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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty 50 logs longest losing streak in 11 months

-High crude oil prices and rising global bond yields weighed on appetite for risk assets globally. The Nifty 50 index has logged its longest losing streak in 11 months, dropping 2.1% over the period, as per Reuters.

-The BSE Sensex index has slumped in six out of last seven sessions, dipping 2.1%. Nifty 50 barely defends 24,000. Powergrid & Maxhealth were the top losers in Nifty today, both down almost 2%.

-Broader market ends on a mixed note. Nifty Midcap 150 outperforms Nifty, closing almost 0.25% down. Hitachi Energy & 3M India were the top losers in NIfty Midcap 150. Hitachi down over 5% while 3M India lost almost 4%.

-Nifty Smallcap 250 underperforms Nifty, closing over 0.6% lower. Netweb Tech & Acutaas chem were the top losers in Nifty Smallcap 250. Netweb down over 5.5% while Acutaas down almost 5% today.

-All sectoral indices closed in red except Nifty IT. Nifty IT snaps three-day losing streak, was the only sectoral gainer, up 0.6%. Coforge & HCL Tech were the top gainers in Nifty IT. Coforge up 2.4%, HCL Tech was up 1.85%.

-Nifty FMCG ends lower for the fourth consecutive session, was the top sectoral loser, down 0.55%. VBL is the top dragger in Nifty FMCG, down over 1.5%. 

-Nifty PSU Bank declined for the fifth straight session. Nifty Energy, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Realty, Nifty Bank, Nifty Metal extends losses for the second session.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Closing Auction Session

• Nifty 50 sees a spike of almost 30 points post CAS
• Bank Nifty sees a spike of 82 points post CAS
• Sensex sees a spike of just one point post CAS
• Nifty Midcap 150 sees a spike of 26 points due to CAS

SEBI whole-time member KVR Murthy told NDTV Profit, ''CAS is a major step in aligning our markets with global benchmarks. We expect closing price reflects collective market senses going forward. We are sure that the closing auction system in the days to come will become a stable and robust mechanism for transparent and efficient price discovery.''

#NDTVProfitMarketsWrap | Nifty sees a spike of almost 30 points post CAS; All sectoral indices close in red except Nifty IT.

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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty IT Defies Global Tech Selloff

The 30-share BSE Sensex settled 325 points lower to 76,909.68 while the Nifty 50 lost 76.60 points to settle below 24,078.30. Defence and chemical sectors were the top drags while the Nifty IT index defied the global tech selloff despite record-high bond yields. The Indian rupee unit fell one paisa to close at 95.75 (provisional) against the US dollar.

Nifty 50 at closing

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Cabinet decisions

The Union Cabinet has approved four railway line projects and one highway project with a combined investment of Rs 13,041 crore, aimed at strengthening rail and road connectivity, improving freight movement and easing congestion across key routes. The approved projects include new railway lines and additional tracks across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, along with a four-lane highway connecting Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi and Sonbarsa in Bihar.

#JustIn | Cabinet has approved rail and road projects worth Rs 13,041 cr in today's meet, @GoI_MeitY
Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw says @Rish_Bhat #Cabinet pic.twitter.com/o0cO2nN81M

— NDTV Profit News (@NDTVProfit) August 19, 2026

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Sectoral Watch

Most sectoral indices traded in negative territory, reflecting broad-based weakness across the market. Chemical stocks led the declines, followed by healthcare and cement stocks. FMCG, media, auto, financial services and pharma indices also remained under pressure. In contrast, IT stocks outperformed despite the global tech selloff, while select financial services and technology indices posted modest gains, offering some respite amid the broader weakness.

Nifty sectoral map
Photo Credit: NSE

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: US dollar softens as bond yield steadies 

-The US dollar slipped against major peers on Wednesday as Treasury yields eased from recent highs and attention shifted to the upcoming minutes of the US Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.

-Renewed tensions in the Middle East and a light data calendar could put the minutes in sharper focus, especially as investors seek clues on the path of interest rates following Tuesday's global bond selloff.

-The euro rose 0.19% to $1.1585, remaining close to the two-month high touched earlier this week. Sterling was 0.16% higher at $1.3554 after data showed UK inflation in July rose in line with expectations.

