BEL’s ₹730 Cr Order Wins, TITAGARH Signs An MoU With Siemens & More
- Share.Market
- 9 min read
- 27 Aug 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Nifty 50 and Sensex ended in the red for the second consecutive trading session on Thursday, August 27. Sectorally, most indices ended lower, with Nifty PSU Bank emerging as the top loser, while Nifty Pharma ended as the top leader.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
SKIPPERSkipper secured fresh new orders worth ₹1,305 crore across domestic and international T&D markets. The contracts include supplying transmission towers and monopoles for North American projects, along with securing two 765 kV transmission line projects from a reputed domestic developer in India.
BELNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics secured additional orders worth ₹730 crore since August 10, 2026. Key orders include communication equipment, radar, avionics, tank sub-systems, electro-optics, cyber security, perimeter security, medical electronics, EVMs, jammers, batteries, spares, and services.
TITAGARHTitagarh Rail Systems signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Siemens to jointly evaluate and explore international metro rolling stock opportunities on a case-to-case basis. The arrangement is expected to further strengthen the company’s commitment to promoting local manufacturing in India.
ICICIAMCICICI Prudential AMC promoter, Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited, announced plans to sell up to 2.00% equity stake (9,885,169 shares) via the open market on August 27, 2026. The divestment complies with minimum public shareholding requirements, reducing total promoter shareholding from 87.60% to 85.60%.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
Top Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 502.63 | 6,425.16 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1,593.53 | 230.26 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1,181.66 | 2,493.41 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | -542.71 | 2,124.14 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | -583.36 | 3,537.71 |
| Month-to-Date | 5,809.96 | 39,504.57 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his Japan visit by pushing for JPY 10 trillion in Japanese private investment over the next decade. He also highlighted India’s six-pillar strategy to meet a $150 billion semiconductor demand by 2032.
- The government has started releasing onion buffer stocks through a hybrid rail-and-road transport model. Utilising the Kanda Express, onions will be sold at ₹35 per kg through NCCF and NAFED outlets to moderate seasonal price pressures.
- According to statements from Russian Deputy PM Manturov, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have successfully reached an advanced stage, signalling a strengthening of foreign trade relations.
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 31 August 2026
To qualify for a dividend, investors must buy shares before the ex-dividend date. This accommodates the trade settlement period, ensuring that they are officially registered as shareholders by the record date.
| Stock | Event Type | Event Details |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹2.50 |
| Ganesh Housing Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹1.50 |
| Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. | Dividend | Dividend, ₹1.25 |
| Mastek Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹16.00 |
| Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹1.25 |
IPO Corner: Mainboard
Active & Upcoming IPOs
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Issue Price | Minimum Investment |
| Lumino Industries Ltd. | 27 to 31 Aug, 2026 | ₹700 Cr | ₹78 to ₹82 | ₹14,196 |
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