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Ashoka Buildcon shares rally 13% on bagging ₹602-crore order from RVNL
Despite today's sharp rise, Ashoka Buildcon's share price remains 40 per cent below its 52-week high of ₹214.35 scaled in November last year.
 "Ashoka Buildcon shares rally 13% on bagging ₹602-crore order from RVNL")
Lenskart up 3% ahead of MSCI rejig; Nomura calls it a generational stock
The changes are closely watched by investors as MSCI indices are tracked by global institutional and passive funds, potentially triggering portfolio rebalancing and changes in stock-specific flows.
 "Lenskart up 3% ahead of MSCI rejig; Nomura calls it a generational stock")
Augmont Enterprises shares make a strong market debut, list at 22% premium
Augmont Enterprises shares listed at ₹956 on the BSE, a premium of 21.32 per cent against the offer price of ₹168. Meanwhile, on the National Stock Exchange, debuted at ₹961, up 21.95 per cent.
 "Augmont Enterprises shares make a strong market debut, list at 22% premium")
Why has HDFC Bank stock rallied over 2% in Monday's trade? Analysts take
Analysts at Jefferies believe that uncertainty can drag EPS & valuations, but after a 27% fall year-to-date at 1.5x PB, the risk-reward for HDFC Bank stock seems balanced.
 "Why has HDFC Bank stock rallied over 2% in Monday's trade? Analysts take")
HDFC Bank: DIIs, public investors keep faith even as stock underperforms
Analysts said that the rise in DIIs' stake in HDFC Bank was backed by sustained buying from mutual funds. The overall MF holdings increased to 26.5% in June 2026, from 22.5% in the Sept 2025 quarter
 "HDFC Bank: DIIs, public investors keep faith even as stock underperforms")
Asian shares slide as US-Iran fighting lifts oil; rate hike bets rise
Asian stocks fell as renewed US-Iran fighting pushed Brent crude above $90 a barrel, while hawkish Fed signals lifted bets on a September rate hike
 "Asian shares slide as US-Iran fighting lifts oil; rate hike bets rise")
Dollar holds near two-week high as bets rise on September Fed rate hike
The dollar held firm near a two-week high after Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks lifted expectations of a September rate hike, while the yen slipped below 160 per dollar
 "Dollar holds near two-week high as bets rise on September Fed rate hike")
MSCI rebalancing threatens to turn 'messy' in India's new closing auction
India's new closing auction system will face its biggest test on Monday as MSCI rebalancing sends about $5 billion in passive-fund trades through markets, raising liquidity concerns
 "MSCI rebalancing threatens to turn 'messy' in India's new closing auction")
Breakout stocks: Jindal SAW, Electrosteel Castings, Adani Enterprises
Stocks to buy today: Sachin Gupta of Choice Equity Broking has recommended three stocks to buy today - Jindal SAW, Electrosteel Castings, Adani Enterprises.
 "Breakout stocks: Jindal SAW, Electrosteel Castings, Adani Enterprises")
Chart check: Angel One turns bullish on BEML, BSE in short term
Angel One analyst Osho Krishan recommends two stocks to buy today for the short term: BEML and BSE.
 "Chart check: Angel One turns bullish on BEML, BSE in short term")
Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, RIL, IGL, Cipla, Oil India, Ather & more
Stocks to watch today: HDFC Bank's shares will remain in focus after bank's MD & CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, decided not to seek reappointment.
 "Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, RIL, IGL, Cipla, Oil India, Ather & more")
Mutual funds add gold and silver ETFs to equity portfolio mix
Move aligns schemes with new norms, may not lead to immediate additions, say MF officials
 "Mutual funds add gold and silver ETFs to equity portfolio mix")
Leadership uncertainty to weigh on HDFC Bank stock in the near term
Improving NIMs, which hit record low in Q1, a key medium-term trigger
 "Leadership uncertainty to weigh on HDFC Bank stock in the near term")
Mcap of 7 of top 10 most valued firms erodes ₹1.13 trn, Airtel worst hit
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 276.32 points, or 0.35 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 76.35 points, or 0.31 per cent
 "Mcap of 7 of top 10 most valued firms erodes ₹1.13 trn, Airtel worst hit")
GDP data, crude oil prices likely to drive stock markets in week ahead
Besides, macroeconomic data announcements, auto sales numbers and trading activity of foreign investors would also guide movement in the market going ahead
 "GDP data, crude oil prices likely to drive stock markets in week ahead")
Street signs: MSCI rebalancing litmus test for CAS, race to the top & more
MSCI flows, mega IPOs and derivatives auction reforms put India's market infrastructure and investor participation under the spotlight
 "Street signs: MSCI rebalancing litmus test for CAS, race to the top & more")
The great Invit switch: Four to five trusts expected to list by March
Even during challenging periods, Invits have continued to make distributions to investors, reflecting the resilience of the underlying assets, says N S Venkatesh, CEO, Bharat Invits Association
 "The great Invit switch: Four to five trusts expected to list by March")
SBI, SBI Capital Markets to dilute up to 1% stake in NSE via public offer
The bank is participating in the NSE IPO and will dilute a 0.65 per cent stake in the exchange, SBI Chairman C S Setty said
 "SBI, SBI Capital Markets to dilute up to 1% stake in NSE via public offer")
Stocks of some Indian banks show widest exchange price gap in decades
Large discrepancies in closing values were seen in IndusInd Bank, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd., IDFC First Bank Ltd., and Federal Bank Ltd.
 "Stocks of some Indian banks show widest exchange price gap in decades")
Sebi bars Debock Industries, promoter for seven years in fraud case
Regulator orders disgorgement of ₹59.30 crore with interest and directs Debock to bring back ₹49 crore allegedly diverted from its 2023 rights issue
 "Sebi bars Debock Industries, promoter for seven years in fraud case")