Welspun Corp shares jumped nearly 6% after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 3,250 target price, implying 27% upside. The brokerage sees a multi-year upcycle in US and Saudi energy infrastructure spending, supported by Welspun’s capacity expansion, strong order book and growing overseas operations.
Closing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Indian banks have benefited from these substantial funds, assisting in the continued growth of loans. Nonetheless, the Reserve Bank of India must now tackle the critical issue of managing surplus liquidity efficiently.
Small investors have profited significantly from 2026 IPOs with strong retail demand. Many of these issues are trading well above their initial offer prices. Tempsens Instruments and Sunshine Pictures show the highest returns, gaining seventy-six percent. This performance follows robust listing gains, with fourteen of fifteen IPOs trading higher. The Indian IPO market has revived, with more launches expected in the coming months.
Swiggy will be removed from MSCI’s Global Standard Indexes effective September 7 after the company capped foreign ownership at 49.5% to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company. The move could trigger passive fund outflows and limit fresh foreign investment in the stock.
Persistent Systems approved plans to raise up to $1.25 billion through debt and up to $450 million via equity-linked instruments, subject to approvals. The IT firm reported strong bookings and revenue growth in Q1, though profit declined due to forex losses. Shares have gained 21% over six months.
The retail portion was subscribed 1.66 times, while the QIB portion, excluding anchor investors, was booked 1.5 times. The non-institutional investor category saw 0.89 times subscription. The company’s shares are expected to list on BSE and NSE on September 7. Refunds and credit of shares to demat accounts are likely on September 4.
The stock of Happiest Minds Technologies has experienced a significant downturn due to uncertainty related to the ITC Infotech integration. Promoters will cash in, whereas minority shareholders are set to receive shares in the merger. The merger is expected to enhance long-term profitability. Yet, HDFC Securities has downgraded the stock, pointing out the lack of a takeover premium and the anticipated integration time.
Small finance banks anticipate improved asset quality this financial year. Gross non-performing assets are projected to decline significantly by March 2027. This improvement stems from microfinance portfolio recovery and stable non-microfinance growth. Tighter underwriting practices have strengthened borrower selection in microfinance portfolios. Borrower over-indebtedness caused past credit stress in microfinance books.
August witnessed an impressive spike in IPO activity, as ten offerings saw oversubscriptions of more than a hundred times. Leading the charge was Hy-Tech Engineers, garnering bids amounting to over two hundred forty-four times its share allocation. This enthusiastic investor response not only shattered previous monthly records but also positioned 2026 as a standout year for IPOs, matching the fervor last recorded in 2024.
On September 1, Zerodha Corporate Advisors secured approval from Sebi to function as a merchant banker, following their application back in April. This pivotal approval enables the firm to facilitate initial public offerings and handle various capital market activities. Although the complete registration process with the regulator remains in progress, Zerodha Corporate Advisors is gearing up to launch its new merchant banking services shortly.
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