Hexaware Technologies shares rose sharply on Tuesday after the company partnered with Project NANDA Fellowship, a global programme focused on developing open-source infrastructure for AI agents. The three-month fellowship will bring together developers, including Hexaware engineers, to work on agent discovery, identity and secure coordination within an open, decentralised Internet of AI Agents.
The Rs 22,561.57-crore NSE IPO is set to open for subscription on September 17 and close on September 21, with the issue currently commanding an 11% grey-market premium, signalling strong investor interest. The IPO is entirely an OFS of 12.64 crore shares, with proceeds going to existing shareholders.
A global bond market selloff has put the Federal Reserve’s rate decision under the spotlight, with investors weighing the risks of another hike against a pause. Persistent inflation, rising oil prices, fiscal deficits and elevated Treasury yields have heightened concerns over the term premium and the outlook for long-term borrowing costs.
Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, raising uncertainty over charges for higher-value transactions. The decline came a day after Paytm hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,840, with the stock having nearly doubled from its March low of Rs 930.6.
Microsoft shares gained as investors reassessed concerns around AI development and spending. The stock showed resilience despite weakness in semiconductor names, with investors increasingly focusing on Microsoft's software, cloud and enterprise businesses as avenues for AI monetisation.
NSE’s IPO price band of Rs 1,700-1,785 is below earlier unlisted-market expectations, offering a reality check for investors who bought the exchange’s shares at higher prices. While NSE’s dominant market position and strong fundamentals could support demand, experts caution that unlisted shares carry liquidity and valuation risks, with pre-IPO prices often reflecting scarcity and expectations rather than fair value.
Solar Industries shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the company announced the Rs 12,951 crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in an all-cash deal. The transaction, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, is expected to strengthen Solar’s global explosives and blasting business while expanding its presence across Africa and other international markets.
HDFC Bank shares rose after the lender submitted two CEO candidates to the RBI, formally starting the succession process for Sashidhar Jagdishan. The stock has faced sustained pressure this year, with analysts highlighting key resistance levels and management continuity as important triggers.
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