Stock Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Ends At 24,091; Sensex Down 539 Points; Metal, PSU Bank Shares Top Drag
Nifty India Defence gained 0.44%, while Nifty Pharma rose 0.35%. Nifty Oil and Gas fell 0.55%, followed by Nifty Media at 0.52% and Nifty Auto at 0.49%.
Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, ended lower on Thursday, led by weakness in metals, banks, and cement stocks.
That said, BSE Sensex ended at 76,933.59 levels, down 0.7%. On the other hand, Nifty50 closed ar 24,090.85, down 0.48%.
On BSE, HDFC Bank, NTPC were among the top losers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank were among the top gainers.
Asian markets settled mixed on Thursday, with South Korea's KOSPI rising 1.53%, while China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Composite gained 1.13% and 1.50%, respectively.
Taiwan's Taiex advanced 0.31%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.20%. Elsewhere, Australia's ASX 200 declined 0.98%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.34%, Malaysia's benchmark dropped 0.39%, New Zealand's NZX 50 declined 0.95%, and Singapore's STI lost 0.65%.
The gains in Chinese and South Korean markets were in line with broader strength in Asian technology shares following Nvidia's strong earnings.
Crude oil prices edged lower after a volatile session as markets weighed diplomatic developments in the Middle East against rising tensions involving Russia and Ukraine.
Brent crude moved closer to $87 a barrel, extending its decline for the week to more than 7%. West Texas Intermediate traded below $82 a barrel.
Stock Market Live: Dabur Says Nepal Arm Operations Not Impacted By Floods
Dabur’s Nepal arm’s operations have not been impacted by floods, according to an exchange filing. The company said its manufacturing plants are fully operational.
The Nepal arm is located in Kathmandu and Birganj, while operations of only three distributors are expected to be impacted. (dabur.com)
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Stock Market Live: BPCL Buys 1 Mn Barrels Of Crude From Iraq
BPCL has bought 1 million barrels of crude from Iraq, Director Finance V. Ramakrishna Gupta said at a briefing, according to Bloomberg.
Stock Market Live: AU SFB, HDFC Bank, Union Bank Among Top Bank Nifty Losers
Bank Nifty index was trading 0.3% lower at 57,638.70. The top index losers included AU Small Finance Bank, HDFC Bank, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank.
Stock Market Live: Temasek-Backed Sembcorp Green Infra Files For Rs 3,750-Crore IPO
Sembcorp Green Infra Ltd, the Indian renewable energy platform of Singapore-listed Sembcorp Industries Ltd, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the SEBI on August 26, 2026, for an initial public offering (IPO). The company is an indirect subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, in which Temasek Holdings, the investment arm of the Government of Singapore, holds a 48.93% stake as of August 21, 2026.
The IPO is a pure fresh issue with no offer-for-sale component, meaning Sembcorp Utilities will remain the company’s sole shareholder of record right up to listing.
The issue comprises a 100% book-built offer with a fresh issue of equity shares of face value Rs 10 each, aggregating up to Rs 3,750 crore. The company may also consider a pre-IPO placement of up to Rs 750 crore, which would reduce the fresh issue size correspondingly.
Stock Market Live: Gold Prices Fall Over Rs 6,500 In Three Sessions On MCX. What Should Be Your Trading Strategy?
Gold prices in India gave up early gains to trade lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, extending losses for the third consecutive session. In three sessions, MCX gold price has fallen by 4%, or by Rs 6,537 per 10 grams
Stock Market Live: Hindalco, HDFC Bank, NTPC Among Top Nifty Losers
The benchmark Nifty 50 index was trading 0.23% lower at 24,150.95. Hindalco Industries, HDFC Bank, NTPC, Shriram Finance, and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) were the top losers on the Nifty 50 index.
Stock Market Live: Why Did Imagicaaworld Entertainment Share Price Hit 20% Upper Circuit?
Imagicaaworld Entertainment share price was locked in a 20% upper circuit on Thursday, with the stock hitting an intraday high of Rs 60.22 per share, amid heavy trading volumes. The sharp move in Imagicaaworld Entertainment shares was accompanied by heavy trading activity.
Stock Market Live: Aragen Life Sciences Files DRHP With SEBI For IPO
Aragen Life Sciences has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an initial public offering. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale of up to 27,329,192 equity shares.
Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used towards repayment/pre-payment of borrowings, capital expenditure at its Hyderabad facilities and at subsidiary Aragen Biologics’ Bengaluru facility, as well as general corporate purposes.
Stock Market Live: LTM Inaugurates Global Delivery & AI Competency Center In Kolkata
LTM has inaugurated its new Global Delivery & AI Competency Center in Kolkata, reinforcing L&T Group’s long-term commitment to West Bengal as a strategic technology and innovation hub.
The centre will support LTM’s global delivery capabilities and AI initiatives, while creating opportunities for skilled professionals across West Bengal and neighbouring states. The facility is expected to serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation and technology delivery for global clients.
Stock Market Live: Pushp Brand Receives Sebi Nod For IPO
Packaged spices maker Pushp Brand (India) Limited has received approval from SEBI for its proposed IPO. The issue comprises an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 7,445,000 equity shares by existing shareholders including Surendra Kumar Surana and Mahendra Kumar Surana (Promoter Selling Shareholder), along with A91 Emerging Fund I LLP and Sixth Sense India Opportunities III (Investor Selling Shareholder).
A91 Emerging Fund I LLP, which had invested approximately Rs 125 crore in the company in 2020, holds a 20.14% stake and is divesting only a part of its shareholding through the offer. Similarly, Sixth Sense India Opportunities III, which invested approximately Rs 101 crore in 2023, holds a 7.81% stake and is also undertaking only a partial stake sale as part of the OFS.
