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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.
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.
N Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata separately briefed government officials on internal rifts before the chairman’s exit. They discussed business initiatives, appointments, and Air India’s financial woes. Chandrasekaran said he would step down as Tata Sons chairman in Feb. The government keeps itself aware of such systematically important business groups.
Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series V becomes eligible for premature redemption on 17 August 2026. The Reserve Bank of India fixed the price at ₹15,295 per unit. Investors who bought online at ₹4,740 got a 223% gain. Many investors now look at these returns, though tax rules apply to this profit.
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are flashing a bullish signal on weekly charts. Bharti Airtel tested its Rs.1,779 breakout zone, which now acts as support. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea is testing its Rs.13 support base. Both stocks show momentum turning upward as they hold key levels, suggesting a potential trend continuation.
Defence production reached ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY26, showing a 15.6% rise. India now produces 65% of its defence equipment domestically. The Pinaka programme is a key part of this growth, with DRDO successfully testing a 60 km range guided rocket on July 8, 2026. Exports to Armenia also started.
Horizon Industrial Parks plans a ₹2,600 crore IPO to reduce its debt burden. The company develops and leases large warehouses across India. While revenue and EBITDA showed growth, net losses widened to ₹203.6 crore in FY26. High-risk investors may consider this long-term opportunity as the firm works toward future profitability.