Financial Sector

IFCI and New India Assurance shares rallied sharply on September 2 amid reports that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO could launch this month. Here’s why investors are tracking their NSE exposure and what the proposed IPO could mean for these stocks.

Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on September 1, 2026, extending losses for a second consecutive session. The Nifty 50 fell 0.10% to 24,055.80, while the Sensex declined 0.02% to 76,944.28. Renewed US-Iran tensions and Brent crude crossing $91 a barrel pressured banking, auto, realty and pharma stocks, while gains in ITC, IT and telecom counters capped the downside.

The MSCI index reshuffle takes effect on September 1, bringing Laurus Labs, Lenskart, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww into focus. Here’s what the changes mean, why global funds may buy or sell these stocks, how Reliance Industries is affected, and why the new Closing Auction Session could lead to higher volatility.

The renewed US-Iran conflict and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz are putting oil prices and global markets under pressure. Here’s how prolonged disruption could affect crude, inflation and stock markets in India, the US and Europe.

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO GMP fell to ₹17 on August 21, 2026, from ₹30 on August 18. The latest GMP indicates an estimated listing price of ₹177, or a 10.62% premium, while the IPO is subscribed 4.54 times.

BSE shares fell 3.24% from the intraday high after reports that NSE may allow its shares to trade on NSE following its proposed IPO. Here's what it means for BSE investors.

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO GMP stands at ₹30 as of August 19, 2026. With an IPO price of ₹160, the estimated listing price is ₹190, indicating a potential 18.75% premium. Check GMP trend and subscription status.

Sensex and Nifty 50 remain under pressure on August 19, 2026, extending their losing streak amid rising crude oil prices, Strait of Hormuz tensions, higher US Treasury yields, rupee weakness and continued FPI concerns.

Indian stock markets traded lower on August 18, 2026, as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, higher global bond yields and rupee weakness triggered a risk-off mood. Nifty 50 fell to 24,177.20 by 11:30 AM, while investors tracked NSE IPO developments, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscription, ICICI Bank and key corporate updates.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher on August 3, with the Sensex gaining 544 points and the Nifty closing at 24,774. Strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, improving FII sentiment, and the rollout of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) drove the rally, while investors remained focused on the upcoming RBI policy meeting.