Day: August 28, 2026

Ameresco CEO George Sakellaris buys $113,280 in company stock

In a remarkable display of skill and tenacity, R Praggnanandhaa clinched victory at the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis, overturning a daunting six-point deficit against renowned competitor Fabiano Caruana. This landmark win not only made him the first Indian champion of the Grand Chess Tour but also earned him a hefty prize of…

Gloo Holdings director Thrivent Financial sells $28,364 in stock

NSE’s valuation in the unlisted market is around ₹5 lakh crore, potentially catapulting it to India’s top-ten market capitalization leader-board on listing, based on current prices.

On Thursday, Indian markets faced downward pressure as they wrapped up trading lower amid mixed signals from global economies. Notably, Wipro’s stock saw gains following its expanded partnership with Google Cloud aimed at enhancing AI implementation. Meanwhile, Lenskart’s current investor is set to sell shares worth up to Rs 1,313 crore.

The Indian stock market will remain open on August 28 for trading. Both NSE and BSE will operate normally on this date. Commodity markets will also function as usual on August 28. The market will next close on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Upcoming holidays include October 2 and November 10.

BofA expects India’s wires and cables industry to grow at a 14% compound annual rate between FY26 and FY29, supported by spending on infrastructure, renewable energy and power grids, as well as exports.

After a robust July, foreign portfolio investors increased their equity acquisitions in August, marking a moderate uptick. Domestic institutional investors also continued their purchasing activities, though at a more measured pace. This buying spree aligned with a surge in IPO and OFS issuances within Indian markets. Interestingly, foreign investment trends shifted away from South Korea…

Bankex options saw a significant surge during Thursday’s expiry session. This unusual spike occurred within minutes, causing considerable trader reaction. Indicative closing levels briefly showed a steeper Sensex decline than expected. Several Bankex put options experienced sharp premium jumps, impacting sellers. The Sensex and Bankex closed lower, while Nifty and Bank Nifty saw smaller declines.

In a bold move, ESDS Software Solutions is set to launch a ₹720 crore IPO to fuel its growth initiatives. The company excels in providing infrastructure, managed, and software services to a variety of sectors, boasting significant revenue and profit increases over the past three years. Yet, it faces risks such as revenue reliance on…