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Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) received Cabinet approval for a Rs 62,000-crore order of 97 LCA Mk-1A fighter jets, boosting investor optimism. The upgraded Tejas jets will replace the ageing MiG-21 fleet. Following the announcement, HAL shares rose 1.3% to Rs 4,525.85 on BSE, with brokerages projecting a potential target of Rs 6,325 after the company’s strong Q1 results.

Gem Aromatics’ IPO is seeing initial traction in the grey market, with shares trading at about a 7% premium over the issue price of ₹325. While this reflects upbeat sentiment and healthy demand, the grey market is unofficial and unregulated, and the stock’s actual listing performance will ultimately depend on broader market conditions and investor mood on debut day.

Helios Mutual Fund is optimistic about domestic consumption, recently adding Ola to its portfolio due to its EV two-wheeler potential. Dinshaw Irani highlights Ola s improved profitability and focus on Generation III bikes with indigenous batteries. Helios believes the worst is over for Ola, citing margin improvements and faith in the management s direction.

Japan s Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking U.S. peers lower.

In a July 30 exchange filing, the Kerala-based bank announced that August 22, 2025, has been set as the record date to identify shareholders eligible for its final dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.

Ultimately, it will be up to the regulator to strike a balance between what the exchanges want and, more importantly, the welfare of the individual investor.

Euro zone bond yields inched higher on Thursday as markets gear up for the Federal Reserve s annual symposium in Jackson Hole and await Euro zone flash PMIs.

Indian corporate dollar bonds are drawing investor demand after S&P Global s rating upgrade boosted the country s credit profile, narrowing spreads over U.S. Treasuries.

In a statement on Thursday, the company said it has acquired the land at Khopoli in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) but did not disclose the land cost.