Pakistan announces Rs 10.20 reduction in petrol price ahead of Eid

Pakistan announces Rs 10.20 reduction in petrol price ahead of Eid

Sunday, 16 June 2024 | PTI | Islamabad

In a major relief for inflation-hit masses in cash-strapped Pakistan, the government has slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 10.20 and Rs 2.33 per litre respectively ahead of the Eid ul Adha festival. The price cut, effective from Saturday, will bring the price of petrol to...

Union Minister Kishan Reddy holds first review meeting of coal, mines ministries

Saturday, 15 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has reviewed both the coal and mines ministries after taking charge. “Held a detailed review meeting of the Ministry of Mines ( @MinesMinIndia) in New Delhi,” he said on Friday in a post on X (formerly known as twitter). Reddy on Thursday took charge as coal and...

Hyundai may file draft IPO papers with Sebi to raise about Rs 25,000 crore

Saturday, 15 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

South Korean automaker Hyundai's Indian arm is likely to file preliminary papers with Sebi shortly to raise at least USD 3 billion (around Rs 25,000 crore) through an initial public offering, sources close to the development said on Friday. The company's initial public offering (IPO), if it goes through, would be...

Sebi bats for tax benefits to firms investing in zero coupon zero principal bonds

Saturday, 15 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

To encourage social sector spending, markets regulator Sebi has suggested that the government should allow tax benefits to companies investing in zero coupon zero principal bonds issued by not-for-profit organisations listed at the social stock exchange. Talking to reporters here on Friday, Sebi’s Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney said the...

NSE chief cautions retail investors against derivatives trading

Saturday, 15 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief Ashishkumar Chauhan on Friday cautioned retail investors against trading in derivatives and suggested them to invest in equities through mutual fund route. He emphasised that trading in Futures & Options (F&O) derivatives should be limited to informed investors who can manage risk and comprehend the market. Recently,...

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs on buying in blue chips HDFC Bank, Reliance

Saturday, 15 June 2024 | PTI | Mumbai

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty hit their new closing lifetime highs on Friday, following buying in market heavyweights HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra amid encouraging export data. However, foreign capital outflows amid lack of fresh triggers capped sharp gains, traders said. Rising for the third straight session, the...

Wholesale inflation rises for third straight month in May at 2.61 pc, food items costlier

Wholesale inflation rises for third straight month in May at 2.61 pc, food items costlier

Friday, 14 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The wholesale inflation rose for the third consecutive month in May at 2.61 per cent on account of rise in prices of food articles, especially vegetables, and manufactured items. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 1.26 per cent in the previous month. It was (-) 3.61 per cent in...

Ambuja Cements shares jump nearly 4 pc

Ambuja Cements shares jump nearly 4 pc

Friday, 14 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Shares of Ambuja Cements on Friday climbed nearly 4 per cent to hit the 52-week high level after the company announced acquisition of Penna Cement Industries Ltd (PCIL) for an enterprise value of Rs 10,422 crore. The stock jumped 3.86 per cent to hit its 52-week high of Rs 690 on...

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