SIGMAADV’s ₹1,600 Cr Deal With Rolls-Royce, HINDCOPPER’s OFS, WABAG’s ‘Mega’ Order Win & More
- Share.Market
- 12 min read
- 25 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 green on Tuesday, August 25, with the broader market mirroring the positive sentiment. Sectorally, most indices ended higher, with Nifty Healthcare index emerging as the top gainer and Nifty Private Bank as the top sectoral loser.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
SIGMAADVSigma Advanced Systems has secured a £125 million (~₹1,600 crore) long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce through its UK subsidiary, Bromford Precision Solutions. Building on a previous ~£300 million deal, the agreement involves manufacturing aeroengine rings, casings, and critical components across India and UK facilities, creating a dual-source supply solution and strengthening its position in Rolls-Royce’s supply chain.
INDIGOIndiGo has announced non-stop, bi-weekly flights connecting Gaya and Bangkok, effective October 26, 2026. Operating on Mondays and Thursdays, the route establishes a direct air bridge between key Buddhist heritage destinations in Bihar and Thailand. The service aims to enhance international connectivity for Bihar, boost regional tourism, and strengthen IndiGo’s network of over 140 weekly India-Thailand flights.
BIOCONBiocon’s subsidiary, Biocon Biologics, has received marketing approval for its pegfilgrastim biosimilar (a biosimilar to Neulasta) from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Global Regulatory Partners Japan will serve as the Marketing Authorisation Holder, while Sandoz K.K. will exclusively market, promote, sell, and distribute the biosimilar product across Japan.
PURVAPuravankara Limited has entered a Joint Development Agreement for a 7.83-acre land parcel in South-East Bengaluru with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹1,100 crore and 0.89 million sq. ft. of saleable area. This marks the company’s fifth land addition in Bengaluru for FY27, bringing cumulative additions to ~49.76 acres and ₹6,300 crore in potential GDV.
WABAGVA Tech Wabag has signed a ‘Mega’ contract worth over $150 million for the 60 MIGD Doha SWRO Desalination Plant Stage II, marking its debut project in Kuwait. Executed via a joint venture with HEISCO on a Design, Build, Operate basis, the project includes 36 months of construction followed by five years of operation and maintenance, incorporating on-site solar PV systems to support clean energy needs.
LTLarsen & Toubro’s Renewables vertical has secured a major order (valued between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 crore) to develop three Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the Middle East. Delivering a combined 6 gigawatt-hour storage capacity, the scope includes grid interconnections, pooling substations, underground cables, and 4-hour liquid-cooled BESS solutions to support regional grid stability.
HINDCOPPERThe Government of India launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to divest up to a 6% equity stake in Hindustan Copper. The government set the floor price at ₹514.00 per share, representing a 10.48% discount to its previous closing price of ₹574.15. The OFS includes a 3% base offer and a 3% green-shoe option.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 1,181.66 | 2,493.41 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | -542.71 | 2,124.14 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | -583.36 | 3,537.71 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 407.99 | 3,973.72 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1,651.53 | 2,579.31 |
| Month-to-Date | 3,713.8 | 32,849.15 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s crude steel production grew by 2.4% to reach 56.2 million tonnes, and finished steel production grew 4.7% to 54.7 million tonnes during April-July 2026. Additionally, under the Ministry of Steel’s Green Steel Initiative, 98 steel producers across 15 states have received Green Steel Certificates.
- The third India-Cambodia Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment met in Phnom Penh. Both nations noted a 36% growth in bilateral trade, reaching $406.78 million in 2025-26, making Cambodia India’s eighth-largest ASEAN trading partner.
- According to the DA&FW, progressive Kharif sowing data shows the total crop area reached 1,056.70 lakh hectares as of August 21, 2026. While pulses sowing increased to 113.63 lakh hectares, total rice coverage decreased by 13.19 lakh hectares.
- According to the RBI, India’s house price growth slowed to 3.6% in the first quarter of FY27, down from 4.5% YoY. The RBI’s All-India House Price Index (HPI) stood at 117.5 in Q1 FY27, up from 113.4 in Q1 FY26.
- SEBI has officially launched the Cyber Suraksha Portal. This new digital platform is designed specifically to provide essential cyber alerts and vulnerability warnings to enhance cybersecurity measures across the financial and regulatory markets.
- According to NPCI data, UPI marked its tenth anniversary by recording 24,162 crore transactions in FY 2025-26. Currently operational in 11 countries, UPI accounts for nearly 49% of the world’s real-time payment transaction volume as of 2025.
- The Central Bureau of Narcotics and PHARMEXCIL signed an MoU to boost legitimate pharmaceutical exports. The partnership includes developing a non-binding Voluntary Code of Conduct to streamline export procedures without creating additional statutory burdens.
Corporate Actions
Ex Date and Record Date: 27 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 |
| DOMS Industries Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹3.65 |
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | Dividend | Interim Dividend, ₹3.90 |
| Procter & Gamble Health Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹45.00 |
| Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. | Dividend | Final Dividend, ₹0.50 |
IPO Corner: Mainboard
Active & Upcoming IPOs
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Issue Price | Minimum Investment |
| Skyways Air Services Ltd. | 24 to 27 Aug, 2026 | ₹583 Cr | ₹131 to ₹138 | ₹13,100 |
| Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd. | 24 to 27 Aug, 2026 | ₹1,757 Cr | ₹938 to ₹988 | ₹14,070 |
Listing Update
| Company | Issue Price | Listing Price (BSE) | Premium |
| Shankesh Jewellers Ltd. | ₹93.00 | ₹102.20 | 9.89% |
| Sunshine Pictures Ltd. | ₹360.00 | ₹394.00 | 9.44% |
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