Author: Legal Parivar

In a major enforcement action, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) conducted a two-day search and seizure operation at Karjat, targeting trader and market influencer Avadhut Sathe. The operation, executed from August 20 to 21, was carried out despite heavy rains in the Mumbai metropolitan region and involved meticulous planning, including court approvals, reconnaissance, and tracking movement patterns. Sebi officials seized digital devices and trading data for forensic analysis as part of an ongoing crackdown on finfluencers and trading academies allegedly misleading retail investors. Sebi whole-time member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney confirmed the regulator’s intent to send a strong…

Introduction Investing wisely in stocks requires more than following market trends—it demands understanding a company’s financial health. Reading financial statements and key ratios can help investors make informed decisions, reduce risk, and spot profitable opportunities. This guide simplifies the process of analyzing company financials for smarter investing. Key Financial Statements Key Ratios to Understand Analyzing Quarterly Earnings Quarterly results reveal how a company is performing in the short term. Key points to analyze: Practical Checklist Before Investing Conclusion Understanding financial statements, key ratios, and quarterly results empowers investors to make informed decisions. A structured approach reduces risk, improves returns, and…

Introduction Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are one of the most talked-about investment opportunities in India. Every year, companies raise capital by offering shares to the public, providing investors a chance to own a piece of a growing business. While IPOs can be lucrative, they carry risks. Understanding how IPOs work and how to invest safely is essential for retail investors. What is an IPO? An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the first time a company offers its shares to the public on a stock exchange. Companies raise funds for business expansion, debt repayment, or new projects. Once listed, these shares…

Indian equities closed in the green on Thursday, extending their rally to a sixth consecutive session. Positive sentiment stemmed from optimism over a potential Goods and Services Tax (GST) cut, proposals to exempt insurance premiums from tax, and gains in Reliance Industries. Top Movers: Market Trends: Global markets were subdued ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium, with Wall Street and European indexes showing muted movements. Concerns over valuations, rising domestic bond yields, and subdued Q1 earnings tempered investor enthusiasm. Technical View: Disclaimer: This information is for general market awareness only and is not investment advice. Investors should conduct independent research…

The Ministry of Railways announced on August 21, 2025, that Indian Railways will operate 380 Ganpati Special train trips this year, covering popular destinations such as Udupi, Kolad, and various locations across the Konkan region. This marks the highest-ever number of Ganpati special trips, up from 358 in 2024. Railway Zonal Operations: Ganpati Special Train Routes:Trains will run across Konkan Railway stations, including Kolad, Indapur, Mangaon, Veer, Sape, Karanjadi, Chiplun, Khed, Sawarda, Rajapur Road, Ratnagiri, Madgaon, Udupi, Kundapura, Karwar, Kumta, and Murdeshwar, among others. The Ganpati Puja celebrations are scheduled from 27 August to 6 September 2025, with services starting…

Vedanta Ltd announced on August 21, 2025, that it will pay a second interim dividend of Rs 16 per share for FY26, totaling Rs 6,256 crore. The record date for this dividend is set for August 27. Shares of the Anil Agarwal-led mining conglomerate closed 0.36% higher at Rs 447.1 on the same day. Earlier, the company had approved a first interim dividend of Rs 7 per share on June 18, 2025. In FY25, Vedanta had distributed Rs 17,000 crore as dividends, equating to Rs 43.5 per share. Meanwhile, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has deferred the hearing on…

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) solutions provider ARC Insulation & Insulators saw strong investor interest in its initial public offering (IPO) on August 21, achieving full subscription on the first day. Investors placed bids for 45.36 lakh shares against the offer size of 23.58 lakh shares, translating to a subscription rate of 1.92x across all investor categories. The West Bengal-based company launched the IPO to raise Rs 41.19 crore through a total of 32.95 lakh shares, including a fresh issue of 30.45 lakh shares and an offer-for-sale of 2.5 lakh shares by promoter Manish Bajoria. The price band was set…

Clean Science & Technology’s promoter group, including Krishnakumar Boob, Parth Maheshwari, and Ashok Boob, sold close to 24% of their stake, valued at approximately Rs 2,750 crore, through open market transactions on Thursday. Key transactions within the group included: Cumulatively, the promoter group sold 2.5 crore shares, representing a 23.98% stake worth Rs 2,749.87 crore. On the buyer side, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Norges Bank (Government Pension Fund Global), Nippon India Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, and VQ Fastercap Fund acquired 96.17 lakh shares (9% stake) for Rs 1,044.25 crore. Following the trades, Clean Science shares ended the session at…

Foreign Investors, DIIs Pump Funds Into Indian Equities Foreign institutional investors (FIIs/FPIs) infused Rs 1,247 crore into Indian equities on Thursday, August 21, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued their support with net purchases of Rs 2,546 crore, according to provisional exchange data. During the trading session, FIIs bought shares worth Rs 14,960 crore and sold shares worth Rs 13,713 crore. Meanwhile, DIIs purchased equities worth Rs 14,514 crore and sold shares worth Rs 11,968 crore. For the year to date, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 1.86 lakh crore, whereas DIIs have been net buyers of…

Shares of RailTel Corporation of India rose 4% to Rs 373 on Thursday after the public sector telecom infrastructure provider secured two new government contracts worth nearly Rs 50 crore in Kerala and Odisha. RailTel said it received a Rs 34.99 crore contract from the Kerala State Information Technology Mission to provide data centre operation services and maintenance of the State Data Centres for five years. Separately, the company won a Rs 15.42 crore contract from the Higher Education Department of Odisha for the design and development of CMS-based bilingual websites for colleges under the department. Among India’s largest neutral…