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24 Aug 2026
India's house price growth slows to 3.6% in Q1 FY27: RBI
In the first quarter of this year, the growth rate of house prices in India decelerated to 3.6 percent compared to the previous year, down from 4.5 percent in the last quarter. However, there was a quarterly increase of 1.1 percent in the All-India House Price Index, primarily thanks to notable contributions from cities like Chandigarh and Lucknow. This trend signifies a general slowing of annual price growth by June.
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24 Aug 2026
SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore
SoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Platinum Jasmine Trust remains Lenskart's largest public shareholder. Many institutional investors, both domestic and foreign, participated in the block deal. Lenskart Solutions shares closed slightly lower on the BSE after the transaction.
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24 Aug 2026
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian equities ended lower after erasing early gains, with Sensex falling 172 points and Nifty 33 points. Rising bond yields, Iran sanctions uncertainty and weak Asian markets pressured sentiment. Metals outperformed, while banking stocks lagged. Analysts expect Tuesday volatility.
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24 Aug 2026
Market Trading Guide: Siemens among 2 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Indian equities remained weak amid soft Asian markets, with large caps and PSU banks under pressure as bond yields rose. Metals outperformed. Analysts recommended Siemens and Engineers India, citing strong breakouts, positive momentum and potential upside despite geopolitical risks.
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24 Aug 2026
Y Combinator sells Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore in block deals; Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among buyers
Y Combinator-linked entities sold 4.85 crore Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore through block deals at Rs 200.01 apiece. Institutional buyers including Nippon India Mutual Fund, HDFC Life, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup acquired significant stakes.
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24 Aug 2026
ICICI raises $1 billion, Union Bank $600 million through dollar bonds
ICICI Bank raised $1 billion through a five-year private dollar bond, while Union Bank of India secured $600 million in its first international dollar issue in over a decade, benefiting from RBI’s special swap window. UCO Bank also approved a $1 billion programme.
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24 Aug 2026
Govt to sell up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper via OFS; floor price at 10% discount
The government will sell a 3% stake in Hindustan Copper through an OFS at Rs 514 per share, with an option to divest another 3%. The sale offers a discount to market price amid strong quarterly earnings and expansion plans.
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24 Aug 2026
US stocks today: US stocks slip as Iran tensions test rally in a high-stakes week for markets
Wall Street started the week under pressure as Iran tensions, rising Treasury yields and Nvidia earnings weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, while the Dow gained. Investors are also watching Jackson Hole, Fed signals and the PCE inflation report for clues on interest rates and market direction.
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24 Aug 2026
Iran's currency rial hits record low as US plans more sanctions
Iran's currency has plummeted to a staggering 2.02 million rials against the US dollar, reflecting deepening economic strain as Washington gears up for more sanctions. The rial's decline is fueled by persistent sanctions and a naval blockade, exacerbated by double-digit inflation and negative growth. The ongoing conflict, now nearing six months, has further devastated an already fragile economy.
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