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Alibaba shares plunged as much as 11% on Monday, 24 August, after the Chinese technology major announced an HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share placement to raise funds for its artificial intelligence expansion. The company plans to issue 710 million new shares at HK$112.70 each,

Vishal Mega Mart share price jumped 10% to hit its upper circuit of ₹113.95 in morning deals on the BSE on Monday, 24 August, defying weak market sentiment. After hitting the upper circuit, the stock rose further to ₹ 115.40, up 11.40% from its previous close of ₹103.60. Around 1

Government ownership remains high across several listed companies, with the Centre holding more than 87% stake in each of the top 10 stocks as of June 30, 2026. The companies span sectors including financial services, fertilisers, trading, engineering and tourism, with their mark

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles - Published Minimalistic retractable door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China's biggest car recall, affecting more than 4

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan - Published Governor Abdullah Sarhadi gives money to treat a boy's broken arm and hands out funds for a local mosque - then, in his office in northern Afghanistan, an astonishing exchange unfolds. A young wom

Here are a few details: The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose 1.5 basis points (bps) to 2.89% at 0423 GMT. Yields rise when prices fall. Investors are awaiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's press conference at 1700 GMT amid promises of economic sanctions on Iran's trade

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran, while Tehran dismissed the threat of intensified economic pressure. West Texas Intermediate futures, the U.S. benchmark, declined about 1.62% to

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO allotment: Bidding for the initial public offering (IPO) of Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd ended on 21st August 2026. In three days of bidding, the public issue received a decent response from investors. According to the Gaja Alternati

The U.S will unveil "the single greatest financial offensive ever" against Iran on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, while Tehran threatened to seize vessels that violate transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz. The looming escalation comes as both sides missed a 60-da

Bengaluru-based coffee chain Third Wave Coffee has raised Rs 408 crore (43 million) in a funding round led by existing investor WestBridge Capital, with most of the capital coming through a primary issuance. The round also saw participation from existing investor Creaegis and oth

The outperformance comes against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, including the West Asia crisis and rising fuel prices, which have kept investors cautious and raised concerns over inflation and growth prospects. The Nifty Smallcap 100 staged a strong recovery from its March

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand Asaya has raised Rs 88 crore ($9.2 million) in a funding round from RPSG Capital, OTP Ventures, Huddle Ventures, Hyperscale Ventures and 72 Ventures at a post-money valuation of Rs 400 crore. The round comprised primary and secondary capita

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The market was also weighed down by inflation concerns and continued uncertainty in the Middle East. Investors and analysts are increasingly expecting the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting, while Japanese government bond yields edged higher in

India’s technology ecosystem is entering another major transition. Over the past decade, technology leaders have navigated the shift to mobile, cloud, APIs, SaaS and digital-first distribution. Each wave changed how companies built products, managed infrastructure and scaled thei

Paras Defence shares rallied over 15% during the week to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,585 apiece. Defence heavyweights Bharat Dynamics (BDL), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), BEML and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders gained up to 9% in a month. Multibagger MTAR

The brokerage sees an improving outlook as management takes concrete steps to strengthen the India business, including investments in brand building such as the Indian cricket team jersey sponsorship, while prospects for the Europe business are also becoming more constructive. UB

The benchmark KOSPI was down 90.29 points, or 1.31%, at 6,822.66 as of 0126 GMT. Samsung Electronics dropped 6.31% after the company said last week that shareholder returns this year could reach up to 110 trillion won ($79.55 billion). Analysts viewed the potential payout as lowe

Alibaba said on Sunday that its HK$80 billion ($10.21 billion) share placement had been finalised at HK$112.70 per share, representing an 8.4% discount to Friday’s closing price. The company plans to use the proceeds to support AI-related development and infrastructure as it step

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO listing: Shares of Lalithaa Jewellery made a stellar debut in the Indian stock market on Monday, 24 August. Lalithaa Jewellery share price listed at 32% premium over the IPO price of ₹201. Lalithaa Jewellery share price opened at ₹265 per share on NSE and ₹

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday notified the new scheme to boost global competitiveness and deepen domestic value addition, supporting Indian mobile phone brands to achieve technological sovereignty, capture greater economic value, and enc

Global bond yields surged last week, with the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbing to its highest level since 2007. The sharp move has pressured stocks and raised concerns about borrowing costs for households and companies investing heavily in AI infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO listing: Shares of Horizon Industrial Parks debuted flat on the BSE and the NSE on Monday, 24 August, in a range-bound market. Horizon Industrial Parks' share price opened at ₹59.65 on the BSE against the issue price of ₹60, while on the NSE, the stoc

