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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Monday, August 17, 2026, as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions hit sentiment. The Sensex dropped 284.85 points to 77,717.05. Many stocks like Infosys and TCS got hit, while only Bharat Electronics and Titan showed gains during the morning session.
The dollar fell against most major peers as weak US economic data reduced bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike. Retail sales fell in July by the most in over a year. Richard Franulovich said, "Regular Trump-Warsh dialogue and a murky Fed reaction function keep questions about the dollar alive."
Commercial flight operations started at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on Monday. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the first IndiGo flight from Hyderabad. Naidu said, "This marks the beginning of a new chapter for North Andhra and will open new opportunities for the region."
The Reserve Bank of India proposed new rules requiring banks to get borrower consent before changing loan benchmarks. These directions, if finalised, take effect from 1 April 2027. The draft says migration cannot increase interest rates or attract fees. This move gives many borrowers better protection regarding their floating-rate loan EMIs.
Molbio Diagnostics shares listed with a premium of over 21 per cent on Monday. The stock started trading at ₹980 on the BSE, showing a jump of 21.43 per cent against the issue price of ₹807. Many investors got shares after the IPO received 70.26 times subscription last Wednesday.
CEA Nageswaran suggested using E10 fuel for older vehicles on August 17. Meanwhile, gold prices rose to $4,451.30 an ounce. Reliance Industries shares got attention after a Rolls-Royce partnership for fighter jet engines. Also, Japan’s economy grew by 1.1 percent in the second quarter as global tensions impacted consumer spending.
Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends buying BDL and Bata India for the next 1-2 weeks. The Nifty 50 fell 0.83% for the week ended 14 August. Patel said, "Any correction towards this zone should be viewed as an opportunity to accumulate quality positions rather than as a trend reversal."
Shiprocket IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today after the Rs 1,617.48-crore issue got a strong response, with subscription reaching 99.38 times. With the GMP at 33%, investors hope for a good listing. Applicants can check their status on the registrar’s website before the stock debuts on August 19, 2026.
On August 14, six Nifty500 stocks showed bullish signals after gaining over 4% on the market. These stocks appeared on the White Marubozu scanner, which tracks strong buying pressure. Traders use this pattern to see if buyers got control from the opening to the closing of the trading session today.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart’s ₹1,700-crore initial public offering opens today at a price band of ₹190-₹201 and closes on Wednesday. The company got ₹508.20 crore from anchor investors before the launch. Many retail investors can bid for a minimum of 74 shares to help the firm open new stores across India.
Dhoot Transmission shares will debut on the BSE and NSE on Monday, August 17. The Rs 3,066.89 crore IPO, priced at Rs 871 per share, saw strong demand and was subscribed 74.21 times. With a grey market premium of Rs 264, the stock could list at a 30% premium today.
Cochin Shipyard shares may fall nearly 42% as Kotak Institutional Equities issued a sell rating. The company’s June quarter net profit fell 27.7% to ₹135.8 crore, while revenue fell 6.9% to ₹910 crore. Kotak said progress on tie-ups with HD KSOE, Maersk and Drydocks World will be key future catalysts.