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Defence stocks surged up to 10% after the Defence Ministry unveiled its sixth Positive Indigenisation List covering 405 items with Rs 3,070 crore business potential. The move aims to boost domestic manufacturing, innovation and investment while reducing Indias dependence on defence imports.
Indian REITs distribute Rs 3,136 crore to unitholders in Q1FY27
India's six publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) collectively distributed approximately 3,136 crore to over 485,000 unitholders during the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year (FY27), demonstrating the sector's resilience despite global uncertainties.
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Missed declaring foreign assets? Heres your relief windowwith a catch.
The CBDT is giving small taxpayers, NRIs and employee stock option holders until 31 December to avoid severe Black Money Act penalties, but this immunity comes at a steep cost.
Bitcoin climbs towards $64,000 as cooling inflation and falling treasury yields aid recovery
Bitcoin hovered near $64,000 as cooling inflation, lower Treasury yields and reduced expectations of further US monetary tightening supported crypto markets. Ethereum and select altcoins also gained, though analysts cautioned the rebound remains fragile. Investors now await FOMC minutes, inflation data and labour indicators, with $64,500 emerging as key resistance.
AI can answer your money questions. But should you trust it with your finances?
AI is making financial advice more accessible, but confident answers can mask flawed assumptions, unsuitable recommendations and a lack of accountability. Heres where investors should draw the line.
Following smart money: Where are Indias top investors betting next?
As private credit, venture debt and co-investments gain traction, Indias family offices and institutional investors are increasingly diversifying portfolios in search of differentiated sources of alpha.
Mint Explainer | Why PLI Auto payouts are set to surge in FY27
The Centre expects 4,700 crore in PLI Auto payouts in FY27, more than double last years disbursal. But the scheme remains behind its original payout trajectory, with just 18 of 82 shortlisted companies currently having products qualified for incentives.
BSE stock hammered after back-to-back downgrades, down 10% in 5 sessions
BSE share price today: Today's decline marked the fifth straight session of losses for BSE, during which the stock has fallen 10 per cent.
Bihari Lal Engineering IPO debut in focus: GMP hints at 40% listing pop
Bihari Lal Engineering IPO shares are set to list on Dalal Street on Wednesday, August 19. The offer opened for bidding on August 12 and closed on August 14.
Titan's Jewellery Segment Leads Strong Q1, Boosting Investor Confidence
Titan Company reported a strong first-quarter performance for FY27, primarily driven by its jewellery segment, which saw a 30 per cent growth in sales. This robust Q1, coupled with expectations of continued outperformance, has led brokerages to raise earnings estimates and boosted the company's stock.
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
MOIL Ltd, Mastek Ltd, Arvind Ltd and Jai Balaji Industries Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 August 2026.
Global bond yields rise to multi-year highs as inflation and fiscal concerns intensify
Global bond yields surged on Tuesday, with US, Japanese and German government borrowing costs hitting multi-year or multi-decade highs. Rising oil prices, inflation concerns, tighter Japanese monetary policy expectations and mounting fiscal pressures added to the bond market selloff, raising concerns over higher borrowing costs worldwide.
VFS Global launches Maha's first Model SRO in Pune to streamline property registration
VFS Global has unveiled Maharashtra's inaugural Model Sub-Registrar Office in Pune, aiming to revolutionize property registration. This venture includes a five-year agreement to set up sixty similar centers throughout the state. These facilities will augment current government services, providing efficiency and transparency, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for citizens in property transactions.
Hardwyn India Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
NELCO Ltd, Krishival Foods Ltd, Karma Energy Ltd and Growington Ventures India Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 18 August 2026.
Sigma Advanced hits the roof after securing Rs 155-cr orders from Govt of India
Sigma Advanced Systems hit the upper circuit of 5% at Rs 658.15 after the company secured orders worth approximately Rs 155 crore from the Government of India for its Indrajaal Ranger anti-drone patrol vehicle.
Protean eGov Technologies bags Rs 6-cr order from Arunachal Pradesh govt
Protean eGov Technologies has received a work order worth Rs 5.99 crore from the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the Arun Parivar Patra (APP) - State Family Registry Platform.
Volumes jump at Tube Investments of India Ltd counter
Tube Investments of India Ltd witnessed volume of 36.19 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 11.36 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 3.18 lakh shares
Airfloa Rail Technology rises after Rs 70.56 lakh order from Modern Coach Factory
Airfloa Rail Technology rose 2.95% to Rs 358.95 after the company received a new order worth Rs 70.56 lakh from Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Lalganj, Raebareli.
Infosys Ltd slips for fifth straight session
Infosys Ltd is quoting at Rs 1116.1, down 2.09% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 22.49% in last one year as compared to a 3.1% slide in NIFTY and a 12.84% fall in the Nifty IT index.
BSE Ltd eases for fifth straight session
BSE Ltd is quoting at Rs 3293.9, down 1.14% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 32.21% in last one year as compared to a 3.1% slide in NIFTY and a 1.64% fall in the Nifty Financial Services index.
Sensex slides 343 pts; FMCG share extent losses for 3rd day
At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 342.81 points or 0.44% to 77,385.35. The Nifty 50 index lost 92.60 points or 0.38% to 24,197.
Paras Defence zooms 163% from March low; hits 52-week high on huge volume
Paras Defence and Space Technologies: In the past month, the stock price of the aerospace & defence company rallied 30 per cent, compared to a 0.5 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
Profit growth at Nifty 50 firms hits 10-quarter high, boosts outlook
Profit and revenue growth was robust across sectors among the large-, mid- and small-caps in a quarter that Motilal Oswal described as picture perfect, with oil marketing firms being the sole weak spot
Global Market: European shares slip as rising oil prices, bond yields weigh on sentiment
European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising crude prices and euro zone bond yields heightened inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, while energy stocks gained 0.6% as Brent crude rose to $91.41 a barrel. Germanys 10-year Bund yield hit its highest level since 2011, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserves meeting minutes for interest-rate cues.
One In 10 Staff At California Unicorns Works In India
One in 10 employees at California-headquartered technology unicorns now work from India, surpassing other major US tech hubs and several countries, driven by US visa restrictions and substantial cost savings.
Piramal Pharma hikes stake in Yapan Bio
From 33.33% to 74% of the paid up share capital of Yapan Bio
SBI, Nippon India among 6 AMCs seeing over Rs 10,000 crore T30 inflows in July
Bosch share price soars 18% so far in August; hits new high in weak market
Bosch share price hit a new high of 48,450 gaining 3 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day deals, against a 0.44 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war and oil worries fester
U.S. Treasury yields reached multi-year highs amid inflation worries. Geopolitical tensions and increased oil prices fueled market anxieties. Concerns over growing U.S. debt and fiscal spending also weighed heavily. Investors are now focusing on shorter duration bonds for risk management. This shift signals a changing landscape for bond market participants.
The European Central Bank warns that an AI market correction on Wall Street is likely, citing historical tech bubbles like the dot-com era. Even if AI succeeds, overstretched valuations, shifting macro risks, and limited policy buffers could trigger sharp stock adjustments, impacting euro area investors.
BSE, RIL, Paytm among stocks bought and sold by HDFC Mutual Fund in July
July was a busy month for HDFC Mutual Fund, which ramped up its investments by increasing its stakes in about 422 stocks. Simultaneously, the fund reduced its involvement in 164 stocks, affecting numerous prominent companies. They integrated five new stocks and fully exited from J.B. Chemicals and Nilkamal. HDFC Mutual Fund now manages a total of around 703 stocks, heavily weighted towards financial services.
Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by a single MF scheme in July; rally up to 125% in 6 months
ETMarkets identified 37 stocks held exclusively by one mutual fund scheme, each with over Rs 10 crore in holdings. Performance was mixed, with select stocks surging up to 126%, while four declined 2533% over six months.
Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar, rate-hike bets support sentiment
Asian currencies strengthened modestly as a weaker US dollar and fading expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike supported emerging markets. However, rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions capped gains. Indonesia remained in focus ahead of Bank Indonesias policy decision, while Asian equities weakened amid broader risk aversion and energy concerns.
