Upcoming IPOs: Milky Mist Dairy Food, Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics & 5 Others Set to Open Next Week; 8 Listings Scheduled

The Indian primary market is gearing up for a busy week ahead. Multiple mainboard and SME issues are scheduled to open for subscription between August 10 and 14, 2026, while several companies are expected to make their stock market debut. Here is a complete look at the key IPOs opening next week and the listings lined up. Mainboard IPOs Opening Next Week 1. Dhoot Transmission The largest issue of the week, Dhoot Transmission aims to raise approximately ₹3,067 crore. The price band is set at ₹829–871 per share. Bidding opens on August 10 and closes on August 12. The issue includes a fresh component of ₹1,400 crore and an offer for sale of about ₹1,667 crore. Minimum lot size is 17 shares (around ₹14,807 at the upper end). Listing is tentatively scheduled for August 17. 2. Molbio Diagnostics Molbio Diagnostics will open on August 10 and close on August 12. The issue size is around ₹940 crore (₹200 crore fresh issue + ₹740 crore OFS). Price band: ₹768–807. Lot size is 18 shares (mi...

Fortifying Your Portfolio: Top Defence Picks Amid Market Turbulence

 

In a year where the broader market's only scraped 1.9% gains and feels like the world's laggard, defence stocks are stealing the show with 20-50% YTD pops. Why? India's massive ₹6.2 lakh crore budget, 70% indigenization push, and geopolitical vibes are making this sector bulletproof. Sure, the correction's nipped at edges, but that's your entry point for structural winners. I've picked four standouts with fat order books, export potential, and analyst love. These could deliver 25%+ returns as the dust settles. Dive in with me.

Kicking off with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). This naval beast surged 8% recently on warship deals, trading at ₹2,200 after a light dip. With an ₹25,000 crore order book and 18% margins, targets hit ₹2,800—up 86% in H1 alone. In volatile times, government-backed plays like this are rock-solid.

Apollo Micro Systems is the rocket—up 140% in six months, rallying another 8% on MoUs at ₹180. A ₹3,000 crore pipeline in drones and missiles screams 50% upside, plus exports to Asia. Low debt, high growth—buy the pullback.

Paras Defence and Space Technologies isn't far behind, up 59% YTD with an 8% pop on optics orders at ₹1,200. Doubled EBITDA last quarter, targets to ₹1,500. Space tech's the future, and Paras is leadingideal for innovators in a dip.

Last but not least, Cochin Shipyard. Gained 5% on DPM 2025 hype, at ₹2,100 after 10% backtrack. ₹22,000 crore orders, green ships focus, and ₹5 dividend incoming—30% CAGR ahead.

Defence is more than a trend; it's a fortress. Allocate smartly and watch it shield your gains. Thoughts on these?

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