Despite Nifty 50 losses, several Nifty 500 stocks delivered multibagger returns over the past year. Ather Energy led with 248%, followed by HFCL, Welspun Corp, Aditya Infotech, Hindustan Copper, RR Kabel and others.
Rays of Belief, which operates under the Mom’s Belief brand, will open its IPO on September 1, with a price band of Rs 227-239 per share. The Rs 125 crore issue comprises a fresh issue of 52.30 lakh shares and will close on September 3. The company plans to use the proceeds to expand its centre network across India.
European shares edged higher on Tuesday, as investors took some relief from the lack of immediate penalties following the latest US sanctions warning against Iran. Defence stocks led gains, rising about 1%, while the measured rollout of the measures eased concerns over disruptions to global trade and energy supplies.
India’s IPO market has staged a strong comeback in July-August, with 18 of 22 listings delivering positive debut-day returns. Average listing gains stood at 25%, sharply above the 7% recorded in Q1FY27. Analysts expect momentum to continue, supported by strong investor sentiment, attractive valuations and major upcoming IPOs.
Vodafone Idea shares rose sharply after reports that a consortium of public-sector banks led by SBI is nearing approval of a larger debt package for the telecom operator. The funding is part of Vi’s broader Rs 45,000-crore requirement and could provide financial flexibility to expand its network and execute planned capex.
Micron shares slid 7% amid a broader semiconductor selloff, crowded memory-chip trades and concerns over the durability of the AI boom, despite contracted HBM demand through 2026.
The Sensex has gone 697 days without a new record high, marking its longest stretch of weakness in years. In 2026, 37% of trading days have delivered negative two-year returns, the highest share since 2012. However, easing FII selling, resilient domestic flows and potential foreign inflows could support a recovery.
Nearly half of the world’s oil supply now comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energy markets. Reuters calculations based on IEA data show that Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Libya and Venezuela produced around 45 million barrels per day in 2025, accounting for more than 43% of global oil supply.
Eurozone bond yields remained largely stable as investors assessed new U.S. sanctions on Iran and easing oil prices. Germany’s 10-year yield held near a 15-year high, while longer-term yields stayed elevated amid inflation risks, energy costs and fiscal spending. Stronger German growth reinforced expectations for ECB rate hikes, keeping borrowing costs high across Europe.
The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, scheduled for August 27-29, will draw close attention as Chair Kevin Warsh makes his expected debut. Investors seek signals on inflation and interest-rate policy amid bond-market jitters. With inflation above target, markets anticipate potentially higher rates, while President Trump continues pressing the Fed for cuts.
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