Stock Market Live: Ramco Systems Deploys Digital Task Cards At Ornge
Ramco Systems has deployed Digital Task Cards at Ornge, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: HDFC Bank Share Price Extends Losses, Hits 52-Week Low
HDFC Bank share price fell over 2% to hit a fresh 52-week low on BSE after reports of the lender and its top executives facing a federal securities class action lawsuit in New York. The lawsuit follows allegations that the Indian banking giant orchestrated a covert scheme to illegally inflate interest payouts to a state government agency by disguising them as marketing expenses.
HDFC Bank stock price declined as much as 2.35% to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 710 apiece on the BSE.
Stock Market Live: Mahle Said To Revisit IPO Of India Unit, May Raise $300-400 Mn
German auto parts maker Mahle GmbH is revisiting plans for an initial public offering of its Indian business, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Mahle has held early discussions with potential advisers for a Mumbai listing and is likely to appoint banks and begin preparations for the IPO soon, according to the report. The offering could raise around $300 million-$400 million, although the size and other details remain subject to change.
Mahle had considered listing its Indian business in 2024 but did not proceed. The company has 11 production locations in India and more than 4,600 employees, with India emerging as its fastest-growing region in 2025.
Stock Market Live: Japan Reiterates Interest To Invest In India; Yen 10 Trn Investment Seen In 5-5.5 Years
Japan has reiterated its interest in investing in India, with around Yen 10 trillion of investments potentially flowing into the country over the next 5-5.5 years, according to Bloomberg.
The investment from Japan could help India upgrade its approach towards manufacturing, Bloomberg reported.
Stock Market Live: LTM Opens Global Delivery & AI Competency Center In Kolkata
LTM has opened a Global Delivery and AI Competency Center in Kolkata, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Auto’s Bajaj Mobility AG H1 Revenue Rises 65% YoY To €701.4 Mn
Bajaj Auto’s subsidiary Bajaj Mobility AG reported a 65% year-on-year rise in group revenue to €701.4 million for H1 2026, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: CreditAccess Grameen To Retain FY27 Revenue Growth Guidance At 22-25%
CreditAccess Grameen expects overall growth to be driven by its retail financing business, while continuing to expand in the microfinance space, MD & CEO Ganesh Narayan told NDTV Profit. The company aims to make Rs 28,000 crore of disbursements in FY27.
The company will retain its FY27 revenue growth guidance of 22-25% and NIM guidance of 12.8-13.2%. Narayan said current pricing is sufficient to deal with El Nino, with limited impact expected on business, profitability and margins. Credit cost is holding up well, while operating expenses remain under control.
Stock Market Live: NCLT Approves Subhash Chandra’s Repayment Plan Under IBC
The NCLT has approved Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), allowing the Zee founder to settle claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore by paying just Rs 6.5 crore.
The plan entails a 99.97% haircut for lenders, with recovery pegged at just 0.03%. NCLT member Nilesh Sharma, who joined as the third member to break a bench deadlock, rejected objections from LIC Housing Finance that the proposed payout was unviable.
The NCLT said the approved plan will bind all creditors, including those who opposed it.
Stock Market Live: Skipper Bags New Order Worth Rs 1,305 Cr For Domestic, International T&D Projects
Skipper has secured a new order worth Rs 1,305 crore for several domestic and international transmission and distribution (T&D) projects, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: Ashok Leyland MHCV Volumes Seen Strong; September Numbers Likely Stronger
Ashok Leyland is expected to produce around 13,000 medium and heavy commercial vehicles (MHCVs) this month, according to channel checks by Spark Autos Research. The company wholesaled 12,270 MHCVs last month, compared with 9,381 units in August last year.
Channel checks indicate extremely strong numbers this month, with September volumes expected to be even stronger.
Stock Market Live: The Wealth Company Mutual Fund Launches Multi Cap Fund; NFO Opens Today
The Wealth Company Mutual Fund, part of Pantomath Group, has launched The Wealth Company Multi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks. The NFO opens on August 27 and closes on September 10, 2026, with the scheme reopening for continuous transactions on September 21.
The fund will maintain an indicative allocation of 25%-50% across each of the large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap segments. The scheme will follow an active, fundamental research-driven strategy and will be managed by Chinmay Sathe. It will benchmark its performance against the NIFTY 500 Multi Cap 50:25:25 TRI.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Finance Allots NCDs Worth ₹5,000 Cr Via Private Placement
Bajaj Finance has allotted non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 5,000 crore on a private placement basis, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: IndiaFirst Life Selects Salesforce Agentforce For AI-Driven Transformation
IndiaFirst Life Insurance has selected Salesforce Agentforce to advance its enterprise-wide AI transformation, according to a company statement. The Bank of Baroda subsidiary will deploy AI agents across new business underwriting, customer service and claims processing to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
The AI agents will review KYC, financial and medical documents, classify customer service cases, generate compliant responses and verify claims documents. The deployment builds on IndiaFirst Life’s existing Salesforce-powered technology ecosystem, with the insurer aiming to scale AI across the insurance lifecycle.
Stock Market Live: Govt Explores IRCTC–Balmer Lawrie Merger
The government is exploring the feasibility of merging Balmer Lawrie with IRCTC, sources told NDTV Profit. The Railways, Petroleum and Finance ministries have held discussions on the proposed merger, though deliberations remain exploratory and no final decision has been taken.
The government is examining whether Balmer Lawrie can be better capitalised and refocused on its core businesses. Balmer Lawrie is a Category-I Miniratna PSU under the Petroleum Ministry and has diverse manufacturing and services businesses, including oil packaging.
