🌟 RUPIE PRE-MARKET SNAPSHOT
📊 MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 — VOICE OF THE MARKET | NO NOISE, ONLY WISDOM
GIFT NIFTY
24,320
▲ +46 (+0.2%)
SENSEX (Fri)
77,540.83
▲ +3.11 (+0.00%)
NIFTY (Fri)
24,252.00
▲ +20.15 (+0.08%)
BRENT CRUDE
$92.60
▼ -2.00%
GOLD (10g)
₹1,62,810
Flat
USD/INR
~95.69
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🌍 GLOBAL & DOMESTIC RECAP
🇺🇸 US Markets: Dow +0.52% at 53,277, S&P +0.43% at 7,674, Nasdaq +0.32% at 26,180 on easing yields & strong labour data.
🌏 Asia: Mixed — Kospi -1.53%, Nikkei -0.46%, ASX +0.25%. Focus on US Iran sanctions plan.
🇮🇳 India: Nifty & Sensex fell 0.7% each last week — second consecutive weekly decline. Broader markets outperformed.
RUPIE SPEAK
GIFT Nifty up 46 pts indicates positive start. Crude oil easing 2% is a relief. All eyes on US Iran sanctions — key trigger for markets today.
📈 STOCK WISE REPORT — AUGUST 24, 2026
1Aurobindo PharmaUSFDA inspection at AuroPeptides — 1 observation
📰 NEWS
USFDA inspection at AuroPeptides concluded with one observation related to facility and equipment maintenance. No data integrity or GMP compliance concerns.
RUPIE SPEAK
Clean inspection — only minor observation. No major compliance issues. Positive for regulatory track record.
2JSW CementGST show-cause notice of ₹81 Cr
📰 NEWS
Guntur tax office issued GST show-cause notice on Aug 20, 2026, proposing demand of ₹81.03 Cr plus interest & penalty.
RUPIE SPEAK
Tax notice — material amount. Watch for company's response and resolution timeline.
3JSW EnergyMSEDCL challenges APTEL order in Supreme Court
📰 NEWS
MSEDCL challenged in Supreme Court an APTEL order dismissing its appeal against JSW Energy.
RUPIE SPEAK
Legal development to watch. Outcome may impact JSW Energy's receivables from MSEDCL.
4Vimta LabsCybersecurity incident detected
📰 NEWS
Detected cybersecurity incident affecting part of IT infrastructure. Operations & customer services remain fully functional.
RUPIE SPEAK
Cyber incident but no operational impact. IT security protocols being tested; watch for further updates.
5Reliance IndustriesShareholders approve new businesses & related party transactions
📰 NEWS
Shareholders approved material related-party transactions and amendment to MOA to add ammonia, explosives and fertiliser businesses.
RUPIE SPEAK
Reliance expanding into new sectors — ammonia, explosives, fertilisers. Diversification strategy continues; long-term growth driver.
6KPI Green EnergyArm approves acquisition of DMGEL for ₹55.80 Cr
📰 NEWS
Subsidiary Sun Drops Energia approved acquisition of up to 100% of DMGEL for ₹55.80 Cr through share swap.
RUPIE SPEAK
Green energy consolidation. Share swap acquisition — strengthens solar portfolio.
7CyientCloses Norway branch; NCLT dissolves JV
📰 NEWS
Completed closure of Norway branch on Aug 21. NCLT dissolved Infotech HAL Limited (50:50 JV) on Aug 17 following liquidation.
RUPIE SPEAK
Restructuring moves — no material operational impact. Streamlining non-core assets.
8Power Grid CorporationDeclared successful bidder for Gujarat RE transmission project
📰 NEWS
Declared successful bidder for Gujarat renewable energy transmission project under TBCB. Received LoI for BOOT project with discovered tariff of ₹822.91 Cr/annum.
RUPIE SPEAK
Big transmission win! ₹822 Cr annual revenue for BOOT project. Renewable energy evacuation infrastructure — long-term growth.
9Zee EntertainmentAllots 20.9 Cr warrants to promoter group at ₹126
📰 NEWS
Allotted 20.9 Cr fully convertible warrants at ₹126 each to promoter group. Received 25% upfront (₹660 Cr). Promoter stake to increase to 17.9% post conversion.
RUPIE SPEAK
Promoter confidence — stake increasing. Warrants conversion in 18 months. Positive for governance & stability.
10Jubilant PharmovaUSFDA approves Line 3 at Spokane facility
📰 NEWS
USFDA approved commercial batch manufacturing of first product on Line 3 of Jubilant HollisterStier's contract manufacturing facility in the US.
RUPIE SPEAK
Regulatory milestone! New fill & finish line adds US contract manufacturing capacity. Sterile injectables growth story.
11Tega IndustriesPreferential issue of ₹95.4 Cr to Apollo Global entity
📰 NEWS
Board approved preferential issue of shares worth ₹95.4 Cr to AP Jupiter Holdings (Apollo Global entity) at ₹1,994/share — 14% premium to CMP.
RUPIE SPEAK
Apollo Global invests at premium! Strong validation of business quality. Fundraise for growth.
