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Bosch gains on strong Q1 show as brokerages upgrade earnings estimates

Brokerages have raised Bosch's FY27 earnings estimates by 3-11 per cent after a strong June quarter, while the stock has rallied 17.7 per cent over the past month

Bosch gains on strong Q1 show as brokerages upgrade earnings estimates
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Closing auction session volumes surge on NSE after MSCI rejig 

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

Closing auction session volumes surge on NSE after MSCI rejig 
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Power, defence and data centres to drive capital goods order inflow

Strong private capex and government spending support the outlook, while commodity costs, West Asia disruptions and stretched valuations remain key monitorables

Power, defence and data centres to drive capital goods order inflow
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

HDFC Bank CEO's exit puts focus on growth recovery, leadership reset

Sashidhar Jagdishan's exit puts HDFC Bank's next leadership team under scrutiny as investors seek stronger growth, better lending mix and improved returns

HDFC Bank CEO's exit puts focus on growth recovery, leadership reset
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 10:45 PM IST
Mid, smallcaps notch 5th straight monthly gain; benchmarks in red
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

RBI's net short dollar position in forwards hits record $136.77 billion

RBI's net short dollar position rose from $103.33 billion at June-end as the central bank remained active in the forward market amid depreciation pressure on the rupee

RBI's net short dollar position in forwards hits record $136.77 billion
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

PVR Inox board approves ₹300 crore share buyback at ₹1,450 per share

The cinema chain will buy back up to 20,68,965 fully paid-up equity shares through the tender offer route, with 4 September fixed as the record date

PVR Inox board approves ₹300 crore share buyback at ₹1,450 per share
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 9:10 PM IST

July records $4.1 billion in PE/VC investments; exit value falls 83%

PE/VC investments rose 3 per cent YoY and 52 per cent sequentially to $4.1 billion in July, while exits fell 83 per cent YoY to $1.6 billion, IVCA-EY data shows

July records $4.1 billion in PE/VC investments; exit value falls 83%
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 307 pts, Nifty settles at 24,080; metal, realty, IT shares weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was up 0.24 per cent while the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.74 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 307 pts, Nifty settles at 24,080; metal, realty, IT shares weigh
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

FMCG stocks HUL, ITC, Dabur, Emami, Godrej Consumer hit 52-week lows

In the past month, the BSE FMCG index underperformed the market by falling 3.3 per cent, compared to a 1.5 per cent fall in the BSE Sensex.

FMCG stocks HUL, ITC, Dabur, Emami, Godrej Consumer hit 52-week lows
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Gold, silver ETFs off day's low, still down 4% amid hawkish Fed stance

In the spot market, gold prices declined around 1.22 per cent to ₹1,54,940 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver futures fell 0.5 per cent to ₹2,40,011 per kg.

Gold, silver ETFs off day's low, still down 4% amid hawkish Fed stance
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Paytm, TaMo: Emkay picks 15 stocks as high US yields reshape India strategy

Low-growth companies will not find favour, and better visibility of stronger growth over the medium term becomes a prerequisite to lure global investors, said Emkay.

Paytm, TaMo: Emkay picks 15 stocks as high US yields reshape India strategy
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Sugar stocks rebound; Balrampur, Shree Renuka, Triveni rally up to 13%

Share price of Balrampur Chini Mills, one of the largest sugar producers in India, surged 13% to ₹738 on the BSE on the back of three-fold jump in the average trading volume.

Sugar stocks rebound; Balrampur, Shree Renuka, Triveni rally up to 13%
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

HDFC Bank's Puri legacy hard to match; India an expensive market: Shankar Sharma

SIPs have been marketed as a product that can deliver 12 per cent, 14 per cent and other such fantastical figures. These claims are made by people who have a vested interest in saying so, Sharma said.

HDFC Bank's Puri legacy hard to match; India an expensive market: Shankar Sharma
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Jefferies, Nomura: Brokerages on Sashi Jagdishan's decision to exit HDFC Bank

"Jagdishan's decision is incrementally positive as it removes one binary uncertainty," analysts at Nomura said in a note post the development.

Jefferies, Nomura: Brokerages on Sashi Jagdishan's decision to exit HDFC Bank
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

MSCI rejig: Laurus, Lenskart among 4 stocks set for $1.5 bn inflows

The MSCI Standard Index will see four additions, Adani Energy Solutions, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Laurus Labs, and Lenskart Solutions.

MSCI rejig: Laurus, Lenskart among 4 stocks set for $1.5 bn inflows
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Nifty Media index tanks 4.5%; Zee Entertainment, Network18 plunge up to 14%

Sun TV Network hit a new 52-week low of ₹458.60, down 3.3%; Saregama India and Prime Focus were down 4% and 3%, respectively, in Monday's intra-day trade.

Nifty Media index tanks 4.5%; Zee Entertainment, Network18 plunge up to 14%
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Nifty IT tanks 2%; Infosys, Wipro top losers: What's behind the weakness?

So far this month, the IT index remains unchanged. In July, it recorded its best gain in six months following a 17 per cent rise.

Nifty IT tanks 2%; Infosys, Wipro top losers: What's behind the weakness?
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

HDFC Bank tests 100-MMA for first time ever; tech analysts decode move

HDFC Bank stock is testing its 100-month moving average - an eight-year mean - for the first time in its 30-year history; the ₹700-mark is key support to watch, says technical analyst, Drumil Vithlani

HDFC Bank tests 100-MMA for first time ever; tech analysts decode move
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Ather Energy rallies 14% in 2 days; what's driving stock to record highs?

In the past six months, Ather Energy's market price zoomed 136% and it skyrocketed 297% from its 52-week low of ₹422 touched on August 29, 2025.

Ather Energy rallies 14% in 2 days; what's driving stock to record highs?
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 11:14 AM IST