US Stock Market | Fed policy may be accommodative under medium-term neutral rate estimate: Reports
A San Francisco Fed research paper suggests that US monetary policy may be more accommodative than commonly assessed when measured against a medium-term estimate of the neutral interest rate. The finding adds a fresh dimension to the Feds policy debate, even as significant uncertainty around neutral-rate estimates remains.
Trident receives ESG score of 58
India Ratings and Research upgrades LT rating of Onesource Specialty Pharma to 'A'
Onesource Specialty Pharma (OSPL) said that India Ratings and Research has upgraded the company's long-term rating to 'IND A' from 'IND A-' with a 'positive' outlook.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd gains for third consecutive session
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is quoting at Rs 105.99, up 1.07% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 10.17% in last one year as compared to a 3.1% drop in NIFTY and a 4.15% drop in the Nifty Media index.
Colgate shares fall over 3% as investor day flags premiumisation-led growth
The company recently reported a 7 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to 343.08 crore in Q1FY27.
Baazar Style Retail locked at 5% upper circuit for 3rd day; here's why
Established in 2013, Baazar Style Retail is a value fashion retailer, based out of Kolkata. It has a strong retail footprint across Eastern India, with a dominant presence in West Bengal.
FM Sitharaman: High-Powered Committee to Examine Banking Reforms for Viksit Bharat
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan to establish a high-powered committee to examine reforms for the banking sector, aligning it with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and India's next phase of growth.
Only four multi-asset allocation funds delivered more than 15% SIP returns over three years, led by Quant at 18.51%. But the five-year data tells a different story, with ICICI Prudential, SBI and UTI also crossing the 15% mark.
RBI's early closure of FCNR deposit window sends banks, NRI investors scrambling
Market participants suggested that even a caveat from the central bank that the scheme could be reviewed depending on the pace of inflows would have helped banks and customers plan better.
ICICI Bank announces issuance of USD 750M Senior Notes
Under its Global Medium Term Note Programme
Ceigall - Sushee Infra JV receives LOA for road projects worth Rs 2,149 cr
Dollar index lingers around 2-month low
The dollar index is staying largely steady on Tuesday morning in Asia amid fading expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike following a string of weak US economic data. Data released last week showed US retail sales and consumer sentiment declined, while inflation readings remained subdued. Investors are now awaiting the minutes of the Feds July meeting and comments from Chairman Kevin Warsh at the annual Jackson Hole symposium for further clues on the policy outlook. He dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 99.56, flat on the day and lingering around a two-month low. Among basket currencies, EUR/USD and GBP/USD are also relatively steady at $1.1584 and $1.3523 respectively.
Tube Investments of India shares surge 8% after Q1 earnings. What Motilal Oswal is saying
Tube Investments of India shares surged after the company reported a 5% year-on-year decline in Q1FY27 profit to Rs 158.62 crore, despite a 17.7% rise in revenue to Rs 2,227.63 crore. Motilal Oswal retained its Buy rating with a Rs 3,379 target, citing strong core business performance, 17% engineering volume growth and double-digit export growth.
SIF AUM crosses Rs 23,000 crore in July; Hybrid Long-Short funds lead with 66% share
SIF strategies attracted Rs 4,922 crore in inflows in July, up from Rs 3,782 crore in June. Since October 2024, the category has received Rs 22,328 crore, according to ValueMetrics.
Welspun Living shares surge 8%; stock gains 14% in 3 days. Whats driving the rally?
Welspun Living shares surged nearly 8% on Tuesday, extending gains to nearly 14% over three sessions after the company reported a strong Q1FY27 performance. Brokerages Motilal Oswal and JM Financial retained their Buy ratings, citing improving fundamentals, margin expansion and further earnings growth potential.
Goldiam International bags export order for supplying lab-grown diamond jewellery
Goldiam International said that it has secured export orders worth Rs 50 crore from US-based international clients.
Ceigall India secures four LoAs from Ministry of Road Transport worth Rs 2,149 crore
Ceigall India, jointly with Sushee Infra Mining, has received four letters of acceptance from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for undertaking the EPC construction of 204 km of intermediate-lane roads on NH-913 in Arunachal Pradesh.
