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Indian filmmaker and visual artist Tanmay Shah presented his exhibition Borrowed Earth at the Art for Earth: Climate Creativity Lab 2026 webinar, a UNESCO-backed initiative connecting artists and climate action across the Asia-Pacific region.

Held on August 14, the platform brought together six selected artists to explore how creative practice can influence climate awareness, behavioural change and community resilience.

Borrowed Earth, Shah's third exhibition and second solo showcase, features 26 acrylic works on canvas alongside photographic explorations. The collection examines humanity's relationship with the planet through themes of perception, permanence, fragility and stewardship, rather than depicting climate catastrophe directly.

Ingram Micro today announced the growing adoption of its Xvantage Integration (XI) Hub, including its secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, with hundreds of channel partners worldwide using the platform to connect AI assistants with their business systems, automate workflows and make faster, data-driven business decisions.

"We are removing one of the channel's longest-standing barriers to innovation, which is digitally connecting distribution, data, tools and customer workflows - and replacing it with a more intelligent, connected ecosystem experience that will span the globe," said Sanjib Sahoo, executive vice president and president, Global Platform Group, Ingram Micro.

Chartered Speed Limited, becomes the first mobility operator to establish complete electric bus coverage across Rajasthan under the PM e-Bus scheme by rolling out electric buses across all eight primary urban nodes in the state.

This is a major scale-up of Chartered Speed's zero-emission mass transit operations across Rajasthan under the flagship PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Through this, the company, which already operates a nationwide fleet of over 2,000 buses, has expanded its total EV operating mix from approximately 10% to 25% thus solidifying its position as a dominant operator of contracted electric mass-transit assets.

The deployment spans Rajasthan's most populous and economically vital urban corridors, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, and Alwar, offering direct addressability to millions of citizens across the state. As part of the current rollout phase, 24 e-buses have commenced operations across Jaipur and Bhilwara, with an additional 47 buses deployed across Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota, Alwar, Ajmer, and Jodhpur. The expansion builds directly upon Chartered Speed's earlier secured order of more than 800 buses for the state of Rajasthan.

Nischal Shetty, founder, WazirX

"Global macro conditions remain constructive for crypto as weaker US production, housing activity and UK employment reduce pressure for further monetary tightening. Improved German export momentum and investor confidence support broader risk appetite. However, Brent crude above $91 and multiyear highs in US, Japanese and German bond yields keep inflation and borrowing-cost concerns elevated, competing with crypto for institutional capital. Overall, easing growth pressures support future liquidity, while resilient Bitcoin demand suggests investors are maintaining exposure despite tighter financial conditions.

Bitcoin trades near $64,345 within a short-term consolidation structure. Immediate support sits around $63,900-$64,150, while $64,320-$64,500 forms the first resistance zone. Holding support could preserve buyer control, whereas a sustained move above resistance may strengthen momentum. A drop to $63,900 would shift attention to secondary support around $63,650-$63,850 over the coming sessions.

Ethereum trades near $1,909 with a constructive daily structure. Immediate support lies around $1,887-$1,900, while $1,914-$1,920 forms the first resistance band ahead of the psychological $2,000 level. Holding support could maintain momentum, while Futures traders may monitor volume, open interest, and funding rates before treating a resistance test as confirmed.

PUMP trades near $0.003079 with a bullish daily structure, supported by strong moving-average signals, although RSI near 72 indicates stretched momentum. Immediate support lies around $0.00295-$0.00300, while $0.00310-$0.00320 forms the first resistance zone. Holding support could preserve buyer control; losing it would shift attention toward secondary support around $0.00280-$0.00283 initially.

Global risk conditions remained broadly manageable despite weakness in equities. The Dow declined only 0.22%, indicating that selling remained concentrated rather than market-wide, while the VIX stayed relatively contained at $15.84 despite its daily increase. Gold fell 0.31%, suggesting investors were not making a broad shift toward traditional safe-haven assets. Crypto remained comparatively stable during the equity pullback, highlighting continued participation and suggesting that investors maintained digital-asset exposure despite selective pressure across global risk markets during the session.

