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Domestic liquidity drives issuance as investors chase selective equity opportunities

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10:35 PMBloomberg Markets

India Equity Deals Hit Record While Secondary Market Struggles

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India is recording unusually strong activity in equity issuance even as trading in existing shares remains weak. Domestic mutual funds, insurers and retail investors are the main buyers supporting the primary market.

Domestic liquidity is allowing companies to raise capital despite limited momentum in the broader stock

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Companies can continue accessing capital even while the secondary market fails to provide a strong valuation backdrop.

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9:30 PMBloomberg Markets

India’s $10 Billion Equity Rush Puts August on Track for Record

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India’s equity capital markets are on course for their strongest month on record, with issuance approaching $10 billion. Ample domestic liquidity is sustaining demand for new shares despite lackluster stock-market performance.

The record pace confirms that domestic investors, rather than rising market indices, are driving India’s

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India’s fundraising cycle is staying strong even without a broad stock-market rally.

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11:59 PMEconomic Times

In favour! FIIs buy 7 multibaggers that soared up to 730% after 2 quarters of selling

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Foreign investors resumed buying select Indian stocks after two quarters of selling, purchasing shares worth Rs 11,045 crore in July and Rs 13,123 crore in August. The stocks include Cupid, whose shares rose 730%, reflecting renewed interest in companies with strong growth and sector-specific advantages.

The shift suggests foreign investors are becoming more selective rather than broadly bullish on Indian

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FII buying can reinforce market momentum, but concentrated flows into high-performing stocks are vulnerable to sharp exits.

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11:52 PMEconomic Times

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty above 24,300 as oil prices slip ahead of US sanctions on Iran. What to expect?

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Indian equities opened higher, with the Sensex gaining about 200 points and the Nifty moving above 24,300 as oil prices eased ahead of new US sanctions on Iran. IT and metal stocks led gains, pharma lagged, broader markets advanced and India VIX fell more than 3%.

Lower oil prices are easing one of India's key external cost pressures and supporting risk

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Cheaper crude could improve India's inflation and trade outlook, but geopolitical supply risks can quickly reverse the market's relief.

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11:29 PMEconomic Times

Lenskart Large Trade: 2.6% equity traded in a $300 million block deal; Softbank Vision likely seller

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A block deal equivalent to 2.6% of Lenskart Solutions' equity was valued at about $300 million, with SoftBank Vision Fund suspected to be the seller. The transaction followed strong first-quarter FY27 results, including 182.3% net-profit growth, 33.6% revenue growth and improved product and EBITDA margins.

The block trade creates a potential overhang if a major early investor is reducing its

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The deal tests market demand for Lenskart shares at a time when fundamentals are improving but insider or early-investor selling can pressure prices.

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11:56 PMEconomic Times

Tempsens Instruments IPO Day 3: Issue sees robust demand as GMP soars 105%, subscription hits 38 times

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Tempsens Instruments’ Rs 650 crore IPO was subscribed 38 times by its third day, while the grey market premium indicated a potential 105% listing gain. Anand Rathi recommended subscribing for the long term, although the issue appears fully valued at the upper price band.

The subscription surge shows intense short-term demand, but a triple-digit grey market premium raises the

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The issue illustrates how strong listing speculation can coexist with limited valuation comfort for fundamental investors.

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11:20 PMEconomic Times

Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opens with GMP hinting at 41% upside. Should you bid?

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Symbiotec Pharmalab's Rs 1,757 crore IPO opened on August 24 with a Rs 938 to Rs 988 price band and a grey-market premium indicating a possible 41% upside. The offering combines fresh shares and an offer for sale, while part of the proceeds will repay debt.

The IPO offers exposure to specialised active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing and biotechnology capabilities, but debt

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The issue combines a growth opportunity in pharmaceutical manufacturing with execution and valuation risks that grey-market pricing may understate.

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11:18 PMEconomic Times

IPO GMP Today Live Updates: Symbiotec Pharmalab, Skyways Air Services IPO Day 1 bidding begins. Check GMP, brokerage views

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Bidding has opened for the Symbiotec Pharmalab and Skyways Air Services IPOs, with live updates on grey-market premiums and brokerage commentary.

The decisive shift is from pre-issue speculation to actual investor demand, making subscription data more

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The first-day response will shape investor expectations for upcoming primary-market offerings.

