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Investors eyeing dividends from select companies must act swiftly, as today is the last day to purchase shares of firms like Bhansali Engineering Polymers, Colab Platforms, and others with a record date of August 20, 2025. To be eligible for the declared dividends, ensure your name appears in the company s records by this date, considering the T+1 settlement cycle.

Icodex Publishing Solutions is set to debut on the BSE SME platform on August 19, 2025, with shares priced at Rs 102. The IPO, which was subscribed 3.95 times, saw strong interest from institutional and retail investors. Despite robust FY25 financials, analysts are cautious about the sustainability of earnings, leading to expectations of a muted listing.

Maharashtra s Patel Retail will launch its ₹243 crore IPO on August 19, closing on August 21, with shares priced between ₹237 and ₹255. The IPO, comprising a fresh issue and an offer for sale, aims to utilize proceeds for debt repayment and working capital.

Vikram Solar, Kolkata based company, is set to launch an IPO. The aim is to raise funds for expansion. A fresh issue and offer for sale are planned. The company s order book has doubled. A new solar cell manufacturing facility is also in the works in Tamil Nadu. Domestic sales have significantly increased.

Vikram Solar garnered ₹621 crore from anchor investors on Monday, ahead of its initial public offering. Prominent institutional investors like Goldman Sachs Fund, Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, and BNP Paribas participated in the anchor round. Several mutual funds, including UTI MF, Franklin Templeton MF, and Kotak Mahindra MF, were also allotted shares.

Dabur India maintained its operating margin in the June quarter. This was achieved through price increases and cost savings. The company anticipates margin improvements in fiscal year 2026. A proposed GST rate reduction may boost demand. Analysts suggest a potential upside for Dabur s shares. The rural market performed well. Dabur expects double-digit growth in the September quarter.

Oil markets are closely watching President Trump s efforts to mediate between Ukraine and Russia, impacting regional stability and energy flows. The Federal Reserve s upcoming Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole is also a key event, with Jerome Powell expected to unveil the Fed s new policy framework. Market anticipates potential rate cuts in September amid signs of labor-market weakness.

Jana Small Finance Bank has reinforced its leadership by appointing Asheesh Maroo as chief credit officer and Rajesh Sharma as chief operating officer, bringing extensive experience from YES Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Corporation Bank. Meanwhile, Ganesh Nagarajan, the bank s chief operations officer, has resigned due to family health reasons and will be relieved on November 17.

The Income Tax Department is investigating US investor Jane Street. It has summoned EY, Jane s auditor in India. The department seeks details about Jane s Indian operations. They want to know who controlled the trading and where instructions originated. The tax office suspects tax avoidance through Jane s India, Singapore, and Hong Kong entities. Sebi may have prompted the tax probe.

Borrowing by vulnerable economic groups is changing. The number of borrowers with many lenders decreased significantly. This reflects stricter lending practices. Data shows a drop in borrowers using more than three lenders. However, some older loans still pose a risk. The microfinance sector is now focusing on stability. The market size has contracted.