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India’s flexible workspace sector posted its strongest-ever first half in 2026, with operators leasing 191,306 seats across the country’s top eight cities, up 68.4% year-on-year. Flex operators also recorded 8.4 million sq ft of leasing, accounting for nearly 20% of total office leasing activity.
IREN shares fell over 8% after a weaker-than-expected Q4, with revenue and adjusted earnings missing estimates. However, AI Cloud revenue surged, while contracted ARR targets signal strong growth. The company’s transition from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure brings significant expansion potential, but heavy capital spending remains a key investor concern.
Tempsens Instruments ended a 609-day drought in India’s mainboard IPO market, delivering a 111.3% listing gain on debut. The Rs 650 crore issue listed at Rs 634 against an issue price of Rs 300. While listing gains have improved in 2026, retail investors have become increasingly selective.
Ather Energy shares gained nearly 4% after Hero MotoCorp announced an investment of up to Rs 1,758 crore to raise its stake in the electric two-wheeler maker to around 32.8%. Ather’s turnover has more than doubled in two years, while the stock has surged around 260% over the past year and continues to show a bullish technical setup.

Nepal flash floods: The Nepal government has received multiple official and unofficial requests from countries and organisations to send their own search-and-rescue teams, Kathmandu Post said, quoting a senior foreign ministry official.

A US judge has ruled in favour of AI company Anthropic in its legal battle with the Pentagon, finding that the government's actions against the company were illegal. The ruling comes after Anthropic challenged its designation as a supply chain risk.
Skyways Air IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today after the Rs 582.8 crore issue received an overwhelming 71.25 times subscription. With the grey market premium at around 32%, investors are eyeing potential listing gains ahead of the company’s September 1 debut on the NSE and BSE.
Gold prices have fallen Rs 5,000 per 10 grams in four sessions, while silver prices declined Rs 1,200 per kg on Friday. With U.S. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh set to speak at Jackson Hole, markets are watching for signals on interest rates and their potential impact on precious metals.
The New York Stock Exchange has opened a new regional headquarters in Dallas as Texas strengthens its position as an emerging financial hub. The move comes amid growing competition among exchanges, with Nasdaq expanding its Texas presence and the newly launched Texas Stock Exchange seeking to attract listings and challenge New York’s dominance.
In a remarkable display of growth, 19 Indian stocks surged beyond 1000 percent in just 5 years. Leading the pack, GE Vernova T&D skyrocketed over three thousand percent. Investors also benefited from significant gains in BSE and Apar Industries, while demand from the defense sector propelled Zen Technologies and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to unprecedented heights. These impressive performances highlight the positive industrial and infrastructure trends shaping the market.
Vodafone Idea's shares have witnessed an impressive rise of over 120 percent in the last year, fueled by a reduction of the company's adjusted gross revenue dues by the government. The return of Kumar Mangalam Birla as non-executive chairman has further strengthened investor faith. Additionally, the company has secured initial funding for its network expansion strategy, although analysts remain divided, with some forecasting additional growth opportunities.
Paluck Technologies and Complete Sports and Management India’s SME IPOs opened for subscription on August 28, 2026, and will close on September 1. While Paluck Technologies’ Rs 33 crore issue commands a GMP of around 52%, Complete Sports and Management’s Rs 74.93 crore IPO has no reported GMP.
The Nifty Oil & Gas Index lagged behind the broader market following the onset of the West Asia conflict. Despite this, Aegis Logistics and Chennai Petroleum Corporation demonstrated strong performance among sector stocks. Conversely, state-run oil marketing companies saw their values drop significantly. Analysts believe OMCs are a cautious investment choice, necessitating stable crude prices for a turnaround. Meanwhile, Aegis Logistics and Chennai Petroleum retain distinct investment opportunities moving forward.
A collective surge in investment from promoters, foreign institutional investors (FIIs), and mutual funds has been observed in nine Indian stocks. Among these, Cupid topped the list with an impressive 732% return over the past year, followed by noteworthy performances from United Foodbrands and Yasho Industries. Stocks like Welspun Living and Zydus Wellness also showed encouraging one-year returns, reflecting a blend of momentum and contrarian investment tactics.
Build-A-Bear Workshop shares plunged 27.3%, their biggest one-day drop, after the retailer cut fiscal 2026 revenue guidance for the second time. The company cited the loss of a Walmart partnership, slower wholesale opportunities and tariff costs. Shares have fallen 54% this year, while the chief growth officer was also terminated.

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Raksha Bandhan. Droupadi Murmu underscored the festival's cultural significance, emphasizing the bonds of protection and mutual responsibility.

A partial lunar eclipse will darken around 96 per cent of the Moon on 28 August, with the event mainly visible across North and South America. Skywatchers elsewhere can catch the celestial spectacle through livestreams from observatories and astronomy platforms.

Great Eastern Shipping shares are likely to remain in focus after the company announced a share buyback worth up to Rs 900 crore. The board approved repurchasing up to 58.82 lakh shares, or 4.12% of paid-up equity capital, through the open market route. The maximum buyback price is Rs 1,530 per share, a 15.99% premium to Thursday’s close.
Four Nifty500 stocks gained over 4% as their RSI crossed above 50, signalling strengthening momentum. Bombay Burmah, Whirlpool of India, NMDC Steel and Wockhardt recorded rising RSI levels, highlighting potential bullish momentum for traders.
The company has set the IPO price band at Rs 408–429 per share for its Rs 720-crore public offering. The subscription window will remain open from August 28 to September 1, 2026. The IPO consists entirely of a fresh issue of 1.68 crore shares.