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IRCTC is looking to expand its presence in the air-ticketing segment.
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The merger could potentially help IRCTC scale up its air-ticketing business.
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Air ticketing contributes around 25% of Balmer Lawrie’s revenue.
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Balmer Lawrie books air tickets for a large number of PSUs.
Stock Market Live: Shankar Sharma Prefers Small-Caps Over Large-Caps; Bullish On AI, Data Centre Themes
Markets remain worried about the Middle East crisis, with investors fearful that the war could gain pace again, Shankar Sharma, Founder of GQuant FinxRay told NDTV Profit. He said mid- and small-caps are seeing a better move than large-caps and would prefer to put more capital into smaller companies.
Sharma said investors should avoid stocks with low P/E ratios, arguing that compressed valuations are not favourable in the Indian market. He expects large-cap results to disappoint in Q2, while several large-caps are trading near 52-week lows. He remains optimistic about the consumer and infrastructure technology space, saying the AI and global data-centre boom is a long-term trend driven by repeated capex.
Stock Market Live: Bromine Prices To Remain Firm; Q2 A Litmus Test For Commodity Chemical Cos
Chemical sector expert Ajay Joshi said bromine prices are likely to remain firm, with margins expected to improve during Q2 and Q3. He said pricing power may not be sustainable amid inconsistent demand, while the uptick in commodity chemicals could prove temporary.
Joshi expects more shutdowns in China amid stringent environmental norms and sees structural growth potential for CDMO companies. He also expects surprise orders for Navin Fluorine from the US, while noting that Q2 will be a litmus test for commodity chemical companies.
Stock Market Live: Creative Newtech Enters Distribution Pact With Drona Aviation, Jupiter Electric
Creative Newtech has entered into a distribution agreement with Drona Aviation to broaden access to drone-based STEM learning, according to an exchange filing.
The company has also partnered with Jupiter Electric for the pan-India distribution of Jupiter's drone batteries.
Stock Market Live: Capri Global Capital Eyes 40% Growth In Gold Loans; Targets ₹28,000 Cr AUM
Capri Global Capital expects high gold prices to support growth in its gold loan business, with MD Rajesh Sharma saying momentum in gold loan demand remains encouraging. The company aims to achieve 40% growth in gold loans and is targeting gold loan AUM of Rs 28,000 crore.
The company plans to open 400 gold loan branches by December and is focusing more on smaller-ticket loans. Sharma said the company expects to maintain gold loan yields at around 18.5% and does not anticipate a slowdown in gold loan growth. He added that only about 12% of gold is currently monetised, indicating significant headroom for growth.
Stock Market Live: Ramco Systems Implements Payce Platform At Cromwell Property Group
Ramco Systems has implemented its Payce platform at Cromwell Property Group, according to an exchange filing.
Cromwell Property Group is a real estate investment platform.
Stock Market Live:TVS Motor Launches New Jupiter Dual-Tone, 110cc Scooter Range
TVS Motor Company has launched the new TVS Jupiter Dual Tone Spectral Range along with a new 110cc family scooter range, according to an exchange filing.
The new scooter range is priced at Rs 89,825 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Stock Market Live: Nifty Call OI Concentrates Above 24,200
The largest Call open interest positions are concentrated at:
- 24,300
- 24,500
- 24,400
- 24,200
- 25,000
Stock Market Live: Nifty 24,000 Remains A Major Put Position
The 24,000 strike continues to hold one of the larger Put open interest positions in Nifty.
Other major Put positions are concentrated at:
- 24,200
- 24,300
- 23,800
- 23,700
Stock Market Live: Dixon And BSE Show Short Covering Pattern
DIXON and BSE are among stocks where futures prices have risen while open interest has declined.
Other stocks in the short covering bucket include:
- BHARATFORG
- BAJAJHLDNG
- MOTHERSON
- ADANIENT
- KALYANKJIL
- PATANJALI
- POLYCAB
- PGEL
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Put OI Stands Above Call OI Since Last Expiry
Bank Nifty Put open interest stands at 4,22,778 contracts, compared with Call open interest of 3,63,083 contracts.
Since the last expiry:
- Put OI is up 32.06%
- Call OI is up 17.59%
Total open interest has increased 23.79%.
Stock Market Live: Nifty's Call OI Has Risen Faster Than Put OI Since Expiry
Since the last expiry, Nifty Call open interest has increased 105.58%, compared with a 77.30% increase in Put open interest.
Total Nifty open interest has risen 87.30%, even as the index has declined 6.72%.
Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Reverse Opening Gains
The Nifty 50 fell as much as 0.2% to 24,155 after rising 0.4% to 24,297.45. The Sensex declined as much as 206.76 points, or 0.3%, to 77,266.18 after gaining 222.03 points, or 0.3%, to 77,694.97.
Stock Market Live: Kotak Bank Features In Accumulation Trend
KOTAKBANK is among stocks showing higher futures prices with rising open interest.
The same accumulation pattern is also visible in:
- BHEL
- BAJFINANCE
- POWERINDIA
- SOLARINDS
- CUMMINSIND
- COCHINSHIP
- AXISBANK
- APLAPOLLO
- DIVISLAB
Stock Market Live: Nifty Put Writing Builds At 24,300 And 24,200
Fresh Put open interest addition is concentrated at:
- 24,300
- 24,200
- 24,150
- 24,250
- 24,100
Stock Market Live: YESBANK, ABB Among Fresh Short Candidates
YESBANK and ABB are among stocks in the fresh shorts bucket, where futures prices have declined while open interest has increased.