-The Japanese yen also strengthened to 159.15 per dollar, pulling away from the closely watched 160 level after giving back much of its intervention gains. The dollar index, which measures the US currency against six major peers, was down 0.21% at 99.43.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Upstox IPO — Tiger Global-Backed Broking Firm Plans $400 Million Public Issue

Upstox, one of India's largest online trading platforms, has begun discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering. The Tiger Global Management LLC-backed stock brokerage has held preliminary talks with bankers and is expected to appoint advisers soon, according to Bloomberg.

The offering could raise about $400 million and is expected to be a mix of new shares and a sale by existing investors. Discussions are at an early stage and details including the size and timing of the offering, could still change. Upstox's IPO could be the second major listing by an Indian broking firm within a year. 

• Ester Industries CEO Vaibhav Jha told NDTV Profit that the company witnessed strong growth in its recycled BOPET films business.

• Management expects to deliver around 20% growth in the medium term, supported by capacity expansion and a richer product mix.

• Jha said demand remained relatively soft during the quarter, though the company is seeing strong demand momentum in the domestic market.

• The BOPET films segment is expected to remain strong going forward.

• The company plans to invest approximately Rs 1,000 crore in a joint venture, underscoring its long-term growth ambitions.

• Management highlighted that global prices have stabilized, improving visibility for the business.

• Ester Industries said its strategic focus remains on increasing the contribution of specialty films, which offer higher value addition and better margins compared to commodity film products.

• The company believes specialty products and recycled film solutions will be key growth drivers in the coming years.

 

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) acquired 2,08,75,000 units of Nxt-Infra Trust through an open market transaction, according to NSE bulk deal data reported by PTI.

• The transaction was executed at an average price of Rs 95.33 per unit, taking the total deal value to around Rs 199 crore.

• A K Capital Finance sold more than 2.10 crore units of Nxt-Infra Trust at the same price in the corresponding transaction.

• Following the bulk deal, units of Nxt-Infra Trust were trading 1.03% higher at Rs 98 on the NSE.

• Nxt-Infra Trust is a SEBI-registered Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) based in Mumbai.

• The acquisition reflects L&T's continued interest in infrastructure-linked assets and investment platforms.

 

• Dolat Capital said the Indian hospitality sector delivered a healthy Q1FY27, supported by resilient domestic travel demand, premiumisation and favourable base effects.
• According to HVS Anarock data, industry performance remained robust:
  • June 2026 ARR up 11%
  • Occupancy up 6%
  • RevPAR up 18%
  • Q1FY27 ARR up 7%
  • Occupancy up 4%
  • RevPAR up 12%

Listed Hotel Companies Performance

• Hotels that delivered above-industry RevPAR growth in Q1FY27:

  • The Leela (Schloss Bangalore): 17.0%
  • IHCL: 15.1%
  • EIH: 14.4%

• Other major players:

  • Samhi Hotels: 9.6%
  • ITC Hotels: 8.3%
  • Chalet Hotels: 6.5%
  • Lemon Tree Hotels: 6.5%

Outlook

• Dolat expects H2FY27 to be stronger, aided by:

  • Better wedding season calendar
  • Improvement in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) demand
  • Continued leisure travel momentum

• Premium hotels are expected to remain relatively insulated from the Rs 7,500 ARR GST threshold impact, while mid-scale hotels may face pressure.

Long-Term Sector View

• The brokerage noted that the industry has delivered four consecutive years of strong growth between FY23-FY26.

• Key structural drivers include:

  • Strong domestic travel demand
  • Favourable demand-supply dynamics
  • Pricing power
  • Premiumisation trends
  • Rising penetration of branded hotels

• Dolat expects the next phase of growth to become increasingly volume-led as room additions accelerate from FY28 onwards.

Preferred Picks

1. Chalet Hotels – Top pick due to multiple company-specific catalysts expected from H2FY27.
2. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) – Preferred for execution strength and consistent growth.
3. Lemon Tree Hotels – Positive on growth prospects.
4. Mahindra Holidays (MHRIL) – Viewed as a deep-value play, though growth is expected to be back-ended.

Source: Dolat Capital Sector Report

• Allcargo Group management told NDTV Profit that the company's net debt currently stands at around Rs 550-600 crore.