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11:56 PMEconomic Times

Skyways Air IPO opens today; GMP at 23%: Key details. Should you subscribe?

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Skyways Air Services’ Rs 582.8 crore IPO opens on August 24, 2026, in a price band of Rs 131 to Rs 138 per share. The logistics company plans to use most proceeds for debt repayment and working capital, while its 23% grey market premium signals expectations of a strong listing.

Using IPO proceeds mainly to repay debt and fund working capital can improve liquidity, but

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The offering may strengthen Skyways’ balance sheet, but its investment case depends on operating growth rather than listing-day enthusiasm.

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10:26 PMEconomic Times

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart shares to debut today; GMP signals 37% premium ahead of listing

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Lalithaa Jewellery Mart’s Rs 1,700 crore IPO was subscribed 62.97 times during its August 17 to 19 offer period. The grey market indicated a potential 37% premium ahead of the shares’ debut.

The subscription level and grey-market pricing point to intense short-term demand, especially from investors targeting

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The listing will test whether exceptionally strong IPO demand can translate into durable public-market valuation.

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11:53 PMEconomic Times

Atlanta Electricals among 3 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at possible uptrend

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Atlanta Electricals is identified among three stocks showing a bullish candlestick signal, represented by a long white or green candle without upper or lower shadows. The pattern points to strong buying through the session.

The decisive signal is sustained buying pressure, but the pattern alone does not confirm a

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The setup may flag near-term momentum, but confirmation is necessary before it supports a stronger investment view.

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11:41 PMEconomic Times

ICICI Bank Share Price Live Updates: ICICI Bank News

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The provided material contains only a live-update headline and no substantive information about ICICI Bank's share price, earnings, regulatory developments or business outlook.

No specific market-moving change can be established from the available information. Investors would need details

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Without a reported development, the headline offers no actionable basis for evaluating ICICI Bank shares.

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11:40 PMEconomic Times

IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank Daily Performance

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The supplied material provides no details beyond the headline's claim that IndusInd Bank experienced a positive price breakout.

The reported shift is a move above a prior trading range, but the available information

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Investors need confirmation through volume and sustained prices before assigning the breakout lasting significance.

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11:40 PMEconomic Times

Wipro Share Price Live Updates: Wipro's Stock Performance Update

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The supplied material contains no substantive information about Wipro's share-price movement, operating performance or market trigger.

No specific change can be assessed from the available details. Any view on Wipro's direction

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Absent a defined catalyst or price signal, the item offers no actionable basis for reassessing Wipro.

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11:38 PMEconomic Times

Astral among 4 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest

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Four NSE futures and options stocks, including Astral, recorded more than a 7% increase in futures open interest on August 21. The rise indicates greater derivatives participation through new or expanded positions.

The sharp increase in open interest shows that traders are committing more capital to these

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Astral's derivatives positioning could amplify near-term volatility, but open interest alone is not a directional signal.

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11:36 PMEconomic Times

Hy-Tech Engineers IPO opens today: GMP signals 47% listing premium. Should you subscribe?

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Hy-Tech Engineers' Rs 135.73 crore IPO is open until August 27 and includes a Rs 60 crore fresh issue and a Rs 75.73 crore offer for sale. Its grey-market premium implies a potential 47% listing gain, with allotment expected on August 28 and listing tentatively set for September 1.

The 47% grey-market premium signals strong speculative demand, but it is not a reliable measure

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The IPO may attract momentum-driven bidding, while grey-market expectations raise the risk of disappointment if demand fades.

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11:20 PMEconomic Times

TCS Share Price Live Updates: TCS Current Trading Status

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The live update tracks TCS's current share price, trading movement and market status during the session.

The immediate signal is TCS's intraday price direction, but the available update provides no specific

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TCS's movement can influence sentiment across the IT sector and the broader benchmark indices.

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11:06 PMEconomic Times

JSW Steel Share Price Live Updates: JSW Steel Stock Details

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The live update reports JSW Steel's current share price, trading status and intraday movement.

The key information is the stock's direction during the session, although no specific price change

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Its performance offers a real-time read on investor confidence in the steel cycle and Indian industrial demand.

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11:05 PMEconomic Times

Bajaj Auto Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Auto Stock Details

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The live update tracks Bajaj Auto's share price, trading activity and latest intraday status.

The immediate shift is the stock's current market positioning, but the update does not identify

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Bajaj Auto's price action reflects expectations for both domestic consumption and export-led earnings.

