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Sterlite Tech shares gain 4% on Rs 1,760 crore international order win
In a regulatory filing on August 5, the Pune-headquartered technology firm announced that it entered into a multi-year supply agreement with a leading international telecom infrastructure company for high-density optical fiber cables. The client’s specific identity was not disclosed in the filing, as is common with such commercial disclosures.
Details of the order win
The long-term contract is valued at roughly Rs 1,760 crore ($210 million) and will be executed over a three-calendar-year period spanning CY27 to CY29. Sterlite Technologies confirmed in its stock exchange disclosure that neither its promoter group nor any related entities have any financial or strategic interest in the client awarding the contract.
The deal comes as a significant boost to the company’s global order book, strengthening its presence across key international markets. As telecom operators and hyperscalers worldwide accelerate network rollouts, demand for advanced high-density fibre connectivity solutions is accelerating. The company noted that supplies under this agreement will directly support large-scale digital infrastructure deployments overseas during the three-year execution window.
Market performance and valuation context
The latest surge in the stock price extends a remarkable turnaround for the company on the exchanges. Over the past year, Sterlite Tech has witnessed a multi-fold rally from its 52-week low of Rs 84.65, with Thursday’s gains pushing the scrip close to its 52-week peak of Rs 684.45.
The rally has taken place even as the share remains under the Additional Surveillance Measure (ASM) Long Term Stage 4 framework on the exchanges. Exchange data also indicates that the company’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio has stayed above 50 across the previous four trailing quarters, reflecting strong market expectations around its future earnings trajectory.
Expanding global digital footprint
Sterlite Technologies operates as an integrated optical and digital connectivity solutions developer, managing operations from glass preforms down to fiber deployment. The company runs manufacturing facilities across India, the United States, Italy, and China, serving telecom operators, internet service providers, and cloud data center networks in more than 100 countries.Industry analysts point out that large long-term contracts from international infrastructure developers are crucial for providing multi-year revenue visibility to optical fiber manufacturers. With global investments pouring into Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) expansion, 5G network densification, and AI-driven data center builds, major optical technology vendors like Sterlite Tech are positioned to capture growing demand across overseas telecom hubs.
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The company’s recent strategic focus has centred on high-capacity ribbon cables, ultra-slim optical fibres, and specialised interconnect tools tailored for rapid deployment. Management has consistently highlighted that long-term supply agreements with global leaders help de-risk capacity planning while ensuring sustained utilisation across its primary manufacturing assets.
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Raleigh’s parent company starts insolvency proceedings
Raleigh was founded in Nottingham in 1887 and at one stage was the biggest bicycle maker in the world, employing about 8,000 people at its peak.
It stopped making bikes in the city decades ago, and in 2024 it vacated its headquarters on Church Street in Eastwood to move to new premises less than a mile away.
Announcing plans to initiate insolvency proceedings, Nilsson said Accell had worked “to restructure [its] operations and finances”.
“Every realistic option for the future of the business has been tirelessly explored, and none have resulted in a solution to continue the group in its current form,” he said.
“Our immediate focus is to support an orderly process, provide clarity wherever possible, and work with the relevant court-appointed administrators to preserve viable activities and employment where circumstances allow.”
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Swiggy shares jump nearly 3% as company targets Rs 10,000 crore adjusted EBITDA by FY31
Investors cheered Swiggy’s ambitious target to achieve Rs 10,000 crore in Adjusted EBITDA by fiscal year 2031. The growth strategy relies on driving operational efficiency across its core food delivery operations, scaling up its quick-commerce vertical Instamart, and expanding out-of-home dining through Dineout.
Key growth targets for FY31
Outlining its five-year vision, Swiggy stated that it expects to more than triple its consolidated Gross Order Value (GOV) to roughly Rs 2.5 lakh crore by FY31, up from Rs 67,734 crore in FY26. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 30% over the five-year period.
Managing Director and Group CEO Sriharsha Majety noted that the five-year profitability goals are backed by solid fundamental growth across India’s food delivery, quick commerce, and dining-out spaces.
The company projects its main food delivery segment to generate Rs 5,000 crore in Adjusted EBITDA by FY31, supported by new affordability programs designed to increase order frequency among users.
Instamart and Dineout roadmap
Swiggy’s quick-commerce arm Instamart is expected to jump 4-to-5 times to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in GOV by FY31 from Rs 28,000 crore in FY26. Serving over 14 million monthly active buyers across more than 130 cities, Instamart is edging closer to EBITDA breakeven as unit economics improve and store density grows.
The out-of-home dining segment, Dineout, is projected to scale its GOV to Rs 20,000–25,000 crore by FY31 while contributing Rs 1,000 crore in Adjusted EBITDA.Swiggy also projects its earnings per share (EPS) to rebound from -Rs 16 in FY26 to Rs 30–33 by FY31. The company remains debt-free with a cash buffer of Rs 14,400 crore.