Institutional demand improved as US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $297.6 million in the latest session, recovering much of the previous week's $389.7 million outflow. Ethereum ETFs recorded a limited $2.26 million weekly outflow. Exchange selling, derivatives positioning, profit-taking, and wider macro conditions can offset ETF purchases, delaying their immediate effect on spot-market performance during the consolidation phase."

Rajagopal Menon, Vice President, WazirX

"The SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets proposal is an important step towards replacing regulatory uncertainty with clear, workable pathways for innovation right from the start. By recognising that early-stage blockchain networks require a framework suited to how they are built and decentralised, the proposal could make it easier for responsible founders to raise capital, protect users and encourage a domestic startup boom in crypto. 

The proposed startup and fundraising exemptions, together with a defined safe harbor, indicating both innovation and investor protection. However, the final framework must provide objective and practical conditions, and be supported by durable legislation so that entrepreneurs can build with long-term certainty. Regulatory clarity in a major market such as the United States can also create positive momentum globally, including for countries like India as they develop their own approach to Web3."

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As VZY, Dish TV's connected digital entertainment platform, accelerates its next phase of growth, it has announced the appointment of two senior leaders to strengthen its technology and product capabilities. Uttam Tiwari joins as Chief Technology Officer, while Edwin Charles Albert joins as Senior Vice President - Product.

The appointments reinforce VZY's strategy of building a world-class consumer technology leadership team drawn from some of India's most respected digital-first companies. As VZY expands its focus on AI-powered discovery, personalization and connected entertainment experiences, both leaders will work closely with Varun Jha, Chief Business Officer, to shape the platform's technology, product and consumer roadmap.

VZY is Dish TV Group's connected digital entertainment platform that brings together streaming, live television and connected viewing experiences across mobile and large screens.

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Gaurav Garg , Head - Research, Lemonn

Gold recovered modestly in today's session after yesterday's sharp decline, with easing U.S. Treasury yields providing some support. However, prices remained under pressure as investors awaited the Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues on the future interest-rate path. Spot gold was around $4,342 per ounce, while silver traded near $63 per ounce. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil extended its gains for a fourth consecutive session, trading around $85.7 per barrel, as uncertainty over Middle East supplies and Strait of Hormuz shipping continued to support oil prices. The Indian rupee remained under pressure around Rs 95.75-Rs 95.80 per dollar, with elevated crude prices adding to import-cost concerns.

Atom Group, a diversified financial services conglomerate spanning wealth management, insurance advisory and investment banking across India, the UAE and Singapore, today announced it has received formal approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a change in control of Amaltas Partners Limited, a DIFC-regulated firm. The approval gives Atom Group a direct presence within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and marks a landmark step in its international expansion. 

Under the transaction, Atom Prive Global Holdings becomes the controlling entity of Amaltas Partners, bringing the firm under the Atom Group umbrella as a DIFC-based platform. The DFSA's clearance followed a rigorous review, underscoring the strength of Atom Group's governance, ownership and compliance framework. 

While generative AI has transformed content creation, the $800 billion interiors and furnishings industry still relies on fragmented software, manual documentation and disconnected workflows. Designers continue to manage separate tools for planning, rendering, sourcing and client delivery, while brands struggle to participate earlier in the purchase journey.

Agent B Studio today announced its Visual AI platform, designed to bring the entire design workflow into one connected system. Powered by a multimodal AI orchestration engine, the platform enables architects, interior designers, furniture brands and real estate developers to design, visualize, specify and deliver projects through a single workflow.

Shivani Nyati Head of Wealth, Swastika Investmart 

Shiprocket made a strong debut at Rs 130 on the NSE (up 34.02%) and Rs 129.50 on the BSE (up 33.51%) over its IPO price of Rs 97, broadly in line with grey-market expectations. Over FY24-FY26, Shiprocket recorded a revenue CAGR of 24% and narrowed its adjusted loss from Rs 351 crore in FY24 to Rs 76 crore in FY26. Cash flow from operations turned positive at Rs 52.6 crore as of March 31, 2026. Booked-gain / partial profit-booking for allottees, hold the rest for the longer-term platform story with stop-loss of 110.

Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder & CEO, Pi42

"Bitcoin is showing signs of stabilisation around the $64,000 mark, with improving momentum after reclaiming its 50-day EMA. However, the market still needs a decisive move above the $65,500-$66,500 resistance zone to establish stronger upside conviction. Ethereum is also approaching a crucial technical level near $1,918, while XRP continues to test the psychologically important $1 mark. This suggests that the broader crypto market is attempting a recovery, but confirmation is still needed before the next directional move becomes clearer."

"At the same time, Bitcoin's muted reaction to softer rate-hike expectations highlights the importance of underlying liquidity. Around $390 million of net outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, coupled with continued selling from miners, has limited fresh buying momentum despite an improving macro backdrop. Investors should avoid chasing short-term moves and instead watch ETF flows, key technical levels and macro signals for confirmation. Staggered entries and disciplined position sizing may be more appropriate until Bitcoin establishes a sustained breakout from its current range." 

Securin Labs, an AI-native cybersecurity company specializing in vulnerability intelligence and exposure management, and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the Technology Innovation Hub hosted by IIT Madras under the Department of Science & Technology's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), today announced a strategic partnership to strengthen cybersecurity research, innovation, and talent development for India's increasingly connected critical infrastructure.

Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the organizations will establish a four-pillar framework spanning technology development and joint research, institutional advisory, commercialization and go-to-market, and international collaboration and thought leadership. The partnership brings together IITM Pravartak's research and national innovation ecosystem with Securin's applied expertise in AI-driven vulnerability intelligence, zero-day research, OT/ICS security, and supply-chain risk, creating a pathway from research and vulnerability discovery to practical cybersecurity applications.

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Riya Sehgal, Research Analyst, Delta Exchange

Bitcoin's rebound is testing the $65,000 area. The move from $62,700 has pushed BTC higher, but sellers remain active around $64,800-$65,200.

Short covering supported the rebound, while improving spot ETF flows added institutional demand. However, the broader market has not shown enough strength for a clear risk-on breakout.
Bitcoin has reclaimed its major 4-hour moving averages, keeping the short-term structure positive while $63,800-$64,000 holds. Ether is also testing resistance around $1,920-$1,925 after recovering from $1,870.

The next trigger could come from the FOMC minutes. Changes in rate expectations, Treasury yields or the dollar could determine the next move. For now, buyers have regained ground, but BTC still needs to hold above resistance to confirm further upside.

Gaurav, Udani - Founder, ThinCredBlu Securities

"Nifty is expected to open slightly lower around 24,135, down nearly 20 points, indicating a muted start.

The index continues to trade near an important support zone. 24,000-24,100 remains the key support range, while 24,300-24,400 will act as the immediate resistance zone.

After the recent weakness, traders should remain cautious. A sustained break below 24,000 could increase selling pressure, while a move above 24,400 would improve the short-term outlook.

With the market still sensitive to global cues, a level-based approach with strict risk management is advisable rather than chasing moves at the open."

Akshat Siddhant, Lead quant analyst, Mudrex

Oil has extended its rally for a fourth straight session, trading above $85 a barrel as US crude inventories recorded their first decline in five weeks and developments around the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns elevated. Precious metals have moved in the opposite direction, with gold falling below $4,350 an ounce and silver below $63 after recently trading near $66, as profit-taking weighs on prices. The pressure is also coming from a sharp move in global bond markets, with the 30-year US Treasury yield reaching a 19-year high this week. For gold, $4400 becomes the new resistance while support stands at $4300. 

