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IPO action stays strong as Symbiotec Pharmalab and Hy-Tech Engineers post solid debuts, while ESDS Software and Priority Jewels see triple-digit subscription demand

Nifty India Internet surges 8% in August as MSCI rejig and block deals lift new-age stocks, while IPO activity hits a yearly high

NSE's CAS turnover surged to Rs 39,718 crore, nearly 22 per cent of cash-market turnover, as MSCI rebalancing triggered sharp price swings in dozens of stocks

IPOs deliver 2026-high deal count in August

Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will be largely guided by the domestic GDP data announcement, crude oil prices, and the US non-farm payrolls report, analysts said. Besides, macroeconomic data announcements, auto sales numbers and trading activity of foreign investors would also guide movement in the market going ahead, they added. "The coming week is expected to remain highly eventful, with domestic GDP data and global economic releases likely to determine market direction. India's Q1 FY27 GDP data will be released on August 31. Investors will also monitor India's August manufacturing and services PMI readings, GST collections, foreign exchange reserves and movement in the rupee," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. US employment data will remain the most important trigger, with the August non-farm payrolls report scheduled for September 4, he said. "The outcome could significantly influence expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's September

MSCI flows, mega IPOs and derivatives auction reforms put India's market infrastructure and investor participation under the spotlight

Key to sapping demand has been a series of regulatory tightening moves, most recently a rule to complete five-day simulated trading

Large discrepancies in closing values were seen in IndusInd Bank, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd., IDFC First Bank Ltd., and Federal Bank Ltd.

The Nifty August expiry delivered the most constructive positioning setup in four months, with improving rollover, rising carry and broader sectoral leadership, says Systematix in its F&O report.

Crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict will remain the primary factors influencing stock market movements this week, according to analysts. "Investors will closely monitor the Jackson Hole symposium, particularly comments from the US Federal Reserve Chairman, for indications on the future trajectory of interest rates. US GDP estimates, durable goods orders and consumer confidence will also provide important clues on the strength of the US economy and the Fed's policy outlook," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. On the domestic front, investors will track rupee movement, foreign institutional flows and domestic liquidity conditions, he added. "Global markets head into the coming week with investor attention centred on three key themes: the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory, Nvidia's quarterly results and the unresolved US-Iran conflict. "Against a backdrop of volatile long-dated Treasury yields, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's address at the Jackson

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Godawari Power and Ispat (GPIL) stock is seen trading within a well-defined 'Rising Channel' structure since 2024, highlighting a strong underlying uptrend, says Anand James of Geojit Investments.

The crackdown underscores the regulator's determination to ensure the success of the so-called Closing Auction System, one of the biggest reforms to India's stock market in recent years

Sensex rises 628 points and Nifty gains 154 points as easing US bond-yield pressure lifts sentiment, though elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks remain key headwinds

Asian shares advanced Thursday, tracking Wall Street gains, and South Korea's benchmark Kospi jumped more than 6 per cent. US futures edged higher after the Treasury Department said it would at least double the size of planned purchases of longer-term government debt. That could ease pressure on share prices emanating from the bond market since the purchases would push bond prices higher, helping to bring down yields. The Kospi surged 6.1 per cent to 6,858.91 after sinking 5.8 per cent on Wednesday on renewed selling of shares related to artificial intelligence. Samsung Electronics jumped 9.7 per cent, while memory chipmaker SK Hynix surged 14.1 per cent after the company announced a significant share buyback plan. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 1.3 per cent to 66,178.26, reversing declines earlier in the week. Japan reported it logged a trade deficit for a third straight month in July, as both imports and exports hit record highs. Shares of OpenAI investor SoftBank Group, a Japanese

Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering made strong market debuts, while Symbiotec Pharmalab set its IPO price band and Lalithaa Jewellery's issue saw 62.97x subscription

Brokers updating their systems to show indicative pricing, allow after-market orders

The lack of a clear AI exposure remains the key concern for Indian equities, with weak growth emerging as the next most important risk, according to the survey

Milky Mist Dairy Food makes a strong market debut, while India Exposition Mart files for an IPO and Augmont Enterprises sets a price band for its public issue

Since closing at a record high on July 28, Apple shares have fallen 10% following the iPhone maker's disappointing earnings.