After three consecutive days of declines, European stocks rebounded on Thursday, fueled by a respite in the global selloff of government bonds. Investors are keenly anticipating upcoming US economic data, which might offer insights into future policy changes. While oil prices dipped, they remained high enough to keep inflation concerns alive, and individual company news saw notable movements in shares of Deutsche Telekom and Soitec.
Glass Wall Systems has fixed its IPO price band at Rs 172-182 per share, with the issue opening on September 8 and closing on September 10. The Rs 60 crore fresh issue and OFS of up to 2.02 crore shares will fund a glass processing unit and general corporate purposes, while the company’s strong order book and position in India’s facade solutions market remain key highlights.
Indian stock markets faced a downturn on Thursday, marking a continuation of prior losses. Both the Sensex and Nifty slipped, largely influenced by the fluctuations in oil prices and bond yields. Major corporations like Titan and ITC reported notable share price declines. Contrarily, the broader market displayed resilience, as small and midcap indices flourished, leading to a favorable market breadth on the NSE.
Bitcoin traded around $77,863 on Thursday as investors weighed improving risk sentiment against uncertainty over US interest rates and upcoming employment data. While BTC and Ethereum attempted a recovery, analysts said key resistance levels remain crucial, with Bitcoin needing to reclaim $78,400 for stronger short-term momentum.
Kanohar Electricals will launch its IPO on September 8 with a Rs 601–632 price band, targeting up to Rs 1,055.74 crore. The transformer maker plans to use proceeds for working capital, expansion and sustainability initiatives.
smallcase has launched curated portfolios of US stocks and global ETFs, expanding overseas investment options for Indian investors. The offering combines professional management, fractional investing, portfolio tracking and automatic rebalancing, with investments starting at $50.
Eurozone services growth eased to a two-month low in August, but resilient domestic demand and improving manufacturing activity kept overall private-sector growth steady. Employment strengthened, while renewed price pressures and inflation above 3% could complicate the European Central Bank’s policy outlook.
In the second quarter of 2026, US private credit portfolios experienced a notable trend of stabilization, despite lenders continuing to mark down software loans. There was an increase in non-accrual debt, leading to portfolio values dipping below reported costs due to significantly widened market spreads. This situation highlights rising pressures in specific areas of the private credit landscape, particularly in the software sector where markdowns were more pronounced.
Aswath Damodaran has challenged Vinod Khosla’s view that companies should prioritise scaling over profitability. Damodaran argues that the right balance depends on factors such as market size, competition, capital intensity and unit economics. He warns that blindly chasing scale can turn small business failures into larger ones and create unsustainable models.
Prasol Chemicals will launch its Rs 500-crore Initial Public Offering on September 8. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 643-676 per equity share. This public offering will close on September 10 after anchor investor bidding. The IPO includes a fresh issue of Rs 80 crore and an OFS of Rs 420 crore. Proceeds will fund debt payment, working capital, and general corporate needs.
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