Oil prices experienced a significant spike on Monday, approaching $108 per barrel, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Recent attacks on vessels in the Gulf have left global energy markets uneasy, compounded by the closure of a vital Saudi oil pipeline. Experts foresee oil prices potentially climbing to $120 if threats persist, yet a return to $80 is plausible should exports stabilize.
Gujarat led the charge in new investor registrations in August, surpassing all other states. It was trailed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, which also showcased impressive growth in investor numbers both on a monthly and yearly basis. Remarkably, West India spearheaded the rebound in new investor activity, with North India maintaining the largest share of new investors at the national level.
Warren Buffett’s $37 billion acquisition of Precision Castparts, once acknowledged as an expensive mistake, may finally be paying off. Supply shortages and GE Aerospace’s rival acquisition have reportedly lifted Precision Castparts’ value to about $100 billion.
Looking ahead, Oriental Insurance Company projects a profitable turnaround by 2026-27, facilitated by a planned stake dilution in the National Stock Exchange through an upcoming IPO. The company plans to offer close to 49.57 lakh shares in this process. Such a move is anticipated to enhance financial stability and liquidity, with subscriptions commencing on September 17, marking a key milestone for the insurer.
Over 90 companies have fixed September 18 as the record date for dividends and other corporate actions. Victoria Mills leads with a Rs 50 per share dividend, followed by Sharda Motor Industries at Rs 20. The list also includes several companies announcing dividends, while Oriana Power and Kairosoft Ai Solutions have set record dates for stock splits.
Three stocks have emerged as top technical picks for the week, with Apollo, Laurus Labs and Eternal showing positive chart setups. Apollo is expected to move towards Rs 450 after a falling channel breakout, while Laurus Labs could target Rs 2,100 amid a strong uptrend. Eternal also looks poised for a short-term recovery, with a target of Rs 347.
After nearly a decade of delays, NSE is finally set to enter the public markets with its IPO. The issue will be entirely an offer for sale, allowing existing shareholders to sell their stakes without raising fresh capital for the exchange. From the co-location controversy to the Supreme Court settlement, several regulatory and legal hurdles had delayed NSE’s market debut.
AI-powered algorithmic trading is becoming increasingly accessible to Indian retail investors, driven by Sebi’s regulatory framework, trading APIs and zero-code platforms. Arihant Capital’s Shruti Jain explains how automation can improve execution, reduce emotional bias and potentially become a mainstream trading habit.
Eight NSE midcap stocks reported year-on-year EBITDA growth of more than 80% in the June 2026 quarter. Lloyds Metals & Energy led the list with a 245% surge, followed by Rail Vikas Nigam at 232%.
The RBI reportedly rejected Tata Sons’ request for exemption from rules requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list publicly. The decision could intensify pressure on the Tata Group holding company to launch an IPO, despite its efforts to remain private.
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