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New Delhi: Building a corpus of Rs 1 crore from an initial investment of Rs 1 lakh is a goal many investors aspire to achieve, but the journey depends on one critical factor - the combination of time, investment discipline, and compounding. Experts say there is no fixed timeline for wealth creation, as the time to reach the target can vary depending on several factors. According to Rubina Singla, founder of Equitrust Solutions, the time required to grow Rs 1 lakh into Rs 1 crore depends largely on the rate of return, investment consistency, and the investor’s ability to stay…

Mumbai: Shares of Blue Cloud Softech Solutions, which is in the business of computer software and data processing services, will be in focus as the company has stated that its board will meet on August 24, 2026, to consider a proposal for the potential acquisition of the equity share capital of a US-based healthcare company. According to the information available, the target company operates across AI-enabled healthcare solutions, home care, clinical care, travel care, post-acute care, correctional healthcare support, US school education support, and mental healthcare services.  Board to discuss fundraising  The company has also informed exchanges that its board…

Mumbai: The initial public offering (IPO) of integrated iron and steel manufacturer Behari Lal Engineering Ltd received a whopping response from investors and was subscribed 108.44 times during the three-day subscription period, which concluded on Friday, August 14, 2026. Investors are now eagerly waiting for the allotment of shares. Once done, they can check the status online on the NSE, the BSE, and the registrar, MUFG Intime. Behari Lal Engineering IPO Allotment on NSE Step 1: Visit the official website of the NSE  allotment status page or click here https://www.nseindia.com/invest/check-trades-bids-verify-ipo-bids Step 2: Select ‘Equity and SME IPO bids’ Step 3:…

Mumbai: Shares of Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) will be in focus when markets open for trading today, i.e. on August 17, 2026, as the company has stated that it has been awarded the Letter of Award (LOA) by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). According to the information shared with exchanges, the value of the contract is Rs 28.47 crore. The contract is for collection of user fee at Madangundi Fee Plaza at design Ch. Km 12.300 at the four-lane stretch between Km 0.000 and Km 27.500 on NH-31 in Jharkhand under NHDP Phase-IV on EPC mode. The company has…

Mumbai: The initial public offering (IPO) of e-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket Ltd received a strong response from investors and was subscribed 99.38 times on the last day of bidding on Friday. With this, the focus has now shifted to share allotment. The basis of allotment is expected to be finalised on Monday, August 7, 2026. Once finalised, investors can check the status online on the NSE, the BSE, and the registrar, KFin Technologies. Here is a step-by-step guide to check the status. Shiprocket IPO Allotment on NSE Step 1: Visit the official website of the NSE  allotment status page or…

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session in the red today as persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to restrain risk appetite even as Brent crude is steady near USD 89 a barrel. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 116.33 points or 0.14 per cent to start the session at 77,892.92, the Nifty opened with a fall of 22.55 points to 24,343.45. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 78,009.25 and the Nifty 50 at 24,366. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While…