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External shocks tested markets as legal and IPO activity intensified

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11:21 PMEconomic Times

Adani Group stocks jump up to 3% after US judge drops criminal case against Gautam Adani. What investors should know

Summary

Adani Group shares gained as much as 3% after a US judge dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani. Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Ports, and Adani Green rose, although the judge said the ruling did not endorse the Justice Department's action and the group continues to deny wrongdoing.

The immediate shift is a reduction in perceived legal overhang, prompting a relief rally across

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The ruling can lower risk premiums across Adani stocks, but it does not remove the broader legal and governance questions investors are pricing.

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11:57 PMEconomic Times

Why is market falling today? Sensex falls over 450 points, Nifty below 24,450. 4 key factors

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Indian equities declined as higher oil prices and rising Middle East tensions pressured the Sensex and Nifty, while small- and mid-cap indices remained resilient. Positive first-quarter results, a stable rupee, domestic consumption, and expectations for earnings growth through FY27 continue to support the broader market outlook.

The immediate risk is a higher oil bill adding pressure to inflation, margins, and external

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Why it matters

The selloff shows that external shocks can quickly overwhelm otherwise supportive domestic earnings trends.

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10:43 PMBloomberg Markets

Nifty 50 Inclusion Could Boost BSE as NSE Gears Up For Listing

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BSE's potential inclusion in the Nifty 50 could attract about $741 million in passive investment flows as NSE prepares for its own listing.

The key shift is a potential index-driven demand boost for BSE shares. Those flows could

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Index inclusion could create a large, relatively mechanical source of demand for BSE shares.

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11:46 PMEconomic Times

State Bank of India taps dollar bond market with five-year issue: Report

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State Bank of India is preparing a five-year dollar bond issue targeting at least $500 million, with marketing already under way and a sale expected within the week. The move follows the postponement of a larger issue amid rising borrowing costs.

SBI is returning to offshore funding despite a less favorable cost environment, signaling a need

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The issue will provide a live read on offshore funding conditions for Indian banks and borrowers.

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11:04 PMEconomic Times

Dhoot Transmission IPO Day 2; GMP signals 30% listing gain - Should you subscribe?

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Dhoot Transmission's Rs 3,066.89-crore IPO entered its second bidding day on August 11, with the grey market premium indicating a potential 30% listing gain. Demand was strong among retail and non-institutional investors, and analysts retained a long-term subscribe view based on the company's FY26 financial performance.

The sharp grey market premium and early retail and NII demand point to strong listing

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The IPO combines strong near-term demand with execution and valuation risks that could emerge after listing.

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11:25 PMEconomic Times

Technocraft Ventures IPO Day 3: GMP climbs 14% premium, Issue subscribed 4.73x - Should you subscribe?

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Technocraft Ventures' Rs 251.88 crore IPO entered its final bidding day with the issue subscribed 4.73 times by the end of Day 2. Its grey-market premium rose to 14%, and brokerages assigned a Subscribe for Long Term view, citing 54% profit growth in FY26.

Demand has strengthened ahead of the close, but the subscription level remains less conclusive than

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The IPO combines improving demand with elevated expectations, making valuation and earnings quality more important than the headline premium.

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11:40 PMEconomic Times

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO price band fixed at Rs 190-201 for Rs 1,700 crore IPO; issue opens on August 17

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Lalithaa Jewellery Mart has set a Rs 190-201 price band for its Rs 1,700-crore IPO, which opens on August 17. The offering includes a Rs 1,200-crore fresh issue and a Rs 500-crore promoter offer for sale, with the company operating 61 stores concentrated in southern India and Tier II and III cities.

The fresh issue will provide most of the capital, while the promoter sale creates a

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The IPO will test investor appetite for regional retail expansion and promoter-led consumer offerings.

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4:51 AMFinextra

Sidbi deploys MonetaGo secure financing across MSME lending operations

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SIDBI has gone live with MonetaGo's Secure Financing system on its GST-Sahay invoice-based financing platform after a successful pilot. The system is designed to strengthen invoice financing operations for micro, small and medium enterprises.

The shift moves SIDBI's invoice-financing platform from pilot to operational deployment, with stronger controls against

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More reliable invoice verification could expand formal credit access for MSMEs and reduce financing risk for lenders.

