Financial Summary: Friday, August 14, 2026

US visa bond expansion threatens 1.1 lakh foreign student drop

US colleges anticipate a decline of up to 110,000 international students by fall 2026 due to stricter visa rules and potential expansion of the $20,000 bond requirement. This could reduce international student contributions from $41.77 billion to $38.37 billion in the academic year 2026-27.

Nifty falls 4th session as Iran tensions, crude spike

Indian equities fell for a fourth session as escalating Iran tensions and surging crude prices dampened sentiment. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced unprecedented economic measures against Iran, part of a 'one-two punch' that includes continuing the blockade of Iran's ports, amid stalled peace talks and disrupted oil flows.

India to Study US Transshipment Report, Rejects FCRA Role Claims

India will study a US report alleging its involvement in China’s tariff-evasion transshipment network, while rejecting any role for Washington in referring the FCRA Bill. The ministry states India has robust laws to handle such violations.

Sensex falls 223 pts as metal, auto shares drag Nifty below 24,350

The Sensex declined by 223 points, with Nifty trading below 24,400, weighed down by metal and auto shares amid profit-taking. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles fell 4.73% following a sharp decline in profits.

Sensex falls 71 points to 78,009; Nifty slips below 24,400

Indian benchmark indices closed lower, with the Sensex down 0.09% to 78,009.25 and the Nifty at 24,366, off 0.12%. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles declined 4.32%, a major drag on the Nifty.

FIIs dump Rs 1 lakh crore in 10 stocks; 8 resist selloff

Foreign institutional investors have sold nearly Rs 1 lakh crore worth of shares across ten major stocks, with eight resisting the selloff.

LG Electronics India surges 9% on 27% profit jump, nears 52-week high

LG Electronics India shares rose 9% following a 27% year-on-year increase in Q1 profit after tax.

Technocraft Ventures lists 58% higher; LEAP India slips in debut

Technocraft Ventures listed at a 58% premium, reflecting strong investor interest, while KKR-backed LEAP India fell 5.3% on its debut.

Microcap 250 index hits 52-week high; Manorama, Balu Forge surge up to 15%

The Microcap 250 index reached a 52-week high, driven by gains of over 8% in Manorama Industries and up to 15% in Balu Forge Industries.

India's July wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% as food prices rise

India's wholesale price index (WPI) inflation eased to 9.78% year-on-year in July, down from 9.87% in June, with fuel and power sector inflation declining but primary articles and manufactured products seeing increases.

India's Q1 exports to FTA partners surge; Singapore, Sri Lanka double

India's exports to FTA partners in Q1 FY27 grew significantly, with shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka doubling year-on-year. Exports to Singapore surged 101.2% to $6.52 billion, while those to Sri Lanka rose 123.8% to $2.35 billion from $1.05 billion.

Seven states plan 1,380 GCCs to create 12 lakh jobs by 2031

Seven Indian states plan to establish 1,380 Global Capability Centres by 2031, aiming for 1.2 million jobs, with Karnataka targeting 500 centres and Maharashtra 200.