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Blue Cloud Softech Solutions started trading its shares on the National Stock Exchange on August 18, 2026. The company got 92 crore equity shares admitted for trading. "Access to NSE's deeper institutional and retail investor base positions BCSSL to fund its expansion to Africa and the United States," the company said.
Wipro Consumer Care bought a majority stake in skincare brand Dermatouch for ₹387.5 crore. This is the company’s 18th acquisition as it looks to grow in the beauty market. CEO Kumar Chander said, "If somebody else has figured that out, and it's better to take that, that's an opportunity."
Sensex fell 493 points on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as Nifty dropped for the sixth day. Markets got hit as crude oil prices jumped to $91 per barrel. Vinod Nair said, “Crude oil remained the primary drag on market sentiment.” Many IT stocks fell, while investors worried about rising global inflation.
BSE Limited shares closed 0.72 per cent lower at ₹3,308 on Tuesday. The stock fell as analysts turned bearish ahead of its Nifty 50 entry on September 30. Brokerages downgraded the exchange, citing regulatory headwinds and lower turnover. Despite this, passive inflows might provide a cushion for the company soon.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell on Tuesday as oil prices stayed high and bond yields hit multi-year peaks. Investors worried about inflation after hopes for a US-Iran peace deal faded. Markets now look toward Nvidia’s results next week to see if tech stocks can recover from recent heavy volatility.
HDFC Securities kept its Buy rating on MCX with a Rs 3,600 target. The firm said regulatory easing and new index options will boost volumes and earnings. Analysts noted, "These developments amplify our earlier thesis of sustained options growth," expecting an 18% gain from the August 18 price of Rs 3,040.
The Nifty 50 fell to 24,154.90 on Tuesday, marking its sixth straight session of losses. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions kept investors worried. Vinod Nair said, “Investor anxiety increased as hopes for a West Asia resolution faded.” Foreign investors also pulled money out, adding pressure on the markets.
Air India launched a new pilot testing programme following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident on August 4. The airline said the move reflects its "unwavering commitment to safety and professionalism." It urged stakeholders to avoid speculation while the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues its probe into the sudden altitude loss event.
ICICI Bank stock fell 0.45 per cent to ₹1,409 on Tuesday, August 18, as the lender priced a $750 million bond issue. The bank priced these five-year notes at a 5.417 per cent coupon. Despite this dip, the stock has gained 48.21 per cent over the last three years.
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission now allows renewable developers a 12-month grid connectivity extension. Companies missing project deadlines can keep their access by paying a daily fee of up to Rs 6,000 per megawatt. CERC said it wanted a uniform process to manage these delays instead of handling cases separately.
ASK Property Fund exited its investment in the Shriram 122 West housing project in Chennai on Tuesday. The fund got ₹340 crore against an initial investment of ₹215 crore. Lakshmipathi C. said the fund intends to continue deploying growth and solution capital into residential projects across India after this successful exit.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited said on Tuesday, August 18, that its board approved raising ₹5,000 crore through non-convertible debentures. The company plans to use these funds by issuing up to 10 tranches within one year. Meanwhile, shares of the firm fell by 1.96% to end at ₹310.80 on the BSE.