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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.
SPML Infra shares rose over 2% on Monday, 17 August, after Arihant Capital initiated a Buy rating with a target price of ₹366. The brokerage expects revenue to double by FY28, supported by a strong ₹5,369 crore order book. Improved financials and lower debt helped the company get this boost.
Regaal Resources reported a 47 per cent jump in first-quarter net profit to ₹13.32 crore on August 17, 2026. Higher value-added margins helped the firm despite total income falling to ₹202.57 crore. Chairman Anil Kishorepuria said, "We expect the benefits of these investments to begin reflecting from the second quarter onwards."
Invesco Mutual Fund is reopening select existing SIPs and STPs in three international fund-of-funds from 18 August. This move helps investors whose global investments got disrupted by overseas limits. However, new registrations remain shut. Invesco said transactions could be suspended again if the fund house approaches its overseas investment limit.
BSE shares fell 4.76% by midday after Jefferies cut earnings estimates, while Voltas shares dropped 4% due to seasonal risks. PhysicsWallah shares gained 9% as losses narrowed in Q1 FY27. Meanwhile, Molbio Diagnostics debuted 21.44% above its issue price on Monday, August 17, following a strong response to its recent IPO.
Shares of Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics made strong stock market debuts on Monday, gaining 21.4 per cent to 38 per cent over their IPO prices. Shivani Nyati said, "Dhoot Transmission delivered a strong listing." Investors got good returns as both stocks started high following strong subscriptions to the issues.
Raamdeo Agrawal of Motilal Oswal said India’s earnings season signals a multi-year growth cycle. He expects Nifty EPS to reach ₹1,450 next year. "My sense is this is the start of an earnings acceleration," he said. Better credit flow and GST cuts helped, while quick commerce remains a key sector.
Dhoot Transmission made a strong Dalal Street debut on Monday, with shares listing at a 38% premium to the IPO price. Shivani Nyati said, “We maintain a positive long-term view and recommend holding with a stop-loss of Rs 1,100.” The company plans to use proceeds to reduce its debt burden.
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.