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Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath criticized the high Securities Transaction Tax (STT), noting it s higher than brokerage income and discourages trading in cash and futures. He said reducing STT and increasing intraday leverage could boost volumes. Kamath linked STT changes to a surge in options trading and called for balanced reforms.

SBI’s Q1 FY26 results are expected to show moderate bottom-line growth amid contracting NIMs, higher provisions, and tepid loan growth. Analysts flag margin trends, credit costs, and asset quality as key metrics to track. PAT is estimated between Rs 16,530–19,576 crore.

Gold prices surged to a record Rs 1,02,155 per 10g on August 7 amid growing investor interest. Weak U.S. data, policy uncertainty, and tariff fears are fueling the rally, with analysts projecting 4–5% more upside.

Mutual funds actively reshuffled their portfolios in the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, increasing their holdings in several mid-cap stocks within the Nifty500 index.

Agro-based company Regaal Resources Ltd on Thursday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 96-102 per share for its upcoming Rs 306-crore initial public offering (IPO).

All Time Plastics has introduced its Rs 401 crore IPO. The IPO opened for subscription on August 7. The grey market shows a 9% premium over the issue price. The IPO was subscribed 14% on day one. The subscription will remain open until August 11. The company plans to list on BSE and NSE on August 14.

India s housing market shows signs of stabilization as the Housing Price Index (HPI) for 13 major cities reached 132 in March, an increase of eight points year-on-year, according to REA India and ISB. While prices remain stagnant compared to February, experts suggest this consolidation phase, driven by cautious sentiment and supply adjustments, sets the stage for sustainable growth.

Sandeep Tandon of Quant Mutual Fund believes India is decoupling from developed economies, particularly within the Asia-centric emerging market. He highlights the pharma sector as a key beneficiary in the current economic climate, dismissing concerns about significant US tariffs on Indian generics. Tandon advocates investing in pharma funds, viewing it as a straightforward and promising strategy.

Sumadhura Group has leased 5 lakh sq ft at its Bengaluru commercial building, Sumadhura Capitol Towers, projecting ₹50 crore annual rental income. The demand is driven by multinational corporations establishing Global Capability Centers in India. Spanning 8.67 acres, the project has 1.5 million sq ft leasable area.

The Jhunjhunwala family anticipates significant gains from their investment in Knowledge Realty Trust REIT. Their Rs 195 crore investment is projected to yield Rs 13.65 crore in FY27. This return surpasses current fixed deposit rates, highlighting REITs appeal. The REIT IPO witnessed strong investor interest, being oversubscribed. Proceeds will be used for debt repayment and corporate purposes.