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Vikram Solar IPO: Vikram Solar has set a price band of ₹315–₹322 for its ₹2,079.36 crore IPO opening on August 19, comprising a ₹1,500 crore fresh issue and ₹579.36 crore OFS. Minimum bid is 45 shares. The IPO is priced at a P/E of 68.48–72.17x FY25 EPS, higher than the peer average of 44.28x.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise shares experienced a surge. This followed the company s strong Q1FY26 performance. The healthcare giant reported a significant increase in consolidated net profit. Revenue from operations also grew year-on-year. Positive earnings and revenue growth across business segments boosted investor confidence. The stock is exhibiting a bullish trend, trading above key Simple Moving Averages.

Siddharth Vora advises a large- and midcap bias in choppy markets, favouring domestic-focused sectors like consumption, industrials, materials, and healthcare, while keeping 14–15% cash for opportunities.

India s stock market sentiment has sharply declined, shifting from being the most favored in Asia to the least preferred due to President Trump s tariff escalations. Fund managers are now underweight on Indian equities, influenced by trade tensions, weak earnings, and high valuations. This shift contrasts with increased enthusiasm for Chinese markets, leading to significant fund outflows from Indian shares.

After a period of impressive returns, India s long-duration government securities may be nearing the end of their rally, according to Axis Mutual Fund. The surge was fueled by factors like policy easing and fiscal discipline. However, the report suggests these catalysts are losing momentum. Deteriorating demand-supply dynamics and regulatory changes are reducing the appetite for long-duration bonds.

NMDC shares experienced a rise of 2.5% following the announcement of robust first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026. Revenue saw a significant increase, driven by higher iron ore production and sales. While profit dipped slightly, operational performance was strong. The company holds substantial investments in various subsidiaries and joint ventures, both domestically and internationally.

India’s fixed income market remains steady despite global uncertainty. With inflation below the RBI’s target and yields expected to stay in a narrow range, Canara Robeco’s Avnish Jain advises focusing on short- to medium-term debt funds for better risk-adjusted returns, while keeping selective long-duration exposure for potential policy easing gains.

DBS Bank expects Federal Reserve rate cuts soon. However, tariffs may increase inflation beyond three percent by 2026. This complicates the Fed s role. Companies are negotiating discounts and absorbing costs. Consumers will eventually bear the tariff burden. This process will erode US competitiveness. The full impact will unfold over the next six to twelve months.

Ethereum has significantly outperformed the broader crypto market, surging 41% in the past month, driven by strong ETF inflows and positive sentiment. Bitcoin has shown resilience, rebounding to a 10-day high of $119,000 amid geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest potential pullbacks for Ethereum if it fails to surpass $4,350, while Bitcoin eyes resistance between $117,335 and $123,250.

Blackstone Inc. s Horizon Industrial Parks is exploring a Mumbai IPO in the coming year, potentially raising around $500 million. The Indian company is in discussions with banks, targeting an enterprise valuation of $4 billion. Horizon Industrial Parks, established in 2022, operates 40 industrial and logistics parks across India.