The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a lookout circular against Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani in connection with an alleged ₹3,000-crore loan fraud case, according to reports. This comes as the probe agency summoned Ambani on August 5 after conducting raids at properties linked to him and Yes Bank last month. A lookout notice prevents a person from leaving the country.

Stellant Securities (India) Ltd, incorporated in 1991, announced a 4:1 bonus share issue, to be credited by September 30, 2025, utilising ₹2.96 crore from reserves. The debt-free company, with a ₹31.29 crore market cap, saw Q1FY26 net sales jump 603% to ₹2.32 crore and posted a ₹1.70 crore net profit, a remarkable turnaround, signifying strong financial performance and growth.

Jhunjhunwala’s-backed NCC Ltd receives orders of ₹791.54 crore. The orders comprise ₹461.39 crore for buildings division and ₹330.15 crore for electrical division. With a market cap of over ₹13,000 crore, NCC's order book stood at ₹71,568 crore as of March 2025. The late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's portfolio, now managed by his wife, Rekha Jhunjhunwala, holds a 12.48% stake in the company.

Pakistan's proven crude oil reserves are about 332.2 million barrels (ranking 52nd globally), while India has 4.495 billion barrels (ranking 23rd globally), as per US' CIA data. Moreover, Pakistan's oil imports were valued at $11.3 billion in the year ending June 30, 2025. Earlier, US President Donald Trump claimed US would work with Pakistan to develop its "massive" oil reserves.

Chandigarh collected ₹221 crore revenue from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July, which was 5.15% less than ₹233 crore mopped up in July 2024, official figures have revealed. This was the second consecutive fall in the GST collection in the Union Territory after a 1.78% decrease registered in June.

Suzlon Energy secured 381 MW order from Zelestra India for its first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. This order includes 127 S144 wind turbine generators (3 MW each) for projects in Maharashtra (180 MW), Madhya Pradesh (180 MW), and Tamil Nadu (21 MW). This win further boosts Suzlon's S144 order book and highlights its comprehensive wind energy solutions.

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ITC reports Q1 results on Friday, with the stock hovering near key support. Analyst Rohit Mehta sees strong fundamentals, including 284% EPS growth and 79% dividend payout. A breakout above ₹456 could trigger fresh upside. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits is 'bearish', with 'low' message volume. ITC is down 13.8% YTD.

Ambuja Cements rose 2.5% after a strong Q1 print, with profit up 23% YoY and sales volume hitting 18.4 million tonnes. Analyst Sameer Pande sees a 15% upside, advising long positions between ₹530-560 with a stop-loss at ₹480. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned 'neutral' with 'high' chatter. Stock is up 12.6% YTD.