cloud Limited surged 6.95 per cent to ₹28.63 on the NSE on Tuesday after the Hyderabad-based technology company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Provigil Surveillance Limited, has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) worth ₹8,89,99,860.

• August 18, 2026 12:30

  EaseMyTrip launches ‘ReSave’ feature to monitor post-booking fare drops

  

  EaseMyTrip launches ‘ReSave’ feature to monitor post-booking fare drops

  The feature, integrated directly into the booking process, addresses a common traveller concern, flight prices falling after a ticket has already been purchased

• August 18, 2026 12:29

  SAVE Microfinance raises ₹70 crore in FY27

  SAVE Microfinance Pvt Ltd, a microfinance institution focused on advancing responsible and inclusive finance across India, has received ₹70 crore in total funding during the current financial year (FY 2026–27).

  Of the total funding, ₹55 crore has been received under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (CGSMFI-2.0), comprising ₹25 crore from Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) received in June 2026 and ₹30 crore from State Bank of India (SBI) received in August 2026.

  The company has also received ₹15 crore through other institutional funding facilities, including funding from Northern Arc Capital, further strengthening and diversifying its institutional funding base.

• August 18, 2026 12:29

  Commodity update: gold, silver decline as crude rises

  By Gaurav Garg, Head - Research, Lemonn

  🏅 Commodity update — 18 Aug 2026 Gold $4,391.14/oz ≈ ₹1,36,150/10g 🔴 -0.50 per cent Silver $65.11/oz ≈ ₹2,01,800/kg 🔴 -1.00 per cent Crude (WTI) $85.25/bbl ≈ ₹8,150/bbl 🟢 +0.90 per cent USD/INR: 95.68

  Gold and silver declined in today’s session as rising US Treasury yields and renewed inflation concerns from higher oil prices reduced demand for non-yielding precious metals. Spot gold fell around 0.5 per cent to $4,391 per ounce, while silver declined about 1 per cent to $65.11 per ounce.

  Meanwhile, WTI crude oil climbed to around $85.25 per barrel, with Brent moving above $91, as fading hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and renewed concerns over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz increased supply-risk premiums. The Indian rupee weakened to around ₹95.68 per dollar, pressured by higher crude prices, although RBI intervention helped limit the decline.

• August 18, 2026 12:29

  Bajaj Housing Finance to issue 5-year bonds, bankers say - Reuters

• August 18, 2026 12:28

  Hatsun Agro Products rises on Arun Icecreams US debut

  Hatsun Agro Products rose over 2 per cent to ₹992.45 on the NSE. Arun Icecreams debuted at the New York India Day Parade 2026 as part of its US expansion and brand-building efforts.

• August 18, 2026 12:13

  Valplast Technologies has secured a new order/contract from Mosh Varaya Infraprojects Private Limited for Tunnel Rehabilitation.

• August 18, 2026 12:13

  Milky Mist Share Price & IPO Listing Live: Locked in upper circuit on NSE & BSE, after debuting at ₹165

  

  Milky Mist Share Price Live: Locked in upper circuit on NSE & BSE, after debuting at ₹165

  Milky Mist IPO listing today, Milky Mist share price live updates: Shares of Milky Mist debuted on bourses today. Check the listing price, trading data, IPO details, anchor portion and more. Temasek-backed Milky Mist debuted at nearly 18% premium on NSE and BSE on Tuesday. The stock then zoomed to hit the upper circuit of ₹181.50 and ₹181.45 on the NSE and BSE, respectively. Follow our stock market live here | Stay tuned to businessline for more 

• August 18, 2026 12:13

  Beta Drugs allots bonus equity shares on CCD conversion

  Beta Drugs board approved allotment of 35,383 bonus equity shares of face value of ₹10 each to the holders of compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs), pursuant to the conversion of such CCDs into equity shares.

• August 18, 2026 12:12

  RateGain’s AirGain platform wins Kazakhstan Airline contract

  

  RateGain’s AirGain platform wins Kazakhstan Airline contract

  The partnership also gives VIETJET QAZAQSTAN access to AirGain’s AI-driven features, including automated anomaly detection, demand shift alerts, and route-level opportunity identification

• August 18, 2026 12:07

  Gold Rate Today, Aug 18: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

  

  Gold Rate Today, Aug 18: Check latest Gold prices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata & Other Cities

  Gold, Silver Rate Today: Check Today's Gold, Silver Rates or prices of 22, 24 down across Indian cities on August 18 at Businessline.

• August 18, 2026 12:06

  Top gainers and top losers of Nifty 50 at 12 noon

  Top gainers: Grasim (+1.21%), M&M (+1.17%), Axis Bank (+0.99%), Trent (+0.92%), Reliance (+0.68%)

  Top losers: Asian Paints (-2.47%), Infosys (-2.16%), HCL Tech (-1.98%), TMPV (-1.53%), Tech Mahindra (-1.45%)

• August 18, 2026 12:06

  At 12 pm, Sensex traded 336.87 pts or 0.43% lower at 77,391.29, and Nifty 50 was down 79.75 pts or 0.33% to 24,207.90

• August 18, 2026 12:06

  Carysil says US TRQ does not apply to its quartz sinks

  Carysil clarified that the US tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on certain quartz surface products, including engineered quartz slabs and fabricated countertop surfaces, does not apply to its quartz kitchen sinks. Based on the relevant product classifications, the company’s quartz sink exports to the US fall outside the scope of the safeguard measure. Therefore, Carysil does not expect any direct impact on its US quartz sink exports, while it continues to monitor changes in US trade regulations.

  Shares were up 2 per cent to ₹1,178.20 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 12:05

  Refex Industries secured contract from major power producer for ₹27.475 crore.

• August 18, 2026 11:54

  Piramal Pharma raises stake in Yapan to 74%

  Piramal Pharma has completed the acquisition of 1,46,400 equity shares of ₹10 each of Yapan from its existing shareholders for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately ₹76 crore. Pursuant to the acquisition, the company’s shareholding in Yapan has increased from 33.33 per cent to 74 per cent of the equity share capital of Yapan.