Other names include:
- LUPIN
- TATAPOWER
- MARUTI
- HDFCBANK
- PFC
- IDEA
- ETERNAL
- TVSMOTOR
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty 58,000 Holds Another Large OI Cluster
After 57,500, the 58,000 strike has one of the larger concentrations of open interest on both the Call and Put sides.
The positioning keeps the focus on the 57,500-58,000 zone in Bank Nifty's current derivatives setup.
Stock Market Live: Nifty 24,300 Sees Heavy Positions On Both Sides
The 24,300 strike stands out in Nifty's current options setup with the highest Call open interest and one of the largest Put open interest positions.
Fresh Call and Put additions are also concentrated at the strike, making 24,300 a key level in the current weekly series.
Stock Market Live: TVS Motor Features In Long Liquidation List
TVSMOTOR is among stocks showing a fall in futures prices with open interest declining.
Other names in the liquidation bucket include:
- EICHERMOT
- POLYCAB
- MOTILALOFS
- BOSCHLTD
- IRFC
- AMBUJACEM
- MCX
- SUZLON
- FEDERALBNK
Stock Market Live: Nifty Mid Select Gains 11.82% Since Last Expiry
Nifty Mid Select has gained 11.82% since the last expiry.
Its derivatives data shows:
- Futures OI: 14,949, down 5.43%
- Call OI: 19,085, up 1.82%
- Put OI: 19,322, up 5.31%
- Total OI: 53,356, up 0.87%
Stock Market Live: AXISBANK Shows Long Build-Up In Futures
AXISBANK is part of the accumulation list, with futures price and open interest both moving higher.
Other stocks showing the same pattern include:
- APOLLOHOSP
- ASHOKLEY
- AMBUJACEM
- ADANIPORTS
- APLAPOLLO
- CGPOWER
- DIVISLAB
- LICHSGFIN
- BSE
Stock Market Live: Nifty Fin Service Falls 3.8% Since Last Expiry
Nifty Fin Service has declined 3.80% since the last expiry, while total open interest has increased 88.31% to 4,237 contracts.
The breakdown shows:
- Futures OI: 597, up 1.36%
- Call OI: 2,390, up 153.45%
- Put OI: 1,250, up 74.09%
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Sees Fresh OI Addition Around 57,700-58,000
Bank Nifty's open interest change data shows notable Call additions around:
- 57,700
- 57,800
- 57,900
- 58,000
Stock Market Live: Nifty 24,500 Also Sees Fresh Call Writing
The 24,500 strike is among the larger Call open interest additions after the 24,300 and 24,200 strikes.
Fresh Call positioning is concentrated across the:
- 24,200
- 24,300
- 24,400
- 24,500
The cluster marks the 24,200-24,500 band as an important options zone.
Stock Market Live: Short Covering Seen In Bharat Forge And Bajaj Holdings
Bharat Forge and Bajaj Holdings are among stocks showing higher futures prices alongside a decline in open interest.
Other stocks in the short covering bucket include:
- MOTHERSON
- ADANIENT
- KALYANKJIL
- DIXON
- BSE
- TIINDIA
- SONACOMS
- PATANJALI
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty Put OI Growth Outpaces Call OI Since Expiry
- Bank Nifty has declined 0.68% since the last expiry, while Put open interest has risen 32.06%.
- Call open interest is up 17.59%, while futures OI has increased 12.32%.
- Total open interest stands at 8,57,563 contracts, up 23.79% since the last expiry.
Stock Market Live: Nifty's Total OI Since Last Expiry Rises 87.3%
Nifty 50 has fallen 6.72% since the last expiry, while total open interest has increased 87.30% to 8,50,426 contracts.
The breakdown shows:
- Futures OI: 2,42,068, up 3.73%
- Call OI: 4,71,953, up 105.58%
- Put OI: 3,88,855, up 77.30%
Stock Market Live: M&M Tops Fresh Shorts Bucket
M&M is among stocks showing a fall in futures prices alongside rising open interest.
Other stocks in the fresh shorts bucket include:
- YESBANK
- AUBANK
- ABB
- LUPIN
- TATAPOWER
- LTF
- MARUTI
- HINDALCO
- SHRIRAMFIN
Stock Market Live: Nifty Put Positions Cluster Around 24,200 And 24,300
The largest Put open interest positions are concentrated at 24,200 and 24,300 in the current weekly series.
Put positions are also notable around:
- 24,000
- 23,800
- 23,700
Stock Market Live: Trent Heads Long Liquidation Trend
Trent is among stocks showing lower futures prices alongside a decline in open interest.
Other stocks in the liquidation bucket include:
- ICICIPRULI
- IOC
- RADICO
- FEDERALBNK
- SUZLON
- TVSMOTOR
- CIPLA
- NMDC
- SAIL
Stock Market Live: Nifty Call Writing Builds At 24,300
Fresh Call open interest addition is strongest at the 24,300 strike, with the increase running close to 6.8 lakh contracts.
Other notable Call additions are visible at:
- 24,200
- 24,400
- 24,500
- 24,900
The build-up keeps the focus on the 24,200-24,500 zone.
Stock Market Live: Bank Nifty 57,500 Emerges As Key Options Level
The 57,500 strike holds the highest Call and Put open interest in Bank Nifty's current positioning.
The concentration of positions on both sides makes 57,500 a key level to watch in the current derivatives setup.
Stock Market Live: BHEL Leads Long Build-Up List
BHEL is among the stocks showing a combination of higher futures prices and rising open interest.
Other stocks in the accumulation bucket include:
- BAJFINANCE
- ADANISOL
- POWERINDIA
- SOLARINDS
- ATHERENERG
- CUMMINSIND
- KOTAKBANK
- COCHINSHIP
- AXISBANK
This indicates fresh long positions.