12ICICI PrudentialTax demand of ₹365 Cr — to appeal
📰 NEWS
Received order upholding tax demand of ₹365 Cr. Company will file appeal before appropriate appellate authority.
RUPIE SPEAK
Material tax demand — but company appealing. Watch for legal outcome; could impact earnings if upheld.
13NTPC GreenSecures 500 MW capacity at ₹6/kWh
📰 NEWS
Secured 500 MW contracted capacity at discovered tariff of ₹6/kWh.
RUPIE SPEAK
Green energy expansion continues! 500 MW win at competitive tariff. Renewable portfolio growing.
14Diamond PowerWins ₹52.9 Cr cable order for Hyderabad data centre
📰 NEWS
Won ₹52.9 Cr order from Aurionpro Solutions for HT & LT electrical cables for hyperscale data centre campus in Hyderabad.
RUPIE SPEAK
Data centre boom fuels cable demand! ₹53 Cr order — leveraging new copper cable capacity.
15Kaynes TechnologyMoU with BOSGAME for India computing presence
📰 NEWS
Signed MoU with BOSGAME to build computing presence in India. BOSGAME focuses on intelligent computing products including mini PCs and laptops.
RUPIE SPEAK
Electronics manufacturing partnership. Internationally recognized brand enters India through Kaynes.
16EMS LimitedPromoter releases pledge on 4.3 lakh shares
📰 NEWS
Promoter Ramveer Singh released pledge on 4.3 lakh shares after repaying ₹8.9 Cr Tata Capital loan. Pledged shares reduced to 14.52% from 15.29%.
RUPIE SPEAK
Promoter de-pledging — reduces investor concern. Positive signal on promoter financial health.
17Innova Captab₹45 Cr brownfield expansion at Baddi
📰 NEWS
Board approved brownfield expansion of Baddi (HP) manufacturing facility at ₹45 Cr cost.
RUPIE SPEAK
Pharma manufacturing capacity expansion. Baddi is a major pharma hub — strategic growth.
18B.R. Goyal InfrastructureWins ₹151 Cr NHAI order
📰 NEWS
Won ₹151 Cr order from NHAI for user fee agency engagement via e-tender for Jajau Fee Plaza in Madhya Pradesh.
RUPIE SPEAK
Infrastructure order win — NHAI contract adds revenue visibility. Toll plaza operations long-term.
19Coromandel International₹1.23 Cr tax demand — to appeal
📰 NEWS
Jammu GST appellate order confirms ₹1.23 Cr tax and ₹12.35 Lakh penalty for FY19. Company will appeal.
RUPIE SPEAK
Small tax demand — company appealing. No material impact on operations.
20Natco PharmaUSFDA inspection — 4 observations at Vizag FDF facility
📰 NEWS
USFDA inspection concluded with four observations at Visakhapatnam FDF facility.
RUPIE SPEAK
4 observations — not major. Company to respond. Regulatory compliance watch.
🚀 IPO CORNER
21Symbiotec PharmalabIPO Opens Aug 24 — ₹1,757 Cr
📰 NEWS
R&D-driven pharma & biotech company specializing in APIs, corticosteroids & steroidal hormones. Fresh issue ₹150 Cr + OFS ₹1,607 Cr. Closes Aug 27. FY26 Revenue ₹872 Cr, PAT ₹110 Cr, EBITDA 26.6%.
RUPIE SPEAK
API & steroid hormones player. Strong EBITDA margins. IPO sizeable; watch subscription numbers.
22Skyways Air ServicesIPO Opens Aug 24 — ₹583 Cr
📰 NEWS
Indian cargo & logistics company — air freight forwarding. Fresh issue ₹398.8 Cr + OFS ₹184 Cr. Closes Aug 27. FY26 Revenue ₹2,839 Cr, PAT ₹63.5 Cr, EBITDA 4.42%.
RUPIE SPEAK
Logistics & cargo play. Air freight growth story. Low margins but high revenue scale.
23Hy-Tech EngineersIPO Details — Precision Hydraulic Fittings
📰 NEWS
Designs & manufactures precision hydraulic fittings for heavy machinery. FY26 Revenue ₹193 Cr, PAT ₹22.6 Cr, EBITDA 21.55%.
RUPIE SPEAK
Niche industrial engineering player. High margin business. Small but specialized.
24Lalithaa Jewellery MartLists at 32% premium — IPO subscribed 66.63x
📰 NEWS
Debuted at ₹265.30 vs issue ₹201 (+32%). QIBs 153.8x, NIIs 78.17x, Retail 12.51x.
RUPIE SPEAK
Stellar listing! 66x subscription — strong retail & institutional demand. Jewellery retail growth story.
25Horizon Industrial ParksLists flat — IPO subscribed 1.52x
📰 NEWS
Debuted at ₹59.65 vs issue ₹60 (0.58% discount). QIBs 1.94x, NIIs 1.03x, Retail 1.02x.
RUPIE SPEAK
Tepid listing — industrial & logistics infrastructure. Long-term play, watch for consolidation.
🚫 F&O BAN — AUGUST 24, 2026
Securities Under Ban: Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)
RUPIE SPEAK
SAIL in F&O ban today. No fresh positions allowed. Watch for price action — open interest is high.
