Good morning Vande Mataram
News Headlines from Leading Financial News Papers, Compiled by Rudra Shares
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
*Telecom & Broadcasting*
* TV broadcasters urge TRAI to restore separate tariffs for commercial usage.
*Electric Vehicles & Auto*
* Centre shortlists 18 proposals for R\&D in EV components.
* Force Motors launches AI-powered fleet intelligence analytics platform.
* SUV sales in India dip for the first time in five years amid layoffs and rising fuel costs.
* Tata Power to recalibrate public EV charging expansion as EV adoption slows.
*Textiles & Manufacturing*
* Textile industry urges government to scrap 11% import duty on cotton.
* India expected to see manufacturing unicorns within 3–4 years, says Accel’s Prashanth Prakash.
*Exports & Trade*
* India targets a three-fold increase in seafood exports following the India-UK trade deal.
*Defence*
* Defence Acquisition Council approves projects worth Rs 67,000 crore.
*Banking & Finance*
* India’s demat accounts cross 20 crore mark, led by young investors under 30.
* Retail investors push Margin Trading Facility (MTF) usage to a record high in August.
* FIIs sell shares worth Rs 22 crore, while DIIs buy Rs 3,840 crore on August 5.
* RBI unlikely to cut repo rate in August policy; expected to stay neutral to assess impact of past rate changes.
* RBI likely to ease only in H2FY26, says Raghvendra Nath of Ladderup.
* IndusInd Bank’s biggest challenge will be balancing growth with credibility: Abizer Diwanji.
*Capital Markets & IPOs*
* Ant Financial exits Paytm by selling 5.84% stake for Rs 3,803 crore.
* NSDL shares expected to list at 17% premium amid surging GMP.
* Laxmi India Finance lists at 13% discount to IPO price on NSE.
* Star Imaging (Delhi-based diagnostic chain) to launch IPO on August 8.
* Sri Lotus Developers and M\&B Engineering shares likely to list today with up to 25% premium.
* CP Plus owner Aditya Infotech shares rally 61% on listing day.
* Knowledge Realty Trust REIT IPO fully subscribed on Day 1.
*Real Estate & Infrastructure*
* NARCL offers Rs 550 crore for Jaypee Cement and Reliance Infra assets.
* Adani Infra buys additional 21.8% stake in PSP Projects worth Rs 554 crore; promoter sells 24.47% stake.
*Investment & Strategy*
* Motilal Oswal reshuffles model portfolio: adds HDFC Bank, Paytm, Vishal Mega Mart; exits PNB, CAMS, and Trent.
* Large-cap IT stocks and banks may offer safer investment options amid market volatility, says DSP.
* Markets withstood shocks due to liquidity support, but risks persist: Invesco MF's Taher Badshah.
*Technology & Innovation*
* AI will be a key enabler in shaping India’s financial future, says KV Kamath of Jio Financial Services.
*Commodities & Energy*
* Gold extends its longest winning streak since February amid economic concerns.
* India’s power demand expected to rise by end of August: Tata Power CEO.
* Growing domestic electricity demand supports JSW-JFE’s electrical steel expansion plans.
*Taxation & Policy*
* Centre asserts online gaming companies are 'suppliers' and HSN code is not a prerequisite for GST payment.
Jai Hind
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