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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…

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,…