Day: August 28, 2026

MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 28 August. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.

Vodafone Idea plans to pay nearly ₹49,000 crore in spectrum dues over the next three years, with payments of about ₹7,000 crore in FY27, ₹15,000 crore in FY28 and ₹27,000 crore in FY29. The telco expects to fund these through higher EBITDA, internal cash generation and fresh bank funding, while also pursuing a ₹45,000-crore network…

Aster DM Quality Care is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in Yatharth Hospitals. This potential acquisition aims to consolidate the hospital sector amid private equity interest. Yatharth Hospitals’ stock has seen a significant rise in anticipation of a potential trade. The deal would trigger an open offer for additional shares, expanding the acquirer’s ownership….

India’s food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, salt, or sugar content on food packages. The regulator is also exploring varied assessment thresholds based on typical serving sizes. This move follows Supreme Court scrutiny over the prolonged delay in implementing such standards. Industry representatives support…

Julian Newman is facing allegations of abuse after his former girlfriend shared viral videos that appeared to show heated confrontations and alleged injuries. She also accused him of punching her. Newman denied presenting the full story, calling her posts “one-sided,” and said their relationship had become unhealthy and toxic before he ended it. He claimed…

Trent Ltd is winding down its affordable ethnicwear stores of the Utsa brand after as they were found unviable, according to people familiar with the matter. From a peak of over 20 stores about two years ago, the count is already down to four, with shutters on another one coming up soon. 

Campus Fund is raising a $100 million fund as venture capital firms increasingly look to student-led startups for early bets, encouraged by a growing deal pipeline and successful follow-on rounds.

Swiggy Instamart is turning to younger brands and exclusive products to differentiate its assortment as rivals narrow the gap on speed and selection.

L&T is reshaping its strategy in new-age sectors, betting that owning and operating assets could deliver higher returns than building them for others.

Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 28 August. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.