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Sebi bars two players from market over CAS 'trade manipulation'
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Small-ticket SIPs shrink as market volatility tests new investors

Folios with up to ₹1,000 monthly inflows fell 1.4 mn in FY26; larger accounts grew

Small-ticket SIPs shrink as market volatility tests new investors
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Oil India may offer higher upside than ONGC as crude prices stay elevated

Elevated crude prices amid West Asia tensions could boost ONGC and Oil India earnings, with the latter offering greater upside on stronger production growth

Oil India may offer higher upside than ONGC as crude prices stay elevated
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Datanomics: Diversification helps India's exports thrive despite W Asia war

India's export diversification cushions the impact of the West Asia war, with merchandise exports rising nearly 10% despite a sharp fall in shipments to the region.

Datanomics: Diversification helps India's exports thrive despite W Asia war
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:01 PM IST
Nifty extends fall to seventh session amid rising crude oil prices
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Growth, margin recovery ahead for Jubilant FoodWorks as demand improves

Improving Domino's India demand, strong growth at Popeyes and better execution are expected to support revenue growth and margin recovery in the September quarter

Growth, margin recovery ahead for Jubilant FoodWorks as demand improves
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

BSE partners with MSCI to explore launch of index derivatives in India

BSE will explore futures and options contracts linked to MSCI indices, subject to regulatory approvals, as it seeks to deepen access to India's capital market

BSE partners with MSCI to explore launch of index derivatives in India
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Govt bond yields seen opening higher after hawkish RBI MPC minutes

Market participants expect the 10-year bond yield to rise 1-2 bps and the five-year yield 2-3 bps as traders factor in the possibility of a December rate hike

Govt bond yields seen opening higher after hawkish RBI MPC minutes
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Sebi bars six from selling Dhenu Buildcon shares over alleged manipulation

Regulator alleges artificial fund rotation was used to boost company value and secure preference shares, while imposing restrictions on corporate actions

Sebi bars six from selling Dhenu Buildcon shares over alleged manipulation
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering shares surge after strong market debut

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

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering shares surge after strong market debut
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

Shiprocket shares make a solid debut, list at 35% premium over IPO price

Shares of Shiprocket listed at ₹131 on the NSE, a premium of ₹34, or 35.05 per cent, over the issue price of ₹97 per share. On the BSE, the stock debuted at ₹129, up ₹32, or 33.5 per cent

Shiprocket shares make a solid debut, list at 35% premium over IPO price
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Strict action against those trying to manipulate CAS: Sebi chairman

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

Strict action against those trying to manipulate CAS: Sebi chairman
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Sebi to overhaul SME framework, tighten accountability for AI, ML tools

The regulator will review trading lots, market making, underwriting and migration rules for SMEs, while proposed AI guidelines will impose clear responsibility on regulated entities

Sebi to overhaul SME framework, tighten accountability for AI, ML tools
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:07 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 326 pts; Nifty ends at 24,078, extends losing streak to 7th day

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.21 per cent and 0.51 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 326 pts; Nifty ends at 24,078, extends losing streak to 7th day
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

AMC stocks ICICI Prudential, NAM India surge up to 5% in weak market

According to MOFSL, ICICI AMC continues to strengthen its leadership position across active MFs while steadily expanding its presence in high-growth segments such as passives, SIFs, and alternatives.

AMC stocks ICICI Prudential, NAM India surge up to 5% in weak market
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

HDFC Bank, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur India, IRFC, UPL hit 52-week lows

Analysts said, brent crude and palm oil respectively remained elevated by 47% and 13% on year-to-date (YTD) basis, which might keep margins under pressure for FMCG sector.

HDFC Bank, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur India, IRFC, UPL hit 52-week lows
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

How Jio-BoFA deal signals growing push to tap underserved MSME sector

Analysts say the opportunity is not about a broad NBFC boom, but about lenders that can build a strong position in borrower segments that traditional banks still largely underserve.

How Jio-BoFA deal signals growing push to tap underserved MSME sector
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

IPO index hits new high; Dhoot Transmission, Juniper Green soar up to 10%

In the past six months, the BSE IPO index outperformed the market by soaring 21 per cent, against a 6.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

IPO index hits new high; Dhoot Transmission, Juniper Green soar up to 10%
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

BSE, MCX, CDSL: How to trade exchange-related stocks? Analyst view here

Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst at Angel One reckons that BSE and MCX have witnessed a notable correction in recent months, and the charts now hint at presence of strong support at these counters.

BSE, MCX, CDSL: How to trade exchange-related stocks? Analyst view here
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

India to enter blue bond market: What are they and who is issuing them?

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while testing investor appetite for a new asset class

India to enter blue bond market: What are they and who is issuing them?
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:28 PM IST