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Sugs Lloyd s Rs 85.66 crore IPO opens this Friday, offering 69.64 lakh equity shares at Rs 117-123 each. The EPC company, specializing in renewable energy and civil projects, aims to utilize the funds for working capital.

Abril Paper Tech is launching its IPO soon. The IPO aims to raise Rs 13.42 crore. Subscription will begin on Friday and close on Tuesday. The company plans to list on the BSE SME platform in September. Proceeds will fund capital expenditure and working capital. The company manufactures sublimation heat transfer paper.

ARC Insulation and Insulators is set to debut on the NSE SME platform following a successful IPO that was oversubscribed 18.71 times. The company plans to utilize the Rs 41.19 crore raised for expansion, debt repayment, and working capital.

Investors eyeing dividend payouts should note that today is the ex-dividend date for nine companies, including Alivus Life Sciences with a Rs 5 per share dividend. Other notable companies like Triveni Engineering and Triveni Turbine are also offering dividends. To be eligible for these payouts, investors must hold the stocks before today s trading close.

Pavna Industries investors, note today is the last day to buy shares for the stock split eligibility. The company will subdivide shares from Rs 10 to Rs 1. September 1 is the ex-date. This split aims to enhance liquidity and make the stock affordable. Post-split, share count increases, but the holding value remains same.

Brokerages have shared their latest stock recommendations across IT, ports, healthcare, metals, and auto ancillaries, highlighting potential upsides in the range of 12–29%.

Reliance Industries AGM is highly anticipated as 44 lakh shareholders await updates on IPO timelines for Jio and Retail, potentially unlocking significant value. Investors are keen on RIL s AI strategy, particularly the JioBrain platform, and progress in the new energy business, including solar and battery giga-factories. Brokerages maintain positive ratings, citing strong refining operations and attractive valuations.

RBI Bank share price: French lender Societe Generale executed a bulk deal in RBL Bank, purchasing over 31 lakh shares worth Rs 79 crore at an average price of Rs 250.57, while simultaneously offloading 1.29 lakh shares in another trade.

The RBI s August report highlights downside risks to the Indian economy due to US trade policies, despite supportive domestic financial conditions. While uncertainties persist, factors like rising rural wages and rate cut transmissions are expected to bolster aggregate demand. The report also notes subdued industrial activity and anticipates headline inflation to remain below target.

The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has raised concerns over alleged anti-competitive practices by the General Insurance Council (GIC), including a proposed common empanelment process and sudden suspension of cashless services. AHPI argues these tactics pressure hospitals to lower tariffs without legal justification.