Sebi has cancelled the registration of Shilpa Garg’s Highlight Investment Research for fraud and mis-selling after she promised astronomical returns, failed to redress grievances, and went unresponsive. She is barred from offering investment advisory services.

Infosys announced its biggest-ever Rs 18,000-crore share buyback, offering Rs 1,800 per share — nearly an 18% premium to market price. This is its first tender-route buyback since 2017 and aligns with its capital allocation policy to return 85% of free cash flow.

Bitcoin-hoarding companies are facing steep stock declines as crypto euphoria fades. Once boosted by bitcoin’s record highs, firms like Strategy, Metaplanet, and others now suffer sharp reversals, underscoring the volatility of equity tied to cryptocurrency exposure.

The GST Council’s move to exempt retail health and life insurance from 18% tax will lower premiums, boost affordability, and accelerate penetration, positioning insurers for stronger growth despite short-term transition disruptions and ITC-related adjustments.

Urban Company IPO closed with a massive 103.6x subscription, led by QIBs and NIIs. Allotment will be finalised on September 15, with listing on September 17. GMP stands at Rs 56, indicating a potential 54% listing gain, though actual price may vary with market sentiment.

Gold prices have surged past $3,600 globally and ₹1,09,000 in India, driven by recession fears, U.S. policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifting global power dynamics that reinforce gold’s role as the ultimate safe-haven asset.

Nifty extended its eight-day winning streak, reflecting a cautious but positive market outlook. Rupak De of LKP Securities recommends top stock picks for the week, including Railtel, Cochin Shipyard, and Bajaj Finance, while highlighting IT’s limited upside, defence opportunities, and expiry-day market adjustments.

Markets posted modest weekly gains with 64% of BSE 500 stocks closing positive. Dilip Buildcon led gainers with 18%, while Godfrey Phillips India topped losers with 9%. Sectoral strength came from capital goods and IT, while consumer durables lagged.

Gold prices are soaring, nearing record highs, fueled by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut amid a weakening U.S. labor market. Spot gold reached $3,649.54 per ounce, boosted by recent jobless claims data. UBS analysts predict a rise to $3,900/oz by mid-next year. Silver, platinum, and palladium also saw gains, with silver hitting a 14-year high.

American Treasury yields saw an increase on Friday. This happened even after weak economic data hinted at possible policy easing. The 10-year note yield hovered around 4%. Investors are awaiting retail sales data. The Federal Reserve meeting is scheduled next week. Markets anticipate a rate cut. The Fed s future guidance remains uncertain.