On Wednesday, 1807 stocks advanced, 2,483 declined and 244 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 0.73 indicating a negative closing. The trend of the major indices on Wednesday’s trading is given in the table below.
On NSE, 156 securities advanced and 123 closed at a new 52-week high whereas securities sank to close at their new 52-week lows. Nifty India Defence, Nifty Energy and Nifty Media were among the biggest losers. Nifty IT was the only gainer.
Escorts Kubota (-0.24%) commenced construction of a ₹2,000 crore greenfield manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to produce up to 60,000 tractors and 15,000 construction equipment units annually. The facility is strategically located near Yamuna Expressway and Noida International Airport to enhance distribution and exports.
Seamec (+3.87%) extended its charter hire contract for the vessel SEAMEC II with ONGC until August 31, 2026, maintaining unchanged terms and demonstrating ongoing operational stability in maritime services.
Dynacons Systems & Solutions (-2.69%) achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, validating its robust security and operational controls over an extended audit period and reinforcing customer trust in its cloud and cybersecurity services.
Punjab National Bank (+0.84%) released an investor presentation highlighting resilient growth amid global challenges, reporting a 213.6% YoY net profit increase to $555 million in Q1 FY27 and strong domestic and international business expansion.
Vintage Coffee and Beverages (+3.21%) disclosed a 10% utilization deviation of preferential issue proceeds, using ₹12.05 crore for land acquisition ahead of amalgamation, while maintaining regulatory compliance and no material adverse impact.
Ceigall India (+1.46%) approved ₹29.44 crore investment in its project subsidiary for a 48.10 km greenfield highway project in Madhya Pradesh, with a 74:26 ownership split between Ceigall and its subsidiary.
Indegene (-0.37%) settled a US TCPA class-action lawsuit with a maximum fund of $4.72 million, structured on a claims-made basis pending U.S. District Court approval.
Arkade Developers (-1.82%) added four cluster redevelopment projects in Mumbai’s western suburbs, with an estimated ₹5,000 crore turnover, expanding its footprint across Malad, Kandivali, and Borivali.
Exicom Tele-Systems (-1.48%) began production of liquid-cooled AC/DC power modules at its Hyderabad facility, targeting North American and European markets and advancing EV charging technology capabilities.
CEAT (-1.96%) faced a temporary suspension of methanol procurement license from Sept 1–15, 2026, but arranged alternatives to avoid operational disruption and anticipated no material impact.
Paisalo Digital (+2.66%) formed a ₹1,000 crore co-lending partnership with LoanKhata to expand credit access to MSMEs, leveraging combined distribution networks and AI-enabled operational efficiencies.
Ceigall India (+1.46%) and Rajinder Infrastructure JV received a ₹274.08 crore EPC contract for a 37.56 km stretch of NH-913 Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh with a 48-month construction and 5-year maintenance timeline.
Oriana Power secured a ₹214.8 crore EPC contract to build and operate a 50 MW solar project for a cement manufacturer in Rajasthan, emphasizing industrial renewable energy adoption.
India’s semiconductor sector was expected to see 2-3 new plants operational by end-2026, with gradual capacity ramp-up over the next two years and a PM-led investor roundtable planned for September 16.
L&T Technology Services (+0.88%) signed a $75 million five-year contract with a global tech company to deploy Engineering Intelligence solutions across product development and digital engineering functions.
IDFC First Bank (+0.86%) successfully priced a maiden US$ 500 million senior notes issuance, marking its entry into international debt markets with a 5.625% coupon and three-year tenure.
Bharti Airtel (-0.63%) completed conversion of 460,340 partly paid-up shares to fully paid-up shares, with trading approvals granted and minor technical issues being addressed.
Syrma SGS Technology (-0.35%) incorporated a 60:40 JV subsidiary with Kaga Electronics for manufacturing electronic components, expanding its footprint in the electronics manufacturing sector.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions (-3.48%) disclosed a suspected cyber-event affecting IT systems, with no impact on core operations, and engaged cybersecurity experts for investigation and mitigation.
Jubilant Ingrevia (-2.52%) acquired a 40% stake in Zettaone Technologies for ₹189.2 crore to enter the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing services sector.
Happiest Minds Technologies (-2.27%) obtained NCLT approval for amalgamation with Aureustech Systems, marking a key step in integrating its wholly owned subsidiary.
EMS won two NHAI contracts totaling ₹42.22 crore for user fee agency services at highway toll plazas in Assam and Haryana, with one-year execution timelines.
G R Infraprojects (+1.67%) received an adverse Rajasthan High Court ruling on GST applicability on annuity payments, with ongoing evaluations for legal remedies.
Alivus Life Sciences (-2.12%) acquired 76% stake in IQGenX Pharma for INR 91.2 million, enhancing formulation development capabilities across multiple regulated markets.
Aditya Infotech (-1.15%) approved raising up to ₹1,500 crore through equity issuance via permissible modes, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Enviro Infra Engineers (-0.54%) incorporated step-down subsidiary Wind Earth Private Limited to expand renewable wind power generation and services.
The top gainers and top losers of the major indices are given in the table below:
The closing values of the major Asian indices are given in the table below:
