Global cues suggest a weak opening for Indian markets on August 21, 2025. On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,050 (+70 points) and the Sensex at 81,858 (+213 points).
Infosys rewarded most employees with an average 80% performance bonus for Q1 FY26, higher than the previous quarter (75–89% range based on ratings).
Vedanta’s demerger plan hit a roadblock as the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas raised objections in the NCLT, questioning guarantees given to the government.
RailTel secured new orders worth over ₹50 crore:
UltraTech will sell its 6.49% stake in India Cements (2.01 crore shares) via an Offer for Sale. The Aditya Birla Group company had acquired the stake in 2024.
Its subsidiary, Piramal Healthcare Inc., invested $190.3 million (₹1,626.5 crore) in PPL Pharma Inc. by subscribing to preference shares.
The Income Tax Department conducted a search at offices and units on Aug 19. The company said it is cooperating with officials and sharing required details.
Promoters Ashok Boob and Krishna Boob are set to offload as much as 24% stake through block deals, aiming to raise around ₹2,626 crore at a floor price of ₹1,030 per share, which is about a 13% discount.
Exide invested ₹100 crore in its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Ltd through a rights issue, taking its total investment in EESL to ₹3,802.23 crore.
Subsidiary Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory received an LOI to supply 5,376 wheelsets for the Vande Bharat train, worth about ₹215 crore.
Today’s market watchlist features a mix of corporate actions, government scrutiny, big-ticket deals, and new orders. Infosys’ employee-friendly move, Vedanta’s demerger hurdles, and RailTel’s contract wins stand out among the updates likely to drive market sentiment.
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Published on: Aug 21, 2025, 8:40 AM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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