Stock Market Live: Nifty 24,300 Holds Highest Call Open Interest
The 24,300 strike has the highest Call open interest in the current weekly series at around 15.5 lakh contracts, making it the key resistance level in the current derivatives setup.
Other notable Call positions are concentrated at:
- 24,500
- 24,200
- 25,000
- 24,400
Stock Market Live: Capri Global Targets 40% Growth In Gold Loans
Capri Global Capital aims to grow its gold loan assets under management by 40% to Rs 28,000 crore, Managing Director Rajesh Sharma said. The company plans to open 400 gold loan branches by December and maintain yields at about 18.5%.
Sharma said higher gold prices were supporting demand without affecting asset quality. He expects competition to weigh on yields and sees some slowdown in affordable housing growth.
Stock Market Live: HDFC Bank Rejects US Investor Lawsuit Claims
HDFC Bank said a federal securities class action lawsuit filed in New York was without merit and that the lender would defend itself. The case names the bank, CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan and CFO Srinivasan Vaidyanathan.
HDFC Bank’s shares fell 0.83% to Rs 721.20 in early trade, after touching an intraday low of Rs 717.10.
Stock Market Live: ACME Solar Raises Rs 1,571 Crore For Rajasthan Project
ACME Solar raised Rs 1,571 crore in project funding from India Infrastructure Finance Company for a 300 MW power project in Rajasthan, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: Bikaji Foods Transfers 30% Stake In Bakery Arm
Bikaji Foods transferred a 30% stake in its subsidiary, Bikaji Bakes, to bakery technology expert Thayekunni Khaleel, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: Standard Chartered Reviews India Overweight Rating
Standard Chartered Bank’s Steve Brice told NDTV Profit that India’s economic fundamentals remain strong, though the bank is considering revising its overweight rating on the country.
Brice said higher crude oil prices have increased inflation concerns, while artificial intelligence investment and earnings growth continue to support Asian markets.
Stock Market Live: Indus Towers Sees 14.3 Lakh Shares Change Hands In Block Trade
About 14.3 lakh Indus Towers shares changed hands in a block trade, according to Bloomberg data. The buyers and sellers were not immediately known.
Stock Market Live: Welspun Corp Rises 5% After Previous Day’s Block Trade
Welspun Corp rose 5.09% to Rs 2,424 on August 27, a day after 63 lakh shares changed hands at Rs 2,275.30 apiece in a block trade. The stock touched an intraday high of Rs 2,437.30.
Stock Market Live: Bombay Burmah Jumps 11% After Supreme Court Relief
Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation rose 11.39% to Rs 1,588.70 after the Supreme Court recalled its earlier observation on the Rs 4,655 crore lease-rent claim. The stock touched an intraday high of Rs 1,595.
Stock Market Live: Welspun Investment Sells 2.3% Stake In Welspun Corp
Welspun Investment sold a 2.3% stake in Welspun Corp through a block deal on August 26, according to an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: ICICI Prudential AMC Sees 2% Equity Change Hands In Block Trade
About 99.2 lakh ICICI Prudential AMC shares changed hands in a block trade, representing 2% of the company’s equity, according to Bloomberg data. The buyers and sellers were not immediately known.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Defence Leads Sectoral Gains, Auto Index Falls
The Nifty India Defence index rose 0.55%, while the Nifty Energy and Nifty Oil and Gas gained 0.43% and 0.29%, respectively.
The Nifty Auto fell 0.26%, while the Nifty Rural and Nifty Consumption declined 0.07% and 0.06%, respectively.
Stock Market Live: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank Lead Nifty Gains
Bajaj Finance added 11.80 points to the Nifty 50, followed by ICICI Bank at 11.45 points and Reliance Industries at 10.01 points. HDFC Bank was the largest drag, pulling the index down by 22.14 points.
Nifty, Sensex Open Marginally Higher; HDFC Bank, Power Grid Top Losers
The NSE Nifty 50 traded 0.2% higher at 24,249.35 after rising as much as 0.4% to 24,297.45
The BSE Sensex traded 0.04% higher at 77,504.39 after rising as much as 0.3% or 222 points at the open.
Stock Market Live: Promoters Buy Alembic, Silver Touch Shares In Insider Trades
Promoter and insider transactions could draw attention to Alembic and Silver Touch Technologies.
• Alembic: Promoter group entity Nirayu Pvt Ltd acquired 1.29 lakh shares.
• Silver Touch Technologies: Promoter and Director Vipul Haridas Thakkar acquired a total of 28,000 shares.
Stock Market Live: G R Infraprojects Receives Rs 322 Crore Tax Demand
G R Infraprojects received a tax demand of Rs. 322 crore from the Indore tax authority.
Stock Market Live: Vedanta Iron & Steel Arm Gets Relief In Legacy ROC Case
The Registrar of Companies closed legacy adjudication proceedings against ESL Steel, a Vedanta Iron & Steel arm, related to disclosure matters for FY16-FY18.
Stock Market Live: Nifty 50, Sensex Rise In Pre-Market Trade
The Nifty 50 rose 69.85 points, or 0.29%, to 24,277.60 in pre-market trade.
The Sensex gained 103.82 points, or 0.13%, to 77,576.76.
Stock Market Live: Emami Reappoints Harsha Vardhan Agarwal For Five Years
Emami reappointed Harsha Vardhan Agarwal as Managing Director and Vice Chairman for a five-year term.
Stock Market Live: KIMS Denies Reports On Renova Hospitals Stake Acquisition
KIMS denied media reports regarding a proposed stake acquisition in Renova Hospitals, calling the reports false and baseless.
Stock Market Live: Rupee Opens Higher
The Indian rupee opened higher against the US dollar. The local currency appreciated as much as 5 paise to 95.47 against the greenback.
