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Profits improve, but liquidity and concentration shape India’s markets

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Nifty companies delivered their strongest profit growth in 10 quarters, but five stocks generated about 60% of the increase. ONGC and Reliance led the contribution, while metals, oil, mid-caps, and small-caps also posted notable earnings recoveries.

11:09 PMEconomic Times

The RBI plans to end its FCNR deposit window ahead of schedule, removing a channel that has supported foreign-currency inflows into Indian banks. The move could tighten banking-system liquidity and put the rupee and bond markets under closer watch.

10:33 PMBloomberg Markets

States with policies focused on global capability centres are targeting more than 1.1 million jobs and over 1,300 new GCCs by 2029-31. GCCs leased more than 123 million square feet across India's nine leading cities from 2022 through the first half of 2026.

1:44 AMEconomic Times Realty

Shiprocket’s Rs 1,617.48 crore IPO drew 99.38 times subscription, with allotment expected today. The grey market premium of about Rs 32 implies a potential 33% gain over the upper price band, though it is not a guaranteed listing outcome.

11:14 PMEconomic Times

Horizon Industrial Parks' Rs 2,600 crore IPO is open from August 17 to August 19 at a price band of Rs 57 to Rs 60, with a grey market premium of about Rs 4. The company plans to use Rs 2,250 crore to reduce debt, even as FY26 income rose 75% to Rs 767.84 crore and net loss widened to Rs 203 crore.

11:27 PMEconomic Times

Patanjali Foods reported an 86% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit to Rs 335.7 crore in Q1FY27, while revenue rose 29% to Rs 11,337.5 crore. EBITDA increased 69% to Rs 543.3 crore, lifting the margin to 4.8%; FMCG generated 25.65% of revenue and 29.56% of EBITDA.

11:49 PMEconomic Times

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11:57 PMEconomic Times

Voltas reported a 52% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 213 crore in Q1 FY27, while revenue rose 19% to Rs 4,673 crore. Goldman Sachs remains cautious because revenue missed expectations and the company's non-RAC businesses continue to underperform.

11:52 PMEconomic Times

Max Healthcare was among four futures and options stocks that recorded a sharp increase in futures open interest. The rise indicates more active, unexpired futures contracts in these securities.

11:45 PMEconomic Times

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11:40 PMEconomic Times

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11:40 PMEconomic Times

Six Nifty500 stocks, including LG Electronics, formed bullish White Marubozu candlesticks on August 14. Each stock gained more than 4%, indicating strong buying during the session and sustained investor interest.

11:35 PMEconomic Times

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