  Shares were up 2 per cent to ₹209.79 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 11:53

  Admach Systems Ltd Secures ₹159.30 lakhs Order for Bar Handling System for Auto-UT Machine

• August 18, 2026 11:53

  Stocks watchlist: positives and negatives

  Positives

  Jyoti CNC, Syrma SGS, Centum Electronics – 5th tranche of ECMS announced

  ONGC, Oil India – Brent crude above $90/bbl

  Nelco – Strategic partnership with Elveo

  SPR Auto Technologies – ₹1,000 crore QIP launched

  Netweb Tech – Launches ₹1,200 crore QIP

  IIFL Finance, Sedemac Mechatronics – Ratings upgrade

  Sigma Advanced Systems – ₹155 crore anti-drone patrol vehicle order

  Oberoi Realty – Legal relief for Gurugram project

  Leap India – Govt of Singapore bought 22 lakh shares

  Lloyds Engineering Works – Arm partnership with Italy’s Alpar Ingegneria

  Negatives

  Paytm – Resilient to sell up to 4.98 per cent stake (block deal)

  Paint, aviation, OMCs – Oil extends gains

  Ceigall India – ₹331 crore tender cancellation

• August 18, 2026 11:52

  Invesco Mutual Fund today announced the launch of Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund

• August 18, 2026 11:42

  Muthoot Capital Services board approved allotment of 1,00,000 NCDs of Face Value of ₹10,000 each, aggregating up to ₹ 100 Crore.

• August 18, 2026 11:39

  Goldiam International bags ₹50 crore-worth order

  Goldiam International received purchase orders of Rs.50 crores for manufacturing and export of lab-grown diamonds jewellery.

  Shares traded at Rs 365.10 on the NSE, down 2%.

• August 18, 2026 11:38

  Stock Markets LIVE: Sensex continues fall

  At 11.34 am, Sensex fell 402.53 pts or 0.52% to 77,325.63, and Nifty 50 declined 94.60 pts or 0.39% to 24,193.05.

• August 18, 2026 11:34

  Charging gaps to slow electric LCV adoption; Mahindra sees e-3Ws scaling faster

  

  Charging gaps to slow electric LCV adoption; Mahindra sees e-3Ws scaling faster

  Light commercial vehicles are likely to electrify more slowly than 3-wheelers as inadequate charging infrastructure limits the route flexibility commercial operators need, M&M said

• August 18, 2026 11:30

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

  

  NSE said to seek up to $55 billion valuation in record India IPO

  NSE targets a $55 billion valuation in its upcoming IPO, marketing shares at ₹2,000 to ₹2,100 each.

• August 18, 2026 11:21

  Stock in focus: ICICI Bank

  ICICI Bank, acting through its IFSC Banking Unit, has, today at 1:39 a.m. IST priced USD 750 million Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes (“Notes”) under the USD 7.5 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme of the Bank.

  Tenure - 5 years Allotment Date - August 21, 2026 Date of Maturity - August 21, 2031

  Coupon: 5.417% Interest payment dates: 21 February and 21 August in each year up to and including the date of maturity.

  ICICI Bank shares flat at Rs 1408 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 11:03

  Lalithaa Jewellery IPO booked 1.09 times on Day 2

  Lalithaa Jewellery IPO booked 1.09 times at 11 am on Day 2.

  QIBs: 0.67 times; NIIs: 1.31 times; Retail: 1.23 times; employee portion: 1.94 times.

• August 18, 2026 11:02

  Indian bonds wobble on oil strain, RBI swap pullback

  

  Indian bonds wobble on oil strain, RBI swap pullback

  The yield on the ⁠benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond crept up 3 basis points to 6.8407% by 10:45 a.m. IST. It had jumped 5 bps on Monday, ‌its steepest one-day rise in over a month

• August 18, 2026 11:02

  Ceigall India JV gets MoRTH LoAs worth ₹2,149.62 crore

  Ceigall India jointly with Sushee Infra Mining Ltd received four letters of acceptance from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) vide its letter dated 17 August 2026, aggregating to a total bid cost of ₹2,149.62 crore.

  Shares traded at ₹308.15 on the NSE, down 2 per cent.

• August 18, 2026 11:00

  HDFC Bank shares slip under selling pressure, near 52-week low

  

  HDFC Bank shares slip under selling pressure, near 52-week low

  HDFC Bank shares decline under selling pressure, nearing a 52-week low amid significant trading volume and market underperformance.

• August 18, 2026 10:48

  At 10.45 am, Sensex fell 350.79 points or 0.45 per cent to 77,377.37, and Nifty 50 declined 78.65 points or 0.32 per cent to 24,209.

• August 18, 2026 10:48

  Vietjet Qazaqstan selects RateGain’s AirGain

  RateGain Travel Technologies announced that Vietjet Qazaqstan has selected AirGain, RateGain’s advanced airfare pricing intelligence platform, to gain real-time competitive insights and enhance its pricing strategy across key routes.

• August 18, 2026 10:48

  IndusInd Bank joins PCAF

  IndusInd Bank joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).

  Shares were flat at ₹1,014.10 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 10:47

  Veefin Solutions partners NSIA Group for West Africa SCF

  Veefin Solutions and NSIA Group partner to transform supply chain finance across five West African markets.

  Veefin shares were flat at ₹248.55 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 10:47

  Equitas SFB clarifies on Unico Housing Finance

  Equitas Small Finance Bank said the use of the term ‘nexus’ in a recent report seems to indicate existence of transactions or a relationship between the bank and Unico Housing Finance Pvt Ltd which are not in line with regulatory guidelines.

  The MD & CEO has consistently disclosed the investment made by his daughter in Unico to the Board, both in his annual disclosures as well as at the time of his re-appointment.

  “With respect to transactions between the Bank and Unico, as also stated above, there was only one bulk deposit for ₹25 crore placed by Unico with the Bank on January 1, 2024, for a period of 89 days at the rate of 7.5 per cent p.a., in the ordinary course of business. The interest rate payable was the rate as was applicable to the bulk deposits on the date of booking which is published on a daily basis on the website of the Bank. The said deposit was repaid upon maturity on March 30, 2024. There has been no other transaction between the Bank and Unico either before or after this, till date. To reiterate, the Bank has also not given any loans to Unico till date and the bank does not intend to do so in the future either.”

• August 18, 2026 10:32

  CRISIL Upgrades Premier Energies’ Long-Term Credit Rating to A+/Positive. Shares traded at ₹1,024.20 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 10:32

  EaseMyTrip Launches ‘ReSave’ to Bring Fare Savings Beyond the Point of Booking

• August 18, 2026 10:20

  Nifty Prediction Today – August 18, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Can fall more; go short

  

  Nifty Prediction Today – August 18, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Can fall more; go short

  Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 24,100-24,050

• August 18, 2026 10:20

  Milky Mist Dairy Food shares debut at 17.8% premium, trades 30% over ₹140-IPO price

  

  Milky Mist Dairy Food shares debut at 17.8% premium, trades 30% over ₹140-IPO price

  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.