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11:32 PMEconomic Times

Jubilant Pharmova among 4 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend

Summary

Four Nifty500 stocks appeared in StockEdge's White Marubozu scan on August 10, indicating strong buying pressure. Syrma SGS, Cemindia Projects, Avenue Supermarts, and Jubilant Pharmova rose between 3.29% and 6.44%.

The scan identifies forceful buying in a single session, but it does not establish a

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The stocks may attract momentum flows, but continuation depends on follow-through beyond the signal day.

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11:27 PMEconomic Times

Avenue Supermarts among 4 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing

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A technical scan identified Avenue Supermarts, MCX, Allied Blenders, and Jubilant Pharmova among Nifty500 stocks whose RSI crossed above 50 on August 10. The move indicates improving momentum after a period of weaker relative strength.

The decisive change is momentum turning positive, not a fundamental upgrade. RSI signals can attract

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The scan flags possible tactical opportunities, but investors still need price, volume, and fundamental confirmation.

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11:32 PMEconomic Times

Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance News

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No substantive article details were provided beyond a live-update headline on Bajaj Finance's share price and company news.

The available information does not establish a specific market-moving development, earnings update or change in

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Without the underlying update, the headline provides no reliable basis for evaluating Bajaj Finance's market outlook.

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11:30 PMEconomic Times

UPL Share Price Live Updates: UPL's Current Price and Yearly Returns

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No trading data or market update for UPL was provided in the supplied material. The available information is insufficient to establish the stock's current price movement or key drivers.

The decisive fact is the absence of substantive data, so no reliable view on UPL's

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Without current market information, UPL's trading status and near-term implications cannot be evaluated.

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11:30 PMEconomic Times

Grasim Inds Share Price Live Updates: Grasim Industries Experiences a Dip

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The item is a live-market update page covering Grasim Industries' share price and stock details. It provides no specific price move, catalyst, or new company development in the available summary.

No actionable shift is identified in the available information. Investors would need the latest price,

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Without a disclosed catalyst or market move, the item offers monitoring information rather than an investment signal.

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11:30 PMEconomic Times

M&M Share Price Live Updates: M&M's Price Movement and Returns Analysis

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The item tracks Mahindra & Mahindra's share-price movement and returns. The available summary does not specify the stock's latest performance, catalyst, or valuation change.

The key market shift cannot be established from the information provided. Investors need current returns,

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The page may support market monitoring, but it does not provide enough evidence for a directional conclusion.

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11:29 PMEconomic Times

Aegeus Technologies shares to debut today: GMP signals 11% premium ahead of BSE SME listing

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Aegeus Technologies is scheduled to list on the BSE SME platform after its Rs 23.71 crore IPO was subscribed nearly 30 times. A grey-market premium of Rs 12 points to an indicative listing price of Rs 117, while the company reported 88% revenue growth and 189% profit growth in FY26.

The immediate shift is from IPO demand to price discovery, with grey-market pricing implying an

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Why it matters

A strong debut could validate investor appetite for small-cap automation plays, while thin SME liquidity can magnify downside after listing.

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11:20 PMEconomic Times

LTIMindtree Share Price Live Updates: LTIMindtree's Current Market Position

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The item is a live-market update page covering LTIMindtree's share price and current market position. The available summary contains no specific price movement, business catalyst, or earnings update.

No concrete market shift can be established from the information provided. A meaningful assessment would

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The item provides a monitoring frame, but not enough evidence to distinguish a temporary move from a fundamental change.

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11:15 PMEconomic Times

SBI Share Price Live Updates: SBI's Stock Performance Overview

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The item tracks State Bank of India's share price and overall stock performance. The available summary does not identify a specific market move, earnings development, or new catalyst.

The decisive fact is the absence of a disclosed catalyst or quantified performance in the

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SBI's outlook cannot be assessed reliably without the operating and valuation data behind the share-price movement.

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11:15 PMEconomic Times

L&T Share Price Live Updates: L&T's Current Market Price

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The article provides live updates on Larsen & Toubro's current share price and market performance. The available details do not specify the latest price or the direction of the move.

The key information is the stock's live market position, but the supplied report lacks the

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L&T's price movement can affect infrastructure-sector sentiment, but the available data does not establish a clear trading signal.

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11:09 PMEconomic Times

LEAP India IPO Day 3: Check GMP, subscription status, issue details; Should you subscribe?

