Business
20514 articles
Gold prices rise marginally; silver rebounds Rs 2,000/kg as traders await US inflation data. Key levels to track
Gold and silver prices opened higher on the MCX on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path. MCX September silver futures rose Rs 2,053 to Rs 2,46,180 per kg, while October gold futures gained Rs 320 to Rs 1,63,202 per 10 grams. The US PCE inflation data is due later today.
Global Market: Japan stocks rise ahead of Nvidia earnings, US inflation data
Japanese shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited Nvidia’s quarterly earnings and key US inflation data for clues on the outlook for artificial intelligence spending and Federal Reserve policy. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.56%, while the broader Topix gained 0.61%. SoftBank Group led gains among major stocks, while investors also monitored the US PCE inflation data for signals on the Fed’s next rate move.
Global Market: KOSPI rises as investors await Nvidia results for AI trade cues
South Korean shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings, with semiconductor stocks leading gains. The KOSPI rose 0.44%, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix advanced. Investors are closely watching Nvidia’s results for clues on AI chip demand, infrastructure spending and the sustainability of the broader AI trade.
Hy-Tech Engineers IPO Day 3: GMP at 57%, subscription reaches 19.33x. Should you subscribe?
The Hy-Tech Engineers IPO entered its third day of bidding on August 26, with the issue subscribed 19.33 times by the end of Day 2. Retail investors led the demand, while the IPO’s grey market premium of Rs 30 indicated a potential 57% listing premium. Anand Rathi Research has assigned a “Subscribe - Long Term” rating to the issue, citing the company’s growth prospects and reasonable valuation.
Sensex rises over 200 points; Nifty nears 24,350 as oil prices slide. What lies ahead?
On Wednesday, Indian stock markets rallied, buoyed by a decrease in oil prices and renewed optimism surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a resumption of talks with Iran. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices showed positive momentum, with broader market metrics also trending upward, reflecting a hopeful sentiment among investors amid the fluctuating oil landscape.
Avaada Electro files updated draft papers with Sebi for Rs 7,600-cr IPO
Avaada Electro Ltd is making waves in the financial market by submitting updated draft papers for a massive Rs 7,600 crore initial public offering. This IPO features a fresh equity share issuance alongside an offer for sale. The proceeds aim to address loan repayments and support general corporate functions while facilitating the company's ambitious capacity expansion and product innovations.
HEG shares in focus as company fixes record date for demerger. What it means for shareholders
HEG shares will be in focus after the company fixed September 7 as the record date for its demerger, which will create two separately listed entities focused on graphite electrodes and advanced materials. The demerger ratio has been fixed at 1:1, with existing shareholders set to receive one share in the spun-off company for every HEG share held.
Groww shares fall 3% after Rs 2,500 crore block deal; Ribbit likely seller
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, will be in focus as early investor Ribbit Capital plans to sell a 1.6% stake through a block deal worth Rs 1,914 crore. The shares are being offered at Rs 195 apiece, a 4% discount to the previous close.
Crorepati investors touch record Rs 10 lakh crore milestone. Which stocks are making them richer?
HNIs’ holdings in NSE-listed stocks surged 22.55% QoQ to a record Rs 9.92 lakh crore by June-end, adding Rs 1.83 lakh crore in three months. Their share of market value rose to 2.12%, the highest since March 2022. However, average ownership by volume fell to 7.19% from 7.31%, suggesting the rise was driven largely by stock price gains and greater exposure to high-value companies rather than fresh buying.
ETMarkets NRI Talk| ₹10 crore NRI portfolio: How Raghvendra Nath would allocate it across equities, debt and alternatives
Raghvendra Nath, MD, Ladder Up Wealth Management, believes equities should form the core of an NRI’s India portfolio, while fixed income and alternative investments can provide diversification.
Annu Projects IPO Day 2: GMP, subscription status and key details. Should you subscribe?
The Annu Projects IPO entered its second day of bidding on August 26, with the issue subscribed by 34% on Day 1. With the grey market premium (GMP) currently at zero, the IPO could see a flat listing based on prevailing grey-market trends. The IPO is priced at ₹94-99 per share and closes on August 28. Here’s a look at its subscription status, financial performance, IPO objectives and whether investors should subscribe.
Decoding gold rally: Why yellow metal surged 15% in one month and should bullion be in your portfolio?
Gold has staged a sharp 15% rally in August after a volatile start to the year, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central-bank buying, expectations around US interest rates, Treasury buybacks and a weaker dollar. With investment demand expected to remain a key driver through 2026, investors and analysts including John Paulson and Christopher Wood remain bullish on gold and gold miners.
Crores pursue BA, BCom degrees with weak job links: NITI Aayog flags urgency of reimagining higher education in India
The report flags that many young people are earning conventional degrees but not necessarily the skills employers need and calls for greater industry participation and wider use of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models to bridge the gap between education and employment.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42. Both benchmarks had declined more than 3% on Tuesday.
