Indian market ends previous day: Sensex and Nifty gains up
In the previous session, the Sensex rose 142.87 points (+0.17%) to close at 82,000.71, and the Nifty 50 33.20 points (+0.13%) increased to close at 25,083.75.
Indian market ends previous day: Sensex and Nifty gains up
In the previous session, the Sensex rose 142.87 points (+0.17%) to close at 82,000.71, and the Nifty 50 33.20 points (+0.13%) increased to close at 25,083.75.
Market Regulator- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has conducted a big search operation against Avadhoot Sathe, a large financial influencer in Mumbai. Sathe’s YouTube channel has reached 9,36,000 subscribers. Where they share market analysis, chart patterns and investment strategies. Kamlesh Varshney, the full time member of SEBI, also shared its information at a FICCI program on Thursday. However, he did not take the name of Sathe directly.
Who is Avadhoot Sathe
Avadhoot Sathe is a well-known market influencer and trading guru, whose focus has been on giving information about investing and trading in the stock market to retail investors. Through his social media channel and Karjat Trading Academy, Sathe introduced herself as an expert and connected millions of users to his trading class.
However, recently SEBI has kept him in his eyes, as he has received complaints about some of his programs and classes that they can mislead retail investors in collaboration with operators promoting Penny Stocks. In this regard, the search and seizure campaign lasted for two days on his trading academy near Mumbai exposed the strict monitoring of SEBI on the functioning of Sathe and his academy.
Varshney said that SEBI usually does not comment on personal matters, but this action is part of the comprehensive campaign to strengthen market discipline. He clarified that the purpose of the investigation is not a revenue collection, but to create fear in the wrongdoer and the message is that the regulator is completely attentive.
Strict stand on financial influencers
Speaking on financial influencers, Kamlesh Varshney said that it is necessary to make a difference between real educators and those who mislead investors. According to him, if someone claims guaranteed returns, gives an investment call or uses live market data in the classroom, it is not possible without SEBI registration. However, only those who give information will be encouraged under investor education.
Work on new initiatives
SEBI is working on creating a structure to regulate gray market trades of pre-IPO shares. According to Kamlesh Varshney, this will help in price discovery and tax compliance. He said that discussion on possible changes in the duration of derivative contract will be discussed through advice-psychosis.
Special preparation to stop manipulation
SEBI is developing advanced expertise to analyze complex market manipulation such as gamma trades and high-frequency strategies. PHD scholar is also being appointed for this.
Referring to cases like Jane Street, Varshney said that such investigations are very detail and time taking as the results have to live up to the test of the investigation in the court.
The Board of Directors of CEAT Limited approved the release of non-convertible debentures (NCD) up to Rs 1,000 crore on the basis of private placement in their 66th annual general meeting (AGM) held on August 21, 2025 and declared a ₹ 30 per equity share for the finance year ended on 31 March 2025. In the meeting, it was also decided to re -appoint Arnab Banerjee as the company’s managing director and Chief Executive Officer.
Important proposals passed in 66th AGM:
The meeting started at 3:00 pm (IST) and ended at 3:43 pm (IST). It was organized through video conferencing (VC) and other audio-visual mediums (OAVM) according to regulatory guidelines.
The chairman of the company Mr. HV Goenka presided over the meeting. The board also confirmed the presence of Vice Chairman Mr. Anant Goenka and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Arnab Banerjee as well as independent directors and other important personnel.
According to confirmation from the scrutinizer’s report, the proposals were passed by the required majority. The details of the voting results are the company’s website, www.ceat.comAnd the website of National Securities Depository Limited, www.evoting.nsdl.com It has been uploaded on.
The AGM Companies Act, 2013 and SEBII were organized according to regulations, ensuring that all members would have the opportunity to participate through remote e-voting and during the meeting.
The AGM ended at 3:43 pm, including the time given for e-voting in the AGM.
Vedanta dividend: Vedanta Limited, led by billionaire industrialist Anil Aggarwal, announced the second interim dividend for the current financial year on Thursday 21 August. The company said that its board of directors have approved the distribution of interim dividend of Rs 16 on each stock. The company will spend a total of Rs 6,256 crore to distribute the dividend. Vedanta gave this information after the stock market trading was closed on Thursday.
In the information sent to the stock markets, the company said, “We want to inform you that the Board of Directors of Vedanta Limited have approved the second interim dividend of Rs 16 on each stock with face value of Rs 1 in their meeting. Its total amount will be around Rs 6,256 crore.”
Record date
The company has said that the interim dividend will be paid within the deadline fixed towards the law.
Vedanta’s shares
Meanwhile, Vedanta’s shares closed at Rs 447.10 with a gain of 0.36 per cent on NSE on 21 August today. In the year 2025, the company’s shares have been almost flat.
