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Shares of Nazara Technologies and Delta Corp experienced a decline following the Union Cabinet s approval of a bill to regulate online gaming platforms. The legislation addresses mental health concerns, money laundering risks, and fraudulent transactions within the digital gaming industry. Investors are closely monitoring Nazara Technologies as the bill is expected to reshape the regulatory landscape for the sector.

Ramco Cements has set an ambitious target to double its revenue to ₹16,000 crore within the next 4–5 years, backed by a ₹2,000 crore push from its new construction chemicals brand and expansion of cement production capacity to 30 MTPA by mid-2026. The company will invest ₹1,000 crore in this capacity addition, CEO A V Dharmakrishnan said.

UltraTech Cement shares are likely to be in focus after Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said the company will cross the 200 MTPA capacity milestone by the end of this fiscal, a year ahead of its FY27 target. With strong organic expansion and acquisitions, UltraTech is set to strengthen its leadership as India’s infrastructure growth accelerates.

Indian stock markets started the day on a weak note. Both Sensex and Nifty saw declines at the opening. HDFC Bank and State Bank of India were major contributors to the downward trend. This opening threatens to end a five-day winning run. The decline mirrors a tech selloff in Asian markets.

Analysts see signs of stabilization in Ola Electric shares, with technical indicators pointing to a possible pullback from the Rs 39 support zone. While short-term risks from a potential GST cut on small cars remain, experts highlight the company’s long-term EV strategy and expansion plans, suggesting attractive entry opportunities for medium-to-long-term investors despite lingering bearish signals.

Aditya Infotech reported a strong set of numbers for Q1FY26, posting a 46% year-on-year jump in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 32.88 crore, compared with Rs 22.51 crore in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from operations rose 16.3% YoY to Rs 740.03 crore from Rs 636.02 crore.

Mukesh Ambani aims to double Reliance Industries by FY30, potentially re-rating the stock for 44 lakh shareholders. RIL shares have already surged this year. The upcoming AGM on August 29 is crucial for strategic announcements. Jio and Retail are expected to drive growth. New energy is a key pillar. Investment banks back this transformation. Investors await further details.

This week features a flurry of IPO activity, including five mainboard and two SME issues. Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, and Shreeji Shipping Global IPOs have already opened, with varying subscription rates and grey market premiums. Mangal Electrical Industries IPO opens today, while ARC Insulation & Insulators IPO is set to launch on Thursday.

Intel s stock has surged recently due to potential government equity and SoftBank investment, reaching valuation levels not seen since the dot-com era. While optimism surrounds CEO Lip-Bu Tan s turnaround efforts, concerns linger about the company s long-term profitability and technological competitiveness. Analysts remain cautious, citing an overvalued stock and uncertain future prospects.

Canva has launched an employee stock sale at a $42 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg.