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Websol Energy System is set to consider a stock split on September 1, driven by a remarkable 6,000% surge in its stock value over the past five years. This move aims to enhance affordability and accessibility for a broader investor base. The board will also discuss altering the company s Memorandum of Association, pending shareholder approval.

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday with Nifty at 24,500. Vodafone Idea, Adani Total Gas, and ABFRL declined, while Ola Electric, Waaree Energies, and JP Power Ventures gained.

Abakkus founder Sunil Singhania cautioned against IT services due to slowing growth and high valuations, while highlighting selective opportunities in banking, pharma, metals, and capital goods as recent corrections improve sector attractiveness.

Sebi official Rajesh Dangeti highlighted concerns about the quality of disclosures made by companies to stock exchanges, suggesting they often lack clarity and substance. He emphasized the need for frequent, fair, and easily understandable information for investors. Dangeti also questioned whether the current quarterly disclosure frequency for certain information could be reduced, given advancements in technology and depository mechanisms.

Despite the broader market correction, eight stocks from the BSE Smallcap index hit their 52-week highs, marking their highest levels in a year.

Abril Paper Tech is set to launch its IPO on August 29. The price is fixed at Rs 61 per share. The company aims to raise Rs 13.42 crore through this IPO. The IPO will remain open until September 2. The funds will be used for expansion and working capital. The company manufactures sublimation paper rolls.

Indian companies are increasingly turning to the bond market to finance acquisitions, planning to raise over $2 billion in the coming months. Mutual funds, flush with capital, are driving demand, stepping in where foreign lenders once dominated. This surge in acquisition financing has propelled corporate bond sales to a record high this year, exceeding previous figures by over 15%.

BSE is planning to introduce a pre-open session for index and stock futures in equity derivatives starting December 8, 2025, following Sebi s directives to enhance trading convenience and risk monitoring. The exchange will utilise existing message structures from the equity segment, with testing available from October 6.

Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods effectively translates to 33.6% after exemptions, Nomura estimates. While manageable compared to the headline rate, economists warn of GDP slowdown, sectoral pain in textiles, jewellery, and pressure for reforms.

Prashant Jain of 3P Investment Managers sees Indian equities entering reasonable valuations, with largecaps offering better risk-reward. He cautions against overvalued capital goods and new-age consumption, urging diversification and realistic return expectations amid strong macro fundamentals.