• Management said investors should expect a lower net debt figure every quarter, reflecting ongoing deleveraging efforts.

• The company highlighted that it has undertaken multiple divestments over the past few years, which have helped strengthen the balance sheet.

• Net debt has already reduced significantly in recent months, according to management.

Business Update

• Allcargo said it witnessed robust revenue growth during the quarter.
• LCL (Less-than-Container Load) volumes expanded during the period, supporting business performance.
• The company also benefited from a higher freight-rate environment, driven by disruptions in global supply chains.

Management Commentary

• Management said the focus remains firmly on cost control and operational efficiency.
• The group has undertaken significant restructuring initiatives over the last few years to streamline operations and improve profitability.
• Allcargo reiterated that it does not provide near-term forward guidance.

 

• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) said its public float has increased to 10% following the recently concluded Offer for Sale (OFS).
• The increase in public shareholding helps LIC move closer to meeting the minimum public shareholding requirements for listed companies.
• The OFS saw the government dilute a portion of its stake in the insurance major, enhancing free float and market participation in the stock.
• A higher public float typically improves stock liquidity and can increase the stock's weight in various indices over time.
• The government remains the majority shareholder in LIC following the OFS.

 

• Symbiotec Pharma management told NDTV Profit that the company continues to source around 50% of its raw materials from China.

• The company highlighted that it is fully backward integrated, which helps strengthen supply-chain control and operational efficiencies.

• Management said the proposed Offer For Sale (OFS) will result in partial exits by some existing HNI investors.

• The company counts prominent investors, including Franklin Templeton, among its backers.

• Symbiotec Pharma operates in the corticosteroid and steroidal hormone API segment, catering to domestic and international pharmaceutical markets.

• Management indicated that allied businesses are expected to become increasingly lucrative and could contribute more meaningfully to growth going forward.

• The company remains focused on expanding its presence across specialty pharmaceutical ingredients while leveraging its integrated manufacturing capabilities.

 

• India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded the long-term bank facilities of Allied Blenders & Distillers to 'AA-', according to an exchange filing.
• The rating upgrade reflects an improvement in the company's credit profile and financial position.
• An 'AA-' rating denotes a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations and indicates very low credit risk.
• The upgrade is expected to strengthen the company's access to funding and enhance its borrowing profile in the debt markets.
• Allied Blenders disclosed the rating action through a regulatory filing.

 

• The Indian rupee weakened 0.1% against the US dollar.
• The domestic currency was trading at 95.75 per US dollar, compared with 95.68 in the previous session on Tuesday.
• The decline comes amid continued monitoring of global dollar movements, crude oil prices and foreign fund flows.
• Market participants are also tracking developments around US interest rates, inflation expectations and currency trends across emerging markets.
• A weaker rupee can increase import costs, particularly for commodities such as crude oil, while potentially benefiting export-oriented sectors.

 

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd. will migrate to a new core banking system, according to an exchange filing.

As part of the migration process, banking services will be unavailable from 10 PM on August 21 to 6 AM on August 24.

The bank is undertaking the migration to transition to its new core banking system.

The development was disclosed by Utkarsh Small Finance Bank in an exchange filing.

• Brent crude oil was up 0.3% at $91.36 per barrel, extending gains amid continued focus on global supply-demand dynamics.
• Crude prices remain elevated above the $90-a-barrel mark, a level closely monitored by energy markets, policymakers and inflation watchers.
• Higher oil prices can have implications for fuel costs, inflation trends and import bills for major energy-importing countries including India.
• Market participants continue to track geopolitical developments, OPEC supply decisions and global demand indicators for further direction in crude prices.

 

• Horizon Industrial management told NDTV Profit that allied businesses are expected to become a more lucrative growth driver in the future.

• The company plans to further expand its presence across Tier-2 cities, targeting deeper market penetration.

• Horizon said it has already expanded operations across 10 pincodes in 9 states, strengthening its geographic footprint.

• Management highlighted that the business operates under a capital-intensive model, requiring continuous investment in assets and infrastructure.

IPO Proceeds Utilisation

• The company plans to use IPO proceeds primarily to repay outstanding dues.
• Funds will also be deployed to reduce interest costs, which is expected to strengthen profitability and improve the balance sheet.

