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Nearly 90 companies, including NTPC, Coal India and Oil India, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits from August 31 to September 4. Investors must hold the respective shares as of the record date to qualify. Mastek, Glenmark Pharma and Triveni Engineering are among Monday’s stocks, with several companies announcing dividends for shareholders.
Reliance Industries’ telecom and digital arm Jio Platforms has secured Sebi approval for its IPO, taking one of India’s most closely watched listings a step closer to the market.
Indian equities are likely to take cues from a slew of domestic and global factors this week, including India’s first-quarter GDP data, US jobs numbers, crude oil prices, institutional flows and global technology sentiment. Analysts expect the Nifty to remain in consolidation, with the technical setup balanced as investors track key resistance and support levels.
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Total futures and options turnover stood at ₹62,93,465 crore, across more than 3.13 crore contracts; options accounted for ₹61,84,516 crore of turnover, while futures contributed ₹1,08,949 crore
Sebi has taken decisive action against Trafiksol and its promoters, imposing a one-year ban from the securities market. The company and its directors face penalties totaling Rs 1.05 crore after being found in serious breach of regulations concerning financial disclosures and the allocation of IPO funds. The decision comes in light of complaints regarding Trafiksol's SME IPO, which was significantly oversubscribed at a rate of 345.
MCX recorded its highest-ever daily turnover of Rs 62.93 lakh crore on August 28, driven largely by options activity across more than 3.13 crore contracts. The record comes as the exchange strengthens its physical-derivatives market linkage through standardised delivery norms, supporting greater participation, hedging and depth in commodity markets.
Investors’ intense focus on AI is at times adding to the might of a small club of Big Tech stocks with mega market values to potentially make or break a single trading session for the S&P 500.
Vedanta, Wipro and Bajaj Auto were among the stocks that saw the biggest additions to their retail shareholder base in Q1FY27, with several large companies witnessing strong retail participation.
India’s Closing Auction Session (CAS) was introduced to improve price discovery, but recent sharp swings have exposed gaps in its safeguards. Jimeet Modi argues that allowing order cancellations until the auction ends can leave markets vulnerable to manipulation, calling for stronger controls, deeper liquidity and better protection around index-level settlement prices.
Vanguard Funds’ Indian portfolio saw strong gains in CY26, with 11 stocks rising up to 189%. The fund also added three new companies during the June 2026 quarter.
Indian bank stocks saw unusually wide price gaps between the NSE and BSE during Thursday’s closing auction, with IndusInd Bank recording its widest exchange price difference in more than two decades. The divergence has intensified scrutiny of the new auction system amid thin liquidity, monthly expiry pressures and concerns over market manipulation.
Thirteen BSE SmallCap stocks advanced for five straight trading sessions through August 28, delivering cumulative gains of up to 45% despite a broader market decline during the period.
B SE, Muthoot Finance and Hindustan Zinc led five stocks with the highest revenue growth over the past year, alongside strong profit growth and five-star Value Research ratings.
On Friday, Indian equities bounced back, driven predominantly by a surge in technology stocks. Investors showed renewed interest in undervalued IT shares, aided by a decline in crude oil prices. After a prolonged period of selling, foreign investors reversed their trend, becoming net buyers in July and August. Broader market indices also benefited from this trend, as mid and small-cap stocks appreciated.
This year, numerous firms across various sectors are grappling with a lack of returns, a stark contrast to the previous years' performances. Key industries such as automobiles, FMCG, and IT are showing marked declines. Interestingly, capital goods stocks have demonstrated resilience, fueled by increased infrastructure spending. This downturn in the market parallels a slowdown in systematic investment plan inflows.
SEBI says Debock Industries, with Singh at the helm, inflated its financials through fictitious sales and purchases and circular transactions after its listing on NSE Emerge
Retail shareholder counts fell sharply in several widely held stocks during Q1FY27. Suzlon Energy, Tata Motors, Yes Bank and Adani Green Energy were among the biggest decliners.
The divergence has intensified scrutiny of a mechanism introduced on August 3, with traders warning that unusual volatility could erode market confidence.
The regulator said the extension followed feedback from stock exchanges and was aimed at ensuring a smooth rollout of the provisions.
India's market regulator is considering new rules for small business public offerings. These potential changes include quotas for institutional investors ahead of share sales. The regulator may also raise listing size limits and profit requirements for these firms. These proposed adjustments follow concerns about fund diversion and high fees. Such moves aim to enhance governance and investor protection in the segment.
Debt repayment, strong cash flows underpin investor optimism around Jio IPO
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,175, up 84 points or 0.35 per cent, while the Sensex settled at 77,264, gaining 0.43 per cent
Nifty faces potential pressure on Monday following US Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's hawkish inflation comments at Jackson Hole. Elevated US bond yields, a stronger dollar, and rising crude oil prices threaten foreign institutional flows, while technical analysts highlight 24,200 as a key resistance level for the Indian stock market.
Since March-end 2026, India’s reserves perked up by $38.221 billion
Sebi has banned Trafiksol and its promoters from the securities market for one year. Monetary penalties were also imposed on the company and its two promoters. The regulator found misleading financial disclosures and inflated revenue figures in the company's IPO documents. Sebi also noted concealment of material facts and submission of false information regarding Oasis Corpcare. The IPO was unwound after Sebi directed Trafiksol to refund investors and cancel shares.
Observations were issued on August 21; regulator awaits response from the exchange's lead manager
Final order follows investigation into misleading disclosures and a fabricated software quotation in the SME IPO
Mandatory merchant banker appointments raise costs, cause delays and hurt price-sensitive debt issuances as market yields can move quickly
The investment firm projects nominal GDP growth of 8% annually in US dollar terms, assuming 6.5% real growth, 4% inflation and 2.5% rupee depreciation per year
Six BSE 200 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs on Friday as the Sensex gained 331 points. Coforge, GSK Pharma, Glenmark Pharma, Laurus Labs, Oracle Financial Services Software and Piramal Finance showed strong momentum, with several posting double-digit monthly gains.
The public issue could raise around $4 billion (approximately ₹37,700 crore), making it potentially the largest public issue in the country.
It looks like Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are acting in a coordinated way to reduce long-term bond yields, according to Citrini Research.
Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Highlights: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday after two days of losses and ended higher, tracking buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets (PTI)
Indian equities rebounded on Friday, ending a two-session losing streak as heavyweight IT stocks led gains. Nifty rose 0.35% to 24,175.65, while Sensex gained 0.43% to 77,264.51. Analysts expect consolidation amid mixed global cues and geopolitical uncertainty.