BTC briefly touched $65K for the first time since Aug. 10, helped by a rebound in U.S. equities despite continued U.S.-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices remained relatively stable, but rising bond yields remain a key macro risk, with the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield reaching 5.34%, its highest since 2007. At the same time, whales have accumulated around $2.64 billion worth of BTC over the past two months, indicating continued dip-buying. For momentum to strengthen further, BTC needs to hold above $65K; otherwise, it may continue trading within the $64K-$65K range. 

Prateek Gupta, Head of Business, Mudrex

Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $65,000 as broader risk sentiment improved after President Trump's comments about the Strait of Hormuz's operation. However, the macro backdrop remains challenging, with the 30-year US Treasury yield rising to 5.34%, its highest level since January 2007. CryptoQuant's data suggests the move could be a "low-volume liquidity trap," driven mainly by short covering rather than strong spot demand, with 637 BTC in short liquidations. On the positive side, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $297.6 million in net inflows on Monday, their strongest since May 5. Bitcoin's immediate resistance stands at $65,000, while support has moved up to $64,000.

Vikram Subburaj, CEO, Giottus.com

Bitcoin traded near $64,350 on Wednesday morning, up roughly 0.3% over 24 hours, after moving between approximately $64,005 and $64,926. Immediate support is around $64,000, followed by the more important $63,000 zone. Resistance lies at $64,900-$65,000, followed by $66,000. The short-term holder cost basis near $68,700 remains the larger recovery hurdle.

On-chain indicators continue to suggest caution. Bitcoin's spot liquidity remains weak and on-chain activity subdued, even as capital flows show signs of stabilising. Spot volume has recently fallen to its lowest level since 2019, while $63,000 represents the Median Realised Price. This suggests selling pressure may be easing, but stronger demand is still required for a sustained breakout.

Institutional flows have improved. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $865.3 million between August 3 and 7, before recording approximately $385.2 million in net outflows from August 10-14. Flows reversed sharply with $297.5 million of inflows on August 17 and another $45.7 million on August 18.

Large-cap altcoins were modestly positive. Ethereum traded near $1,911 ( 0.5%), BNB around $603 (-0.1%), XRP near $0.998 ( 0.2%), Solana at $76.70 ( 1.3%), and TRON around $0.3325 ( 0.5%).

Macro conditions remain decisive. A Reuters survey found that 94 of 104 economists expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in September. Markets are also pricing in close to a 70% probability of a hold. Fed minutes due today will be closely watched, followed by July PCE inflation ahead of the September 15-16 meeting. Elevated oil prices and Middle East tensions remain an inflation risk.

Our advice: Bitcoin remains range-bound. A sustained move above $65,000-$66,000, accompanied by stronger spot activity and continued ETF inflows, would provide a more convincing signal that the recovery is broadening.

The Thesis
Indian markets fell for a third straight session Tuesday as Brent near $91 and near-record US 30-year bond yields eroded global risk appetite. Yet domestic capex - grid T&D, infrastructure, and base metals - converges with high conviction, insulated from crude import pressure by government order books. With DII flows absorbing FII selling and the RBI defending the rupee near 95.4, this is a domestic rotation play, not a broad risk-off.

Where We're Concentrated
Concentration is heaviest in power infrastructure and T&D equipment - cables, grid transformers, project execution - with base metals alongside on India's EV and packaging demand. A defence and explosives angle extends the thesis into sovereign-spend territory. The thesis breaks if Brent holds above $95 and compresses government capex, or if a US-Iran deal collapse reverses DII buying.

Conviction Picks
Highest Conviction
Larsen & Toubro
Beneficiary of rising order books as India's infrastructure and power grid spending accelerates through FY27.
Polycab India
India's largest wire-and-cable maker rides grid expansion and housing electrification as power capex sustains into FY27.
Hindalco Industries
Aluminium demand from India's EV and infrastructure sectors is rising; Hindalco's scale locks in margin as volumes accelerate.
Hitachi Energy India
T&D equipment at India's grid buildout; utility capex accelerates as power demand hits seasonal highs.
Solar Industries
India's dominant explosives maker; rising mining and export defence orders are diversifying revenue beyond domestic demand.
One Thing to Watch
Brent above $95. Trump signalling no extension to the US-Iran interim deal could spike crude above $95, widening India's import bill and squeezing the government capex headroom anchoring these picks.