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The shares of BSE and Angel One saw a major decline on 21 August. This is because a statement of SEBI chairman Tuhin Kant Pandey is being considered. BSE stock fell 5.16 per cent to Rs 2,392.80 at 1 pm. Angel One’s stock was 5.51 per cent to Rs 2,567. Pandey made this statement on 21 August about the period of equity derivatives. He said at the Industry Chamber FICCI Anuel Capital Market Conference that it is necessary to extend the duration of equity derivatives.
SEBI will release consultation paper
Sebi Chairman of Tuhin kanta pandey Said that equity derivatives (Equity derivatives) A consultation paper will be released to increase the duration of. He said that the regulator is thinking about the period of equity derivative contracts and methods of improvement in maturity. Also, ways to increase volume in the cash market are also being considered. On August 12, BSE MD and CEO S Ramamurthy said in a conversation with CNBC-TV18 that the regulatory policy in India continues to grow towards betterment. He had said that he is waiting for the ideas of the regulator on reports related to the removal of Weekly expiry.
Quality and balance is necessary in F&O segment
The SEBI chairman said that it is necessary to maintain quality and balance in the F&O segment. He said, “Equity derivatives have a big role in the capital formation. But, we have to ensure quality and balance. We will interact with stakeholders about this. Derivatives will talk about increasing the duration and maturity of products. This will make it so much better use for hedging and long term investing.”
BSE focus on diversification of revenue sources
He also said that on the basis of data, it cannot be said that the volume of options in India has reached peak. The focus of BSE is currently on diversification of sources of revenue instead of increasing margin. Angel One CEO Dinesh Thakkar said on July 22 that 45 % of the brokerage firm’s revenue comes from the F&O broking segment.
Excessive share of derivatives in exchanges’ revenue
Rajesh Baheti of Crosses Capital Services said that 85 % of discount brokers and exchanges come from revenue derivatives. He had estimated 35-40 percent reduction in NSE revenue and 50-60 percent in BSE revenue. He believed that the revenue of full services brokerage firms could fall by 10-15 percent.
Platinum Invitus B2025 RSC Limited was allocated on August 19, 2025 on August 19, 2025, 43,71,85,666 of IDFC First Bank Limited on compulsory cumulative preference shares, preferred basis. After the acquisition, Platinum Invitus B2025 RSC Limited has 5.09 percent of IDFC First Bank Limited’s diluted share/voting capital.
Prior to the acquisition, the acquisition had zero shares, who represented IDFC First Bank Limited’s total share/voting capital and 0 percent of diluted shares/voting capital.
After the acquisition, the acquisition has 43,71,85,666 compulsory convertible cumulations shares, which represents 0 percent of the total share/voting capital and 5.09 percent of IDFC First Bank Limited’s dilated share/voting capital.
Prior to the said acquisition, IDFC First Bank Limited had equity share capital/total voting capital ₹ 73,36,61,88,050/-, including 7,33,66,18,805 equity shares of INR 10/-, which was fully paid.
After the said acquisition, IDFC First Bank Limited has equity share capital/total voting capital ₹ 73,36,61,88,050/-, including 7,33,66,18,805 equity shares of 7,33,66,18,805 equity shares of INR 10/- which has been fully paid.
After the said acquisition, IDFC First Bank Limited has a total diluted share/voting capital ₹ 85,86,49,91,930/-, including 8,58,64,99,193 equity shares of INR 10/- (post: (i) The acquisition is allotted by TC 43,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,66666666666666666666666 CCPS; Huicated; and considering Current Sea Investment BV as per preference allotment, 81,26,722 warrants are considered to be full conversion in 81,26,94,722 equity shares of TC).
Each CCPS allocated to the acquired will essentially convertible to 1 (one) equity share of TC.
Conversion either: (a) on the option of the acquisition, or (b) automatically, will be within 15 business days from the date, on which the average of 45 trading days of 45 trading days of 45 trading days of the daily volume weed averages price of TC’s equity shares on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited reaches the minimum issue; And in any case, no more than 5 business days before the end of 18 months from the date of allocation.
CCPS was allocated at the price of INR 60/- (including premiums of CCPS per CCPS) (“Issue Bhava”) on a preliminary basis.
Zerodha has launched the option of secondary demat account for its investors on Kite and Console platforms. This means that you can open another demat account from your same mobile number and manage your shares differently. This facility is especially for resident individuals. Zerodha has about 80 lakh active active users.
What are the benefits of two demat accounts?
According to the rules of SEBI, a person may have more than one demat account. Through the secondary account, you can keep your long-term investment and short-term trading separate. This not only reduces the risk but also makes tax and accounting easier. Also, if you want to take advantage of the tools or research of different brokers, it also becomes easier.
Special things about Zerodha’s secondary account
Who can use
This facility is currently only for resident individuals. This means that any citizen of India can use this facility. However, this feature is not available for NRI, companies, partnerships and HUF accounts.
Overall, with this new option you will be able to keep your investments better separately. Everyday trading will not be distracted by stock and there will be ease in tax and accounting.