Author: Legal Parivar

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…

Air raid sirens echoed across Kyiv on Monday, AFP reporters confirmed, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. The Ukrainian air force said the nationwide alert was triggered after a Russian MiG-31 — an aircraft capable of carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, frequently used in Moscow’s attacks — was spotted taking off. Ahead of the talks, Zelensky posted on X outlining his expectations: “Our main goal is to secure a reliable and lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe. We know Putin won’t abandon aggression on his own, which is why joint pressure…

The Trump administration is in talks to acquire a 10% stake in Intel Corp, potentially making the U.S. government the chipmaker’s largest shareholder, according to officials familiar with the matter. The proposal involves converting a portion of the $10.9 billion in Chips and Science Act grants allocated to Intel—meant for both commercial and military chip production—into equity. At Intel’s current market valuation, a 10% stake would be worth around $10.5 billion. The size of the stake and the likelihood of the plan moving forward remain uncertain. Intel shares fell 5.5% after Bloomberg reported the talks, though they had surged 23%…

Kolkata-based solar panel manufacturer Vikram Solar has raised ₹620.81 crore from 43 institutional investors through its anchor book on August 18, a day before the opening of its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO, scheduled for August 19–21, aims to mobilize ₹2,079.4 crore, which includes a fresh issue of ₹1,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) worth ₹579.4 crore by promoters. The price band has been set at ₹315–332 per share. The company has allotted 1.87 crore shares at the upper price band of ₹332 to anchor investors. Participants included global institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Prudential Hong Kong,…

Indian equity benchmarks closed on a strong note Monday, lifted by optimism around the proposed goods and services tax (GST) restructuring and the recent sovereign ratings upgrade for the country. Temporary relief measures on Russian oil imports also supported the mood. The Nifty 50 advanced 245.65 points, or 1%, to end at 24,876.95, marking its best single-day gain since May 23. The Sensex rose 0.83% to settle at 81,273.75. Buying was seen across consumption-driven sectors. Nifty Auto surged 4.18%, while Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Realty gained 3.38% and 2.17%, respectively. The government’s proposal to reduce GST slabs from four…

Zerodha co-founder and prominent investor Nikhil Kamath has made a fresh bet on India’s clean energy sector, investing ₹137 crore in Gujarat-based Goldi Solar, a photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer. The size of the stake acquired has not been disclosed, according to a PTI report. Goldi Solar said the capital infusion will support its expansion plans. Commenting on the deal, Kamath noted that India’s renewable sector holds “massive opportunity” to create global-scale companies. “Renewable energy in India is a massive sector, and there is an equally massive opportunity to build global-scale companies right here on our home ground,” Kamath said. Goldi…

Mumbai-based essential oils maker Gem Aromatics has raised ₹135.37 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO opening on 19 August 2025. The company allotted 41.65 lakh shares at ₹325 apiece, according to a BSE filing. Top investors in the anchor round include Citigroup Global, Societe Generale, Goldman Sachs, Nippon India, SageOne, Nuvama, and Niveshaay Sambhav Fund. Among them, Nippon India (22.16%), SageOne (11.08%), and Nuvama (7.39%) secured the highest allocations. Notably, no shares were allotted to mutual funds. As of 18 August, the grey market premium (GMP) stood at ₹28 per share, implying a potential listing price of ₹353,…