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Govt to sell up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper via OFS; floor price at 10% discount
Updated at : 2026-08-24 20:25:02

The government will sell a 3% stake in Hindustan Copper through an OFS at Rs 514 per share, with an option to divest another 3%. The sale offers a discount to market price amid strong quarterly earnings and expansion plans.

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ICICI raises $1 billion, Union Bank $600 million through dollar bonds
Updated at : 2026-08-24 20:20:02

ICICI Bank raised $1 billion through a five-year private dollar bond, while Union Bank of India secured $600 million in its first international dollar issue in over a decade, benefiting from RBI’s special swap window. UCO Bank also approved a $1 billion programme.

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Sebi introduces IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions: Here's what you need to know
Updated at : 2026-08-24 19:25:02

SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions to strengthen critical systems, cybersecurity and operational continuity. The 100-point framework will assess nine parameters twice yearly, with early-warning mechanisms and real-time monitoring required by February 2027.

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Lenskart Solutions among 4 stocks to hit 52-week highs & surge up to 20% in a month
Updated at : 2026-08-24 19:20:02

The Sensex fell 172 points on Monday, but four BSE 200 stocks bucked the broader market weakness to hit fresh 52-week highs. Lenskart Solutions, Siemens, AU Small Finance Bank and United Spirits showed strong investor interest and recent gains.

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India lenders' dollar debt sales top $10 billion since RBI window, ICICI Bank beats peer to lead pack
Updated at : 2026-08-24 18:20:02

ICICI Bank is set to raise one billion dollars through the issuance of five-year bonds, marking its fourth bond sale this month. With over three billion dollars already raised via the RBI window, this move contributes to the collective bond issuance of over ten billion dollars by Indian banks. This funding initiative is aimed at bolstering their lending and investment activities.

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Market wrap: Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Monday
Updated at : 2026-08-24 17:30:02

Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling 172 points and the Nifty declining 33 points as early gains faded. Broader markets were mixed, while metal stocks outperformed. JSW Steel, Hindalco and Tata Steel led Nifty gainers, whereas SBI Life, Bajaj Finance and Adani Ports declined.

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Rs 7.3 trillion InvIT market sees investor base surge 17% as Q1 payouts rise 15% YoY
Updated at : 2026-08-24 17:25:02

India’s InvIT sector saw investor participation surge 17% sequentially to 6.53 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27. Distributions rose 15% to ₹5,923 crore, while AUM increased 13.7% year-on-year to ₹7.3 lakh crore, reflecting stronger investor confidence and consistent cash flows.

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Quote of the day by Tom Russo: "Sadly, on Wall Street, rewards for acting with self-interest and to disadvantage public shareholders often prove to be too tempting"
Updated at : 2026-08-24 17:20:02

Investor Tom Russo warns that self-serving incentives can sometimes outweigh shareholder interests. His observation highlights the importance of strong corporate governance, transparent executive rewards, accountability and oversight, urging investors to assess management quality and incentive structures alongside financial performance.

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Infosys, HCLTech, other IT stocks gain on Nvidia’s likely price hikes. Are AI bubble worries coming true?
Updated at : 2026-08-24 14:35:02

Indian IT stocks gained on Monday as reports of Nvidia’s potential server price hikes revived concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs and stretched valuations. The Nifty IT index rose over 1%, with Infosys and HCLTech among the gainers. Analysts, meanwhile, continue to debate whether India’s IT sector offers an “anti-AI” advantage.

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