Author: Legal Parivar

Regaal Resources Ltd, a maize specialty products manufacturer, is set to debut on the Indian stock market today, August 20, 2025, after receiving robust investor demand for its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO, which was open between August 12 and 14, was oversubscribed 159.88 times in total. The retail portion saw 57.75 times subscription, non-institutional investors (NIIs) subscribed 356.73 times, and qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) subscribed 190.97 times. Allotment was finalized on August 18. As per the BSE notice, equity shares of Regaal Resources will be listed under the “B” group of securities on both BSE and NSE, with…

The Indian equity market extended its rally on Tuesday, supported by heavyweight stocks like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel, along with optimism over possible GST reforms and positive signals from Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 370.64 points (0.46%) to close at 81,644.39, while the NSE Nifty 50 added 103.70 points (0.42%) to settle at 24,980.65, just short of the 25,000 mark. Both indices had climbed nearly 1% in the previous session. Market sentiment was buoyed by expectations of tax rationalisation and an improved outlook for India’s credit rating. Hopes of easing geopolitical tensions also contributed to the…

Uttar Pradesh-based potato flakes manufacturer Shivashrit Foods is set to launch its maiden public issue on August 22, with subscriptions open until August 26. The anchor book for institutional investors will open a day earlier on August 21. The IPO price band has been fixed at ₹135–142 per share, through which the company aims to raise up to ₹70.03 crore by offering 49.32 lakh shares. The issue comprises a fresh issue of 43.16 lakh shares and an offer-for-sale of 6.16 lakh shares by the promoter. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be allocated towards an expansion project (₹26.3 crore), working…

Here’s a quick look at major developments, quarterly earnings, investments, deals, and other updates that could keep certain stocks in focus in today’s trade (August 20).Results Today Quarterly Earnings Updates Aditya Infotech (Q1 Consolidated, YoY): GNG Electronics (Q1 Consolidated, YoY): Stocks to Watch New Listings Corporate Actions F&O Ban List Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to risks. Please consult a certified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on India was aimed at intensifying pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. The move effectively doubles India’s tariff burden to 50%, with Trump adding an extra 25% levy on top of the existing duty. According to Leavitt, the decision was part of a broader U.S. strategy to exert “secondary pressure” on Moscow. “President Trump has put tremendous public pressure to bring this war to a close,” Leavitt told reporters. “He’s imposed sanctions on India and taken other actions as well. He’s…

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC), the investment firm founded by billionaire Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and his brother Tony Pritzker, has closed its fourth fund at a record $3.4 billion, surpassing the initial $3 billion target. According to the company’s statement on Tuesday, around 17% of the capital came from firm members and related entities, while the rest was contributed by families and institutional investors across North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The new fund has already made three investments. The fundraising marks one of the largest by a Chicago-based private equity firm in recent times. Last year, Shore Capital…

Foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) turned net sellers again on Tuesday, after a day of buying, offloading Indian equities worth ₹634 crore. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), meanwhile, continued to provide strong support with net purchases of ₹2,261 crore, according to provisional exchange data. During the trading session, FIIs bought shares worth ₹12,604 crore and sold shares worth ₹13,238 crore. DIIs purchased equities worth ₹11,881 crore while selling shares worth ₹9,620 crore. For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth ₹1.90 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought equities worth ₹4.70 lakh crore. Market PerformanceMarkets extended gains on…

Unregulated online money gaming platforms in India are emerging as serious national security and economic risks, according to the draft of the ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025’, as reported by Moneycontrol. The draft highlights multiple threats, including the potential misuse of digital wallets and cryptocurrencies for money laundering and illicit fund transfers, facilitation of activities for terror organizations, non-compliant cross-border data flows, and offshore entities evading Indian tax and legal requirements. “Modern online games are increasingly integrated with social media, digital wallets, and real-time multilayer networks, making them difficult to monitor or regulate at the state level,”…

Rajasthan-based Mangal Electrical Industries, a company specializing in processing transformer components, has secured ₹120 crore from 10 anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s maiden public issue, valued at ₹400 crore, is scheduled to open on August 20 and close on August 22, with a price band of ₹533–561 per share. The IPO consists entirely of fresh shares. In a filing to the exchanges, Mangal Electrical Industries stated that it has allocated 21,39,020 equity shares to anchor investors at ₹561 per share. Among the notable participants, Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund emerged as the largest…

The Indian government on Tuesday stated that nearly $50 billion worth of Indian goods will be impacted when the United States implements its 50% tariff on August 27. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that around $48.2 billion of India’s merchandise exports to the US will be subject to the additional duties, based on 2024 trade values. He explained that the tariffs are being applied in two stages: a 25% reciprocal tariff imposed from August 7, 2025, and an additional 25% levy effective August 27, 2025, including tariffs…