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Investors have a final chance to buy Usha Financial Services shares today to qualify for its 1:1 bonus issue. The record date is August 19, when eligible shareholders will be allotted one additional share for every share held, doubling their holding.

Investors eye Power Grid Corporation as Monday is the cut-off to purchase shares for its Rs 1.25 final dividend. With August 19 set as the record date, dividend declarations from other listed firms are also drawing attention, offering opportunities for income-focused shareholders.

In the Nifty500 pack, 10 stocks closed below their 200-day moving average (DMA) on August 14, according to stockedge.com s technical scan data.

Japanese stocks surged to record highs, mirroring Wall Street s gains and fueled by a weaker yen that boosted automaker stocks like Toyota and Honda. Renewed optimism about the domestic corporate outlook and foreign investor interest further propelled the rally. While banks declined following strong economic data, chip-related stocks also weighed on the Nikkei, contrasting with the broader market s positive momentum.

Inox Wind reported its highest-ever Q1 PAT at Rs 97 crore, up 134% YoY, backed by strong execution and financial performance. Revenue rose 32% to Rs 863 crore, while EBITDA grew 39% to Rs 220 crore. With a 3.1 GW order book, new facilities, and MNRE’s ALMM policy boost, the company sees strong growth momentum ahead.

A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has touched within the past five years.

Regaal Resources Rs 306-crore IPO allotment is set to be finalised today after witnessing a stellar 159.87 times subscription. Investors can check allotment status via MUFG Intime or the BSE websites. Shares are set to list on BSE and NSE on August 20.

Star Imaging and Path Lab shares will debut today on the BSE SME platform. Despite a strong IPO subscription of 5.67 times, the stock trades at a modest 4% grey market premium, hinting at muted listing gains. Investor focus remains on healthcare demand and diagnostics growth.

The Rs 16.10 crore Medistep Healthcare IPO, open for bidding between August 8 and 12, witnessed stellar demand with an overall subscription of 382.14 times. Retail investors subscribed a record 461.11 times, while the NII segment saw 289.15 times subscription.