Harish Vatnani, Head of Trade, ZebPay

"In the crypto market, Bitcoin climbed above $64,000, gaining more than 1% on the day and edging higher over the week, making it the only major asset to post a meaningful gain. Ether slipped around 0.5% to just below $1,900 but remains nearly 1% higher on the week. XRP fell more than 1% to below $1 and is down over 2% for the week, while Dogecoin declined nearly 0.5% to around $0.07. BNB and TRON also edged lower, while Solana remained broadly flat near $76. 

Among smaller-cap majors, Hyperliquid's HYPE stood out, rising nearly 1% to above $59 and gaining around 7.5% over the past week, making it the strongest weekly performer among the group. 

Meanwhile, Bitcoin's mining ecosystem continues to undergo a structural shift. Publicly listed Bitcoin miners have reduced their combined computing power by around 21% over the past three quarters as companies increasingly redirect capacity toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed "Regulation Crypto Assets," a tailored framework that would provide a pathway for certain digital-asset offerings to receive exemptions from specific securities-law requirements while maintaining investor protections. The proposal comes as broader crypto legislation remains stalled in Washington and is separate from the SEC's innovation exemption. 

Beyond crypto, broader markets faced renewed pressure. Brent crude rose above $91 a barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns around the future of the U.S.-Iran agreement. Asian bonds also followed US Treasuries lower amid growing concerns over government finances, while higher energy prices added to fears of renewed inflationary pressure. Asian stocks and U.S. futures both moved lower, highlighting a more cautious risk environment across global markets."

Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research at Axis Direct

The Nifty 50 ended Tuesday at 24,154.90, down 132.75 points or 0.55%, marking its sixth consecutive decline and closing at the day's low. Persistent weakness in global markets, coupled with Brent crude rising above $91 a barrel after Washington ruled out an extension of the interim understanding with Tehran, kept inflation and import-cost concerns elevated. Selling was broad-based, led by IT and realty, while gains in healthcare and auto provided limited support.
Global cues remained weak, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 1.33% and the S&P 500 declining 0.69% for their third consecutive losing sessions, while the Dow slipped around 0.2%. Asian markets have extended the selloff, with South Korea's Kospi falling as much as 4.2% and triggering a sidecar, while Japan's Nikkei 225 declined around 2%. Semiconductor and technology stocks, including SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Kioxia and SoftBank, have borne the brunt of the selling.

With crude remaining above $91, domestic markets have limited positive triggers to counter the global pressure. GIFT Nifty at 24,197 suggests a largely flat opening. The near-term undertone remains cautious as the Nifty trades below 24,350. Immediate support is placed at 24,000, and a decisive break below this level could drag the index towards 23,900. On the upside, any moderation in crude prices could trigger a recovery towards 24,300-24,400.

Thriwe, a leading technology-enabled loyalty and benefits platform, today announced its entry into Australia, marking a significant milestone in its international growth strategy. The expansion reinforces Thriwe's vision of building a truly borderless loyalty ecosystem while positioning the company to serve banks, financial institutions and enterprises in Australia with its technology-enabled loyalty and engagement platform. It also enables Thriwe's existing banking and lifestyle partners in India to extend premium travel, lifestyle and concierge benefits to customers travelling to Australia.
 
The move comes at a time when Australia has emerged as one of the most important destinations for Indian travellers and students. According to Tourism Australia, Indian visitor arrivals reached a record 451,524 in 2025, while visitor expenditure touched A$2.7 billion, underscoring the country's growing significance for Indian outbound travel. India is also Australia's second-largest international student cohort, accounting for 16% of all international students, according to the Australian Government's Department of Education.

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At the close on Tuesday, the total market cap of all BSE Sensex companies stood at Rs 4,90,79,215.