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11:03 PMEconomic Times

Kotak Bank Share Price Live Updates: Kotak Bank's Price Movement Today

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The live update follows Kotak Mahindra Bank's share price and intraday movement during trading.

The decisive fact is the bank's current price action, though no numerical move or underlying

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Kotak Bank's performance can influence sentiment toward private lenders and financial-sector valuations.

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11:02 PMEconomic Times

Bharti Airtel Share Price Live Updates: Bharti Airtel Stock Details

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The live update tracks Bharti Airtel's share price, trading status and intraday performance.

The available information confirms a real-time market update but does not establish the size or

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Airtel's movement can signal how investors are pricing competition and future monetisation in India's telecom market.

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11:02 PMEconomic Times

Adani Ent Share Price Live Updates: Adani Ent. Stock Details

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The live update reports Adani Enterprises' current share price, trading status and intraday movement.

The key shift is the stock's latest market response, but no specific move or trigger

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Adani Enterprises' price action often affects sentiment across the wider Adani group and related market exposures.

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11:01 PMEconomic Times

RIL Share Price Live Updates: RIL's Stock Price Falls Below EMA

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Reliance Industries' share price has fallen below a referenced exponential moving average, with live updates tracking the stock's market performance.

The decisive technical shift is the break below the EMA, which can prompt short-term selling

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A sustained break could pressure the index heavyweight and weaken sentiment across multiple Reliance-linked sectors.

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11:01 PMEconomic Times

Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints Trading Update

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The item provides live updates on Asian Paints shares and the company’s trading performance. No specific price move, trigger, or corporate development is provided in the available details.

The decisive information is missing, so the update does not establish whether investor sentiment or

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Without the underlying market data, the update offers no actionable signal on Asian Paints.

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11:01 PMEconomic Times

JBM Auto among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing

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Five Nifty500 stocks, including JBM Auto, rose more than 4% on August 21 and appeared in an RSI Trending Up scan. Their RSI crossed above 50 from below, signaling improving price momentum.

The RSI break above 50 confirms a shift from weakening to strengthening momentum, but it

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The scan identifies stocks gaining momentum, but confirmation requires follow-through beyond the initial price surge.

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11:01 PMEconomic Times

Adani Ports SEZ Share Price Live Updates: Adani Ports SEZ Stock Details

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The item provides live updates and stock details for Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone. No specific price movement, trading catalyst, or company announcement is included in the available details.

No decisive shift can be established from the information provided. Investors would need current price

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The update cannot support a market view without the underlying trading and business data.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Infosys Share Price Live Updates: Infosys Stock Details

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The item provides live updates and stock details for Infosys. The available information does not specify a price move, earnings development, guidance change, or other market catalyst.

The absence of a stated catalyst means there is no confirmed change in the investment

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Without a concrete business or market trigger, the update provides limited insight into Infosys’s outlook.

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10:58 PMEconomic Times

Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank's price slips under the 20-day SMA

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Axis Bank’s share price fell below its 20-day simple moving average, a commonly watched short-term technical level. The move indicates weakening near-term momentum, though the available details do not establish whether the break will persist.

The break below the 20-day SMA shifts the short-term signal from neutral or positive to

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A sustained move below the 20-day average could invite further selling and weaken near-term sentiment toward Axis Bank.

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10:20 PMEconomic Times

Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Jubilant FoodWorks, Max Financial among 5 stocks that could give 10-30% return

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Brokerage recommendations compiled from ETNow and other sources identify five stocks, including Jubilant FoodWorks and Max Financial, as long-term candidates with projected returns of 10% to 30%. The list reflects analysts’ current expectations rather than guaranteed outcomes.

The recommendations direct investors toward company-specific earnings and valuation stories rather than broad index exposure.

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The list is useful as a screening tool, not as evidence that the forecast returns are likely or assured.

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10:00 PMBloomberg Markets

Citi and Axis Team Up on Leveraged India Dollar Deposit Boom

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Citigroup and Axis Bank are partnering to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits at Axis Bank, according to people familiar with the arrangement. The structure uses offshore funding to support dollar deposits in India.

The partnership expands access to leveraged dollar deposits for non-resident investors and gives Axis Bank

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Foreign-currency deposits are becoming a more important battleground for Indian banks seeking overseas-linked funding.

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