Stock Market Live: Lock-In Expiries In Focus For Four Recently Listed Stocks
Four stocks have lock-in expiries involving varying proportions of their outstanding shares.
• Xtranet Technologies: 2 mn shares, 38% of total outstanding, 1M lock in
• Lohia Corp: 5.8 mn shares, 5% of total outstanding, 1M lock in
• INDO-MIM: 11.8 mn shares, 2% of total outstanding, 1M lock in
• Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions: 33.9 mn shares, 29% of total outstanding, 6M lock in
Stock Market Live: Companies Holding AGMs Today Include GAIL And NTPC
Several listed companies are scheduled to hold their annual general meetings today, creating a potential flow of corporate announcements.
The companies include Marksans Pharma, Kalyani Steels, GAIL, NCC, Borosil Renewables, Aurobindo Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, La Opala RG, Jubilant Foodworks, Juniper Hotels, Flair Writing, NTPC, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Vodafone Idea, TBO Tek, Styrenix Performance, Mazagon Dock, IndusInd Bank, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences and Jain Resource Recycling.
Stock Market Live: IRB Infrastructure Developers Approves Nine-Subsidiary Amalgamation
IRB Infrastructure Developers approved a scheme of amalgamation involving nine subsidiaries to simplify the group structure.
Stock Market Live: Deepak Nitrite Arm Allots Rs 95 Crore Preference Shares
A subsidiary of Deepak Nitrite allotted 95 lakh optionally convertible preference shares worth Rs. 95 crore to Deepak Phenolics.
Stock Market Live: Senores Pharma Plans Subsidiaries In Canada And Mexico
Senores Pharma said it will incorporate subsidiaries in Canada and Mexico.
Stock Market Live: Nifty May Open Lower; Support Seen At 24,000–24,050
Choice Broking’s Hitesh Tailor expects a cautious opening, with GIFT Nifty down 38 points at around 24,358.
Tailor placed Nifty support at 24,000–24,050 and resistance at 24,350–24,400. Bank Nifty support is seen at 57,000–57,300, with resistance at 58,000–58,200.
Stock Market Live: Lemon Tree Hotels Opens 94-Room Vadodara Property
Lemon Tree Hotels opened a 94-room hotel in Vadodara.
Stock Market Live: Mold-Tek Technologies Declares Rs 2 Final Dividend
Mold-Tek Technologies declared a final dividend of Rs. 2 per share.
Stock Market Live: Star Cement Reports 7% Growth In Q1 Sales Volume
Star Cement reported 7% year-on-year growth in Q1 cement sales volume, while realisations increased 1.2% year on year.
The company said higher diesel prices affected margins.
Stock Market Live: Juniper Green Energy Reports Q1 FY27 Earnings
Juniper Green Energy reported its Q1 FY27 earnings, with revenue, EBITDA and net profit increasing year on year.
Juniper Green Energy (Q1 FY27, Consolidated YoY)
- Revenue up 81.2% to Rs. 291.2 crore versus Rs. 160.7 crore.
- EBITDA up 89.4% to Rs. 261.5 crore versus Rs. 138.1 crore.
- EBITDA margin at 89.8% versus 85.9%.
- Net profit up 54.4% to Rs. 33.5 crore versus Rs. 21.7 crore.
Stock Market Live: Lumino Industries Reports Higher Income And Profit Before IPO
Lumino Industries' financial performance provides investors with key context as its initial public offering opens.
For the period ended:
31 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2024
Total Income: 2,089.31 | 1,946.68 | 1,424.63
Profit After Tax: 160 | 124.59 | 86.61
EBITDA: 238.95 | 222.94 | 145.09
EBITDA Margin (%): 11.44 | 11.45 | 10.18
Stock Market Live: Lumino Industries IPO Opens For Subscription Today
Lumino Industries' Rs. 700 crore initial public offering opens for subscription on August 27 and closes on August 31.
The issue comprises:
• Fresh issue of 6.10 crore shares aggregating to Rs.500.00 crore
• Offer for sale of 2.44 crore shares aggregating to Rs.200.00 crore
Lumino Industries manufactures specialised power cables, conductors and wires and provides engineering, procurement and construction services.
Stock Market Live: Fino Payments Bank Gets RBI Approval For Interim CEO Extension
The Reserve Bank of India approved a three-month extension of Ketan Merchant's tenure as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Fino Payments Bank.
Stock Market Live: Samvardhana Motherson Starts Production At Pune Electronics Plant
A Samvardhana Motherson subsidiary commenced production at its Pune facility manufacturing PCBAs, ECUs and other electronic products.
Stock Market Live: Titagarh Rail Signs Siemens MoU For Global Metro Projects
Titagarh Rail Systems signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens for global metro projects.
Stock Market Live: Rustomjee Approves Up To Rs 405 Crore NCD Fund Raise
Rustomjee approved raising up to Rs.405 crore through listed NCDs via private placement.
Stock Market Live: Keystone Realtors Approves Rs 405 Crore NCD Fund Raise
Keystone Realtors approved fundraising of Rs. 405 crore through non-convertible debentures.
Stock Market Live: Man Infraconstruction Board To Consider Buyback
Man Infraconstruction's board will meet on September 1 to consider a share buyback proposal.
Stock Market Live: KRN Heat Exchanger And Ujaas Energy Exit ASM Framework
KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration and Ujaas Energy are set to be excluded from the ASM Framework.
Stock Market Live: Max Estates Added To Short-Term ASM Framework
Max Estates has been shortlisted for the Short-Term Additional Surveillance Measure framework.
