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Studio LSD, a multimedia production house, is set to debut on the NSE SME platform on Monday after a Rs 74.25 crore IPO. The IPO saw a subscription of 2.35 times, with strong retail participation. Despite a flat grey market premium, the company s financials show a revenue of Rs 105.

Globtier Infotech launches its Rs 31 crore IPO today, featuring a fresh issue and an offer for sale, with subscription open until Thursday. The IPO price is fixed at Rs 72 per share, with proceeds aimed at funding working capital, repaying loans, and general corporate needs.

Dalal Street sees ongoing dividend payouts. Vedanta announces a significant interim dividend. Investors must hold shares by today to qualify. Several other companies, including Gillette India and Transpek Industry, will also turn ex-dividend. The record date for all is August 26, 2025. To receive the dividends, shares must be purchased no later than today.

Karur Vysya Bank rewarded shareholders with a 1:5 bonus issue. The bank fixed August 26 as the record date for bonus share eligibility. Investors holding shares on that date qualified. This move reflected confidence and enhanced shareholder value. Bonus issues increased outstanding shares but reduced the stock price. Karur Vysya Bank shares closed flat at Rs 258.25 on the BSE.

Investors have one last chance to buy HDFC Bank shares for the 1:1 bonus issue. August 26 is the record date for eligibility. This is HDFC Bank’s first ever bonus issue. Shareholders will get one share for each share they own. The bank reported a 12% rise in net profit for Q1FY26. Interest income and net interest income also increased.

Bank of India has declared Reliance Communications, its subsidiary Reliance Telecom, and Anil Ambani s loan accounts fraudulent, totaling ₹725 crore. The bank alleges the funds, intended for spectrum purchase, were instead invested in mutual funds and fixed deposits. Anil Ambani denies the allegations, claiming the bank violated natural justice principles and RBI regulations.

Despite China s economic struggles with tariffs and a property crisis, its stock market is experiencing a significant bull run, adding almost a trillion dollars in market value. This surge, driven by investors seeking alternatives, contrasts sharply with concerning economic indicators like low inflation and weak domestic demand.

LIC, which acquired a controlling stake in IDBI Bank in 2019, will be reclassified as a public shareholder after the bank s strategic disinvestment. SEBI has approved the reclassification, capping LIC s voting rights at 10% and requiring it to reduce its stake to 15% within two years, aligning with RBI guidelines.

Sebi searched the premises of Avadhut Sathe, a Mumbai-based financial influencer. Sathe confirmed the search and stated he only provides trading training. He denied offering investment tips. Sebi is cracking down on finfluencers giving investment advice. A report suggested Sathe made illegal earnings. He urged his students to ignore media reports. He assured that his sessions will continue as planned.

India’s hospital sector shows strong momentum, with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth supported by demand, bed expansions, and operational efficiencies. Despite margin pressures from new hospitals and slightly lower occupancy, capacity additions and rising healthcare demand position Apollo Hospitals and Max Healthcare for sustained profitability and attractive medium-term growth.