Fintech Sector

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.

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.

Groww shares fell as much as 4.02% after nearly 7.78 crore shares changed hands in two block deals worth around ₹1,500 crore. While the large transactions triggered selling pressure, Groww's operating momentum remains strong, with 70,119 active clients added in July and market share rising to 28.88%.

Paytm shares faced selling pressure after Resilient Asset Management proposed to sell up to a 4.98% stake in One97 Communications. The deal has a floor price of ₹1,535.10 per share and could be worth up to ₹4,895 crore. Here's what investors need to know about the block deal, Paytm's shareholding structure, stock performance and Q1 FY27 fundamentals.

Paytm share price surged nearly 10% on Monday after Bernstein raised its target price to ₹2,200. The rally has further boosted investor Akash Bhansali's Paytm stake, which is now worth over ₹1,200 crore against an estimated ₹360 crore investment made during the 2024 regulatory crisis.

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.

Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on July 27, 2026, ending a five-session losing streak. The Nifty and Sensex gained nearly 1% each, supported by easing US-Iran tensions, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, improved global sentiment, and strong buying in IT, Media, Realty, and Auto stocks. Infosys led the IT rally following leadership transition news and positive brokerage sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty extended losses for the fifth consecutive session as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, weak Wall Street cues, and higher bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. IT and Media stocks outperformed, while Auto stocks led the decline.