Shreeji Shipping sets IPO price band at Rs 240-252/ share

Shreeji Shipping Global Ltd, specializing in dry bulk cargo solutions, has announced its IPO with a price band of Rs 240-252 per share, aiming to raise Rs 411 crore. The IPO opens from August 19-21, with anchor investor bidding on August 18. Proceeds will fund dry bulk carrier acquisitions and debt repayment.

HBL Engineering shares surge over 13% on strong Q1 earnings; profit up 79% YoY

HBL Engineering a 79% year-on-year profit rise to Rs 143 crore in Q1, driven by higher revenues and improved cost management. During its August 9 meeting, the board approved the reappointment of Dr. Aluru Jagadish Prasad as Chairman and Managing Director for a five-year term beginning October 1, 2025, pending shareholder approval.

Cameron Brandt says Trump-Putin meeting unlikely to spark major market shifts

Geopolitical events have limited long-term impact on fund flows, with investors often viewing dips as buying opportunities. While some money is slowly exiting the US amidst tariff negotiations, it’s primarily moving into liquidity funds. India’s fund inflows, previously recovering, have been impacted by new tariffs, particularly on pharmaceuticals, creating uncertainty in the market.

Nifty could see short covering on direct rise above 24,433: Anand James

Nifty experienced a sixth consecutive negative weekly fall, but a potential pullback is anticipated early in the week due to recovery signals after lower Bollinger Band penetrations. While broader markets struggle, PSU Banks show mixed signals with potential support from key stocks like SBI. MAHLOG and CMSINFO are top picks, indicating reversal attempts with bullish […]

Sudip Bandyopadhyay reaffirms long-term bullish view on LIC

Inditrade Capital’s Group Chairman, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, favors life insurance, particularly LIC, citing its strong quarterly results and long-term potential. While cautious about health insurance due to market uncertainties, he highlights domestic-focused pharma like Mankind Pharma and hospital chains like Apollo Hospitals as promising investments, while advising caution on diagnostic companies due to intense competition.

Gold slips as dollar firms, investors book profit; US data on tap

Gold prices experienced a dip on Monday, influenced by a stronger dollar and profit-taking after a recent surge. Investors are keenly awaiting U.S. inflation data, crucial for gauging the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy. Spot gold decreased by 0.7% to $3,373.37 per ounce.