Sensex slides 326 pts; PSU bank shares decline
At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 325.69 points or 0.42% to 77,402.47. The Nifty 50 index lost 72.15 points or 0.30% to 24,216.
Global Market: Trump-backed World Liberty partners with platform offering Chinese AI models
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with Hong Kong-based WorldClaw, which offers access to Chinese and US AI models. The partnership has drawn scrutiny because several Chinese developers face US security restrictions, while the Trump family holds a significant World Liberty stake and benefits financially from its cryptocurrency activities.
Milky Mist Dairy shares debut with nearly 18% premium
Shares of packaged food company Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd listed with a premium of nearly 18 per cent against its issue price of Rs 140, reaching a market valuation of Rs 13,968.81 crore.
Nifty IT index slips nearly 2% for second straight day; here's why
In the past one week, Nifty IT index has corrected 4.8 per cent, compared to 1.2 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.
U.S. Stocks Edge Lower as Rising Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Pressure Markets
S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq retreat from record highs while surging crude prices fuel inflation worries and interest rate hike concerns.
VIETJET QAZAQSTAN selects AirGain for enhancing competitive insights and pricing strategy
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.
N K Industries Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Hindustan Adhesives Ltd, Modern Threads (I) Ltd, Subex Ltd and Prabha Energy Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 18 August 2026.
Tube Investments share price rallies 9% post Q1 earnings commentary
MOFSL noted that Tube Investments' Q1FY27 adjusted PAT came in line with its estimate despite a 70 basis point miss on Ebitda margin.
Magellanic Cloud bags 8.90 crore DFCCIL surveillance contract, stock jumps nearly 7%
On the market, MCLOUD stock touched an intraday high of 29.10 against a previous close of 26.77, with traded volume of 67.55 lakh shares and a traded value of 19.19 crore for the session as of midday.
Biocon shares rise 2% after USFDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjector
Biocon shares rose after its US subsidiary received supplemental FDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjectors in two strengths. The approval expands Biocons US immunology portfolio, with Yesintek used to treat conditions including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis.
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
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares surged 10 per cent to hit the upper circuit at Rs 181.50 post-debut, marking a 30 per cent gain over its issue price. Despite strong fundamentals and premium valuation drivers, analysts recommend holding with a Rs 150 stop-loss rather than chasing the stock.
Colgate-Palmolive shares slipped after the companys Investor Day 2026, as investors weighed higher brand investments against its long-term growth and profitability strategy. While Goldman Sachs retained a Neutral view, Motilal Oswal and Nuvama maintained Buy ratings, citing volume recovery, premiumisation and category expansion as key growth drivers.
RateGains AirGain platform wins Kazakhstan Airline contract
The partnership also gives VIETJET QAZAQSTAN access to AirGains AI-driven features, including automated anomaly detection, demand shift alerts, and route-level opportunity identification
NRIs Dubai life insurance payout triggered 40 lakh tax dispute, why ITAT ruled in his favour
An NRI who bought a life insurance policy in Dubai while working there won a 40 lakh tax dispute after the ITAT ruled that the policy was not an undisclosed foreign asset.
Yen weakens toward 160 as BoJ hike bets gather momentum
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Indo Count Industries Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Tube Investments of India Ltd, Welspun Living Ltd, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd and Parag Milk Foods Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 August 2026.
One 97 Communications slides after block deal
One 97 Communications fell 1.09% to Rs 1,565.75 after a large block deal in the stock was executed in early trade.
Gold Rate Today, Aug 18: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 18
Crisil Ratings upgrades LT ratings of Premier Energies to 'A+' with 'positive' outlook
Premier Energies (PEL) said that Crisil Ratings has upgraded its rating on the long-term bank facilities of the company to 'Crisil A+/Positive' from 'Crisil A/Positive'.
Nifty trades below 24,200 level; IT shares decline
At 11:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 387.26 points or 0.50% to 77,340.90. The Nifty 50 index fell 94.75 points or 0.39% to 24,191.70.
