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Bijay Kumar Mohanty assumes additional charge as CMD, IREDA
India's state owned Indian Renewable Energy Devlopment Agency (IREDA) on Wednesday, says its director of Finance, Bijay Kumar Mohanty who has assumed additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director on July 1. He's a fellow member at of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and has 27 years of experience in the Indian power sector, where he worked with the Central Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Ltd (CESCO) and Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GRIDCO).
PFC-REC merger: Which stock should you buy before the mega demerger creates Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giant
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC's boards have approved a merger, creating India's largest power financing institution with a Rs 11 lakh crore loan book. The combined entity is poised to capitalize on the ongoing power sector capital expenditure cycle, including renewable energy and transmission projects. Analysts suggest the merger offers strategic advantages and improved capital allocation, positioning the new giant for significant growth.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests L&T Finance, Welspun Enterprises shares to buy in near-term
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty 50 and Sensex, declined due to geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell over 400 pts, and Nifty 50 dropped around 115 pts. Upcoming domestic macroeconomic indicators will guide investors amid concerns over US-Iran military exchanges.
Bajaj Holdings, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Maharashtra Scooters, Welspun Corp — Dividend Record Date Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
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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.
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Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Nisus Finance to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore through a real assets investment platform
Nisus Finance is launching a real assets platform to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore, targeting yield-generating and value-accretive real estate opportunities across India. The platform will attract domestic and UAE-based investors, including family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. A key vehicle, the Nisus Yield and Asset Multiplier Fund (NiYAM), will focus on structured credit and equity enhancement for projects like plotted developments and redevelopment.
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concerns
Banks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. This surge in funding for green energy underscores the nation's commitment to energy transition. Experts note a growing demand for climate finance, urging banks to develop specialized underwriting for sunrise sectors like solar and green hydrogen, which are poised for significant growth.
VinFast India partners Shriram Finance for vehicle finance
VinFast India has joined hands with Shriram Finance Ltd to boost electric vehicle adoption through accessible retail finance. This collaboration offers customers up to 100% on-road funding, competitive interest rates, and flexible repayment plans. Leveraging Shriram Finance's wide network, the partnership aims to simplify EV ownership and accelerate its uptake across India, supporting a greener mobility future.
Resonia wins Telangana transmission project to boost renewable energy connectivity
Resonia, formerly Sterlite Power's transmission arm, has secured a significant project in Telangana from Power Finance Corporation. This initiative aims to bolster power transmission links between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, improving grid flexibility and facilitating the integration of renewable energy from the Kurnool REZ. The project involves establishing a new substation and enhancing existing infrastructure to support this crucial connectivity.