Swiggy share price performance
Swiggy shares have traded between a 52-week low of Rs 235.85 and a high of Rs 473.00. While the stock has seen consolidation over recent months, the long-term profitability guidance brought fresh buyer interest to the counter.
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Manipal Health shares slide 6% on account of profit booking. What should investors do?
The stock had listed at Rs 655, a premium of nearly 11% over its issue price of Rs 590. The debut was well above grey market expectations, where the stock had indicated a listing gain of only around 1% ahead of its market debut.
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Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth at Swastika Investmart, said that despite the positive listing, the stock is trading at a premium valuation with limited margin of safety. A major portion of the IPO proceeds will be used to repay acquisition debt, leaving limited funds for future expansion, while the company also remains highly dependent on Karnataka, which contributes nearly 46–60% of its revenue.
She further said that, “Investors who received the allotment can continue to hold the stock, while fresh investors should wait for better entry levels or signs of further debt reduction before buying. Maintain a stop-loss at Rs 620 to protect listing gain.”
The company’s Rs 9,275 crore IPO was subscribed 4.92 times overall. The public issue comprised a fresh issue of 13.56 crore equity shares worth Rs 8,000 crore and an offer for sale of 2.16 crore shares aggregating Rs 1,275.22 crore, taking the total issue size to Rs 9,275.22 crore.
SBI Securities, which has assigned a Subscribing for long term rating, said the company is India’s largest multi specialty healthcare provider by bed capacity and holds leadership positions across key metro cities.It also mentioned Manipal Health’s strong track record of strategic acquisitions, which have helped expand scale, improve operating leverage, widen its geographic presence and strengthen its competitive position.
The company plans to allocate a significant portion of the fresh issue proceeds towards strengthening its financial position.
Around Rs 5,378 crore from the IPO proceeds will be used for debt repayment, helping reduce borrowing costs and improve the balance sheet. Another Rs 574 crore is planned for acquiring a minority stake in its step-down subsidiary, Sahyadri Hospitals. The remaining funds will be utilised for general corporate purposes and supporting future expansion plans.
Over FY26 to FY30, the company plans to add 2,426 beds, including 1,943 through greenfield projects and 483 through brownfield expansion. SBI Securities also expects profitability to improve on the back of the Sahyadri Group integration and lower interest costs following debt repayment using 69% of the IPO proceeds.
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Angel One, however, believes the valuation remains stretched. At the upper price band of Rs 590, the issue is valued at a post-issue FY26 P/E of 84.65x, which the brokerage considers expensive. While it acknowledged the company’s strong pan-India hospital network, leadership in key markets and favourable long-term industry prospects, it believes much of the expected growth is already priced in.
As a result, Angel One recommends a Neutral stance for medium- to long-term investors despite the company’s strong fundamentals.
Founded in 2010, Manipal Health Enterprises has emerged as one of India’s leading healthcare providers, with a wide network of multi-speciality hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres.
The company provides advanced tertiary and quaternary healthcare services across key specialties, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, organ transplantation and preventive healthcare.
(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
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NICE Ltd. 2026 Q2 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:NICE) 2026-08-06
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Which American Pop Stars Have Weighed In on BTS’s Grammy Boycott So Far This Summer Amid Growing Support
BTS’s decision to withdraw from consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards has generated a wave of commentary since the K-pop group announced its withdrawal on July 29, but a closer look at who has actually spoken out reveals that the loudest voices so far have come primarily from within the K-pop world and the broader Asian entertainment community, rather than from mainstream American pop stars.
BTS’s seven members posted identical statements to their individual Instagram accounts announcing they would not submit music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, set for Feb. 7, 2027, saying they hoped their music could be heard and loved for what it is rather than divided by region or language. The statement was widely interpreted as a response to the Recording Academy’s June 16 announcement of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, which critics argue effectively walls K-pop off from the ceremony’s marquee general-field categories like Album of the Year.
Who Has Actually Spoken Out
Among the most visible reactions has come from Tablo, frontman of the Korean hip-hop group Epik High, who shared a story from BTS leader RM’s Instagram and added the message “ARIRANG > Grammys,” referencing the title of BTS’s new album. Bang Yong-guk, of the K-pop group B.A.P, similarly shared a news story about the boycott with his followers, as did Korean American actor Daniel Dae Kim, who also hosts CNN’s “K-Everything” series. Maggie Kang, the Korean Canadian co-director of Netflix’s animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” shared a news article about the boycott online along with a clapping emoji.
Beyond individual artists, American academics and music industry observers have offered some of the more pointed public commentary. Matthew Pellegrino, a music teacher at NYU Steinhardt and a K-pop expert, told CNN that the new Asian pop category, while framed with good intentions, effectively places Asian artists into a separate category that makes them unequal to mainstream American pop artists. Separately, a fan and observer named David Scragg told CNN he was disappointed and a little confused when he heard the Grammys planned to launch an Asian music category, saying he felt it functioned as a way to keep BTS out of the more prestigious main categories.