Profitability

• Horizon Industrial said it is maintaining an EBITDA margin of around 80% at the corporate level.
• Management remains optimistic about growth prospects, supported by expansion plans and increasing contribution from allied business segments.

 

• Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL) said the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) has withdrawn permission for blasting operations at the New Akashkinaree Colliery (NAKC), according to an exchange filing.
• The withdrawal of permission relates specifically to blasting activities at the mine.

Key Alerts

• NAKC: New Akashkinaree Colliery

• DGMS: Directorate General of Mines Safety

• The company disclosed the regulatory development through an exchange filing.

• Investors are likely to monitor any potential impact on mining operations, production and dispatches from the concerned colliery.

 

• SEBI is asking brokers to accept After-Market Orders (AMOs) during the 3:15 PM to 3:20 PM Closing Auction Session (CAS),  sources told NDTV Profit.
• Under the proposed mechanism, investors will be able to place orders during the 3:15 PM-3:20 PM window, after which brokers will transmit the orders to the exchange.

Key Details

• Orders accepted in the CAS window will be pushed into the market after 3:20 PM.
• The move is aimed at improving price discovery around the market close.
• The facility is expected to provide investors with greater flexibility in participating in the closing-price mechanism.

Timeline

• Sources said the rollout is currently being prepared and could become effective around Sept. 1.

• The proposal is expected to benefit market participants by enabling smoother order placement during the closing session while strengthening the integrity of the closing price discovery process.

 

• Indegene said it will not comment on the settlement related to the US class-action lawsuit, according to an exchange filing.
• The company disclosed that it has approved the execution of the settlement in the United States.
• However, Indegene did not provide further details regarding the terms, value or conditions of the settlement.
• The filing indicates that the company has given the necessary approvals for the settlement process to move forward.
• Investors will await further disclosures for additional clarity on any potential financial or operational impact.

 

• ITI Ltd. said the National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the e-auction of a land parcel in Bengaluru, according to an exchange filing.

• The RFP has been issued for the monetisation of 44 acres of land in Bengaluru.

• The reserve price for the e-auction has been fixed at Rs 1,685 crore.

• The move is part of the government's broader land monetisation programme aimed at unlocking value from surplus land assets held by public sector enterprises.

Key Alerts

• NLMC: National Land Monetisation Corporation

• RFP: Request for Proposal

• The proposed auction could help unlock significant value from ITI's land holdings and is expected to be closely tracked by investors for its potential impact on the company's balance sheet and future monetisation opportunities.

 

• SEBI Whole-Time Member Kamlesh Varshney said the regulator is planning to deploy artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems to monitor quarterly financial results filed by listed companies.

• The AI-driven framework will be designed to identify potential financial manipulation, accounting irregularities and disclosure-related violations in corporate filings.

• The proposed system will automatically flag suspicious patterns and anomalies in company results for further scrutiny by the regulator.

• SEBI aims to move towards proactive detection of possible violations, rather than relying solely on investor complaints or whistleblower inputs.

• The initiative is part of the regulator's broader effort to strengthen market surveillance, improve corporate governance standards and enhance investor protection.

• AI-based monitoring could help SEBI analyse large volumes of financial disclosures more efficiently and identify risks at an earlier stage.

 

• Horizon Industrial IPO was subscribed 0.35 times as of 12:48 PM on Day 3 of the issue.
• The retail investor portion was subscribed 0.66 times, showing relatively higher participation compared to other categories.
• The Non-Institutional Investor (NII) segment was subscribed 0.33 times.
• Overall subscription remains below 1 time midway through the final day of bidding.
• Investors will watch for a pickup in institutional and retail demand during the remaining hours of the issue.

 

• Ester Industries CEO Vaibhav Jha told NDTV Profit that the company witnessed strong growth in its recycled BOPET films business during the quarter.

• Management expects to deliver around 20% growth over the medium term, supported by an improving product mix and specialty offerings.

• Jha said demand was relatively soft during the quarter, though the company is seeing strong demand momentum in the domestic market.

• The BOPET film segment is expected to remain strong going forward.

• Ester Industries plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore in a joint venture, underscoring its focus on future growth and capacity expansion.

