Paytm's parent, One97 Communications, saw an 11% gain this week, attributed to positive investor sentiment after favourable developments. Bernstein raised its target price to ₹2,200, while JM Financial lifted it to ₹1,950, highlighting potential earnings growth from UPI monetisation.

The Indian mutual fund industry has surged to ₹85.76 lakh crore by July 2026, with millennials driving the trend towards equities. Over the past five years, equity fund assets have increased by 227%, highlighting the shift from traditional deposits to mutual fund investments.

As Anthropic aims for a massive IPO, sources indicate a potential $200 billion revenue by 2028, surpassing its current $47 billion. Investors look to peers like Palantir and SpaceX for valuation benchmarks amidst rapid growth fueled by significant investments in AI technology.

Independence Day 2026: Gold rate today in the retail market is around ₹1,54,500/10 gm, whereas it was ₹89 per 10 gm when India became an independent nation in 1947

Upcoming IPOs for Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics on August 17, alongside allotments for Behari Lal Engineering and Shiprocket, show strong investor interest. High subscriptions and rising grey market premiums indicate optimism for positive listing prices across these companies.