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Record Date Alert: Bajaj Finance, M&M, Gujarat Gas, Teamlease among corporate actions for the week
A whole host of companies, ranging from Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kajaria Ceramics, Teamlease Services, Gujarat Gas, among others will witness corporate actions taking place this week for their respective announcements made earlier. These announcements pertain to the final dividends, share buybacks, and even spin-offs. Here's a list of such companies:
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 ...
ONGC elevates finance veteran Anupam Agarwal to CFO
Agarwal, who has more than three decades of experience in finance and commercial management in the oil and gas sector, most recently served as Director (Finance) at ONGC Videsh.
ONGC appoints Anupam Agarwal as CFO
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) said that it has appointed Anupam Agarwal, Director (Finance), as its chief financial officer (CFO) & key managerial personnel (KMP) with immediate effect, replacing Yogish Nayak S.
Indian shares set to rise after oil slips to pre-Iran war levels - Yahoo Finance Singapore
Indian shares set to rise after oil slips to pre-Iran war levelsYahoo Finance Singapore
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.
GAIL India appoints Satish Kumar Sinha as Director (Finance)
GAIL (India) announced that it has received a communication from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas nominating Satish Kumar Sinha, Executive Director of the company as Director (Finance).
Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.15 trn, Airtel biggest winner
The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms jumped by Rs 2.15 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest winner, in line with improving global risk sentiment. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,274.95 points, or 1.68 per cent. "Indian equity markets extended their recovery during the week, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, softer crude oil prices, and improving global risk sentiment. Although negotiations remain ongoing and the agreement is yet to be fully implemented, the reduction in geopolitical uncertainty has significantly improved market sentiment," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel surged by Rs 52,432.67 crore to Rs 11,62,963.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) added Rs 51,675.23 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 5,56,726.30 crore. The valuation of Bajaj Finance soared by Rs 26,55
Chennai Petroleum Corporation upgraded to Navratna status, becomes 28th such PSU
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd gains Navratna CPSE status after Union Finance Minister approval, becomes 28th Navratna, shares end down 1.88 percent on BSE
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets Navratna status, becomes 28th such CPSE
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has achieved Navratna status, a significant upgrade granting it greater financial and operational autonomy. This elevation, approved by the Union Finance Minister, makes CPCL the 28th such enterprise in India. The company, a subsidiary of IndianOil, boasts a substantial refining capacity and a diverse product range, underscoring its growing importance in the energy sector.
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Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)