The deal represents a major expansion of Max Estates' development footprint in the National Capital Region (NCR). The company already has a presence in Noida and Gurugram, and the Delhi acquisition gives it exposure to all three major NCR markets.

Shares of Ashoka Buildcon Ltd witnessed strong buying interest on Monday, August 31, surging nearly 13.5% intraday after the company announced a major order win from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).

The Sensex fell 400.47 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 76,864.04 by 10:00 AM, while the Nifty 50 declined 152.90 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 24,022.75.

The domestic currency opened at ₹95.50 and initially slipped to ₹95.52 before recovering during early trading. Currency market participants remained focused on crude prices, developments around the Strait of Hormuz.

India’s coworking and flexible workspace market witnessed a sharp expansion during the first half of 2026, with operators leasing 1,91,306 seats across the country’s top eight cities between January and June.

However, the funding environment has changed significantly from the boom years. After reaching a peak of $1.6 billion in 2022, annual funding moderated over the following years. In 2026.

The programme is designed to provide military installations with a reliable and resilient electricity source that can operate independently of the commercial power grid during emergencies, infrastructure failures or potential conflicts.

The forecast comes amid an uneven monsoon pattern across the country, with some regions receiving substantial rainfall while several states continue to report rainfall deficits.

ICICI Prudential AMC, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Adani Energy Solutions, Tata Power, GR Infraprojects, Devyani International, Sapphire Foods, KPI Green Energy, HAL and Samvardhana Motherson are among the key stocks to watch.