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HDFC Bank Raises Record $1.75 Billion Through Dollar Bonds in Major Overseas Fundraising
HDFC Bank has raised $1.75 billion through a dual-tranche overseas bond issue from its GIFT City branch, marking its biggest international debt fundraising since the 2008 global financial crisis. The transaction includes $500 million of three-year bonds and $1.25 billion of five-year bonds, giving the lender fresh foreign-currency resources to support business growth and overseas operations.
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Indian Markets Stay Cautious as High Oil Prices and Global Bond Yields Limit Risk Appetite
Indian equity markets ended a volatile Friday session with little change as investors weighed elevated crude oil prices, rising global bond yields and uncertain overseas cues. Financial shares offered some support, but concerns about inflation, borrowing costs and foreign investment flows prevented the broader market from building strong momentum.
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Fairfax Emerges as Leading Contender for $5+ Billion IDBI Bank Deal
Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings has moved closer to acquiring a controlling stake in IDBI Bank in a transaction valued at more than $5 billion. The proposed deal, involving the Indian government and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), could become the largest foreign investment in an Indian bank. However, regulatory approvals and Fairfax’s existing investment in CSB Bank remain important issues before the transaction can be completed.
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RBI Intervention Supports Rupee as Crude Oil Nears $94 a Barrel
The Indian rupee managed to remain relatively stable against the US dollar on Thursday as likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped contain pressure from rising crude oil prices. Brent crude climbed close to $94 a barrel, increasing concerns over India's import costs, inflation outlook and demand for dollars.
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Sensex Surges 628 Points as Nifty Breaks Seven-Session Losing Streak, Reclaims 24,200
Indian equities staged a broad recovery on August 20, 2026, with the BSE Sensex climbing more than 600 points and the Nifty 50 ending a seven-session losing streak. Softer pressure from global bond yields, buying in IT and financial stocks, and improved risk sentiment helped benchmarks rebound after several difficult sessions
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SEBI Plans Major Trading Reforms to Woo Foreign Investors Back to Indian Markets
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is preparing a broad package of trading reforms aimed at making the country’s equity market more efficient and attractive to global investors. The proposed changes come after a prolonged period of foreign selling that has pushed overseas ownership of Indian equities to a multi-year low.
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Nifty Records Longest Losing Streak in 11 Months as Oil Prices and Global Yields Weigh on Markets
Indian equities remained under pressure on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as the Nifty 50 declined for a seventh consecutive trading session, marking its longest losing streak in 11 months. Rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and elevated global bond yields kept investors cautious, overshadowing encouraging domestic corporate earnings.
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Rupee Slides to Three-Week Low as ₹96/$ Level Comes Into Focus Amid Oil Pressure
The Indian rupee weakened to a three-week low against the US dollar on Wednesday, August 19, as elevated crude oil prices, persistent importer demand for dollars and cautious global risk sentiment kept the currency under pressure. The rupee closed around ₹95.75 per dollar, leaving the closely watched ₹96 level back in focus. Possible intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped contain sharper losses.
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Shiprocket Shares Surge Nearly 48% on Stock-Market Debut as Investors Back E-Commerce Logistics Growth
Shiprocket made a high-profile entry into India’s public markets on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with its shares climbing sharply above the initial public offering price. The e-commerce logistics and enablement company listed at a substantial premium and extended its gains during trading, rising as much as roughly 48% from the ₹97 IPO price.
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SAGA Group Ponzi Scam: ED Freezes Over ₹30 Crore in Shares, Securities Linked to Sameer Agarwal and Associates
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its money-laundering investigation into the alleged SAGA Group Ponzi scam, freezing assets worth more than ₹30 crore following four days of searches. The frozen assets reportedly include listed shares, securities, mutual funds, insurance policies, bank balances and high-end vehicles linked to alleged SAGA Group CMD Sameer Agarwal and associates. Investigators are examining an alleged investment network involving the Loni Urban Multi-State Credit.
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Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Day 2: Issue Fully Subscribed, GMP Signals Positive Listing — Should You Apply?
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart’s ₹1,700-crore IPO crossed the full-subscription mark on the second day of bidding on August 18. The issue received bids for about 6.28 crore shares against roughly 6.28 crore shares available, while grey-market activity continued to indicate positive listing sentiment.
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GIC's dividend appeal meets regulatory headwinds as growth eases
General Insurance Corp of India posts flat net earned premium, strong domestic growth and a 4% dividend yield, but faces potential loss of mandatory cession business and heightened competition.
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Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO debuts at 18% premium, shares surge on strong demand
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd. opened at ₹165 on its debut, delivering an 18% premium over the ₹140 IPO price as investors flooded the offering with record subscription levels.
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Indian gold and silver futures slip as oil surge fuels rate‑hike anxiety
MCX gold fell 0.55% and silver dropped 1% on Tuesday, driven by higher Brent crude, Middle‑East tensions and speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise rates soon.
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Global equity heatmap shows Asian sell‑off as oil spikes and US‑Iran talks stall
Asian benchmarks tumble and US indices close lower amid rising crude prices, stalled US‑Iran negotiations and pending Fed minutes, setting a cautious tone for India's market opening on Tuesday.
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Tata Group Stocks See Shift in Investor Base Under Chandrasekaran
Tata Group's listed companies undergo significant shift in investor base under N. Chandrasekaran's leadership
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Skyways Air Services Sets IPO Price Band
Skyways Air Services Limited has set its IPO price band at ₹131 to ₹138 per share
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Global Markets Rise
US stocks reach record highs after weaker-than-expected producer price inflation
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Mazagon Dock Among Top Picks for Short-Term Gains
Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra recommends three stocks for short-term investment
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Top Five Indian Firms Lose Over ₹1 Lakh Crore in Market Value; TCS Suffers Biggest Hit
India’s equity market witnessed a notable erosion in corporate valuations last week as five of the country’s 10 most valuable listed companies collectively lost more than ₹1 lakh crore in market capitalisation. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) recorded the steepest decline, while Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank also saw their valuations shrink. At the same time, the other five companies in the top-10 group ended the week with gains.
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India Opens Tax Disclosure Window for Small Taxpayers to Regularise Select Foreign Assets
India has opened a limited-period disclosure scheme giving eligible small taxpayers an opportunity to regularise certain previously unreported foreign assets and overseas income. The Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026, came into effect on August 16 and is available until December 31, 2026.
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CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke Launches ‘School Thik Karo’ Campaign, Begins With Government School Audit
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the overnight variable rate reverse repo rate to 5.24% in an effort to stimulate economic growth. The move comes as the country faces a slowing economy.
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Paytm Management Receives Sebi Notice
Paytm's senior executives face a show cause notice from Sebi over the timing of a 2023 disclosure
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RBI pulls back liquidity as repo operations absorb ₹2.25 trillion on August 13
The Reserve Bank of India recorded a net liquidity outflow of ₹354.2 billion on August 13, using repo, MSF and SDF facilities to tighten money market conditions.
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Apple likely to unveil iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 with higher price and larger battery
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro series on September 9, featuring a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable‑aperture camera and a battery exceeding 5,000 mAh, while prices may rise by up to $200.
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