Powai Lake Residential Pvt reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.79 crore in the June 2026 quarter
Reported sales nil
Ambium Finserve Pvt standalone net profit rises 150.00% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 28.28% to Rs 17.87 crore
Lark Trading & Finance standalone net profit rises 350.00% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 388.24% to Rs 0.83 crore
Mahan Industries standalone net profit rises 2050.00% in the June 2026 quarter
Sales rise 309.23% to Rs 2.66 crore
NSE seeks up to $55 billion valuation in bid to become India's biggest IPO
At a $55 bn valuation, NSE's sale of 6% stake on offer could raise about 315 billion, surpassing the 278.7 billion raised by Hyundai Motor's Indian unit in 2024, the country's largest IPO to date
BSE shares drop 3% after second downgrade in two days. Nuvama lists CAS among 3 key headwinds
BSE shares extended their losing streak after Nuvama downgraded the stock to Hold and cut its target price, citing three key concerns: the impact of CAS on trading volumes, tighter bank guarantee norms and limited scope for further market-share gains. Jefferies also recently downgraded the stock, adding to pressure on its earnings outlook.
Highway Infra jumps after securing toll collection contract from NHAI
Highway Infrastructure rallied 4.44% to Rs 46.57 after the company received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) worth Rs 80.16 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for operations at Palayam Fee Plaza in Tamil Nadu.
KPI Green Energy energizes 130 MW solar capacity in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy announced that it has energized 130 MW AC / 195 MW DC solar capacity under its 370 MW AC / 677 MW DC Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project (IPP) at Bharuch, Gujarat.
NSE said to seek up to $55 billion valuation in record India IPO
The exchange has marketed its shares at 2,000 to 2,100 apiece during meetings with potential investors
Royalty trap: Bollywood musicians fall victim to poor commercial bargains even with legal safeguards
The Bollywood royalty debate underscores a disconnect between legal safeguards and actual musician earnings. Experts say complex agreements, unclear rights and inadequate transparency contribute to disputes, ultimately impacting artists long-term earnings.
Sunshine Pictures IPO review: Analysts divided; GMP at 20% - key details
Sunshine Pictures IPO review: Analysts at SBI Securities have recommended 'Avoid' on Sunshine Pictures IPO, while Master Capital Services sees a long-term investment opportunity.
Stock Markets decline in early trade as crude oil jumps to $91 per barrel
The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 278.32 points to 77,450.64 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 57.65 points to 24,230.45
Groww share price slips 4% on huge volumes on BSE
In early deals on Tuesday, as many as 76.55 million equity shares representing 1.22 per cent of total equity of Groww changed hands on the BSE, the exchange data shows.
Kellton receives Emerging Excellence Award at ABD's IDIQ Vendor Summit
Kellton Tech Solutions today announced that it has received the Emerging Excellence Award from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at its 5th IDIQ Vendor Summit. The recognition acknowledges Kellton's performance and growing contribution as a technology partner to ADB's Information Technology Department under the Bank's Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework. Kellton expects to expand this partnership into a $5 million strategic account.
PTC Industries shares fell 4% despite a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with profit surging 466% and EBITDA rising 180%. Revenue grew 83% year-on-year to 197.1 crore, supported by aerospace and defence programmes. Investors Mukul Agrawal and Vikas Khemani held 1.07% and 2.57% stakes, respectively, as of June 2026.
Cerebras Stock Outlook: Can CBRS extend its rally?
Cerebras shares surged 15% amid strong AI infrastructure demand, rapid cloud revenue growth and its major OpenAI partnership. Despite bullish momentum and rising revenue guidance, ongoing losses, high valuation, infrastructure costs and competition from Nvidia and AMD make the AI chipmaker a high-volatility growth opportunity.
Veefin Solutions announces strategic partnership with NSIA Group
To expand supply chain finance capabilities across West Africa
INR extends losing streak as oil prices stay elevated
The Indian rupee extends losing streak in opening trades on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent demand for greenback. INR opened at Rs 95.68 per dollar and recovered slightly to a high of 95.65 so far during the day. Brent crude near USD 91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows. Local equities also opened lower on Tuesday as global bond yields surged on concerns that renewed energy inflation could keep interest rates elevated. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 310 points, or 0.4 percent, at 77,417 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty index dipped 65 points, or 0.3 percent, to 24,221.
