Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd leads gainers in ‘A’ group
Black Box Ltd, Astral Ltd, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd and Netweb Technologies India Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE’s ‘A’ group today, 13 August 2026.
Day: August 13, 2026
British pound under $1.35 mark on weak UK data; GBP/INR futures linger around 129 levels
The British pound came under pressure on Thursday as dollar index holds steady around 100 mark owing to safe haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical turmoil. The stalled peace process in the Middle East provides some support to greenback, although recent US inflation figures showed some moderation of inflationary pressures and reduce bets of further rate…
VA Tech Wabag slips after Q1 PAT slides 30% YoY to Rs 90 cr
VA Tech Wabag fell 1.03% to Rs 1,882.45 after the company reported a 29.8% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 90.1 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 128.3 crore in Q4 FY26.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals climbs as Q1 PAT rises 21.43% YoY
Gujarat Fluorochemicals rose 4.48% to Rs 4,770.20 after the company reported strong financial performance for Q1 FY27.
Shiprocket IPO Day 2: Subscribed 1.72x so far, GMP signals 35% listing gains. Should you subscribe?
The second day of Shiprocket’s IPO reveals strong investor interest, particularly from retail segments showing remarkable engagement. Grey market premiums point towards an optimistic debut for the company’s shares. With analysts endorsing subscriptions, they highlight Shiprocket’s robust market advantages. The funds generated will be pivotal for facilitating growth and enhancing technology.
Indian economy remains on a resilient footing, industrial activity firming up
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stated in a monthly update that most recent data for 2Q26 suggests that the Indian economy remains on a resilient footing overall. Consumption indicators held up, unemployment was broadly stable, industrial production growth remained firm and non-food credit growth strengthened further, while the services sector continued to…
Indices trade with sideways; metal shares lose sheen
The Nifty traded tad below the 24,400 level. Metal shares declined after advancing in the past trading session.
On Ahilyabai Holkar’s 231st death anniversary, let’s visit the famous temples built by her
Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, an influential ruler of the eighteenth century, played a pivotal role in reshaping India’s spiritual landscape. Her extensive efforts in temple construction and restoration spanned from the Himalayas to southern India, featuring significant projects such as the Kashi Vishwanath and Old Somnath temples. She also established sacred sites in Maheshwar, effectively linking…
‘Ab Tak Chappan dealt with the surface’: Ram Gopal Varma reveals how Harshvardhan Rane stars as ‘a man given the power to decide who lives and who dies’ as ‘Police Company’ goes deeper into encounter policing
Ram Gopal Varma explores encounter policing’s dark side in “Police Company,” calling it more dangerous than “D Company” since institutions gain criminal-like power with legitimacy. He cast Harshvardhan Rane for his intense stillness, discussed his lasting fascination with the underworld’s moral contradictions, and referenced his earlier works, “Satya” and “Company.”
Chandra must remain Tata Sons director to complete even his current term, fate of Aug 18 AGM uncertain
Chandra’s resignation comes just before Tata Sons’ annual general meeting slated for August 18. The public charities regulator’s prohibition casts doubt on the imminent shareholder vote, potentially leading to a rescheduling of the meeting to December. Pressure now mounts on Noel Tata to ensure that ongoing group projects stay on course, while navigating the complexities…