Notably Quiet: Mainstream American Pop Stars
Despite the volume of online commentary surrounding the boycott, a review of major entertainment coverage as of early August shows that few, if any, top-tier American pop stars, artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat or Halsey, have issued direct, on-record statements specifically addressing BTS’s 2026 Grammy withdrawal. That relative silence stands in contrast to the amount of attention the story has received across entertainment media and social platforms, and several outlets covering the controversy have noted that celebrity reaction videos and social media roundups have circulated widely online even where the underlying substance of any individual celebrity’s comments remains difficult to verify.
A History of Crossover Between BTS and American Pop
The absence of major American pop star commentary this time around is notable given BTS’s extensive history of collaboration with, and support from, artists in the American pop mainstream. Halsey featured on BTS’s 2019 hit “Boy With Luv,” and the group’s Grammy nomination history includes featured credits alongside Coldplay for the 2022 song “My Universe.” At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022, BTS shared the stage with Olivia Rodrigo during a widely discussed live performance moment, and the band’s nominations that year came in categories that included Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco, Coldplay, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga as fellow nominees.
Other Artists Have Boycotted the Grammys Before, for Different Reasons
While direct comment on BTS’s specific situation from major American pop stars has been limited, the broader history of artists criticizing or boycotting the Grammys offers useful context for how the industry has previously responded to similar disputes. The Weeknd publicly boycotted the ceremony for several years after his 2020 album “After Hours” received no nominations, before ending his boycott in 2025 to perform at the show. Zayn Malik criticized the Grammys’ nomination process directly on social media in 2021, saying the system allowed favoritism, racism and networking politics to influence voting outcomes. Halsey spoke out the same year after her album “Manic” was not nominated, saying on social media that she and The Weeknd deserved better and describing what she characterized as an opaque nomination process built on relationships and favor-trading. Nicki Minaj has separately criticized the Academy for placing her song “Super Freaky Girl” in a pop category rather than a rap category, arguing it reduced her chances of winning.
The Recording Academy’s Response
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. addressed BTS’s decision directly, saying in a statement that he was saddened to hear the group had chosen not to participate in this year’s Grammy process, while adding that he understood and respected the decision as a fellow music creator. Mason has said the new Asian pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia, and has separately noted that submitting music in a genre category does not exclude an artist from also being considered in the ceremony’s general field, which includes Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
With submissions for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and other Grammy categories remaining open through Aug. 28, and nominees not expected until mid-November, there remains a window in which additional artists, American or otherwise, could weigh in publicly on the controversy. For now, the most substantive reactions have come from within the K-pop community, Asian American entertainment figures, and academic observers rather than from the mainstream American pop stars whose past collaborations and shared awards-show history with BTS might otherwise have made them a natural source of public commentary on the group’s decision.
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Earnings call transcript: Swisscom posts stronger cash flow in Q2 2026

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Convatec director Hestler joins Hikma Pharmaceuticals board

Convatec director Hestler joins Hikma Pharmaceuticals board
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GIC subsidiary and promoter Sunu Mathew lead LEAP India’s pre-IPO placement round
The pre-IPO placement round saw participation from Matyas Possessiones, in which the company’s promoter Sunu Mathews holds 99% stake, as well as Singapore-based wealth fund GIC’s subsidiary Gamnat Pte Ltd. Leading hedge fund Dymon Asia Multi-Strategy Investment (Singapore) also participated in the pre-IPO round.
Gamnat Pte Ltd was allocated 17,610,000 equity shares of the company on August 3, 2026, for Rs 159 per equity share, each aggregating to Rs 279.99 crore.
Dymon Asia Multi-Strategy Investment (Singapore) Pte Ltd was allotted 3,144,600 equity shares each at Rs 159 per equity share each aggregating to Rs 49.99 crore. Matyas Possessiones Private Limited was allotted 1,446,500 shares each at Rs 159 per equity share each aggregating to Rs 22.99 crore.
KKR-backed LEAP India will open its Rs 2,480 crore IPO for subscription on August 7, with a price band of Rs 151-159 per share. The issue comprises a Rs 480 crore fresh issue and a Rs 2,000 crore OFS. The company plans to use proceeds to repay debt and for general corporate purposes.
JM Financial Ltd. is serving as the book-running lead manager for the IPO, while MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as the registrar for the issue.
Backed by KKR, supported by a diversified customer base, and benefiting from rising demand for efficient logistics infrastructure, LEAP India’s IPO is expected to draw attention from investors seeking exposure to India’s growing logistics and supply chain market.
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Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 2026 Q2 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:BLMN) 2026-08-06
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