⚡ RUPIE TIMES ⚡
📊 PRE-MARKET SNAPSHOT — THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | VOICE OF THE MARKET | NO NOISE, ONLY WISDOM
GIFT NIFTY
24,343
▼ -76.10 (-0.31%)
SENSEX (Wed)
77,472.94
▼ -183.15 (-0.24%)
NIFTY (Wed)
24,207.75
▼ -126.80 (-0.52%)
BRENT CRUDE
~$87.00
▼ -0.50%
GOLD
$4,619.54
▲ +0.60%
USD/INR
~95.41
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🌍 GLOBAL MARKET RECAP
🇺🇸 US Markets: Nvidia bullish outlook lifts futures
Nvidia's bullish sales outlook lifted US equity-index futures and tech stocks, boosting AI rally optimism. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.2%, S&P 500 futures +0.6%. Core PCE inflation rose 0.2% monthly to 3.3% annual — in line with expectations, giving Fed room to hold rates steady.
🌏 Asian Markets: Positive on Nvidia optimism
Asian stocks up 0.6% led by South Korea's Kospi (key AI gauge). Japan's Topix rose 0.4%, while Hang Seng futures fell 0.2%.
🛢️ COMMODITY CHECK
Gold held above $4,600 at $4,619.54/oz (+0.6%) as investors eye Jackson Hole meeting. Silver gained 1.3% to $68.99.
Oil edged lower — Brent near $87/barrel (weekly decline over 7%), WTI below $82. Traders balancing Middle East diplomacy vs Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Copper fell 0.7% from record closing high as dollar strengthened and market squeeze eased.
Oil edged lower — Brent near $87/barrel (weekly decline over 7%), WTI below $82. Traders balancing Middle East diplomacy vs Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Copper fell 0.7% from record closing high as dollar strengthened and market squeeze eased.
🇮🇳 INDIAN MARKET RECAP (AUG 26)
Nifty 50 ended at 24,207.75 — ▼ 126.80 pts (-0.52%)
Sensex closed at 77,472.94 — ▼ 183.15 pts (-0.24%)
Markets erased opening gains as IT, FMCG and auto stocks weighed.
Sensex closed at 77,472.94 — ▼ 183.15 pts (-0.24%)
Markets erased opening gains as IT, FMCG and auto stocks weighed.
📊 EARNINGS HIGHLIGHT — JUNIPER GREEN ENERGY (Q1 FY27)
Revenue: ▲ 81.2% to ₹291.2 Cr (vs ₹160.7 Cr)
EBITDA: ▲ 89.4% to ₹261.5 Cr (vs ₹138.1 Cr)
EBITDA Margin: 89.8% (vs 85.9%)
Net Profit: ▲ 54.4% to ₹33.5 Cr (vs ₹21.7 Cr)
EBITDA: ▲ 89.4% to ₹261.5 Cr (vs ₹138.1 Cr)
EBITDA Margin: 89.8% (vs 85.9%)
Net Profit: ▲ 54.4% to ₹33.5 Cr (vs ₹21.7 Cr)
🎙️ RUPIE SPEAKStrong 81% revenue growth & 89% EBITDA jump! Green energy sector firing on all cylinders.
📈 STOCK WISE REPORT — AUGUST 27, 2026
1Bharat ElectronicsReceives additional orders worth ₹730 Cr since Aug 10
Received additional orders worth ₹730 crore since August 10, 2026.
2UPLGroup COO Toshan Tamhane resigns
Group COO Toshan Tamhane resigns with effect from August 31.
3Devyani InternationalSubsidiary struck off; Sapphire Foods pact terminated
Subsidiary Devyani RK struck off & dissolved from Aug 25. Terminated Sapphire Foods stake-sale pact; merger with Sapphire Foods to continue.
4KIMSDenies media reports on Renova Hospitals stake acquisition
Denies media reports regarding stake acquisition in Renova Hospitals, calling them false and baseless.
5IRB InfrastructureApproves ₹351 Cr preferential issue; amalgamation of 9 subsidiaries
Approves raising ₹351 Cr via preferential issue. Approves amalgamation scheme involving nine subsidiaries to simplify group structure.
6Max HealthcareReceives ₹165 Cr tax demand including penalty
Receives a ₹165 crore tax demand, including penalty.
7Mankind PharmaApproves absorption of Bharat Serums & Vaccines business
Approves absorption of Bharat Serums and Vaccines' business on a going-concern basis.
8Fino Payments BankRBI extends Ketan Merchant's tenure as Interim CEO
RBI approves extension of Ketan Merchant's tenure as Interim CEO for three months.
