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Regaal Resources initial public offering of Rs 306 crore witnessed strong investor demand. The IPO was subscribed 7.17 times on its second day. The grey market indicates a premium of 25% over the issue price. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale. Proceeds will be used for debt repayment and corporate purposes.

RVNL shares fell after its Q1 profit dropped 40% year-on-year to Rs 134.36 crore, hit by lower revenue and weaker operations. The stock, down 24% in 2025, trades below key SMAs with RSI in oversold territory, signalling continued bearish momentum.

Vikram Solar IPO: Vikram Solar has set a price band of ₹315–₹322 for its ₹2,079.36 crore IPO opening on August 19, comprising a ₹1,500 crore fresh issue and ₹579.36 crore OFS. Minimum bid is 45 shares. The IPO is priced at a P/E of 68.48–72.17x FY25 EPS, higher than the peer average of 44.28x.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise shares experienced a surge. This followed the company s strong Q1FY26 performance. The healthcare giant reported a significant increase in consolidated net profit. Revenue from operations also grew year-on-year. Positive earnings and revenue growth across business segments boosted investor confidence. The stock is exhibiting a bullish trend, trading above key Simple Moving Averages.

Siddharth Vora advises a large- and midcap bias in choppy markets, favouring domestic-focused sectors like consumption, industrials, materials, and healthcare, while keeping 14–15% cash for opportunities.

India s stock market sentiment has sharply declined, shifting from being the most favored in Asia to the least preferred due to President Trump s tariff escalations. Fund managers are now underweight on Indian equities, influenced by trade tensions, weak earnings, and high valuations. This shift contrasts with increased enthusiasm for Chinese markets, leading to significant fund outflows from Indian shares.

After a period of impressive returns, India s long-duration government securities may be nearing the end of their rally, according to Axis Mutual Fund. The surge was fueled by factors like policy easing and fiscal discipline. However, the report suggests these catalysts are losing momentum. Deteriorating demand-supply dynamics and regulatory changes are reducing the appetite for long-duration bonds.

NMDC shares experienced a rise of 2.5% following the announcement of robust first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026. Revenue saw a significant increase, driven by higher iron ore production and sales. While profit dipped slightly, operational performance was strong. The company holds substantial investments in various subsidiaries and joint ventures, both domestically and internationally.

India’s fixed income market remains steady despite global uncertainty. With inflation below the RBI’s target and yields expected to stay in a narrow range, Canara Robeco’s Avnish Jain advises focusing on short- to medium-term debt funds for better risk-adjusted returns, while keeping selective long-duration exposure for potential policy easing gains.

DBS Bank expects Federal Reserve rate cuts soon. However, tariffs may increase inflation beyond three percent by 2026. This complicates the Fed s role. Companies are negotiating discounts and absorbing costs. Consumers will eventually bear the tariff burden. This process will erode US competitiveness. The full impact will unfold over the next six to twelve months.