• August 18, 2026 10:16

  Augmont Enterprises to launch ₹825-crore IPO on Aug 21; price band set at ₹750-788

  

  Augmont Enterprises to launch ₹825-crore IPO on Aug 21; price band set at ₹750-788

  The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth ₹620 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth ₹205 crore by promoters, according to the company's public announcement on Tuesday

• August 18, 2026 10:15

  Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar in early trade

  

  Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar in early trade

  The rupee depreciated 7 paise to 95.68 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent demand for greenback.

• August 18, 2026 09:53

  Crude oil rises on reports of Iran adopting more offensive stance

  

  Crude oil rises on reports of Iran adopting more offensive stance

  Crude oil prices rise as Iran signals a more aggressive stance amid ongoing tensions in the West Asia crisis.

• August 18, 2026 09:50

  Indian lenders’ dollar bond sales hit record near $9 billion

  

  Indian lenders’ dollar bond sales hit record near $9 billion

  Indian lenders have achieved a record $9 billion in dollar bond sales, fueled by a supportive central bank facility.

• August 18, 2026 09:50

  Nifty slips for fifth straight session as crude spike, Iran fears rattle Dalal Street

  

  Nifty slips for fifth straight session as crude spike, Iran fears rattle Dalal Street

  Sensex was trading at 77,465.70, down 262.46 points or 0.34%; Nifty 50 opened at 24,223.85 and was trading at 24,237.75, down 49.90 points or 0.21%

• August 18, 2026 09:49

  CARE Ratings upgrades Adani Power

  CARE Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of long-term bank facilities and long-term / short-term bank facilities of Adani Power Ltd to CARE AA+; Stable and CARE AA+; Stable / CARE A1+ respectively. The rating agency has also upgraded the credit rating assigned to APL’s non-convertible debentures to AA+; Stable.

  Adani Power traded flat at ₹205 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:49

  Magellanic Cloud subsidiary gets DFCCIL LoA

  Magellanic Cloud’s wholly owned subsidiary Provigil Surveillance Ltd has received a letter of acceptance from Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd.

  Magellanic Cloud surged over 4 per cent to ₹27.95 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:48

  Denta Water to supply tanks for Mukkumpi project

  Denta Water to supply 6 tanks from the Tungabhadra River for groundwater recharging and enhancement for its flagship Mukkumpi lift irrigation project.

  Shares traded at ₹283.35 on the NSE, down 1 per cent.

• August 18, 2026 09:47

  Lenskart sets up China subsidiary

  Lenskart shares were up 1 per cent to ₹614.80 on the NSE. It had set up a step-down subsidiary, Wenzhou Framekart Trade Co Ltd, in China.

• August 18, 2026 09:46

  Crude oil futures trade higher on Iran reports

  Crude oil futures traded higher on Tuesday morning following reports that Iran is planning to adopt a more offensive stance in the ongoing West Asia crisis. At 9.41 am on Tuesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.56, up by 0.76 per cent, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $84.50, up by 0.91 per cent. August crude oil futures were trading at ₹8,155 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of ₹8,063, up by 1.14 per cent, and September futures were trading at ₹8,108 against the previous close of ₹8,020, up by 1.10 per cent.

• August 18, 2026 09:45

  Highway Infrastructure gets NHAI LoA for Palayam fee plaza

  Highway Infrastructure shares surged 4 per cent to ₹46.20 on the NSE. It had received a letter of acceptance of ₹80.17 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for operations at the Palayam Fee Plaza in Tamil Nadu.

• August 18, 2026 09:45

  Nelco shares fall nearly 10% after Elveo Mobile investment

  Nelco shares fell nearly 10 per cent to ₹975.10 on the NSE. The stock had hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹1,120 in the previous trading session.

  Post market hours on Monday, it had announced a partnership and an investment of $20 million (approximately ₹191.2 crore) in US-based Lunar Holdco, Inc., which operates as Elveo Mobile.

• August 18, 2026 09:38

  Stocks fall, oil gains on West Asia uncertainty: Markets wrap

  

  Stocks fall, oil gains on West Asia uncertainty: Markets wrap

  Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong on Tuesday, while South Korean markets were set to reopen after a holiday.

• August 18, 2026 09:36

  CG Power subsidiary to acquire Tosil Systems

  CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd shares were flat at ₹895.35 on the NSE after its wholly owned subsidiary Axiro Semiconductor Private Ltd entered into a securities purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Tosil Systems Pvt Ltd.

• August 18, 2026 09:36

  Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank chairman

  Bharti Airtel shares were down nearly 2 per cent to ₹1,936.70 on the NSE. It had informed the exchanges that Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as Non-Executive Chairman of Airtel Payments Bank on October 1, 2026, after serving since April 2016. Independent Director Shabnam Sinha will succeed him for a three-year term following RBI approval.

• August 18, 2026 09:36

  Gulshan Polyols gets additional ethanol allocation

  Gulshan Polyols stock traded flat at ₹192.58 on the NSE, following additional allocation of a quantity of 20,740 kilolitres of ethanol, for supply to oil marketing companies (OMCs) for Q4 of Ethanol Supply Year (ESY 2025-26), in Assam and Madhya Pradesh, of an estimated order value of around ₹146.66 crore.

• August 18, 2026 09:35

  GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport commences operations

  GMR Airports’ subsidiary GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport commenced operations at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, marking a notable development for the group’s airport portfolio.

  GMR Airports traded flat at ₹101.40 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:35

  Rising oil, US yields add to rupee pressure after RBI move

  

  Rising oil, US yields add to rupee pressure after RBI move

  Rising oil prices and US yields pressure the rupee, expected to open weaker at 95.68 to 95.72 against the dollar.

• August 18, 2026 09:31

  Biocon gets US FDA approval for Yesintek autoinjector

  Biocon announces US FDA approval for Yesintek®️ (ustekinumab-kfce) single-dose prefilled autoinjector.

  Shares were flat at ₹412.90 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:28

  RPower and Reliance CleanGen receive pre-cognizance notice in PMLA case

  RPower and its subsidiary Reliance CleanGen Ltd are amongst the proposed accused in the complaint filed by the ED for an alleged amount of about ₹715 crore under sections 3 and 4 of PMLA in the matter of Reliance Home Finance Ltd & Others. They have today received a pre-cognizance notice under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, from the Special Judge, CBI, New Delhi. The expected financial implication is not ascertainable at this stage.

  Shares were flat at ₹22.59 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:28

  Reliance Infra receives pre-cognizance notice in PMLA case

  Reliance Infra informed that the company, as one of the proposed accused in the complaint filed by the ED for an alleged amount of about ₹3,000 crore under sections 3 and 4 of PMLA in the matter of Reliance Home Finance Ltd & Others, has today received a pre-cognizance notice under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, from the Special Judge, CBI, New Delhi. The expected financial implication is not ascertainable at this stage.

