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25 Aug 2026
Annu Projects IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, and key dates. Should you subscribe?
Annu Projects’ Rs 175.06 crore IPO opens today, with bidding until August 28. The issue has a zero GMP despite strong FY26 growth in income and profit. Proceeds will fund machinery and working capital. Anand Rathi has given a “Subscribe – Long Term” rating, though valuations appear fully priced at the upper band.
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Muthoot Finance among 6 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend
Six Nifty500 stocks, Muthoot Finance, PTC Industries, Siemens, HFCL, Zydus Wellness and Engineers India, formed White Marubozu patterns, signalling strong buying pressure and bullish momentum during Monday’s session.
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Augmont Enterprises IPO Day 3: GMP at 42%, issue subscribed 14.46x. Should you apply?
Today marks the end of bidding for Augmont Enterprises' IPO, which has attracted considerable interest from investors. The grey market premium forecasts promising gains upon listing. Retail and non-institutional subscriptions have been impressive. The anticipated proceeds will support working capital and other general needs, with the company’s stock expected to debut on NSE and BSE on August 31, 2026.
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Hindustan Copper shares fall 6% as govt opens OFS at 10% discount
The government has announced its intention to divest a 3% holding in Hindustan Copper through an offer for sale, commencing for non-retail investors on August 25, with retail options shortly thereafter. The share floor price is pegged at Rs 514, below the closing value. If the offer is met with high demand, an extra 3% may be available.
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ETMarkets Smart Talk | India enters earnings-led phase; Anil Rego favours financials, autos, industrials
Anil Rego, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer at Right Horizons PMS, believes the worst of the valuation-led correction may be behind us, while a broadening earnings recovery could provide the catalyst for the next leg of the market.
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Bitcoin tops $80,000 for the first time since mid-May
Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 for the first time since mid-May, extending a 23% weekly rally, its biggest in about three years. The surge reflects renewed optimism around crypto markets amid a combination of bullish signals and the liquidation of billions of dollars in leveraged bets. Despite the recovery, Bitcoin remains well below its October peak of around $126,000.
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Closing Auction System braces for its first monthly expiry test
India’s derivatives market is set for its first monthly expiry under the new auction-based closing price system, marking a crucial test for the mechanism after concerns over sharp price swings and alleged manipulation. Introduced on August 3, the system has so far handled regular sessions and a weekly expiry. Tuesday’s monthly expiry will bring stock futures and options into play.
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ETMarkets Management Talk| EPL’s growth story enters next gear: High-teens guidance, 20% margins and Indovida merger, explains CEO Hemant Bakshi
Strong momentum in Beauty & Cosmetics, a recovery in Oral Care and the ramp-up of its Thailand operations are expected to support growth, while investments made ahead of the curve could drive operating leverage and help sustain underlying EBITDA margins around 20%.
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