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Sharvaya Metals has secured Rs 17 crore from anchor investors, including NAV Capital and Craft Emerging Market Fund, ahead of its Rs 59-crore IPO opening on September 4. The IPO includes a fresh issue and offer for sale, with proceeds allocated to capital expenditure, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

With the much-anticipated GST meeting underway, market participants are keeping a close eye on potential rate revisions that could impact sectors across India. ET Now recently spoke to Vikash Kumar Jain, a seasoned market strategist, for his insights on how GST changes could reshape investor sentiment and portfolio allocations.

Long-dated government borrowing costs from Japan to Britain touched fresh multi-year highs on Wednesday on nagging concerns over the fiscal health of some of the world s biggest economies, although a degree of calm was returning after a sharp selloff.

The Indian rupee ended higher on Wednesday even as most Asian currencies fell, with market participants betting on the unit staging a recovery in the near term, while weakness in the dollar index and strong local shares also aided sentiment.

Indian equity markets displayed a range-bound trade today, with Bank Nifty managing to remain in the green despite recent volatility. Investors are weighing news developments alongside technical trends, trying to gauge whether short-term headlines will steer the market or if chart trajectories will dictate the next move.

GST reforms are set to impact markets, with potential 7–10% cuts on two-wheelers, small cars, tractors, and consumer goods. Analysts say consumption sectors are likely beneficiaries, shifting focus from September-quarter earnings to policy outcomes. CLSA favors defensive, consumption, and rate-sensitive sectors, while positioning may change based on final GST announcements.

NCDEX unlisted shares surged 14.5% to Rs 475 after raising Rs 770 crore from top investors, including Radhakishan Damani, Zerodha, and Groww, ahead of its 2026 equity segment launch. The funding supports expansion into cash equities and derivatives, leveraging its rural commodities network amid rising competition.

Gold hit record highs and silver reached decade peaks as safe-haven demand surged. Experts see gold holding above $3,600, while silver could climb to $50 on industrial demand. Copper also gained 12% YTD, with potential upside from US rate cuts and Chinese stimulus supporting broader metals momentum.

Seven NSE large-cap companies, including Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance, have posted consistent net sales growth for four straight quarters, signaling strong momentum, resilience, and investor confidence despite market challenges.

Eight BSE Consumer Discretionary stocks hit 52-week highs as Sensex gained 410 points. Strong momentum across auto, tech, and retail names signals bullish sentiment and potential upside despite broader market volatility.