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The domestic equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to start Tuesday’s session on a flat note, following mixed trends in global markets. Investors are closely watching the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with European leaders on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Asian markets showed a mixed trend, while US markets closed largely unchanged overnight. On Monday, Indian indices posted strong gains, supported by Prime Minister Modi’s GST reform announcement, S&P Global’s upgrade of India’s credit rating, and optimism around a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Global Cues: Trump-Zelensky Meeting:Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European…

SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to invest $2 billion in Intel Corp., signaling confidence in the chipmaker and extending SoftBank’s US investment footprint. The Japanese conglomerate will purchase Intel common shares at $23 each, according to a joint statement released Monday. The deal, aimed at strengthening both companies’ commitment to US semiconductor innovation, is subject to customary closing conditions. Following the announcement, Intel shares rose about 5% in after-hours trading, closing the day at $23.66 and marking an 18% gain year-to-date. SoftBank has been actively expanding its presence in the US, including acquiring Foxconn Technology Group’s electric vehicle plant in…

Maharashtra-based Vikran Engineering, an EPC company specializing in energy and water management, has set the price band for its initial public offering (IPO) at Rs 92–97 per share. The IPO will open for subscription on August 26. The anchor book will open on August 25, and the issue will close on August 29. The basis of allotment is scheduled for September 1, with refunds and credit of shares expected on September 2. The stock is set to debut on the exchanges on September 3. The IPO consists of a fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 721 crore and an offer…

Financial markets traded in a narrow range, with global equities hovering near record highs, following Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukraine’s president and European leaders. The discussions concluded on a hopeful note with a call for peace talks with Russia. Oil prices were steady, with Brent crude slipping 0.2% after gains in the prior session, as investors assessed potential implications for regional stability and energy flows. Asian stocks edged 0.2% lower, while US Treasuries remained little changed after recent yield increases. Intel Corp. advanced 5.4% in after-market trading after SoftBank Group announced a $2 billion investment in the company’s common stock.…

From earnings announcements and major acquisitions to fundraising and order wins, here’s a quick look at the stocks likely to remain in focus during today’s trading session. Earnings TodayAditya Infotech, GNG Electronics, and Vuenow Infratech will declare their quarterly results. Key Stocks to Watch Bulk Deals IPO Listings Today Ex-Dividend StocksPower Grid Corp, Apollo Hospitals, Natco Pharma, Shyam Metalics, Refex Industries, and others. Ex-Date for InvIT DistributionNational Highways Infra Trust F&O Updates

In what could mark a significant diplomatic breakthrough, US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced plans to facilitate direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a bid to end the war. Following a high-level meeting at the White House with European leaders, NATO officials, and Zelenskyy, Trump said peace efforts were “moving closer.” “I had a very good meeting with distinguished guests… which concluded with another session in the Oval Office,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Attendees included French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged China to adopt a “candid and constructive” approach in bilateral relations, built on mutual respect, sensitivity, and interest, as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi. In his opening remarks, Jaishankar emphasized the need to advance the de-escalation process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, where the two militaries were locked in a standoff for over four years. He stressed that “differences must not become disputes, nor competition conflict.” The meeting came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to China for the Shanghai…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued admit cards for the upcoming September 2025 CA examinations. Candidates appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels can now access and download their hall tickets through the ICAI Self Service Portal. How to Download ICAI CA Admit Card 2025 👉 Tip: Ensure you use the same login credentials created at the time of registration. For login-related issues, candidates are advised to resolve them via the portal’s helpdesk in advance. Details Mentioned on the Admit Card The hall ticket is compulsory for entry to the exam centre and includes: Students…

During his White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump voiced cautious optimism about ongoing peace efforts. Trump indicated that if his talks with Zelensky prove successful, he plans to hold a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict. “If today goes well, we will move toward a trilateral,” Trump said, expressing his belief that Putin “wants to end the war.” Zelensky, in turn, thanked Trump for personally hosting the discussions and for his efforts to bring an end to the bloodshed. “Thank you for the invitation and for your…

Vedanta-owned Hindustan Zinc Ltd announced on Monday that its board of directors has approved a capital expenditure of up to ₹3,823 crore for setting up a 10 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) Tailings Reprocessing Plant, according to its stock exchange filing dated August 18, 2025. The project is part of the company’s broader “2X growth plan” aimed at doubling capacity while improving mineral recovery from tailing dumps. The plant, touted as a first-of-its-kind initiative, is expected to reduce environmental impact linked to conventional wet tailings disposal and strengthen Hindustan Zinc’s sustainability efforts. At the close of Monday’s trading session, Hindustan…