Global Market Futures (as of 06:30 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
Nasdaq: -0.16%
Dow Jones: -0.15%
S&P 500: -0.14%
European (Futures)
Ftse 100: -0.09%
Cac 40: -0.02%
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Global Market Futures (as of 06:30 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
Nasdaq: -0.16%
Dow Jones: -0.15%
S&P 500: -0.14%
European (Futures)
Ftse 100: -0.09%
Cac 40: -0.02%
Dax : +0.08%
Asian
Nikkei: -0.46%
ASX 200: +0.45%
KOSPI: +0.89%
Gift Nifty = 2,5,085.50 (+0.02%)
FII and DII Trading Activity August 20, 2025 in Cash market:
FIIs: Net Sell of ₹1,038.51 crore
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹1,686.15 crore
Key Corporate & Economy Updates:
Positive
Popular Vehicles & Services Ltd (Prabal Motors): Secures exclusive BharatBenz dealership in Punjab, expanding presence in northern commercial vehicles market.
SMC Global: Boosts its commodity segment by subscribing ₹15 crore in NCDEX, strengthening its leadership in India’s commodity space.
Voltas: Grows overseas operations with a major UAE project transfer deal.
Atmastco: Board plans to unlock new funds, targeting significant expansion.
Pitti Engineering: Wins a substantial tax appeal in Hyderabad, improving its financial positioning.
RRP Defense: Executes a strategic deal with RRP Drones Innovation Private Limited and RRP S4E & Innovation Limited to advance drone and electro-optic technology capabilities.
RailTel: Secures key government contracts advancing digital infrastructure in Kerala and Odisha.
Fedbank Financial Services: Board to deliberate unlocking of ₹2,500 crore via NCDs, supporting business growth.
Kothari Industrial Corp: Plans a capital boost through preferential equity issuance.
Godrej Properties: Pursues market growth with the Skyline deal.
CAMS (CAMSPay): Receives RBI approval for payment aggregator division, enhancing prospects for growth.
Poly Medicure-JRE: Completes the acquisition of Himalayan Mineral Waters with NCLT approval.
Supertech EV Ltd: Opens a new manufacturing facility in Vijayanagar, set to begin operations next month.
Super Iron Foundry: Undertakes a 10-year land lease for a new manufacturing unit in Saudi Arabia.
Pressure Sensitive Systems (India) Ltd: Appoints Kirtikumar Dashrathbhai Barot as CFO.
Prostarm: Emerges as the L-1 bidder for a major power transmission project in Karnataka.
RACL Geartech: Launches a high-tech two-wheeler project, advancing domestic manufacturing.
Exide Industries: Commits ₹1 billion for expansion in energy solutions.
Adani: Raises $275 million offshore, indicating strong international investor confidence.
Mindspace Business Parks REIT: Successfully issues SLB and raises ₹5.50 billion.
Poonawalla Fincorp: Announces a ₹5 billion NCD issue, potentially redefining NBFC funding.
Jupiter Wagons: Wins a ₹2.15 billion railway wheelset order.
Neutral
TV Today/Vibgyor: FM radio frequencies transferred to Vibgyor; impact on existing operations still unclear.
Reliance Industries: Reliance TerraTech Holdings LLC exits global operations, furthering structural streamlining.
MKP Mobility: Jitesh Patodia is reappointed MD for a five-year term.
Ultratech India Cements/Stake Sale: Sets ₹368 floor price and announces a 6.49% India Cements stake sale through offer for sale.
Vedanta: Clarifies pending court ruling impact and pledges a corporate guarantee upon demerger.
Negative
Zee Entertainment: Faces legal challenge as Aditya Birla Financial Ltd contests the tribunal’s rejection of its claims.
IFGL Refractories: Receives regulatory warning from the Pollution Control Board, putting operations at risk.
Non-Corporate & International Market News
1) Reserve Money and Currency in Circulation robustly rise per RBI weekly data.
2) RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) shares outlook updates on monetary policy and rates.
3) The MPC voices caution on growth/inflation, signals possible lending rate softening.
4) India’s inflation seen above target as external demand weakens, authorities say.
5) GST panel recommends tax-free health and life insurance premiums.
6) Reuters poll forecasts steady climb for Sensex & Nifty but factors in ongoing market uncertainties.
7) Crude Oil & Fuels: Prices rise after EIA storage report; shift attributed to inventory data.
8) Sify Digital Services: Gains industry expertise with Som Satsangi joining as an independent director.
9) Target Corporation: Michael Fiddelke appointed as new CEO, signaling a potential strategic shift.
Bulk Deals:
Shaily Engineering Plastics
The Growth Fund of America and American Funds Fundamental Investors, managed by Capital Group, acquired 5 lakh shares in Shaily at Rs 1,925 per share, and 2,68,179 shares at Rs 1,924.78 per share, respectively, totaling Rs 147.9 crore. Meanwhile, Lighthouse India Fund III, managed by Lighthouse Funds, sold 5 lakh shares at Rs 1,925 per share, valued at Rs 96.25 crore.
HealthCare Global Enterprises
Axis Mutual Fund acquired 13.92 lakh shares (0.998% stake) at Rs 660 per share from promoter Basavalinga Sadasivaiah Ajaikumar, for Rs 91.87 crore.
Pearl Green Clubs and Resorts
Motilal Oswal Finvest, part of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, sold 15,000 shares (0.56% stake) at Rs 161.45 per share. As of June 2025, it held 1.86% stake in the company.
Sampann Utpadan India
Isquare Global PE Fund acquired 7,29,449 shares (1.8% stake) in Sampann at Rs 32.4 per share from Davos International Fund, which thereby exited its investment.
V-Guard Industries
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund acquired 41,51,351 shares (0.95% stake) at Rs 370 per share from promoter Chittilappilly Thomas Kochuouseph, in a deal worth Rs 153.6 crore.
On-going IPO
Last Day Today(21-Aug-2025)
-Shreeji Shipping Global Ltd
-Patel Retail Ltd
-Vikram Solar Ltd
-Gem Aromatics Ltd
-STUDIO LSD Ltd (SME)
Last Day on 22-Aug-2025
-Mangal Electrical Industries Ltd
-LGT Business Connections Ltd (SME)
Upcoming IPO
-ARC Insulation & Insulators Ltd: 21-Aug to 25-Aug
Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on August 21, 2025:
AMJ Land Holdings Ltd, Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd, BSL Ltd, Coal India Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Honda India Power Products Ltd, Jullundur Motor Agency (Delhi) Ltd, Kakatiya Cement & Sugar Industries Ltd, Manorama Industries Ltd, Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd, Relaxo Footwears Ltd, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, Styrenix Performance Materials Ltd, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, United Van Der Horst Ltd
Stocks Trading Ex-Split on August 21, 2025:
Dev Information Technology Ltd (Stock Split From Rs.5/- to Rs.2/-)
Stocks Under F&O Ban on August 21, 2025
PGEL, RBL Bank Ltd, TITAGARH
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
