Cohance Lifesciences, Divis Laboratories, and SAI Life Sciences rallied after Jefferies initiated coverage with Buy ratings, citing strong growth prospects in Indias CRDMO sector. The brokerage sees a high-teen revenue CAGR, led by China+1 diversification, pipeline visibility, and demand for diabetes and weight-loss therapies.
Vodafone Idea shares rose 2.3% to Rs 7.23 on Monday, extending a two-day rally of over 10%, after reports that the Prime Ministers Office is reviewing a relief package for the debt-laden telecom operator. Proposed measures include a two-year moratorium extension, flexible repayments, lower installments, and possible penalty waivers on AGR dues of Rs 83,400 crore.
ITC Hotels shares faced selling pressure. JM Financial started covering the stock with a sell rating. The brokerage cited valuation concerns despite strong fundamentals. The stock price declined following the report. JM Financial acknowledged ITC Hotels' leadership and growth. However, limited near-term asset commissioning and current valuations led to the 'sell' recommendation.
OYO, the global travel tech firm, is planning to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus in November. The company is expecting a valuation of USD 7-8 billion for its IPO. OYO may approach its board with the proposal next week. SoftBank, a major shareholder, has engaged with several banks to assess market sentiment.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Pakistan near the Afghanistan border at 5:39 AM IST on August 25, 2025, at a depth of 25 kilometers. The seismic event, as reported by the National Center for Seismology, occurred in a region prone to earthquakes due to the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
Fractional ownership is transforming India's real estate market, granting retail investors access to premium commercial properties previously exclusive to institutions. This model lowers entry barriers, delivers consistent net yields of 78%, and offers professional management, ensuring stability and reduced operational burdens. It presents a compelling diversification avenue for investors seeking both income and long-term value.
Geojit Investments' Anand James suggests Nifty's pause is temporary, anticipating a rebound towards 25,200 if it holds above 24,850. He cautions a fall below 24,740 could trigger a deeper decline. He also anticipates Sensex volumes to remain unaffected by the expiry day swap. He recommends buying Engineers India and DCB Bank, setting specific targets and stop-loss levels.
Investors have one last chance to buy HDFC Bank shares for the 1:1 bonus issue. August 26 is the record date for eligibility. This is HDFC Banks first ever bonus issue. Shareholders will get one share for each share they own. The bank reported a 12% rise in net profit for Q1FY26. Interest income and net interest income also increased.
Karur Vysya Bank rewarded shareholders with a 1:5 bonus issue. The bank fixed August 26 as the record date for bonus share eligibility. Investors holding shares on that date qualified. This move reflected confidence and enhanced shareholder value. Bonus issues increased outstanding shares but reduced the stock price. Karur Vysya Bank shares closed flat at Rs 258.25 on the BSE.
Gold prices experienced a slight decrease as the dollar strengthened, yet dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, hinting at potential U.S. interest rate cuts, provided support. Asian share markets rallied on the prospect of renewed rate cuts. Investors are now awaiting U.S. personal consumption prices data, while physical gold demand in Asia remains subdued.