  Shares were down 2 per cent to ₹64.47 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:27

  Mastek completes sale of Chennai commercial building

  Mastek has completed the sale of a commercial building with approximate built-up area of 1,57,233 sq ft on a leased land admeasuring 15.50 acres at Mahindra World City, SEZ, Chengalpattu, Chennai.

  Shares were flat at ₹1,793.90 on the NSE.

• August 18, 2026 09:27

  Top gainers and losers on Nifty 50

  Top gainers: Eternal (+0.66%), ONGC (+0.65%), Bajaj Auto (+0.65%), M&M (+0.62%), Maruti (+0.58%)

  Top losers: Infosys (-1.45%), Bharti Airtel(-1.31%), Max Health(-1.15%), Jio Financial(-1.14%), IndiGo(-1.15%)

• August 18, 2026 09:22

  Sensex declined 262.35 pts or 0.34% to 77,465.81 at 9.16 am after opening lower at 77,418.97 from the previous close of 77,728.16. Nifty 50 dipped 43.70 pts or 0.18% to 24,243.95.

• August 18, 2026 09:18

  Adani flagship eyes India’s Nifty crown after years of turmoil

  

  Adani flagship eyes India’s Nifty crown after years of turmoil

  Adani Enterprises surges 34% in 2026, aiming for Nifty's top spot amid recovery from past turmoil and renewed investor interest.

• August 18, 2026 09:13

  Quote | Gaurav Udani, Founder - Thincredblu Securities

  “Nifty is expected to open lower around 24,200, down nearly 80 points, indicating a weak start.

  With weekly expiry today, traders should be prepared for higher volatility and sharp intraday swings, particularly around key support and resistance levels.

  Technically, 24,200–24,100 will act as the immediate support zone. A sustained break below this range could increase selling pressure, while 24,400–24,500 will act as the immediate resistance zone.

  After the recent weakness, traders need to remain cautious and avoid chasing moves at the open. The expiry setup could amplify both upside and downside moves, so a strict, level-based approach with disciplined risk management is advisable.”

• August 18, 2026 09:05

  Brokerage notes on Colgate, autos, defence and more

  Citi on Colgate Target ₹2,000 | Recommendation: Sell Focus on balanced growth, though margin trade-offs persist. Significant runway to increase oral-care consumption. Growth expected to become more balanced across volume, price and mix. Driving consumption through greater availability and affordability. Premiumisation remains the key growth engine.

  JPMorgan on Colgate Target ₹2,250 | Recommendation: Neutral Premiumisation takes centre stage. Growth ahead of margins. Growth to be balanced across volume, price and mix. Premiumisation is the biggest growth lever. Margins likely to moderate in the near term.

  Goldman Sachs on Colgate Maintains Sell; target price at ₹2,050 Growth strategy focused on volume, premiumisation and low single-digit pricing. Toothpaste penetration near 100 per cent; consumption frequency remains the key growth runway. Urban non-twice-daily brushers decline to 76 per cent from 80 per cent; rural non-daily brushers at 45 per cent vs 55 per cent. Per capita usage rising gradually to 1.07x in 2025 vs 1.00x in 2023. Premium mix increases to 18.6 per cent in YTD26 from 14.8 per cent in 2023. Sensitive toothpaste sub-category growing around 10x the overall category pace. Gross margin expected at 69–70 per cent, supported by FTG savings. EBITDA growth expected to lag sales as advertising spend rises above 16 per cent. E-commerce contribution around 2x the category average and fully accretive. No timeline for portfolio expansion beyond oral care.

  Jefferies on defence and power equipment Power equipment players drive margin uptick. Hitachi Energy and Siemens Energy saw margin expansion of 410-450 bps YoY, driven by operating leverage. BHEL’s margins turned positive YoY. Commodity prices impacted margins of others ex-defence. Remain positive on defence and T&D equipment. Top picks: Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, Hindustan Aeronautics, L&T and KEI. BHEL – Maintain Underperform; hike TP to ₹270 from ₹220. Siemens – Maintain Hold; hike TP to ₹4,415 from ₹4,000. Hindustan Aeronautics – Maintain Buy; hike TP to ₹6,800 from ₹6,300. KEI Industries – Maintain Buy; hike TP to ₹6,920 from ₹6,150. BEL – Maintain Buy; cut TP to ₹490 from ₹550.

  Citi on India autos | Sector outlook 11 of 19 stocks beat EBITDA estimates in 1QFY27. Demand outlook better than expected despite monsoon and inflation concerns. Managements guide for high-single to low-double-digit volume growth. Capacity expansion announcements reflect confidence in demand growth. 1Q margins declined YoY, cushioned by tight cost control. Elevated commodity costs could impact 2Q margins. Sector-wide price hikes taken in July to support margins. West Asia geopolitical disruption had minimal impact on volumes. EV focus driving incremental volumes across several OEMs. Top picks: Maruti, Eicher Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra.

  CLSA on auto sector Retail registrations continue to be healthy for August 2026. Auto retail registrations continued to witness healthy growth, with the festive season approaching. During the first 15 days of August 2026, retail registrations grew 16 per cent / 4 per cent / 5 per cent / 14 per cent YoY in 2W / PV / CV / tractors.

  Jefferies on Belrise Recommendation: Accumulate Target ₹280 | Earlier target ₹250 Decent June quarter; expanding footprint. Cost pressures behind; sanguine on full-year margin. Good new order traction; expanding beyond autos.

  Citi on India equity strategy BSE100 EBITDA and PAT growth at 6 per cent and 9 per cent YoY, well above preview estimates. Top-line growth at 14 per cent YoY excluding energy, ahead of estimates. Margin pressure seen across consumer, industrial and financial sectors. FY27/FY28 earnings estimates unchanged since July. Nifty target at 26,800 for June 2027, based on 18x one-year forward PE. Positive drivers: GST tailwind, wage hikes and credit growth. Key risks: AI productivity impact and elevated crude costs. Constructive on financials, telecom, healthcare and utilities. Underweight on IT services, staples and metals.

  Citi on India industrials Defence: Demand is underpinned by a broad-based programme pipeline. Procurement is widening in areas such as electronic warfare, autonomous systems and counter systems. Some demand should gradually become recurring in nature, as an increasing installed base drives demand for services/lifecycle support. Power infra and utilities: Grid connectivity, land and equipment availability are key execution constraints. Capex remains broad-based across generation, storage, transmission and distribution.

  HSBC on AC sector Blue Star – Upgrade to Buy from Hold; TP at ₹1,780. Voltas – Maintain Buy; cut TP to ₹1,450 from ₹1,460. A strong quarter for the India cooling industry. The RAC industry grew 25 per cent in Q1FY27, with estimated volume growth of 20-22 per cent. Voltas fared better than Blue Star. Looking at summer sales (Jan-Jun), Blue Star had stable margins despite the slow growth from a high base.

