NARCL offers ₹550 crore for Jaypee Cement & Reliance Infra assets
For the Salem-Ulundurpet toll road, NARCL has offered ₹280 crore against total debt of about ₹600 crore. The bid for Jaypee Cement stands at ₹270 crore against outstanding debt of ₹2,200 crore. Dalmia Bharat had earlier shown interest in acquiring Jaypee’s cement assets.
India’s demat accounts cross 20 crore mark, led by young investors under 30
India’s demat accounts have surpassed 20 crore, fueled by a surge in investor sign-ups, particularly among young individuals under 30, who constitute approximately 75% of new account openings. While the pace of growth has slowed in 2025 compared to 2024, the increase is also attributed to investors holding multiple accounts.
Retail investors drive Margin Trading Funding to record high in August despite market haze
Margin Trading Funding (MTF) in India reached a record high in August, exceeding ₹96,000 crore, reflecting strong investor confidence despite market fluctuations. This surge indicates a growing appetite among retail investors to borrow for stock market investments. Hindustan Aeronautics, Tata Motors, and TCS are among the most traded stocks using borrowed funds, highlighting specific investment […]
BlueStone cuts IPO size to Rs 820 crore, to launch issue on August 11
BlueStone has scaled back its IPO size, aiming to raise Rs 820 crore in primary capital, less than the initially planned Rs 1,000 crore. The omnichannel jewellery retailer is eyeing a valuation of around Rs 7,800 crore with the public listing, lower than its previous funding round.
Paytm bulk deal: Societe Generale buys over 67 lakh shares worth Rs 720 crore in One 97 Communications
Societe Generale acquired over 67 lakh Paytm shares worth Rs 720 crore as Antfin exited its 5.84% stake. With no Chinese ownership remaining, Paytm’s cap table realigns with regulatory norms, potentially boosting investor sentiment.
Bonus Alert: After five free shares in 2024, metal stock to consider another proposal on August 8
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores will consider a bonus share issue on August 8, following its 5:1 bonus in February. The stock rose 4.3% post-announcement. Quarterly results will also be declared on the same day.
Vedanta continues winning street confidence: Brokerages forecast strong earnings ahead
These firms have also taken note of the several growth projects scheduled for commissioning or completion in the next few quarters
These 11 smallcap stocks with 25%+ RoE surge up to 50% in FY26 so far
Around 21 small-cap stocks have consistently delivered a Return on Equity (RoE) above 25% over the past three years.In FY26 so far, 18 of them are in the green, with 11 posting double-digit gains. Five have surged between 25% and 50%, underscoring how strong RoE can fuel outperformance in the small-cap space. (Source: ACE Equity)
Britannia Q1 Results: Cons PAT rises 3% YoY to Rs 521 crore, revenue grows 9%
Britannia Industries reported a 3% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 521 crore, with revenue up 9% at Rs 4,622 crore. Sequentially, profit fell 7%. Higher raw material costs impacted margins. The company saw double-digit sales growth in key markets, supported by improving consumption trends and operational efficiencies.
BLS International reports revenues of Rs 711 cr for Q1FY26M PAT at Rs 181 crore
BLS International reported a strong Q1 FY26 with revenue up 44% YoY to Rs 711 crore and net profit rising 50% to Rs 181 crore. The company, operating in over 70 countries, attributed its performance to a diversified business model, AI-driven strategy, and expansion in global citizen service markets.