Market Bizzz

Nifty remained range-bound, falling 0.47% to 24,252 amid subdued volatility. Resistance at 24,450–24,750 remains crucial, while 23,900–24,100 offers support. Analysts recommend selective, stock-specific positioning until a decisive breakout. PSU banks, IT, financial services and services show improving momentum, while pharma, midcaps and energy face weakening relative strength.

Gemini Edibles & Fats India, maker of Freedom Oils, filed IPO papers with Sebi for an entirely offer-for-sale issue of up to 4.12 crore shares. Promoters and investors will sell stakes, while the company earns no proceeds. Revenue rose to Rs 12,650 crore in FY26, supported by strong branded oil growth.

Skyways Air Services plans a ₹399 crore IPO to repay debt and fund working capital. The company’s promoter stake will decrease significantly after the initial public offering. Revenue and profits have shown strong annual growth between FY24 and FY26. Skyways Air Services has been the leading air freight forwarder for four years. The issue is recommended for long-term investors with high risk tolerance.

Memory stocks showed initial promise but are now faltering, weighed down by anxiety surrounding the artificial intelligence market. Sandisk and Western Digital reported declines, while Micron and Seagate experienced modest increases. Despite solid fundamentals and last year’s booming AI infrastructure demand, investors focusing on momentum are shifting their attention to different sectors for potential gains.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to launch fixed income channel partners to broaden access to the retail bond market. This initiative is particularly focused on increasing engagement in smaller cities across India. Eligible individuals and firms can qualify as partners by fulfilling specific certification standards. Notably, existing mutual fund distributors can apply without incurring any enlistment fees.

He also sees opportunities in defence, shipbuilding, infrastructure and aerospace, though he cautions investors about demanding valuations.

The Rs 825 crore Augmont Enterprises IPO comprises a fresh issue of 79 lakh shares worth Rs 620 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 26 lakh shares aggregating to Rs 205 crore.

Once the allotment is completed, shares allotted to successful applicants are expected to be credited to their demat accounts ahead of the listing. Shankesh Jewellers is scheduled to debut on both the BSE and NSE on August 25, 2026.

The IPO, which opened for subscription from August 17 to August 19, witnessed a decent response from investors. The issue was subscribed 1.45 times overall.

For investors with a three-year horizon, the focus now shifts from chasing capital gains to earning steady carry while managing credit, liquidity and reinvestment risks.