  DAM Capital on Milky Mist Target ₹175 | Recommendation: Accumulate Pure-play exposure to dairy’s fastest-growing categories. Margins built on mix amid higher working capital. GST rationalisation: a durable accelerant to formalisation. Best-in-class margin structure, defended through a difficult cost cycle. Ad-spends well below FMCG players; margin expansion creates room to scale it.

  Jefferies on Radico Khaitan Target ₹5,200 | Recommendation: Accumulate Alcobev industry is entering a multi-year premiumisation cycle. Trend most evident in vodka, where Radico is the market leader. Strong innovation, execution and a supportive regulatory environment. Radico to deliver sector-leading growth in its premium portfolio. Premium mix and India-UK FTA benefits are expected to drive continued margin expansion.

  Nuvama on BSE Downgrades to Hold from Buy; target price cut to ₹3,240 from ₹4,090. CAS has reset volumes, with expiry-day decay trading dynamics impaired. Index option volumes under CAS have reset to a new low. RBI bank guarantee norms expected to start impacting from Q4FY27. Q4FY26 presents the toughest base of the cycle. BSE’s contract share at about 51.5 per cent, while ADPTV share stands at about 36 per cent. Further contract share gains offer limited incremental upside. CAS has dragged the volume run-rate to a new low. VIX recovery remains the key swing factor; a move to 16–18 could lift premium per contract and ADPTV.

  Citi on Akums Drugs Recommendation: Accumulate Target ₹860 | Earlier target ₹610 Earnings quality improves on CDMO strength. Domestic CDMO remains the key growth driver; other segments stay subdued. Hike FY27E/FY28E EPS estimates by 5 per cent / 10 per cent to reflect a more constructive API pricing outlook.

• August 18, 2026 09:04

  Global bits

  USA: Dollar weakened, while bond yields rose as markets watched Middle East tensions.

  Iran/Middle East: US-Iran ceasefire expired, raising fears of renewed conflict and disruption to oil supplies; oil prices moved higher.

  Japan: Q2 growth slowed to an annualised 1.1%, below expectations; 10-year government bond yield hit a three-decade high.

  China: Recovery lost momentum, July industrial output grew 4.5% and retail sales only 0.6%; housing demand remained weak. Oil throughput rose slightly month-on-month.

  India: July unemployment fell to 5.1%; Rupee weakened amid higher oil prices, while RBI intervention helped limit volatility. India is set for record soyoil imports and plans lithium production in Argentina.

  Malaysia: July inflation rose 1.8% YoY, slightly below expectations.

  Canada: July inflation accelerated to 3%, partly due to higher gasoline prices.

  Australia: Consumer sentiment improved in August as interest rates remained unchanged.

  UK: Sterling strengthened ahead of economic data; FTSE 100 extended its decline to a sixth session.

  Brazil: Economy posted modest Q2 growth; government says fiscal reforms face a difficult final stage.

  Source: Reuters

• August 18, 2026 09:04

  Broking stocks: MTF book hits record ₹1.41 lakh crore

  MTF book growth

  • Overall MTF book reached ₹1.41 lakh crore.

  • June 30 MTF book stood at ₹1.10 lakh crore.

  • MTF book surged significantly by August 13.

  Biggest rise in MTF positions

  • HPCL: ₹284 crore to ₹665 crore, up 134 per cent.

  • BHEL: ₹314 crore to ₹599 crore, up 91 per cent.

  • PFC: ₹318 crore to ₹548 crore, up 72 per cent.

  • LIC: ₹235 crore to ₹373 crore, up 59 per cent.

  • Amber Enterprises: ₹263 crore to ₹388 crore, up 48 per cent.

  Largest MTF positions

  • HDFC Bank: ₹3,212 crore, up 36 per cent.

  • BSE: ₹2,738 crore, up 44 per cent.

  • Reliance Industries: ₹1,942 crore, down 11 per cent.

  • Jio Financial: ₹1,528 crore, up 11 per cent.

  • BEL: ₹1,337 crore, down 10 per cent.

• August 18, 2026 08:51

  Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

  

  Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

  Gold prices rise as rate-hike fears ease, with markets anticipating insights from upcoming Fed meeting minutes.

• August 18, 2026 08:50

  Sunshine Pictures launches IPO today at ₹342-360

  

  Sunshine Pictures launches IPO today at ₹342-360

  As much as 50% of the net issue is reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), while 15% is reserved for non-institutional investors (NIIs). Retail investors have been offered 35% of the net issue

• August 18, 2026 08:34

  HST Wealth sees cautious open for Indian equities

  Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a SEBI-registered research analyst firm.

  Indian equities are expected to open on a cautious note on Tuesday as GIFT Nifty futures indicate a mildly weaker start, suggesting that investors are likely to remain defensive after the benchmark indices extended their recent losing streak, with higher energy prices once again emerging as the dominant driver of market sentiment.

  All three major Wall Street indices ended lower overnight, while Asian markets presented a mixed picture in early trade. South Korea’s Kospi outperformed on continued strength in semiconductor stocks, whereas Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged lower as higher oil prices and rising bond yields kept investors cautious. The uneven regional performance reflected a market balancing sector-specific optimism against broader geopolitical and macroeconomic risks.

  From a technical perspective, the Nifty 50 has slipped marginally below the important 24,325 support zone, where the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) coincides with the 38.2 per cent Fibonacci retracement level—a key area that had been providing support in recent sessions. A sustained move below this zone could increase near-term selling pressure, with the next support seen around 24,200. On the upside, immediate resistance is placed near 24,365, which the index will need to reclaim to improve short-term momentum.

  The derivatives market reinforces this view. Open interest data for the Nifty 50 expiry shows significant Put writing around 24,200, suggesting that traders expect this level to provide support, while heavy Call writing at 24,400 indicates strong overhead resistance. Together, these levels point to a likely near-term trading range unless a decisive breakout or breakdown triggers fresh directional positioning.

• August 18, 2026 08:33

  Systematix weekly MacroMemos flags trade and inflation pressures

  This week’s note flags widening trade and inflation pressures as the dominant macro theme, alongside a deep dive into India-US trade dynamics and the growing case for an RBI rate hike.

  Widening trade and inflation pressures dominate the macro outlook, strengthening the case for an RBI rate-hike cycle over the next 6–9 months.

  India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $32 billion in July 2026, taking the Q1FY27 deficit to $86.6 billion. Exports remained largely price-led, while imports rose sharply on coal, fertilisers and electronics. Slower net services exports added to balance-of-payments pressure, with the rupee potentially testing ₹100/$ by year-end.

