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Rupee rises after India, US policy minutes; opens higher at 87.03/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 4 higher at 87.03 against the dollar on Thursday, according to Bloomberg
 "Rupee rises after India, US policy minutes; opens higher at 87.03/$")
Ex-date alert! These 54 stocks go ex-dividend on Aug 22; are you eligible?
Here is the complete list of stocks that will trade ex-dividend tomorrow, August 22, along with their announcement details and record dates
 "Ex-date alert! These 54 stocks go ex-dividend on Aug 22; are you eligible?")
Stocks to Watch, Aug 21: India Cements, Clean Science, Railtel, Aurobindo
Stocks to Watch today, August 21, 2025: From India Cements to Clean Science and Technology, here are a few stocks that investors and traders will eye; check the full list
 "Stocks to Watch, Aug 21: India Cements, Clean Science, Railtel, Aurobindo")
Stocks to buy today, Aug 21: Exide, Marico, NTPC among analyst top picks
Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President - Research at Religare Broking, has recommended buying shares of NTPC, Exide Industries, and Marico today
 "Stocks to buy today, Aug 21: Exide, Marico, NTPC among analyst top picks")
Sebi may raise minimum block deal size, widen permissible price range
Discusses framework reform with exchanges, market participants
 "Sebi may raise minimum block deal size, widen permissible price range")
Timely execution of new capacities essential for gains in NTPC stock
The power utility is aiming to add 26-27GW of thermal coal capacity, and 60GW renewable energy (RE) capacity by FY32 mainly through listed subsidiary
 "Timely execution of new capacities essential for gains in NTPC stock")
Nazara Tech shares plunge nearly 13% as gaming Bill drags sentiment
However, Nazara Tech clarified that the company has no direct exposure to RMG businesses
 "Nazara Tech shares plunge nearly 13% as gaming Bill drags sentiment")
Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat accounts for non-compliance
The BSE froze promoter demat accounts in 457 companies, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) 2024-25 annual report released on August 12
 "Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat accounts for non-compliance")
FPI AUC in India hit by ₹2 trillion IT slump; financials cushion impact
The Nifty IT index has fallen by 19.8 per cent so far this year, the worst among key sectors. During the same period, Nifty has risen by 5.5 per cent
 "FPI AUC in India hit by ₹2 trillion IT slump; financials cushion impact")
Near-term concerns will weigh on Samvardhana Motherson's profit margins
Going ahead, brokerages expect pressure on margins due to demand pressures and increased costs
 "Near-term concerns will weigh on Samvardhana Motherson's profit margins")
Rupee weakens on US Treasury Secretary's tariff comments; ends at 87.07/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 12 lower at 87.07 against the dollar on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg
 "Rupee weakens on US Treasury Secretary's tariff comments; ends at 87.07/$")
Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex up 213 pts, Nifty atop 25,000; Infy jumps 4%, Nazara sheds 13%
Stock Market Highlights on Wednesday, August 20, 2025: IT stocks led by Infosys helped the benchmark indices record gains for the fifth straight day. The IT major surged 4 per cent.
 "Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex up 213 pts, Nifty atop 25,000; Infy jumps 4%, Nazara sheds 13%")
IKIO, Dynamic Cables, Rishabh Instruments zoom up to 20% among smallcaps
Shares of IKIO Technologies, Dynamic Cables, Rishabh Instruments and Oriental Rail were locked in their respective upper circuit limits
 "IKIO, Dynamic Cables, Rishabh Instruments zoom up to 20% among smallcaps")
Godfrey Phillips India shrugs off sin tax worries; zooms 17%, hits new high
Godfrey Phillips had delivered robust domestic cigarette sales volume growth in the April to June 2025 quarter (Q1FY26)
 "Godfrey Phillips India shrugs off sin tax worries; zooms 17%, hits new high")
Here's why this civil construction stock climbed 4% in trade on August 20
The northward movement in the company's share price came after the company announced to shareholders that it has secured new construction projects totaling a cumulative value of ₹174 crore
 "Here's why this civil construction stock climbed 4% in trade on August 20")
Innovatiview India, Park Medi World, 3 others get Sebi nod for IPO launch
Innovatiview India, Park Medi World, Runwal Enterprises, Jinkushal Industries and Advance Agrolife received Sebi's go-ahead to launch their maiden public issues
 "Innovatiview India, Park Medi World, 3 others get Sebi nod for IPO launch")
Crypto confidence in India hinges on security, not just returns: CoinSwitch
Sixty per cent of respondents expressed positive sentiment towards crypto investments, while 20 per cent felt negative and another 20 per cent remained neutral
 "Crypto confidence in India hinges on security, not just returns: CoinSwitch")
IT shares in focus; Infosys, TCS, Coforge rise up to 3%; Buy, sell, hold?
However, thus far in the calendar year 2025, Nifty IT index has underperformed the market by falling 18 per cent, as against 5.5 per cent rally in Nifty 50.
 "IT shares in focus; Infosys, TCS, Coforge rise up to 3%; Buy, sell, hold?")
Vedanta shares fall 3% as Centre objects to demerger; NCLT defers hearing
The NCLT deferred the hearing on Vedanta's proposed demerger after serious objections raised by the central government
 "Vedanta shares fall 3% as Centre objects to demerger; NCLT defers hearing")
Centum Electronics shares hit record high on inking MoU with BEL
Centum Electronics shares hit a record high after it signed an MoU with BEL for strategic collaboration in defence electronics
 "Centum Electronics shares hit record high on inking MoU with BEL")