• Management highlighted that global prices have stabilised, providing better visibility for the business.

• The company's strategic focus remains on increasing the contribution of specialty films, which typically offer better margins and differentiation.

 

• SEBI is set to release a study on the equity derivatives market on Aug. 20, according to a Bloomberg report.
• The study is expected to provide insights into trading patterns, investor participation and trends in the derivatives segment.
• The release comes amid heightened regulatory focus on retail participation and risk management in the fast-growing futures and options market.
• Market participants will closely track the findings for any implications on market structure, trading activity and future regulatory measures.

 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: D-Street locked between losses

"The expiry of the temporary 60-day US-Iran ceasefire without any meaningful diplomatic breakthrough has renewed concerns over a prolonged disruption to energy supplies, driving crude oil prices higher and pushing long-term US Treasury yields to multi-year highs. The combination has triggered a broad risk-off mood across global financial markets," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm. 

Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ld. said, "The ongoing mild weakness in the market is driven mainly by two factors: one, the rising crude prices, and two, appreciating bond yields globally. Crude prices have been responding to news from the Middle East for many months since the start of the war. Now, there is total uncertainty about the outcome of this conflict. Crude prices are rising anticipating the continuation of the uncertainty. Fears of rising inflation are pushing bond yields higher.''

• A SpiceJet spokesperson said the airline welcomes the NCLT order in the Aviator ML case, calling it a positive development.

• The airline said the remaining seven claims will now be heard afresh in accordance with due process.

• SpiceJet said it views the order as a positive step towards resolving outstanding matters.

• The carrier reiterated its commitment to working closely and constructively with its partners to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions.

• The airline acknowledged that it has gone through a challenging period and remains focused on rebuilding the business.

• Management said key priorities include strengthening operations and restoring the fleet.

• SpiceJet also said it remains committed to engaging with all stakeholders in a cooperative manner as it moves forward with its turnaround efforts.

Source: SpiceJet Spokesperson

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: NSE IPO clarification

NSE clarifies on SEBI's approval on NSE IPO: Here's what NSE says:

After receiving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for its IPO, NSE clarified that final approval is still pending, with the DRHP yet to receive SEBI's nod. pic.twitter.com/r8econktko

— NDTV Profit News (@NDTVProfit) August 19, 2026

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: SEBI Chief on market-specific AI guidelines

''We will shortly be issuing guidelines for responsible use of AI,ML in our markets. These guidelines will provide for a tiered approach with emphasis on clear accountability and governance controls. The framework shall require kill switch and humans in the loop controls along with data controls,'' said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. LODR and delisting frameworks is also under review, according to SEBI.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: SEBI Chief on global asset arrangement

-On supporting global fund management activity from India, SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the aim is to make it feasible for fund managers to stay and operate in India rather than needing to be based in Singapore or elsewhere.

-''Under the proposed framework of portfolio managers, we are consulting on permitting client funds to be invested in foreign securities. Capital must flow more easily in both directions,'' said Pandey.

- SEBI has proposed simpler digital onboarding for persons resident outside India that includes NRIs without requiring physical presence in India. 

Wider FPI participation in non-agricultural commodity derivatives is being considered with safeguards. Issuance of depository receipts against units of REITS and publicly listed Invits has been proposed to widen access,'' he added.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Study on F&O trading likely to come tomorrow, said SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

-SEBI believes it has better capability to detect manipulation in CAS markets than before

-If anyone manipulates the CAS system, SEBI will act strictly and immediately, said SEBI Chief.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Sugar Stocks Rally Up To 11%

-Sugar stocks turned even dearer on Wednesday after they rallied up to 11.5% in trade as retail and wholesale raw sugar prices neared all-time highs. The commodity now commands premium over ethanol in India and Brazil, which translates into gains for sugar stocks.

-Shares of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. led the rally as they zoomed 11.5% to Rs 26, followed by Dalmia Bharat Ltd.'s surge of up to 5.5% to Rs 477.70. 

-Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. jumped over 3% to Rs 285.5, while EID Parry (India) Ltd. and Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. were up over 2% to Rs 800 and Rs 667, respectively.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Buzzing stocks

-Coal India, Power Grid fall nearly 2%: Coal India shares fell 1.81% to Rs 399.55, emerging as the biggest Nifty loser, while Power Grid fell 1.74%. SBI Life Insurance dropped 1.55% and HDFC Bank fell 1.06%. Bajaj Finance, Grasim, Tech Mahindra, Hindalco, Axis Bank shed upto 1%.

-Eternal, Sun Pharma lead Nifty gainers: Eternal rose 1% to Rs 318.75, while Sun Pharma gained 0.89%. Trent and JSW Steel advanced 0.65% and 0.62%, respectively, while ONGC gained 0.50%. Auto, pharma, healthcare and media sectors outperformed despite volatility.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: NDTV Profit Newsbreak Confirmed

''I thank SEBI Chairman for giving go-ahead for our IPO,'' said NSE Chairman Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at FICCI's Annual Capital Markets Conference 2026. ALSO READ: NSE IPO Receives SEBI Approval | NDTV Profit Newsbreak Confirmed

NDTV Profit had reported on July 30 that National Stock Exchange is expecting to get listed on the BSE by September 2026. Sources told NDTV Profit that SEBI is likely to greenlight the DRHP by Mid-August. The final issue size, valuation and listing timeline remain subject to market conditions and investor feedback received during the roadshows. 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Coforge, Persistent Systems Lead Gains As CLSA Favours Them Over TCS, Infosys

-Midcap IT stocks Coforge and Persistent Systems led gains among major tech stocks after CLSA favoured select mid-tier companies while turning cautious on large IT names. Persistent Systems rose 2.47%, while Coforge gained 2.18%.

-The gains came after CLSA retained a High Conviction Outperform rating on both stocks, citing their stronger positioning to benefit from major technology shifts. HCL Tech gained 1.54%, while Oracle Financial Services Software advanced 1.34%.

-Infosys rose 1.09%, and Wipro gained 0.66%. Mphasis and Tech Mahindra were up 0.41% and 0.23%, respectively. CLSA has downgraded TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra to Hold from Outperform, while cutting Wipro and Mphasis to Underperform.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Sector trends on Nifty 50

-The sectoral market showed a mixed trend, with defensive and technology-linked segments providing support while banking and financial stocks faced pressure in early trade.

-Consumer, metal, realty and chemical stocks remained weak, reflecting cautious sentiment across several cyclical pockets.

-Auto, pharma, healthcare and media outperformed, while cement and financial services lagged. Overall, market breadth remained slightly negative amid selective sector rotation.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Bernstein Bets Big On Adani Ports, Eternal, Paytm; Dumps Avenue Supermarts - Check New Targets, Upside

-Bernstein has added Adani Ports, Eternal, and Paytm to its India model portfolio, while DMart or Avenue Supermarts is dropped, as the global brokerage repositions around stocks with visible near-term catalysts. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone re-enters the portfolio at an entry price of Rs 1,677.1, with Bernstein setting a target price of Rs 1,973. 

-Eternal is added at an entry price of Rs 317.1, with a target price of Rs 350. Paytm parent One97 Communications has been added at an entry price of Rs 1,559.4, with Bernstein setting a target of Rs 2,200. Bernstein removed Avenue Supermarts from the portfolio following its recent outperformance and citing growing risks to urban consumption growth from quick commerce.

READ MORE: Big India Reshuffle: Bernstein Bets Big On Adani Ports, Eternal, Paytm; Dumps Avenue Supermarts - Check New Targets, Upside

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Behari Lal Engineering, Shiprocket List At Premium

-Behari Lal Makes Bumper Market Debut; Shares List At 63% Premium: Behari Lal Engineering Ltd.'s shares listed at Rs 465 on the NSE, a bumper 63.16% gain to the upper band of issue price of Rs 285. The stock opened at Rs 458 on the BSE, up 60% from the upper price brand of the issue price. 

-Shiprocket Shares List With 35% Premium At Rs 131 Apiece On NSE: Shiprocket shares made a strong debut in the Indian stock market, led by strong demand for its public issue. Shiprocket shares were listed at Rs 131 apiece on the NSE, a premium of 35.05% to the issue price of Rs 97 per share. On BSE, Shiprocket shares got listed at 33.51% premium at Rs 129.50 apiece.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Milky Mist extends rally after stellar debut

-Shares of packaged food company Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd. with the stock hitting upper circuit at Rs 199.65 apiece after a day after listing. The stock opened 4.68% higher at Rs 190 and extended gains to hit Rs 199.65. This compares to a 0.26% fall in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.