  The India–US trade surplus narrowed to $34.3 billion in FY26, while the annualised deficit with China crossed $120 billion, leaving India squeezed on both fronts.

  Inflation is also becoming a concern. Headline CPI rose to a 19-month high of 4.5 per cent in July, while WPI remained above 9 per cent, driven by elevated crude and mineral-oil prices. Rising rural inflation, core-price pressures and the widening WPI–CPI gap point to pipeline inflation and margin risks.

  Domestic and global developments Indian equities have rallied more than 10 per cent from their March lows, although the sustainability of the recovery remains debated. Parliament’s monsoon session was disrupted, while the government extended battery PLI deadlines and advanced plans for a mineral exchange.

  Globally, easing US inflation supported equities, but record-high US 30-year bond yields highlighted fiscal risks. Japan may accelerate BOJ rate hikes, while geopolitical tensions involving Iran continue to threaten crude prices and global trade.

• August 18, 2026 08:33

  Oil rises as Iran signals offensive stance, US rules out ceasefire extension

  

  Oil rises as Iran signals offensive stance, US rules out ceasefire extension

  Brent at $91.14; Hormuz tanker traffic remains a trickle amid supply-risk concerns

• August 18, 2026 08:24

  Shankesh Jewellers IPO opens today at Rs 88-93

  

  Shankesh Jewellers IPO opens today at Rs 88-93

  SBI Securities remains Neutral while Anand Rathi gives Subscribe; Anchor investors pick up ₹110.15 crore; listing scheduled for August 25

• August 18, 2026 08:16

  IPOs opening and listing on 18 August

  Sunshine Pictures: Film production house (Vipul Shah-promoted). Opens 18–20 August. Price band ₹342–360. Issue size ₹282 crore (fresh + OFS). Expected listing: 25 August.

  Shankesh Jewellers: B2B handcrafted gold jewellery wholesaler. Opens 18–20 August. Price band ₹88–93. Issue size ₹367 crore (fresh + OFS). Expected listing: 25 August.

  IPO listing (today – 18 August 2026)

  Milky Mist Dairy Food: Packaged dairy products company. IPO closed 13 August (oversubscribed 56 times). Price band ₹133–140. Issue size ₹1,553 crore. Listing on BSE and NSE today.

• August 18, 2026 08:16

  Quote | Prateek Gupta, Head of Business, Mudrex.

  Bitcoin has broken out of its recent $63,000 range, climbing above $64,000, as shifting macro conditions improve risk appetite. September Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations have fallen to around 30%, down from as high as 75% in late July, following weak retail sales with signs of a softer labour market. However, on-chain data points to renewed selling pressure. Santiment’s data shows the “Bitcoin exchange drain” has reversed, with investors returning 84% of the coins withdrawn earlier this month, lifting exchange balances to 1.33 million BTC. This suggests more coins could be available for sale, keeping $61,000 as a key support level and $65,000 as the immediate resistance level. 

• August 18, 2026 08:15

  Market review by Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com

  August 18, 2026

  Bitcoin traded near $64,170 on Tuesday morning, gaining about 1.9% over 24 hours, as the market recovered from Monday’s weakness. The 24-hour range was approximately $62,966-$64,548. Immediate support remains around $63,000, followed by $62,000, while resistance lies near $64,500, with the $65,000-$66,000 zone remaining the stronger recovery hurdle.

  The latest on-chain picture remains cautious despite the price rebound. Spot volumes and transaction throughput continue to contract, indicating weak liquidity and limited market conviction. Leverage has increased moderately, but perpetual-futures flows have become more sell-side while funding remains positive. Options markets are also maintaining relatively expensive downside protection. Realised losses continue to exceed profit-taking, although the pace of broader capital outflows is beginning to moderate.

  Institutional demand is showing tentative signs of recovery. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $865.3 million between August 3 and 7. They then recorded approximately $385.2 million in net outflows between August 10 and 14. On August 17, preliminary data showed a $137.3 million inflow. Fidelity led the inflows with $111.9 million.

  Large-cap altcoins were mostly steady to higher. Ethereum gained about 0.5% to $1,899, BNB was nearly unchanged near $604, XRP traded around $1.00, and Solana rose 0.9% to $75.76. TRON slipped about 0.4% to $0.331. The relatively small moves indicate that a broad altcoin rotation has yet to emerge.

  The macro backdrop remains supportive but complicated. 94 of 104 economists surveyed by Reuters expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates at 3.50%-3.75% in September, while market pricing implies roughly a 70% probability of a hold. However, Brent crude has risen above $91 and the US 10-year Treasury yield is near 4.73% as US-Iran tensions intensify. Fed minutes on August 19 and July PCE inflation on August 26 are the next important catalysts.

  Our advice: Investors should avoid chasing the rebound near resistance. Staggered accumulation, limited leverage and disciplined position sizing remain preferable until Bitcoin clears $64,500-$66,000 with stronger spot and sustained ETF demand.

• August 18, 2026 07:50

  Pre-market quote by Vikram Kasat, Head Advisory, PL Capital

  Another quiet day on Wall Street led to a rally in chips and energy stocks, but the rest of the market languished in the August sun.

  Dow Jones fell 272 points, S&P 500 dropped 0.5 per cent. Nasdaq fell 0.3 per cent.

  The PHLX Semiconductor Index—better known as “the Sox”—entered a new bull market by closing 20 per cent above its July 29 low. At 21 days, it was the chip stock benchmark’s shortest bear market since March 2020.

  At the same time, the yield on the 30-year Treasury note settled at 5.31 per cent, the highest point since June 12, 2007.

  It’s typically shorter-duration bond yields, not long-duration yields, that respond to higher oil prices. But recently, the 30-year yield and WTI crude oil have been moving in lockstep.

  Inflation in some way, shape, or form is here to stay because of oil. And we’re just going to have to learn how to trade that.

  Nifty 24,287.65 24,200 = make-or-break support; 24,400 = first bullish trigger; 24,500 = major breakout level.

  Positional Buy: Medanta, LG Electronics & SportKing.

• August 18, 2026 07:49

  Today's Stock Recommendation: August 18, 2026

• August 18, 2026 07:49

  Redington partners with SentinelOne to expand AI-powered cybersecurity in India

  Chennai, 17 August 2026: Redington, a leading technology orchestrator, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with SentinelOne, the AI-security leader. This partnership expands Redington’s growing portfolio of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions while increasing adoption of SentinelOne’s Singularity™️ Platform, an industry-leading security platform for enterprise and government organisations across India.