Amit Somani, Deputy Head – Fixed Income at Tata Asset Management, believes bond yields of around 7-7.25% remain attractive, with short-term instruments still offering a meaningful spread over the repo rate. He believes the current environment offers an opportunity to lock in yiel

Hy-Tech Engineers IPO opens for subscription today, August 24, giving investors a three-day window to bid for the issue. The company has fixed the Hy-Tech Engineers IPO price band at ₹50–53 per share, with a lot size of 283 shares. At the upper end of the price band, retail inves

Real estate stocks saw sharp upswings and downswings this week, with Nomura highlighting that the performance of India real estate sector’s listed players was broadly in line with our expectations, despite Q1 FY27 being a volatile quarter on account of the Middle-East conflict. N

'Pain beyond words' and 'Graduates face worst job market' - Published The front pages of the Times and the Daily Telegraph report that Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give Ukraine "secret blueprints" to produce long-range missiles. According to the Times, Scalp missiles are desi

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On Day 1, the issue was subscribed 2.74 times against the 77.15 lakh shares on offer. The retail portion was subscribed 2.79 times, compared with the 38.31 lakh shares reserved for retail investors. The Rs 825 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of 79 lakh shares worth Rs 620 crore

At least six companies have fixed their record dates for bonus issues or stock splits for this week between August 24 (Monday) and August 28 (Friday). Interested investors need to hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts on or before the record date to be eligible f

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The IPO was open for subscription from August 19 to August 21 and received an overwhelming response, with the issue subscribed 31.33 times overall. Investors placed bids for a substantial portion of the 2.53 crore shares on offer. Among investor categories, the retail portion was

In terms of fundraising, August is the second-best month of this year. July remains the strongest month of 2026 so far, with companies raising more than Rs 28,000 crore. Also read: 20 IPOs on investors' radar next week. GMPs indicate up to 90% returns The surge marks a sharp pick

In the domestic market, MCX silver futures for September 2026 delivery were down Rs 1,782 to Rs 2,44,815 per kg. Gold futures for October 2026 delivery rose by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,63,434 per 10 grams. In the last four sessions, gold has risen nearly Rs 8,200/10 grams. Silver snapped

The buying comes as broader FII flows into Indian equities have also improved. After selling in most months earlier this year, FIIs turned net buyers in July and August. They bought Indian shares worth Rs 11,045 crore in July and Rs 13,123 crore in August. Cupid saw the sharpest

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Listen to this article in summarized format The issue has been subscribed over 38 times so far on Day 3, led by strong demand from NIIs, whose quota has been booked 113 times. Tempsens Instruments, which manufactures thermal engineering products and specialised cables, is looking

Listen to this article in summarized format In the grey market, the IPO is currently commanding a 23% premium over its issue price, signalling expectations of a strong listing gain. But does the GMP alone make the issue worth subscribing to? Skyways Air Services, a prominent play

Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan - Published A group of former cricket captains, including Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and one of England's longest-serving skippers Sir Alastair Cook, have called on Pakistan to ensure its ex-PM Imran Khan be

On August 21, three stocks with a market capitalisation of over Rs 10,000 crore appeared on StockEdge’s ‘White Marubozu’ bullish scanner, according to its technical scan data. A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis that occurs when the opening pri

Sensex gained over 200 points to 77,756 after opening, while Nifty 50 rose around 50 points to 24,301. Broader markets also opened in the green, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices gaining up to 0.2%. Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel, IndiGo, Maruti Suzuki and M&M

Samsung said on Friday that shareholder returns for this year would range between 90 trillion won and 110 trillion won ($65 billion to $80 billion), including 30 trillion won in cash dividends in the third quarter. The planned returns are five times Samsung’s previous record high

Global markets today: The global equity heatmap is expected to remain on a cautious footing, as persistent tensions in the Middle East and elevated crude oil prices continue to temper risk appetite. The US stock market ended higher on Friday, but amid escalating tensions in the M

The transactions totaled between $78.1 million and $263.1 million in the filing published by the US Office of Government Ethics, which shows a range for each transaction rather than exact numbers. The largest transaction was a June 22 sale of between $5 million and $25 million of

While a weaker rupee means more rupees for every dollar remitted, it can also erode the dollar value of INR-denominated investments over time. In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Sachin Sawrikar, Founder and Managing Partner, Artha Bharat Investment Managers IFSC L

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