-Milky Mist was listed on BSE and NSE on Aug. 18. The stock settled at Rs 181.50, a premium of 29.64% at the NSE in the previous session. The stock started trade at Rs 165, up 17.85% from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE. The mainboard issue is the largest IPO by an Indian dairy company.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: D-Street subdued on high bond yields, crude oil

-Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 fell on Wednesday, with high crude oil prices and rising global bond yields weighing on appetite for risk assets globally. The Nifty 50 slid 0.35% to 24,070.65 and the BSE Sensex lost 0.32% to 76,991.33 in the morning session. The Nifty 50-stock index had dropped in the last six sessions, losing 1.7%.

-Thirteen of the 16 major sectors logged losses. The broader small-caps and mid-caps dipped 0.5% each. From the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the major laggards. HCLTech, Infosys, Eternal, Sun Pharma and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the winners.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty50 Q1 EPS Beats Estimates; FY27 Target Fixed

-Nifty 50 has cleared the first earnings hurdle of FY27 with considerably more ease than expected. But the bigger test now lies ahead. Nifty 50 earnings per share grew 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in the June quarter, far ahead of JM Financial's 4.5% estimate

-The brokerage says the index needs to deliver 16.7% EPS growth over the remaining nine months of FY27 to meet its full-year forecast. In their latest India strategy note, JM Financial analysts said the Q1 earnings season was stronger than anticipated, particularly among large caps.

READ MORE: Nifty 50 Q1 EPS Beats Estimates; Can The 16.7% FY27 Growth Ask Be Met?

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: TCS, Infosys, Wipro face CLSA downgrade

-Brokerage firm CLSA has downgraded TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra to Hold from Outperform, citing limited upside after the rerating and a longer gestation period for benefits from AI. 

-CLSA downgraded Wipro to Underperform from Hold and cut its target price to Rs 152 from Rs 157. Mphasis was also downgraded to Underperform from Hold, with a target price of Rs 2,113.

-CLSA downgraded Infosys to Hold from Outperform, although it raised target price to Rs 1,147 from Rs 1,109. TCS was also cut to Hold from Outperform, with the target raised to Rs 2,326 from Rs 2,165. Tech Mahindra was downgraded to Hold, with a target of Rs 1,634.

-Persistent Systems remains a High Conviction Outperform, with CLSA raising its target price to Rs 6,246 from Rs 6,166. Coforge also retains a High Conviction Outperform rating with a target price of Rs 2,170.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Opening Bell

-Indian benchmark indices opens lower on Wednesday, with the Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty and BSE 500 trading in negative territory.

-Sensex Falls 100 Points to trade near 77,130 at opening, Nifty 50 stays Below 24,150; Bajaj Twins, M&M Top Drags
 

Indian benchmark indices opens lower on Wednesday, with the Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty and BSE 500 trading in negative territory.#NDTVProfitMarketshttps://t.co/UwZkKnWoi8 pic.twitter.com/wvigL4buxh

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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: The US dollar remained near multi-month lows against major currencies on Wednesday as Treasury yields eased from recent highs. Investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting for fresh clues on the outlook for interest rates. The Indian Rupee rises one paisa to 95.73 against the US dollar in early trade.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Fund Managers Go Bullish As Cash Falls To 3.5%, Global Equity Allocations Hit 2021 High

-The August BofA Global Fund Manager Survey is the third-most bullish reading of investor sentiment since 2022, with cash levels falling to an “uber-low” 3.5% from 3.6% and global equity allocation surging to its highest level since November 2021, at a net 56% overweight.

-The survey shows strong conviction around a no-landing scenario for the economy, no US Federal Reserve rate hike, no cut in AI capital expenditure and no Democratic midterm sweep. BofA investment strategists said positioning continues to suggest that investors should retreat or rotate within risk assets rather than reload.

