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PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares
Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh crore in loans. The approved share swap ratio is 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. This consolidation aims to boost operational efficiency and bolster the balance sheet, positioning the combined entity to significantly fund India's energy transition and infrastructure growth.
PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares
Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh crore in loans. The approved share swap ratio is 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. This consolidation aims to boost operational efficiency and bolster the balance sheet, positioning the combined entity to significantly fund India's energy transition and infrastructure growth.
Vodafone Idea, Roto Pumps, YES Bank among most traded stocks on NSE today, 24 June 2026
Vodafone Idea, Roto Pumps, YES Bank, Patel Engineering, Pine Labs, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, and HCC were the most traded stocks in volume on the NSE.
Rupee appreciates for 3rd straight day on easing West Asia tensions
The rupee appreciated for the third straight session on Tuesday to close 5 paise higher at 94.53 (provisional) against the US dollar, supported by easing West Asia tensions and extended fall in crude oil prices. Forex traders said that with the reported de-escalation of the US-Iran conflict and diplomatic agreements regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the immediate threat to global energy supplies has significantly reduced. Moreover, softening of the US dollar and a decline in US treasury yields also supported the USD/INR pair, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.69 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 94.48-94.71. Eventually, it settled at 94.53 (provisional), up 5 paise from its previous close. "We expect the rupee to trade with a positive bias as global markets cheer the US-Iran deal, which has boosted global risk sentiments. Declining US dollar and falling crude oil prices may further support the rupee. "Easing inflation concerns and ..
Arnya invests over Rs 1K crore in housing projects
Many of the projects are at advanced stages of approvals and execution, while some have already commenced sales in key residential markets including Bengaluru. The investments have been routed through Arnya Real Estate Fund-Debt, the firm's category II alternative investment fund registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, along with direct investments undertaken by the firm.
SBI Mutual Fund buys stakes in 2 Adani group firms for ₹5,747 cr
SBI Mutual Fund on Friday bought stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions from US-based GQG Partners for Rs 5,747 crore through open market transactions. SBI Mutual Fund purchased 1,64,39,984 shares representing nearly a 1.3 per cent stake in Adani Enterprises, the flagship entity of the Adani Group, according to block deal data on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In addition, SBI MF also acquired 63,65,796 shares, amounting to a 0.52 per cent stake in Adani Energy Solutions. The shares were picked up in the price range of Rs 1,504.80-2,913.40 apiece, taking the combined transaction value to Rs 5,747.55 crore. Meanwhile, Rajiv Jain-backed GQG Partners, through its affiliate GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund, offloaded the same number of shares in the two Adani group companies. The stake buy comes after SBI Mutual Fund last month acquired a 0.45 per cent stake in Adani's flagship firm Adani Enterprises, for Rs 1,435 crore. Shares of Adani Enterprises rose 2
Do you know what an Offer for Sale (OFS) is? Here's a complete guide
An Offer for Sale (OFS) allows current shareholders to divest ownership in a publicly traded company via the stock exchange. It differs from an IPO as it does not issue new shares, preventing equity dilution and providing a quicker execution process.
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deep
India’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases for a year, the government raised gold import duty from 6% to 15% to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves and the current account deficit.
‘Time for alpha’: Motilal Oswal AMC CEO sees these sectors leading next market cycle
Motilal Oswal AMC MD & CEO Prateek Agrawal said the current market environment favours active investing and emerging growth sectors over traditional index-heavy plays. Agrawal also said gold duty hikes were less severe than expected and added that mutual fund inflows remain stable despite market volatility.
India prioritises forex for crude, defence imports as govt hikes gold, silver duty
India raises customs duty on gold, silver and platinum to curb non essential imports, conserve foreign exchange and protect the current account amid West Asia tensions.
IEX records 16.6% YoY growth in traded electricity volumes in April
Indian Energy Exchange(IEX) recorded a monthly electricity traded volume of 12,341 MUs in April 2026, a robust 16.6% increase year-on-year. A total of 1.18 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the month, though REC volumes declined 59.4% year-on-year.
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy among most traded stocks on NSE today, April 15, 2026
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), and Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) were among the most traded stocks, or the most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.