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US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that the military is running low on weapons as the war with Iran continues. "What we've used is peanuts," Trump said. While officials worry about depleted stocks and future readiness, Trump insisted the US still has many mid-level weapons to use for operations.
BEML ended FY26 with a record Rs 15,890 crore order book. While defence remains a major revenue segment, the company now eyes a mega tender for 2,856 Vande Bharat suburban coaches worth Rs 21,000 crore. This move shows how BEML uses its rail expertise to grow beyond traditional tank manufacturing.
A Rs 32,000 monthly SIP in top smallcap funds could have grown significantly over five years. The ITI Small Cap Fund delivered a 21.9 per cent return, turning a total investment of Rs 19,20,000 into Rs 34,99,109 by August 14, 2026. These funds offer high growth but carry market risks.
Honda India Power Products Ltd declared a final dividend of Rs 23 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company fixed August 19, 2026, as the record date. Investors must buy shares by August 18, 2026, to qualify for the payment on September 17, 2026.
HELM AG and Parijat Industries announced a new partnership to boost digital agriculture and agrochemicals. The collaboration combines HELM’s technology platforms with Parijat’s manufacturing and distribution network. Uday Raj Anand said, "The opportunity to launch a line of products carrying the HELM brand name in India is an exciting step."
Global Fintech Fest 2026 identified agentic AI as a key technology for financial services. Banks like SBI and HDFC are exploring these systems to handle fraud detection and customer service. Nitin Chugh said, "Any process you pick up, I think there is room for an agentic workflow to at least supplement it."
The Nifty India Defence Index climbed 1% to a fresh high of 9,912.75 on Monday. Defence stocks like HAL, BEL, and BDL remain in focus after strong Q1 results 2026. HAL reported a 14.9% profit rise, while BDL saw a 547% surge. Investors now watch these firms amid record order books.
Hindustan Copper shares surged over 7% in intraday trade on Monday, 17 August, as global copper prices neared a record high. Prices rose nearly 16% this year, driven by heavy flows into the US. The company said it was targeting around 32,000 tonne of metal-in-concentrate production this year to support output.
Foreign Institutional Investors raised their stakes in 59 BSE 500 companies between December 2025 and June 2026. Many of these stocks performed well, with 13 shares gaining between 50% and 130%. Three of these companies turned into multibaggers, as investors got big returns after FIIs showed consistent interest in them.
European shares climbed on Monday as the STOXX 600 rose 0.2% to 659.30 points. Gains in basic resources and technology stocks helped the market, even as investors watched geopolitical risks. Miners led the rise as gold prices got a boost. Meanwhile, food and beverage stocks fell 0.7% during the session.
An investment of ₹10,000 in the Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund grew to ₹16,513 by August 13, 2026. This direct-growth plan showed a 65.2% gain over three years. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the BSE 500 TRI, since its launch in August 2023. Experts said past returns do not guarantee future performance.
Global markets face five big triggers this week as investors track food inflation, U.S. consumer spending, and Japan’s growth outlook. Gold prices got a boost, while UK inflation data remains in focus. Markets will watch if rising energy and food costs are temporary or a longer challenge for central banks.