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Nifty July futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, Dixon Technologies (India) and Reliance Industries were top traded contracts.
Rajesh Exports failed to produce foreign transaction records: ED
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged that gold refining and jewellery manufacturing company Rajesh Exports' key business indicators showed "significant" departures from normal commercial practices, in addition to the non-availability of records related to foreign transactions. The federal agency issued a statement after conducting searches against the Bengaluru-based company and persons linked to it on June 23 for suspected contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED identified at least five issues against Rajesh Exports Ltd (REL) and recovered various "incriminating" documents and digital devices during the searches. The company has not yet responded to a PTI query regarding the ED action. The stock exchanges have also sought clarification from the company. Founder and Chairman of the company, Rajesh Mehta, denied any fund diversion or wrongdoing during a recent interview with PTI. He had said that the company will fully cooperate with the fresh
BSE seeks clarification from Rajesh Exports on ED searches
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday sought a clarification from gold jewellery firm Rajesh Exports Ltd over reports of searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at multiple locations linked to the Bengaluru-based company. The exchange's query came a day after the central agency searched nine premises connected to the firm under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). "The reply is awaited," Rajesh Exports said in a regulatory filing. The development marks a fresh escalation in the legal troubles surrounding the company, which is already facing allegations of a massive financial fraud levelled by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Rajesh Mehta, the company's Founder and Chairman, recently denied any fund diversion or wrongdoing in an interview with PTI. He said the firm would fully cooperate with the fresh forensic audit ordered by Sebi and would not challenge the market regulator's interim order against it.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty cuts gains, trades flat, IDFC First Bk in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: For the Nifty, which traded in a 100-point range on Monday, the 24,000 level remains the key and a crucial psychological support at 23,900 - 23,800 zone. The Nifty Bank briefly crossed 58,000 on Monday but could not hold on, even though it remains close to those levels.
Stocks in news: Prime Focus, Groww, GIC RE, Wipro, Nykaa
Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias, with the Nifty consolidating near the 24,000 mark and closing near its day's high. Several companies, including Prime Focus, GIC RE, Wipro, Groww, and Nykaa, were in focus due to significant news developments. These ranged from regulatory approvals and successful acquisitions to strategic AI collaborations and expansion into international markets.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki
Indian markets traded cautiously on Thursday's weekly expiry, with analysts observing a continued tussle for direction in the Nifty. Key companies like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, and Maruti Suzuki are in focus due to significant business updates and regulatory developments.
Rajesh Exports shockwave hits LIC stock post Sebi crackdown; analyst weighs
LIC stake in Rajesh Exports: LIC shares traded under pressure today following developments related to Rajesh Exports, in which the insurer holds a 10.8 per cent stake.
Who is Rajesh Mehta, man behind Rajesh Exports, facing SEBI ban over alleged Rs 15.15 lakh crore 'fraud' impacting LIC, others?
Market regulator SEBI has taken action against Rajesh Exports and its Chairman Rajesh Mehta. The company faces allegations of significant financial misstatements and fund diversion. SEBI's order points to a pattern of non-genuine transactions and questionable accounting. This action raises serious concerns about the company's financial reporting and corporate governance practices.
Sebi bars Chairman Mehta from trading in Rajesh Exports shares
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Rajesh Mehta, chairman of Rajesh Exports, from trading company shares. A forensic probe uncovered alleged revenue inflation and fund diversion over four years. The regulator found the company presented a misleading financial picture. Sebi has ordered a fresh audit and referred auditors' conduct for action.
Stocks in news: ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Fino Payments Bank
Benchmark indices experienced a negative close on Thursday, marked by volatile trade and profit booking. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to continue its consolidation between 23,200 and 23,900. Several companies, including ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, and Fino Payments Bank, are in focus due to Q4 results and other developments.
Nifty May futures trade at a premium
Dixon Technologies (India), Cipla and HDFC Bank were the top traded contracts.
Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts
Gold and silver may remain range-bound for a second consecutive week as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations and global macroeconomic data, analysts said. Traders will track inflation data from China, Germany, and the United States, along with GDP numbers from the Eurozone and the UK, later this week, they added. "Gold prices momentum looks consolidative, while silver movement looks positive in the coming week as traders will focus again on the progress on peace talks between the US and Iran to end the war and markets are likely to react accordingly," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained Rs 1,178, or nearly 1 per cent over the past week, to settle at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver climbed Rs 10,985, 4.4 per cent, to close at Rs 2.61 lakh per kg. "Gold traded with a positive undertone last week, posting gains of nearly 1 per cent on MCX ..