Friday, Aug 28, 2026 | Sensex +240 pts, Nifty near 24,150. Gift Nifty flagged the gap-up, but Nifty broke trendline support on the highest volume in 11 sessions.

SEBI chief says NSE IPO is close to clearing and proposes easier merchant banker rules for select debt issuers. ESDS locks ₹216 cr from anchors, Quant MF among top buyers. GE Shipping +3% after announcing a buyback at a 16% premium. Cash-return trades are working. Tokyo core inflation accelerated, strengthening the case for a September BOJ rate hike. Watch rupee and FPI reaction. So what? Nifty needs to reclaim 24,150-24,200 quickly or that trendline break + volume spike says sellers have the edge into the next open. SEBI/IPO headlines may keep financials bid.

SEBI chief says NSE IPO is close to clearing and proposes easier merchant banker rules for select debt issuers. ESDS locks ₹216 cr from anchors, Quant MF among top buyers.