READ MORE: BofA Survey: Fund Managers Go Bullish As Cash Falls To 3.5%, Global Equity Allocations Hit 2021 High

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Crude oil heats up

-Global crude oil prices rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, Aug. 19 after the US-Iran geopolitical conflict showed little sign of moving towards a resolution, keeping uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the world energy market.

-Brent crude traded above $91, after rising 4.5% over the previous three sessions, while West Texas Intermediate was near $85. US President Donald Trump that there were no talks underway with Tehran, reducing hopes of a near-term breakthrough after almost six months of conflict.

READ MORE: Oil Gains For Fourth Day: Brent Crude Above $91 As US-Iran Stalemate Keeps Hormuz In Focus

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Yellow metal price check

-Gold prices ticked up in early Asian trading on Wednesday as easing US Treasury yields supported demand for the precious metal. Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes for clues on the outlook for interest rates.

-Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,342.33 per ounce, after falling nearly 2% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, US gold futures for December delivery edged 0.6% lower to $4,396.30. US yields backed off earlier highs, switching directions amid a global bond selloff that saw long-term borrowing costs in major economies edge toward their highest levels in decades.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: What are the top F&O cues for Aug. 19 after expiry day movements? NDTV Profit explains 

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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Global tech, semicon selloff

-Technology and semiconductor stocks declined across US and Asian markets amid a spike in bond yields, which hit multi-year highs, as elevated crude oil prices stoked inflation concerns against the backdrop of the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East.

-Nvidia stock price declined 2.34%, AMD shares slipped 4.27%, Intel shares plunged 6.58%, Micron Technology share price cracked 7.02%, Broadcom stock price shed 3.21%, Meta Platforms stock dropped 3.58%, while Microsoft shares fell 0.35%.

READ MORE: Nvidia, AMD, SK Hynix, Samsung Shares Crash Amid Tech Stocks Selloff On Rising Bond Yields, Surging Crude Oil Prices

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Here are five key factors that may drive the Indian stock market today:

• Asian stock market
• Wall Street
• US Treasury Yields
• US-Iran War
• Crude Oil Prices

READ MORE: Gift Nifty To US Treasury Yields - Five Key Factors That May Drive Sensex, Nifty 50 on August 19

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Bond yields at multi-year high

Global tech stocks dropped as bond yields in the US and elsewhere scored fresh milestones. The 30-year Treasury yield hit a new 19-year high on Tuesday, while Japan's 10-year bond yield reached its highest level in three decades. German 30-year bund yields hit their highest point since 2011, while rates on France's 30-year bond hit the highest since 2008. 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Asian Markets Today | Aug. 19

-Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Wednesday, with South Korea's Kospi benchmark index leading declines.

-The Kospi dropped 5.89% at open, while the tech-heavy small-cap Kosdaq index was 3.62% lower, leading to a temporary halt in trading.

-Kospi heavyweights Samsung and SK Hynix were down over 7% and over 5%, respectively. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell over 3% after opening while the Topix declined 1.01%. 

-In Japan, SoftBank Group dropped 5.44%, while chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron was 3.85% lower. Advantest lost 3.93%, and Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia declined 9.13%.

-In South Korea, SK Hynix fell 8.66%, while Samsung Electronics slipped 7.08%. Seoul Semiconductor declined 4.33%. 

READ MORE: Asian Markets Today: South Korea's Kospi Tanks 6%, Japan's Nikkei Down 3% On Tech Selloff Over Global Bonds

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Most Asian tech stocks slumped after bond yields in the US and elsewhere scored fresh milestones in the previous session. The 30-year Treasury yield hit a new 19-year high on Tuesday, while Japan's 10-year bond yield reached its highest level in three decades. The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a cautious start for the domestic equity benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, today. The Gift Nifty was trading near 24,206 levels, a discount of nearly 24 points from Nifty futures' previous close. 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Hello and welcome to NDTV Profit's live coverage of stock market news today, with the top market directions in India, Asia Pacific and the West. From pre-market signals to the most buzzing stocks in trade, we bring you all top developments from D-Street to keep you updated throughout the day. The Indian stock market is expected to open on a muted note on Wednesday, following the tech selloff in global markets, over a spike in global bond yields.

Stay tuned to NDTV Profit for all back-to-back live updates of the Indian stock market, trending stock calls, global indices and company announcements on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.