Stocks from rate sensitive sectors such as banking, realty, NBFCs (especially HFCs) and auto stocks are likely to remain in focus on Wednesday as RBI is scheduled to announce the monetary policy decision, with investors closely tracking the repo rate decision, monetary policy stance, inflation and GDP growth forecasts, and the governor’s commentary on global risks and liquidity. Belrise Industries Ltd on Tuesday acquired tipper body business of Hyva India for approximately $ 5.65 million. This transaction marks a strategic step in strengthening the company’s position as a tier-0.5 supplier (advanced manufacturing partner) within the commercial vehicle ecosystem, Belrise Industries said. The acquisition will further enhance Belrise’s customer portfolio by adding a key European commercial vehicle OEM, while also strengthening its domestic footprint through three manufacturing facilities located in Pune, Jamshedpur and Bengaluru.The offer for sale by Government of India for Life Insurance Corporation of India will remain open for retail investors. Meanwhile, the Government of India has decided to exercise the oversubscription option for 50.59 crore equity shares, after it received strong response from institutional investors.Tata Motors Ltd on Tuesday opened an advanced vehicle scrapping facility in Patna. The Re.Wi.Re (recycle with respect) facility in Patna has an annual capacity to scrap 15,000 end-of-life vehicles and is operated by Kalahanu Bothra Group, the company said in a statement.Rajesh Power Services has secured new orders worth ₹362.83 crore from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL), a state government undertaking. These turnkey projects pertain to the conversion of the existing 11kV high tension (HT) line and low tension (LT) line network into an underground cable network with ring main system, with GIS mapping and asset tagging at Jamnagar circle of Gujarat, a company statement said.Similarly, RMC Switchgears has received 12 Letters of Award (LoAs) from Paschim Gujarat VIJ Company for turnkey contracts for site survey, designing, engineering, procurement, supply, loading, transportation, unloading, insurance, delivery at site, handling, storage, installation, testing, commissioning. The orders are valued at around ₹333.80 crore. The orders are expected to be completed in 12-18 months after commencement period of 45 days for all contractual purposes. FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) has acquired majority stake of 51% in Aminu Wellness (Aminu), a premium dermocosmetic skincare brand. The acquisition strengthens Nykaa’s House of Nykaa portfolio and expands its presence in premium, science-backed skincare. The acquisition marks a strategic step in building House of Nykaa, a portfolio of beauty brands shaping the future of Indian beauty across categories, consumer cohorts and price points. Together, Nykaa and Aminu are well placed to unlock the brand’s next phase of growth by combining Aminu’s research and product innovation capabilities with Nykaa’s consumer insights, omnichannel reach, brand-building expertise and technology platform. The partnership is expected to accelerate Aminu’s xpansion while reinforcing Nykaa’s leadership in the fast-growing premium skincare segment. The board of HFCL has approved a fresh investment of approximately ₹400 crore to expand its optical fibre and optical fibre cable manufacturing capacities. The proposed expansion will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt, and is expected to be completed by July 2028. “In view of the company’s strong order book for optical fiber cable (OFC) and optical connectivity products, a strong pipeline of additional business opportunities is expected to materialise over the near to medium term, and the favourable long-term demand outlook globally, the Board of Directors…has approved a further expansion of the company’s Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable manufacturing capacities with a total capital outlay of approximately ₹400 crore…” HFCL stated in a regulatory filing.Published on August 5, 2026