FOMO To FMA -Global Futures Glow, Gift Nifty Jumps 1% as DIIs Outmuscle FIIs’ ₹1,927 Cr Sell-Off

Global Market Futures (as of 06:40 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
      Nasdaq: +0.25%
      Dow Jones: +0.15%
      S&P 500: +0.16%
European (Futures)
      Ftse 100: +0.17%
      Cac 40: +0.67%
      Dax : +0.12%
Asian
      Nikkei: +0.47% 
      ASX 200: +0.06%
      KOSPI: -1.03%
      Taiwan Weighted Index: -0.17%
Gift Nifty = 24,871 (+1.03%)

FII and DII Trading Activity August 14, 2025 in Cash market:
FIIs: Net Sell of ₹1,926.76 crore
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹3,895.68 crore

Key Corporate & Economy Updates:

Positive

Axis Bank: Credit rating upgraded by S&P Global—boost for banking sector confidence.
Muthoot Finance: Growth driven by ARC recoveries and gold loan demand.
J K Cement: Rs 48.05 billion allocated for 7 MTPA expansion into high-growth markets.
PNC Infratech: Wins 300 MW solar + storage project—boost to clean energy portfolio.
Inox Wind: Generates ₹8.26 billion in revenue—strong performance in wind sector.
Patanjali Foods: Q1 revenue ₹89 billion; net profit ₹1.8 billion—robust top & bottom line.
SPIC: Q1 profit ₹667 million on ₹7.81 billion revenue—solid quarterly performance.
Osia Hyper Retail: Q1 profit ₹80.4 million on ₹3.26 billion revenue growth.
Expleo Solutions: Q1 profit ₹204.3 million on ₹2.6 billion revenue surge.
RSB Retail India: IPO filing signals expansion and debt restructuring strategy.
Ola Electric: Announces next-gen scooters, ferrite motors, in-house cells—bold innovation roadmap.
Zaggle: Q1 profits surge 700%, revenue doubles—fintech momentum.
Ganesha Ecosphere—green diversification.
Ecoboard Industries: Wins ₹44 million order—signaling operational revival.
Shipping Corp of India: Secures ₹1.46 billion liability relief after favorable CESTAT ruling—regulatory win

Negative

Spandana Sphoorty: Q1 net loss ₹3.6 billion despite ₹3 billion revenue—worrisome margin pressure.
National Fertilizers: Posts ₹394.4 million loss despite ₹35.34 billion revenue—operational stress.
Vodafone Idea: Reports ₹66,000 million loss; eyes ₹20,000 crore rescue plan.
Roto Pumps: ₹6 crore swindle in the spotlight—corporate governance concern.
Allied Blenders & Distillers: Ends “Good Barrel” acquisition talks amid due diligence issues.
CS India: Faces temporary revenue hit from US tariffs—accelerates de-risking.
Infosys: ₹66 lakh fine from Singapore over late GST—regulatory lapse.
All Time Plastics: ICICI Bank’s ₹10 crore exit from the Company —treasury optimization move.

Neutral

Leadership at Edelweiss (EAAA): Rashesh Shah rises as Venkat exits—strategic realignment.
VueNow Group: ED raids uncover large money-laundering network—regulatory probe.
Lemon Tree (Fleur Hotels): Signs agreement to build a 5‑star project in Nehru Place, Delhi.
Vikram Solar: ₹2,079 cr IPO launched—betting big on clean energy surge.
GTT Data Solutions: Approves rights issue & ESOP—growth funding push.
Elpro International: Acquires stake in Brainbees: Increases stake in GlobalBees—portfolio reshuffle underway.
ACS Technologies: Secures ₹180.7 million order from Bharti Airtel—telecom tech expansion.
Swan Corp: Q1 profit ₹191.3 million; revenue ₹12.13 billion—steady performance.
Covance Softsol: Greenlights ₹75 million rights issue—growth and innovation focus.
Thirumalai Chemicals: Raises investment limit to USD 165 million despite quarterly loss—capex push.

Non-Corporate & International News & Updates:

1. Bitcoin passes $124,000; trading volumes spike globally and in India amid bullish policy signals.
2. India’s Credit Score Climbs: S&P Upgrades Sovereign Rating to ‘BBB’, Government Hails Economic Endorsement
3. Australia’s gas market faces dysfunction; flexible regulation and export caps needed. 
4. India's Mutual Fund Industry AUM surges by ₹10 lakh crore—equity euphoria on display.
5. India’s State Refiners Reconsider Russian Oil as Discounts Improve Amid Tariff Pressure
6. Zoomcar: Operating loss down 48%, with $1.14 M contribution profit—move toward profitability.

Bulk Deals

All Time Plastics
Sun Life Excel India Fund, managed by SLGI Asset Management Inc., has acquired 5.92 lakh shares (0.9% equity stake) in All Time Plastics at Rs 302.9 per share. Meanwhile, ICICI Bank sold 3.55 lakh shares (0.54% stake) at Rs 293.97 per share.

Authum Investment & Infrastructure
Promoter Mentor Capital has offloaded 46.61 lakh shares (2.74% stake) in Authum Investment at Rs 2,500.58 per share, amounting to Rs 1,165.6 crore. On the other hand, Fidelity Securities Fund, through Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund, bought 27.4 lakh shares (1.61% stake) at Rs 2,500 per share, totaling Rs 685.5 crore.

SME Listing on August 18, 2025
Medistep Healthcare
ANB Metal Cast 
Star Imaging & Path Lab

REIT Listing on August 18, 2025
Knowledge Realty Trust

Mainboard IPO Listing on August 18, 2025
-Eastern Silk Industries Ltd (BE)

Upcoming IPO
-STUDIO LSD Ltd: 18-Aug to 20-Aug (SME)
-Shreeji Shipping Global Ltd: 19-Aug to 21-Aug
-Patel Retail Ltd: 19-Aug to 21-Aug
-Vikram Solar Ltd: 19-Aug to 21-Aug
-Gem Aromatics Ltd: 19-Aug to 21-Aug

Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on August 18, 2025:
Aarti Industries Ltd, Bright Brothers Ltd, DHP India Ltd, JK Paper Ltd, Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Ltd, Power Finance Corporation Ltd, Ram Ratna Wires Ltd, Rose Merc Ltd
Stocks Trading Ex-Split on August 18, 2025:
Algoquant Fintech Ltd (Stock Split from Rs. 2 to Re.1)
Stocks Trading Ex-Bonus on August 18, 2025:
Algoquant Fintech Ltd (8:1)
Stocks Under F&O Ban on August 18, 2025
PNB Housing Ltd, RBL Bank Ltd, PGEL

Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol

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