9Samvardhana MothersonSubsidiary commences production at Pune electronics facility
Subsidiary commences production at Pune facility manufacturing PCBAs, ECUs and other electronic products.
10NITCOJV with HoABL for 40-acre Alibaug project — ₹4,500 Cr revenue potential
Enters JV with The House of Abhinandan Lodha to develop 40-acre Alibaug project with expected ₹4,500 Cr revenue over five years.
11Jio Financial ServicesJioBlackRock Liquid Fund AUM exceeds ₹10,000 Cr
JioBlackRock Liquid Fund's AUM exceeded ₹10,000 crore in April 2026; retail fund management entity established in GIFT City. Reappoints Hitesh Sethia as MD & CEO for five years.
12Titagarh Rail SystemsSigns MoU with Siemens for global metro projects
Signs an MoU with Siemens for global metro projects.
13Tata PowerSingapore court dismisses challenge to arbitral award; to appeal
Singapore court dismisses company's challenge to an arbitral award; company to appeal the ruling.
14G R InfraprojectsReceives ₹322 Cr tax demand from Indore tax authority
Receives a ₹322 crore tax demand from the Indore tax authority.
15Man InfraconstructionBoard to meet Sept 1 for share buyback proposal
Board to meet on September 1 to consider a share buyback proposal.
16Time TechnoplastApproves merger with TPL Plastech; drops Ebullient acquisition
Approves in-principle merger with TPL Plastech, drops acquisition of Ebullient Packaging and will invest up to ₹50 Cr for 65% stake in Time Intercontinental.
17Lemon Tree HotelsOpens 94-room hotel in Vadodara
Opens a 94-room hotel in Vadodara, expanding its Gujarat presence.
🚀 IPO UPDATES
Lumino Industries (New)
Opens Aug 27 — ₹700 Cr
Fresh ₹500 Cr + OFS ₹200 Cr
FY26 Revenue: ₹2,089 Cr | PAT: ₹160 Cr
EBITDA: 11.44%
Fresh ₹500 Cr + OFS ₹200 Cr
FY26 Revenue: ₹2,089 Cr | PAT: ₹160 Cr
EBITDA: 11.44%
Bulk Deals Highlight
PhysicsWallah: Lightspeed sold 4.67Cr shares at ₹117.72
Rubicon Research: General Atlantic sold 1.30Cr shares at ₹1,660
Welspun Corp: Promoters sold 63L shares at ₹2,275
Rubicon Research: General Atlantic sold 1.30Cr shares at ₹1,660
Welspun Corp: Promoters sold 63L shares at ₹2,275
Bulk Deals (Contd.)
Groww: Ribbit Capital sold 11.31Cr shares at ~₹196
DMart: American Funds sold 67.65L shares at ₹3,750
PG Electroplast: Deepak Seth sold 5.50L shares at ₹2,280
DMart: American Funds sold 67.65L shares at ₹3,750
PG Electroplast: Deepak Seth sold 5.50L shares at ₹2,280
🚫 F&O BAN & ASM FRAMEWORK
Securities in ban period: SAIL
Added to Short-Term ASM: Max Estates
Excluded from ASM: KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration, Ujaas Energy
Added to Short-Term ASM: Max Estates
Excluded from ASM: KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration, Ujaas Energy
📊 F&O CUES
Nifty September futures: Down 0.21% to 24,420 at a premium of 213 points
Nifty Options (01 Sep Expiry): Max Call OI at 24,500 | Max Put OI at 24,200
Nifty Options (01 Sep Expiry): Max Call OI at 24,500 | Max Put OI at 24,200
🔒 INSIDER TRADES
Alembic: Nirayu Pvt Ltd acquired 1.29L shares
Silver Touch: Vipul Haridas Thakkar acquired 28,000 shares
GNA Axles: Maninder Singh Seehra disposed 8.95L shares
Silver Touch: Vipul Haridas Thakkar acquired 28,000 shares
GNA Axles: Maninder Singh Seehra disposed 8.95L shares
📌 BOTTOM LINE
GIFT Nifty down 76 points indicates negative open for Indian markets. Nvidia's strong outlook lifted global tech sentiment — AI rally not over yet. US PCE inflation data in line with expectations (3.3%), giving Fed room to hold rates. Oil continues to ease — Brent near $87, weekly decline over 7%. Nifty Sep futures at 24,420 with 213 pts premium. Key support: 24,150 | Resistance: 24,350-24,400. SAIL in F&O ban today.