Stock Market Live: JioBlackRock Liquid Fund AUM Crossed Rs 10,000 Crore
Jio Financial Services said JioBlackRock Liquid Fund's assets under management exceeded Rs. 10,000 crore in April 2026.
The company also established its retail fund management entity in GIFT City.
Stock Market Live: Jio Financial Reappoints Hitesh Sethia As MD And CEO
Jio Financial Services reappointed Hitesh Sethia as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for five years from November 15.
Stock Market Live: UPL Group COO Toshan Tamhane Resigns
UPL said Group COO Toshan Tamhane will resign with effect from August 31.
Stock Market Live: DMart Sees 67.65 Lakh Shares Sold In Block Deal
American Funds Insurance Series Global Growth and Income Fund sold 67.65 lakh shares of Avenue Supermarts at Rs. 3,750.58 per share.
Stock Market Live: Welspun Corp Sees 63 Lakh Shares Change Hands
Welspun Investments & Commercials and Vipul Mathur sold a combined 63 lakh shares of Welspun Corp at Rs. 2,275.30 per share.
Buyers included Euro Pacific Growth Fund, New World Fund, Capital Group Europacific Growth Trust, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Quant Mutual Fund and other institutional investors.
Stock Market Live: Viyash Scientific Sees 4.7 Crore Share Block Deal
Viyash Scientific saw CA Harbor Investments and CA Hull Investments sell a combined 4.7 crore shares at Rs. 263.1-270 per share.
Buyers included:
• Bandhan Mutual Fund: 28.43 lakh shares
• Edelweiss Mutual Fund: 25.93 lakh shares
• Panvira India Innovation Fund: 11.11 lakh shares
• Aagam Investments: 9.26 lakh shares
• S Gupta Homes: 9.26 lakh shares
Arthkumbh Ventures LLP bought 23.40 lakh shares at Rs. 263.20 per share.
Stock Market Live: Billionbrains Garage Ventures Sees 11.31 Crore Share Sale
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, which operates Groww, saw Ribbit Capital entities sell a combined 11.31 crore shares at around Rs. 196 per share.
Stock Market Live: Sugar Prices Raise Input Cost Concerns For Consumer Stocks
Goldman Sachs said higher sugar prices could pressure margins at packaged food companies, with varying effects across consumer names.
Goldman Sachs on India Consumer
• Sugar prices have increased in India
• Margin pressures seen for packaged food companies such as Britannia
• Britannia identified as the most impacted due to sugar and palm oil exposure and a high share of price-point packs
• Nestle and Varun Beverages also face some impact, though this could be mitigated
• Nestle's input costs are about 6-7% sugar and about 10% palm oil
• Varun Beverages has 10% of raw material cost from sugar
• Varun has been shifting towards no-sugar and low-sugar products
Stock Market Live: Pine Labs Gets Buy Rating With Rs 200 Target From Investec
Investec initiated coverage on Pine Labs with a Buy rating, citing its business mix and operating leverage.
Investec
• Initiate Buy with TP of Rs 200
• Creating value beyond payment acceptance
• Leadership in a growing prepaid ecosystem
• Mix shift and operating leverage driving profits
• MDR on UPI identified as a potential profitability booster
Stock Market Live: UBS Names ABB, Siemens Among Capital Goods Top Picks
UBS said improving demand and private defence opportunities could support the capital goods sector.
UBS on Capital Goods
• H1CY26: Improving short-cycle demand and rising private defence opportunity
• Early signs of demand revival with low- and medium-voltage segments at the forefront
• Order momentum to support valuations
• Top picks: ABB, Siemens, CG Power, Triveni Turbine and Premier Energies
Stock Market Live: Adani Ports Gets Capacity Expansion Boost From Mundra Plans
Investec highlighted Adani Ports' planned expansion at Mundra amid a potential container capacity shortage on the West Coast.
Investec
• Gujarat Maritime Board signals Pipavav concession extension, positive for Mundra
• Mundra is well placed to benefit from container capacity shortage
• The company intends to expand Mundra container capacity by more than 50%
• Environment clearance has been obtained for the expansion
• Expansion could help address a likely container demand-supply mismatch on the West Coast over the next few years
Stock Market Live: Zydus Life Retains Rs 1,285 Target At Macquarie
Macquarie maintained its Outperform rating on Zydus Life, citing its product mix and growth drivers across markets.
Macquarie
• Maintain Outperform with TP of Rs 1285
• Strategic mix shift to drive margin expansion
• Innovation portfolio emerging as a meaningful US growth driver
• Robust US generics pipeline underpins growth visibility
• Sustained domestic outperformance supported by leadership positions
• International formulations remains a profitable growth engine
• Consumer wellness offers sustained growth momentum
Stock Market Live: Sterlite Tech Retains Outperform Rating At CLSA
CLSA maintained its Outperform rating on Sterlite Tech, citing datacentre demand and order book growth.
CLSA
• Maintain Outperform with TP of Rs 950
• Identifies the company as a datacentre play
• USA and India datacentres expected to drive growth
• Order book expected to continue expanding
• Expects 14-21% revenue and EBITDA CAGR over FY27-29
Stock Market Live: Angel One Target Price Cut To Rs 350 By Investec
Investec cut its target price on Angel One after a fall in derivative activity following the implementation of CAS.
Investec
• Maintain Buy
• Target price cut to Rs 350 from Rs 385
• Valuations reflect a temporary CAS shock
• Sharp fall in derivative activity post implementation of CAS
• Revenue and net profit estimates cut by 4% and 9% over FY27-29
Stock Market Live: Devyani International Ends Sapphire Stake-Sale Pact
Devyani International terminated its Sapphire Foods stake-sale pact while keeping its merger with Sapphire Foods on track.
