Apollo Micro Systems is in focus today as the defence-electronics company holds an investor interaction based on its Q1 FY27 presentation. The meeting provides investors an opportunity to assess the company’s latest financial performance, order pipeline and growth plans.
Tempsens Instruments (India) opens its IPO today, August 20. The mainboard issue is worth Rs. 650 cr., with a price band of Rs. 285–300 per share. The issue comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs. 95 cr. and an offer for sale of Rs. 555 cr., and will remain open until August 24.
Augmont Enterprises is set to open its IPO tomorrow, August 21. The company has fixed a price band of Rs. 750–788 per share, with the issue size at Rs. 825 cr. The offering comprises a fresh issue of around Rs. 620 cr. and an offer for sale of about Rs. 205 cr.
Skyways Air Services is preparing to enter the primary market on August 24. The air-freight forwarding and logistics company has fixed its IPO price band at Rs. 131–138 per share, with the issue size at approximately Rs. 582.8 cr. The issue will close on August 27.
Date 20.08.2026
NIFTY OUTLOOK: 24078.30 FII 407.99 cr DII 3973.72 cr
As discussed yesterday market behaviour remained on the expected lines during the day, as continuation of selling pressure drift down the nifty upto 24025.65 i.e. near to our support of 24035.
Big alert: As per market veteran, companies benefited from low-cost inventory ahead of Q1, making the strong performance less sustainable. With Q1 results largely behind us, the market is likely to reward companies with better Q2 earnings visibility and sustainable growth rather than one-time gains. Investors should focus on forward earnings visibility, margins and execution.
Indian benchmark indices are expected to open on a cautious note today after a sell-off in global markets. GIFT Nifty was indicating a negative opening, while rising crude prices and uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict are keeping investors defensive.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after US President Donald Trump said that no talks with Tehran are currently taking place or scheduled. Trump has also described the Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory”, a statement that has further heightened concerns around the strategic waterway.
Gold and silver prices came under pressure in early trade today as higher crude prices increased concerns about inflation and reduced expectations of near-term monetary easing. On MCX, gold futures were down around 0.13% at approximately Rs. 1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while silver recorded a sharper decline.
RailTel Corporation of India is in focus after receiving a fresh government-related order, adding to its project pipeline. The railway-sector technology company remains a key beneficiary of India’s ongoing push towards digital communication, networking and technology infrastructure across the railway system.
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