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Global Markets Today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged down 0.17 per cent, while the Topix dropped 0.3 per cent. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.17 per cent, and the small-cap Kosdaq fell 0.16 per cent.

The Sensex’s pandemic-era bargains have given way to a valuation surge, with cheap stocks vanishing and investors crowding into high-valuation names.

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Investors are getting so desperate to lighten their holdings of Japanese government bonds that some are willing to sell the securities at a discount to the central bank.

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France’s bond yields could spike to 100 basis points above their German peers for the first time since 2012 if the nation’s political crisis deepens, according to Carmignac.

Long-dated bonds from the US to France and the UK slumped on Tuesday, extending this year’s selloff that’s been driven by growing investor concerns about inflation and government spending.

SEBI proposes relaxed norms for large IPOs, steps up crackdown on unregistered financial influencers

French assets came under pressure for a second day as concern the government will fall in a showdown over proposed budget cuts rattled investors.

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The IPO of Current Infraprojects launched on August 26 was oversubscribed 10.60 times, with retail investors showing the most interest. The company intends to use the funds for a solar plant and other purposes. The issue price is set between ₹76 and ₹80.

A “Goldilocks summer” is all but over, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and mounting concern about the US economy is yanking markets from their seasonal slumber.

Vikran Engineering's IPO launched on August 26 attracted significant investor interest, with a total subscription of 2.51 times. The company plans to raise ₹772 crore, using proceeds for working capital and general purposes, while offering shares in a price band of ₹92-97.

The Nifty 50 experienced its largest intraday decline in three months, dropping 1.02% to 24,712 amid concerns over US tariffs on Indian goods. Key stocks like Reliance and HDFC Bank contributed to the fall, with further downside expected if the index remains below critical support levels.

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Readymade garment industry growth to halve to 3-5 pc in FY26 on US tariff headwinds: Report

Snehaa Organics, a solvent recovery company, reported a profit increase from ₹3.7 crore in FY24 to ₹7.3 crore in FY25, with revenue rising to ₹26.22 crore. The IPO opens on August 29, aiming to raise ₹32.68 crore, with a price band of ₹115 to ₹122 per share.

Ardee Engineering Ltd has received SEBI approval to raise ₹580 crore through an IPO, which includes a fresh equity issue of Rs. 500 crore and an offer for sale of Rs. 80 crore. The funds will be allocated for new manufacturing facilities and debt repayment.

The Indian stock market dropped over 1% on Tuesday after the U.S. announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports. The Nifty 50 fell by 255 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex declined 1.05%. Concerns about economic growth rise as tariffs increase to 50% from August 27.

CANADA-STOCKS/:CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall on Fed independence fears; big-bank earnings underway

Even seasoned investors like Dolly Khanna aren't immune to market swings. Three stocks in her portfolio are down 34% year-to-date. But that doesn't necessarily mean her investment thesis has gone wrong.

The Sensex closed at 80,786.54, falling 849 points, or 1.04 per cent, while the Nifty 50 ended with a loss of 256 points, or 1.02 per cent, at 24,712.05. Investors lost about ₹6 lakh crore in a day. 

Stock market today: 101 stocks hit 52-week highs, 103 stocks at 52-week low as Nifty 50, Sensex end 1% lower

In today’s trade, a total of 72.8 million shares changed hands on both the NSE and BSE as of 2:30 p.m., marking a substantial 27-fold rise from the stock’s average weekly volume of 2.7 million shares.

ARC Insulation IPO allotment date is expected to be today, 26 August 2025, and the IPO listing date is likely August 29. Investors can check ARC Insulation IPO allotment status online through the website of NSE and IPO registrar. Maashitla Securities is the ARC Insulation IPO registrar.

Stock market holidays in August 2025: Indian stock market will remain closed on August 27, 2025 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Trading on NSE and BSE will halt on two sessions. Markets will reopen on August 28. 

The small-cap stock has remained volatile in the near-term. The stock gained nearly 21.41 per cent in past five trading sessions, however, descended over 39 per cent in six months.

Stocks to Buy Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi:Kunal Kamble, Sr. Tech Research Analyst at Bonanza, has recommended three technical stocks to buy ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. These include Eicher Motors, Usha Martin, and eClerx Services. Lloyds Metals and Energy remains a fundamental pick per Khushi Mistry

Max’s bed capacity was lower than that of Apollo, but its occupancy rate in the June quarter was higher.

Investors are caught between a margin-challenged lead-acid business and an expensive, uncertain lithium pivot, making the stock’s 17x FY27 PE multiple look unattractive.

Expert view: Tejas Gutka, fund manager at Electrum Portfolio Managers, sheds light on the Indian stock market's current landscape, emphasising domestic opportunities amidst global challenges. He discusses key factors for growth, while urging a focus on individual stocks over market predictions.