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Meta Platforms Inc. is splitting its newly formed artificial intelligence group into four distinct teams and reassigning many of the company’s existing AI employees, an attempt to better capitalise on billions of dollars’ worth of recently acquired talent. here

Tata Motors returns to South Africa’s passenger vehicle market, launching Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago through 40 dealerships, in partnership with Motus Holdings. here

BHP remains bullish on copper prices while seeing a more stable outlook for iron ore, according to Ragnar Udd, CEO of the company. here

Shares of Nazara Technologies Ltd. declined as much as 12% on Wednesday, August 20, as the government is likely to propose sweeping restrictions on online money games under the upcoming Online Gaming Bill, 2025. here

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European markets opened weaker on Wednesday as global sentiment softened, with defence stocks leading losses. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was trading 0.3% lower at 12:50 p.m. IST (8:20 a.m. London time), with most sectors and major regional bourses in negative territory. here

Hero MotoCorp, on Wednesday, introduced the 2025 Glamour X 125 in India, priced at ₹89,999 for the Drum variant and ₹99,999 for the Disc variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). here

Shares of Infosys Ltd. gained over 3% on Wednesday, August 20, as brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities projected a 28.5% upside on the stock from Tuesday’s closing price. here

Market Watch: Jay Thakkar of ICICI Securities

Stablecoins have grown into a nearly $270 billion global market, offering a bridge between the world of cryptocurrencies and traditional finance. These digital tokens are pegged to the value of stable assets such as fiat currencies, gold, or other financial instruments. here

Sula Vineyards, India’s largest producer and seller of wine, is exploring expansion into the premium spirits segment, sources told CNBC-TV18.

Sula is said to be in discussions with two to three smaller brands for potential acquisitions. The move aims to facilitate entry into the whisky, skotch, and vodka segments, with Sula looking to conclude the acquisition ‘soon’.

Nazara Technologies’ joint MD & CEO Nitish Mittersain said the company’s earnings will not be affected by the proposed online gaming bill, even though its ₹800 crore-plus investment in PokerBaazi could be at risk. here

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar embarked on a three-day visit to Moscow on Tuesday, August 19, to strengthen the India-Russia bilateral relations. here

Market Watch: Jyoti Gupta, Research Analyst, Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities

On Defence

For the defence sector, the first half of the year is always lumpy, but the third and fourth quarters would give you a surprise with revenue recognition, materially improving as most of the platforms have moved to the execution phase. So overall, structurally, we are positive on the entire defence sector and so on Hindustan Aeronautics as well.

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On Vedanta

This stock has been sideways. It is lacking momentum on the upside. We have seen metals providing some sort of respite, but this stock has been lacking that momentum. In fact, below ₹440, we can see some sort of selling pressure increasing. I wouldn’t be surprised if the stock goes to levels of ₹400-405.

Natco Pharma on Wednesday, August 20, announced it has launched oral suspension tablets used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Gopal Jain, a Senior Lawyer at the Supreme Court, believes the sweeping framework of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, could weigh heavily on investor sentiment, jobs, and innovation. He stressed the need for deeper examination through consultation and debate before the legislation takes final shape. here

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