Market Insights — 20 Aug 2026

IPO Market Overview

The IPO landscape is showing promising signs today, with several offerings that could attract investor interest. Tempsens Instruments (India) is currently trading with a strong grey market premium (GMP) of 73.33% and is Open for subscription. Other upcoming IPOs include Augmont Enterprises with a GMP of 35.53%, Skyways Air at 30.43%, Sumax Engineering at 29.7%, and Symbiotec Pharmalab at 22.27%.

Recent Listings

In the recent listings, Credent Connect has gained a remarkable 48.68% since its debut, showcasing the potential for strong returns in the current market.

Gold and Silver Rates

Gold prices have experienced a slight decrease, currently standing at ₹15,496 per 10 grams, reflecting a change of -1.0. Silver, on the other hand, is priced at ₹214.77 per gram, indicating a stabilizing market amidst fluctuating dollar valuations.

FII and DII Flows

The market has witnessed a net inflow from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) amounting to ₹407.99 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have shown a significant net investment of ₹3,973.72 crore. This healthy flow signals positive investor sentiment in the market.

Top Mutual Funds

Investors looking for robust mutual fund options should consider the following top-performing funds over the last year:

Market News Highlights

• Buy or sell: Gift Nifty hints at a strong start! Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 20 August 2026.
• Gold and silver prices rise on MCX amid a softer dollar, decline in the US bond yields.
• Eastern Railway's ongoing capacity expansion involves a ₹12,000 crore investment.
• Stocks to buy for short term: Axis Bank among 3 shares Amol Athawale of Kotak Securities recommends for the next 1-2 weeks.
• The rupee opens 19 paise higher at 95.56 against the US dollar.

As always, please note that the GMP figures are unofficial and indicative, and this briefing does not constitute investment advice. For live data and updates, visit topfund.in.