Stock Market Live: Swan Defence Merger With Triumph Offshore Gets NCLT Approval
The NCLT's Ahmedabad bench approved the merger of Triumph Offshore with Swan Defence.
Stock Market Live: Max Healthcare Receives Rs 165 Crore Tax Demand
Max Healthcare received a tax demand of Rs. 165 crore, including penalty.
Stock Market Live: Rubicon Research Sees Large General Atlantic Share Sale
Rubicon Research saw General Atlantic Singapore RR sell shares at Rs. 1,660 per share through block transactions.
General Atlantic Singapore RR sold 8.43 lakh shares to Aranda Investments Pte.
It also sold 1.30 crore shares, with buyers including:
• HDFC Mutual Fund: 48.78 lakh shares
• ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund: 18.07 lakh shares
• Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund: 16.57 lakh shares
• SBI Mutual Fund: 12.05 lakh shares
• Other institutional investors
Stock Market Live: IRB Infrastructure Approves Rs 351 Crore Preferential Issue
IRB Infrastructure approved raising Rs. 351 crore through a preferential issue to IRB Infrastructure Developers.
Stock Market Live: Tata Power To Appeal Singapore Court Arbitral Award Ruling
Tata Power said a Singapore court dismissed its challenge to an arbitral award and that the company will appeal the ruling.
Stock Market Live: Bombay Burmah Gets Supreme Court Relief On Lease-Rent Claim
Bombay Burmah received relief after the Supreme Court recalled its earlier observation on the Rs. 4,655 crore lease-rent claim.
Stock Market Live: Great Eastern Shipping To Consider Share Buyback
Great Eastern Shipping Company's board will consider a proposal to buy back the company's fully paid-up equity shares.
Stock Market Live: Reliance Communications Properties Worth Rs 582 Crore Attached
The Adjudicating Authority under PMLA confirmed the provisional attachment of certain movable and immovable properties worth Rs. 582 crore belonging to Reliance Communications.
Stock Market Live: Time Technoplast Approves TPL Plastech Merger Plan
Time Technoplast approved an in-principle merger with TPL Plastech, dropped its proposed acquisition of Ebullient Packaging and approved a new investment plan.
The company will invest up to Rs. 50 crore for a 65% stake in Time Intercontinental.
Stock Market Live: PhysicsWallah Sees Rs 550 Crore-Plus Block Deal
PhysicsWallah recorded a significant institutional transaction after Lightspeed Opportunity Fund II sold 4.67 crore shares at Rs. 117.72 per share.
Buyers included:
• ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund: 2.20 crore shares
• Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio: 61.23 lakh shares
• Tata AIA Life Insurance: 33.98 lakh shares
• Other institutional investors
Stock Market Live: NITCO Enters Alibaug JV With Rs 4,500 Crore Revenue Potential
NITCO entered a joint venture with The House of Abhinandan Lodha to develop a 40-acre project in Alibaug.
The project has expected revenue potential of Rs. 4,500 crore over five years.
Stock Market Live: Mankind Pharma Approves Bharat Serums Business Absorption
Mankind Pharma approved the absorption of Bharat Serums and Vaccines' business on a going-concern basis.
Stock Market Live: BEL Gets Rs 730 Crore In Additional Orders Since August 10
Bharat Electronics reported additional orders worth Rs. 730 crore since August 10, adding to its order inflow.
Macquarie
• Maintain Outperform with TP of Rs 550
• Secured new orders worth Rs 730 cr since its last disclosure on 10 Aug 2026
• For FY27-to-date, secured new orders worth Rs 6200 cr, down 45% from Rs 11200 cr in the same period last year
• Attributes the decline mainly to the timing of order bookings
• Sees Rs 55000 cr of new orders in FY27
• Order backlog stood at Rs 72300 cr at the end of Q1, providing revenue visibility
Stock Market Live: Wall Street Ends Lower; Nasdaq Falls 0.1%
The S&P 500 ended nearly unchanged at 7,675.70, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.08% to 26,130.20.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 113.52 points, or 0.21%, to 53,463.88.
Stock Market Live: US Stock Futures Rise After Technology Earnings
Dow Jones futures gained 242 points, or 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.07%.
Investors assessed earnings from Nvidia and other technology companies.
Stock Market Live: Asian Markets Open Mixed; Kospi Rises 1.8%
South Korea’s Kospi advanced 1.81% in early trade. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.14%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.40%.
The mixed opening followed gains in US equity futures after results from Nvidia and other technology companies.
Stock Market Wrap: Nifty 50, Sensex Extend Losses At Settlement
- The Nifty 50 settled 126.80 points, or 0.52%, lower at 24,207.75. The index fell 69.15 points from its provisional close.
- The Sensex ended 183.15 points, or 0.24%, lower at 77,472.94, declining 141.37 points from its provisional close.
Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Extend Losses At Settlement Close
The Nifty 50 ended Wednesday 126.80 points, or 0.52%, lower at 24,207.75. The index lost a further 69.15 points from its provisional close.
The Sensex settled 185.15 points, or 0.24%, lower at 77,472.94, extending its decline by 143.37 points from the provisional close.
Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Indicates Negative Open
Indian equities are set for a lower opening on Thursday, with GIFT Nifty trading at 24,340 and indicating that the Nifty 50 could fall about 84 points at the opening bell.
Stock Market Live: Nvidia Revenue, Profit Beat Estimates In Second Quarter
Nvidia’s second-quarter revenue more than doubled to $96.2 billion, above analysts’ estimate of $92.5 billion. Adjusted profit stood at $2.22 per share, compared with the $2.09 estimate.
Data-centre revenue reached $89 billion, exceeding the $85.8 billion estimate, as demand from customers including Amazon and Google supported sales.
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