Summary

LEAP India's Rs 2,480-crore IPO entered its final bidding day on August 11, with the grey market premium near 8%. The company reported 66% year-on-year profit growth in FY26, while analysts backed a long-term subscription despite demanding valuations.

The IPO's final test is whether investor demand can support its valuation after strong reported

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Investors must weigh LEAP India's growth profile against valuation risk rather than rely on a subdued grey market signal.

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11:06 PMEconomic Times

Wipro Share Price Live Updates: Wipro's Weekly Returns Reflect a Downward Trend

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The update tracks Wipro's share price and reports a downward trend in its weekly returns. No specific price, percentage decline, or trigger is provided in the available details.

The decisive shift is weaker short-term price momentum. Sustained selling could pressure sentiment across large

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A continuing slide in Wipro could signal caution toward IT services valuations and near-term earnings expectations.

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11:05 PMEconomic Times

BPCL Share Price Live Updates: BPCL's Price Movement Below SMA Raises Concerns

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BPCL's share price has moved below a simple moving average, according to the live update. The report frames the break as a potential technical warning but does not provide the relevant price levels.

The break below the moving average weakens BPCL's near-term technical setup and can invite further

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A sustained move below the average could shift BPCL's market profile from range-bound trading to a more defensive setup.

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11:05 PMEconomic Times

Hero MotoCorp Share Price Live Updates: Hero MotoCorp's Daily Performance

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The article provides live coverage of Hero MotoCorp's daily share-price performance. The available details do not specify the stock's latest move, trading volume, or the factors driving it.

The update establishes a focus on the stock's intraday direction but does not show whether

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Hero MotoCorp's share performance is closely tied to domestic motorcycle demand and can offer an early read on rural consumption.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Sun Pharma Share Price Live Updates: Sun Pharma Stock Details

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The article provides live updates on Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and its stock performance. The available details do not include the latest price, direction, or a specific market catalyst.

The update offers no clear directional shift beyond ongoing price monitoring. Investors should focus on

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Sun Pharma's valuation depends heavily on the durability of specialty-drug growth and execution across regulated markets.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Apollo Hospital Share Price Live Updates: Apollo Hospital's Stock Price Falls Below S2 Level

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Apollo Hospitals' share price has fallen below the S2 technical support level, according to the live update. The move signals increased short-term selling pressure, although the available details do not state the price or volume involved.

The break below S2 weakens Apollo Hospitals' near-term technical structure and may expose the stock

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A confirmed break below support could alter short-term positioning in one of India's largest listed hospital operators.

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10:57 PMEconomic Times

Tech Mahindra Share Price Live Updates: Tech Mahindra Sees Positive Movement Today

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Tech Mahindra shares moved higher during the latest trading session, according to the live market update. The available information does not provide the price, percentage gain, or reason for the move.

The decisive development is the stock's positive intraday direction, but the scale and durability of

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A price rise without scale or supporting catalysts offers limited evidence of a lasting change in investor expectations.

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10:55 PMEconomic Times

IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank's Weekly Returns Down by 0.16%

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IndusInd Bank's weekly return declined by 0.16%, indicating a marginal loss over the period covered. The update does not provide a broader explanation for the performance.

The key shift is a small weekly decline, which points to limited near-term weakness rather

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The modest loss matters mainly as a signal to monitor bank-specific fundamentals, not as evidence of a major trend by itself.

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10:55 PMEconomic Times

Hindalco Share Price Live Updates: Hindalco Stock Details

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The update tracks Hindalco's stock performance and market details. No specific price, return, or trading development is provided in the available information.

No material shift can be established from the information supplied. Hindalco's outlook will depend on

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Without a defined price move or operating catalyst, the update does not yet change the investment case for Hindalco.

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1:25 PMSkift

Lemon Tree Hotels Targets UAE, Thailand, and Maldives to Follow Indian Travelers Abroad

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Lemon Tree Hotels plans to expand into the UAE, Thailand, and Maldives, focusing on destinations within roughly three hours of India. The strategy aims to extend the brand's domestic customer base into popular short-haul international markets.

The shift takes Lemon Tree from serving Indian demand at home to capturing the same

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The move tests whether Indian hospitality brands can convert domestic scale into a defensible regional presence.

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