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Mohandas Pai backs SEBI's buyback revival, says battered markets are ideal for creating shareholder value
Welcoming SEBI's decision to restore open-market buybacks, Mohandas Pai said Indian companies holding large cash reserves should use market corrections to repurchase undervalued shares, while Equirus' Bhavesh Shah expects more firms to opt for the exchange route due to its greater flexibility.

Bata India names Sanjay Rao as MD & CEO, shares surge over 16%
Rao succeeds Gunjan Shah, who will conclude his tenure upon completion of his five-year mandate leading the business, Bata India said
Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD & CEO
Bata India has announced Sanjay Rao will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective on August 24, 2026. He replaces Gunjan Shah. Rao brings over two decades of retail and consumer leadership experience from international markets. Bata Group sees India as a key growth market. Rao's appointment aims to drive consumer relevance and product strength for Bata India.
Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD and CEO
Bata India today announced the appointment of Sanjay Rao as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bata India. He succeeds Gunjan Shah, who will conclude his tenure upon completion of his five-year mandate leading the business.

Large NBFCs could see 3-5% earnings upgrades as borrowing costs ease: IIFL Capital
Viral Shah, Senior VP at IIFL Capital, said that credit growth trends remain healthy and asset quality is holding up despite economic uncertainties. Shah remains positive on diversified lenders such as Shriram Finance and Cholamandalam Investment, while cautioning that gold financiers remain heavily dependent on movements in gold prices.
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 season
Celebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remains India's top sports marketing platform. Film stars dominated celebrity endorsements. Shah Rukh Khan was the most visible celebrity endorser. Rohit Sharma led sports personality endorsements.

ICICI Prudential's Anand Shah favours manufacturing, consumer services despite inflation risks
Anand Shah, CIO-PMS & AIF at ICICI Prudential AMC, believes manufacturing-focused mid- and small-cap companies are well placed to benefit from stronger earnings growth, rupee depreciation and a gradual shift towards domestic production. He remains overweight on consumer services, private banks, asset managers and insurance firms, while expecting telecom industry profitability to improve over time through tariff hikes. Shah also warned that inflation risks from energy and food prices could weigh on consumption.
India Investor Conference 2026: Growth, Innovation, Consumption and Markets According to Nilesh Shah - ICICI Direct
India Investor Conference 2026: Growth, Innovation, Consumption and Markets According to Nilesh ShahICICI Direct

Why top fund managers think foreign investors could return to India
India's market outlook is improving as oil prices ease and geopolitical risks recede. Sunil Singhania, Founder of Abakkus Asset Manager, Prashant Khemka, Founder, Whiteoak Capital and Nilesh Shah, Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra AMC explain why foreign investor sentiment could improve, where earnings growth is strongest, and which sectors—from banks to renewables—offer the most compelling opportunities.
Stocks to buy: Analyst recommends Avalon, Krishna Defence, TI India
Aakash Shah, technical research analyst at Choice Equity Broking recommends to buy Krishna Defence, Avalon Technologies and TI India on Monday.
F&O Talk: Bullish Nifty charts; Sudeep Shah picks 7 stocks, outlines HDFC Bank, Sterlite Tech strategy - The Economic Times
F&O Talk: Bullish Nifty charts; Sudeep Shah picks 7 stocks, outlines HDFC Bank, Sterlite Tech strategyThe Economic Times
F&O Talk: Bullish Nifty charts; Sudeep Shah picks 7 stocks, outlines HDFC Bank, Sterlite Tech strategy - The Economic Times
F&O Talk: Bullish Nifty charts; Sudeep Shah picks 7 stocks, outlines HDFC Bank, Sterlite Tech strategyThe Economic Times