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Gold prices experienced a slight decrease as the dollar strengthened, yet dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, hinting at potential U.S. interest rate cuts, provided support. Asian share markets rallied on the prospect of renewed rate cuts. Investors are now awaiting U.S. personal consumption prices data, while physical gold demand in Asia remains subdued.

Australian stock market reached a new high on Monday. This surge followed hints from US Federal Reserve about a possible rate cut. Most sectors showed positive growth, except consumer staples. Financials and miners led the gains. Santos announced a drop in earnings but shares increased. Ansell saw a rise after strong earnings and a buyback announcement.

India s bond market has seen a sharp reversal, with investors now demanding higher returns, pushing yields to a two-year high relative to the central bank s policy rate. This shift, driven by fiscal concerns and worries about government borrowing, contrasts with the earlier rally fueled by RBI bond buying.

Investors await the allotment finalization of Mangal Electrical Industries Rs 400 crore IPO. The IPO received a subscription of 9.95 times. Allotment status can be checked online via Bigshare Services or the BSE website. Successful investors will see shares in their demat accounts by August 26. The shares are scheduled to list on BSE and NSE on August 28.

Studio LSD, a multimedia production house, is set to debut on the NSE SME platform on Monday after a Rs 74.25 crore IPO. The IPO saw a subscription of 2.35 times, with strong retail participation. Despite a flat grey market premium, the company s financials show a revenue of Rs 105.

Globtier Infotech launches its Rs 31 crore IPO today, featuring a fresh issue and an offer for sale, with subscription open until Thursday. The IPO price is fixed at Rs 72 per share, with proceeds aimed at funding working capital, repaying loans, and general corporate needs.

Dalal Street sees ongoing dividend payouts. Vedanta announces a significant interim dividend. Investors must hold shares by today to qualify. Several other companies, including Gillette India and Transpek Industry, will also turn ex-dividend. The record date for all is August 26, 2025. To receive the dividends, shares must be purchased no later than today.

Karur Vysya Bank rewarded shareholders with a 1:5 bonus issue. The bank fixed August 26 as the record date for bonus share eligibility. Investors holding shares on that date qualified. This move reflected confidence and enhanced shareholder value. Bonus issues increased outstanding shares but reduced the stock price. Karur Vysya Bank shares closed flat at Rs 258.25 on the BSE.

Investors have one last chance to buy HDFC Bank shares for the 1:1 bonus issue. August 26 is the record date for eligibility. This is HDFC Bank’s first ever bonus issue. Shareholders will get one share for each share they own. The bank reported a 12% rise in net profit for Q1FY26. Interest income and net interest income also increased.

Bank of India has declared Reliance Communications, its subsidiary Reliance Telecom, and Anil Ambani s loan accounts fraudulent, totaling ₹725 crore. The bank alleges the funds, intended for spectrum purchase, were instead invested in mutual funds and fixed deposits. Anil Ambani denies the allegations, claiming the bank violated natural justice principles and RBI regulations.