  As digital transformation continues to evolve, organisations face an increasing need for resilient cybersecurity solutions that provide end-to-end protection against evolving security threats. The increased inclination towards a hybrid work environment further underscores the importance of autonomous, real-time monitoring and threat detection across an organisation’s IT ecosystem. These capabilities are critical for enabling enterprises of all sizes to proactively safeguard their systems, applications, and data against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

  SentinelOne brings advanced AI-powered cybersecurity technologies including Endpoint Protection (EPP), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Cloud Security, Identity Threat Detection, AI SIEM, and its innovative Purple™️ AI agentic AI agent, to add a resilient layer of security at every touchpoint. The advanced security solutions enable autonomous threat detection and machine-speed remediation capabilities, helping organisations defend against ransomware, zero-day attacks, and advanced malware.

  Redington includes a growing portfolio of advanced cybersecurity solutions defending the IT ecosystem across India, solidifying its role as technology ecosystem orchestrator. Redington aims to increase adoption of SentinelOne’s AI-powered cybersecurity solutions across enterprises, government, BFSI, telecom, manufacturing, GCCs, and emerging digital businesses in India by tapping on a wide distribution network, partner enablement capabilities, and service-led and technical expertise. Redington also helps in increasing access with a strong presence across metro and upcountry locations. Redington’s service portfolio further expands access to SentinelOne’s next-gen cybersecurity solutions for customers and enables partners to build high-growth managed security and services practices.

• August 18, 2026 07:48

  Tempsens Instruments IPO to open on August 20, price band ₹285-300

  Mumbai, August 17, 2026: Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd has fixed the price band of ₹285 to ₹300 per equity share of face value ₹4 each for its proposed initial public offer.

  The IPO will open on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for subscription and close on Monday, August 24, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bid/Offer Date shall be Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

  Investors can bid for a minimum of 50 equity shares and in multiples of 50 equity shares thereafter.

  Equity shares outstanding as on date is 8,06,66,025 equity shares of face value of ₹4 each.

  The Offer comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to ₹95 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 1,85,00,000 equity shares by the Promoter Group Selling Shareholders, Amit Talesara, Puneet Talesara, Chandra Prakash Talesara and the Other Selling Shareholders, Ankit Talesara, and Nirmal Kumar Pande.

  The Net Proceeds worth ₹18.13 crore will be utilised for funding certain capital expenditure of the Company towards their electrical heating solutions and specialised cable solutions, ₹55 crore for pre-payment or scheduled repayment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company, and general corporate purposes.

  The Offer is being made through the book-building process, in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended, wherein not more than 50 per cent of the Net Offer will be available for allocation to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), not less than 15 per cent to non-institutional bidders (NIBs), and not less than 35 per cent to retail individual bidders (RIBs).

• August 18, 2026 07:47

  Vipul Organics Ltd announces Q1 results

  On a consolidated basis:

  YoY: Revenues up 38.44 per cent; PBT up 113 per cent; PAT up 99.75 per cent; EPS up 54.65 per cent

  QoQ: PBT up 14.53 per cent; PAT up 27.93 per cent; EPS up 20.9 per cent

  Vipul Organics Ltd, the BSE-listed (VIPULORG / 530627) leading specialty chemicals company in the pigments and dyes segment, announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026.

  Q1 FY2026-27 YoY highlights (vs Q1 FY2025-26, quarter ended June 30, 2025)

  • Total revenues for Q1 FY2026-27 at ₹5,217.52 lakh, up 38.44 per cent from ₹3,768.81 lakh in Q1 FY25-26

  • PBT in Q1 FY26 at ₹344.62 lakh on a consolidated basis, a robust 113 per cent jump from ₹161.72 lakh in Q1 FY25-26

  • PAT in Q1 FY26 at ₹252.46 lakh on a consolidated basis, up 99.75 per cent from ₹126.39 lakh in Q1 FY25-26

  • EPS marked a 54.65 per cent growth YoY

  Q1 FY26-27 QoQ highlights (vs Q4 FY25-26 – quarter ended 31 March 2026)

  • Total revenues for Q1 FY26 stood at ₹5,217.52 lakh, marginally down 0.85 per cent from Q4 FY25-26

  • PBT in Q1 FY26 stood at ₹344.47 lakh on a consolidated basis, up 14.53 per cent

  • PAT in Q1 FY26 stood at ₹252.46 lakh on a consolidated basis, up 27.93 per cent

  • EPS marked a 20.9 per cent growth QoQ

• August 18, 2026 07:47

  Equirus strengthens investment banking platform with two ED appointments

  Hiren Raipancholia appointed Head – ECM Syndication; Arnab Banerjee appointed Head - Consumer

  Mumbai, August 17, 2026: Equirus, one of India’s leading diversified financial services groups, has further strengthened its Investment Banking platform with the appointment of Hiren Raipancholia as Executive Director & Head – ECM Syndication and Arnab Banerjee as Executive Director & Head – Consumer.

  The appointments bring together deep capital markets and advisory experience across complementary areas, further strengthening Equirus’ ability to deliver integrated solutions to clients across capital raising, strategic advisory and transaction execution.

  Hiren Raipancholia returns to Equirus with close to two decades of experience in Equity Capital Markets (ECM), with expertise across IPOs, QIPs, OFS, Preferential Issues, Rights Issues and block deals. Prior to this, Hiren held senior positions with Pantomath, HDFC Bank, JM Financial and IDFC Group. In his role as Head – ECM Syndication, Hiren will focus on strengthening Equirus’ capital markets capabilities and deepening relationships across the institutional investor ecosystem.

  Arnab Banerjee brings close to two decades of experience across domestic and cross-border transactions, having advised leading companies across Asia, Europe and Africa. He has extensive expertise across Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions. Prior to joining Equirus, Arnab held senior positions at Nangia Global, ICICI Securities and Daiwa. Arnab did his MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad. As Head – Consumer, Arnab will focus on strengthening Equirus’ advisory capabilities and deepening relationships across the Consumer sector.

• August 18, 2026 07:46

  JioBlackRock AMC introduces regular plans across eligible schemes

  JioBlackRock Asset Management regarding the introduction of Regular Plans across its eligible mutual fund schemes, effective August 17, 2026.

  Key highlights

  JioBlackRock Asset Management to introduce Regular Plans across its eligible mutual fund schemes, effective August 17, 2026.

  Investors will be able to access Regular Plans through registered mutual fund distributors, providing greater choice in how they invest.

  The move expands JioBlackRock Asset Management’s distribution reach and strengthens its engagement with India’s financial advice and distribution ecosystem.

  Mutual fund distributors can now empanel digitally through JioBlackRock’s dedicated online portal, enabling a faster and simpler onboarding experience.

  The introduction of Regular Plans is part of JioBlackRock Asset Management’s broader vision to combine BlackRock’s global investment expertise and technology capabilities with Jio’s digital reach and customer focus.

• August 18, 2026 07:45

  Optimus Pharma gets DCGI nod for tapinarof cream

  Optimus Pharma, an arm of PE firm PAG-backed Sekhmet Pharmaventures, on Monday said it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India to manufacture and market tapinarof bulk drug and cream, used in the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.

  The company said it is the first in India to receive permission from the DCGI to manufacture and market “tapinarof cream 1 per cent w/w” and the tapinarof bulk drug.

  Tapinarof cream 1 per cent w/w is a non-steroidal topical treatment for plaque psoriasis in adults, it said in a statement.

• August 18, 2026 07:45

  Fitch upgrades IIFL Finance Ltd's long-term IDR to BB-

  Fitch Ratings has upgraded India-based IIFL Finance Ltd’s (IIFL) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch has also upgraded the senior secured debt and global medium-note programme (GMTN) ratings to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’. It has withdrawn the Recovery Rating on the senior secured debt, as the debt recovery analysis is not required for issuers with IDR of ‘BB-‘ and above under the agency’s rating criteria.

• August 18, 2026 07:44

  Ather Energy introduces 450X Overtones Series in Nepal

  Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced the introduction of its new Ather 450X Overtones Series in Nepal, expanding its product portfolio in the company’s earliest international market. Alongside the new 450X Overtones, Ather is also taking its latest technology and ride experiences to the market, with Magic Twist™️, Infinite Cruise™️ and Voice on Ather, now available on the 450 Series in Nepal.

  Speaking on the occasion, Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy Ltd, said: “Since we entered Nepal in 2023, we’ve seen a strong response to Ather, and that’s translated into incredible growth for us in the market. We’ve significantly expanded our footprint, built out our retail, service and charging network, and grown the portfolio from the 450 to include Rizta. The 450X Overtones Series further strengthens that portfolio, bringing a fresh take on the 450, giving customers more choice while carrying forward some of the latest technologies shaping the Ather experience today. We’re looking to build on that momentum, and Nepal remains a market we’re committed to growing steadily over the long term.”

• August 18, 2026 07:32

  Weak opening seen for Nifty, Sensex

  

  Weak opening seen for Nifty, Sensex

  Gift Nifty signals gap-down; ICRA sees Q1 GDP growth easing to 7%; oil risks in focus

• August 18, 2026 07:23

  Stocks in focus: Paytm, Airtel, GMR Airports, Netweb Tech, SPR Auto, Lenskart, Manipal Health and more

  

  Stocks in focus: Paytm, Airtel, GMR Airports, Netweb Tech, SPR Auto, Lenskart, Manipal Health and more

  Key developments include Gulshan Polyols’ ethanol allocation worth ₹146.66 crore, Bharti Airtel’s upcoming leadership change, and GMR Airports expanding its portfolio with a new international terminal

• August 18, 2026 06:53

  Bulk and block deals as on 17 August 2026

  Institutional buying Baazar Style Retail: Aditya Kumar Halwasiya bought shares worth ₹162.9 crore Kesar: Minerva Ventures bought shares worth ₹149 crore LEAP India: Government of Singapore bought shares worth ₹34.4 crore Visachrome: Al Maha Investment Fund PCC (Onyx Strategy) bought shares worth ₹30 crore Vinyas Innovative: Ginni Finance Pvt Ltd bought shares worth ₹13.2 crore

  Institutional selling Embassy Office: APAC Company XXIII Ltd sold shares worth ₹2,325 crore Baazar Style Retail: Surana-family entities and Bhagwan Prasad sold shares worth ₹162.9 crore Kesar: Forbes EMF sold shares worth ₹149 crore Visachrome: Assets Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Ltd sold shares worth ₹30 crore

  Buying Siysil: DPP Enterprises LLP bought shares worth ₹36.1 crore Jaysreetea: Jayashree Mohta bought shares worth ₹11.1 crore Ponni Sugars: Seshasayee Paper & Boards bought shares worth ₹11 crore R.P.P. Infra Projects: Diva Projects Pvt Ltd bought shares worth ₹5.3 crore Encompass Design: Radiant Global Fund bought shares worth ₹4 crore

  Selling Siysil: Harshit Shrikishan Poddar sold shares worth ₹36.1 crore Expleo Solutions: Silverleaf Capital Services sold shares worth ₹11.4 crore Ponni Sugars: Atyant Capital India Fund I sold shares worth ₹11 crore R.P.P. Infra Projects: Yagavi N A sold shares worth ₹5.3 crore

• August 18, 2026 06:52

  Indo-MIM Ltd Q1FY27 results

  Net profit ₹240.1 crore (+32% YoY, +73% QoQ)

  Revenue ₹1,218.7 crore (+9% YoY, +16% QoQ)

  EBITDA ₹406 crore (+24% YoY, +103% QoQ)

  EBITDA margin 33.4% vs 29.3% YoY, 19.1% QoQ

• August 18, 2026 06:52

  Instl. investors equity cash trades (prov.) - 17/08/2026: ₹ crore

  FIIs: Net sell -2,535 (BUY 11,546 - SELL 14,081) 

  DIIs: Net buy +5,102 (BUY 16,654 - SELL 11,552)

• August 18, 2026 06:50

  Stocks that closed at fresh lifetime highs on Monday

  ❇️ LMW 

  ❇️ TFCI 

  ❇️ Pricol 

  ❇️ E2E Networks 

  ❇️ NRB Bearings 

  ❇️ PTC Industries 

  ❇️ KEI Industries 

  ❇️ Ajanta Pharma 

  ❇️ Radico Khaitan 

  ❇️ Happy Forgings 

  ❇️ Afcom Holdings 

  ❇️ Azad Engineering 

  ❇️ Rubicon Research 

  ❇️ TD Power Systems 

  ❇️ KRN Heat Exchanger 

  ❇️ Avalon Technologies 

  ❇️ Rishabh Instruments 

  ❇️ Neuland Laboratories 

  ❇️ Manorama Industries 

  ❇️ Sedemac Mechatronics 

  ❇️ Vardhman Special Steels 

  ❇️ Kwality Pharmaceuticals 

  ❇️ Senores Pharmaceuticals 

  ❇️ Manipal Health Enterprises

• August 18, 2026 06:48

  Stock to buy today: Concord Biotech (₹1,513.40) – BUY

  

  Stock to buy today: Concord Biotech (₹1,513.40) – BUY

  Buy Concord Biotech shares today at ₹1,513; potential rise to ₹1,730 with bullish short-term outlook.

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