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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.
INR settles higher as global crude oil prices continue to slide
The Indian rupee appreciated 16 paise to settle at 94.39 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices continued to slide. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and a marginally weaker greenback further supported the local unit while FII outflows prevented sharper gains. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.30 against the dollar and traded in the range of 94.13-94.56. It settled at 94.39 (provisional), up 16 paise from the previous close. Indian shares gave up some early gains to end modestly higher on Thursday. Underlying sentiment remained underpinned somewhat as oil prices extended declines to levels seen before the Middle East conflict on signs of improving flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route that handles around one-fifth of global oil supplies.
RBI eases forex exposure rules, giving banks more room to trade
The Reserve Bank of India has updated foreign exchange exposure rules for banks. These changes simplify calculations by merging onshore and offshore positions and allow inclusion of overseas earnings. Crucially, banks can now exclude certain long-term foreign currency investments, potentially boosting trading capacity. Forex risk capital will be based on actual net open positions, with gold treated separately.
RBI eases forex exposure rules, giving banks more room to trade
The Reserve Bank of India has updated foreign exchange exposure rules for banks. These changes simplify calculations by merging onshore and offshore positions and allow inclusion of overseas earnings. Crucially, banks can now exclude certain long-term foreign currency investments, potentially boosting trading capacity. Forex risk capital will be based on actual net open positions, with gold treated separately.
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.
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.
INR settles lower amid pessimistic global sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 11 paise to close at 94.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday weighed down by a firm greenback and weak domestic markets. However, a decline in global crude oil prices cushioned against a sharper decline in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.73 against the US dollar and traded in a range of 94.63-94.92 before settling at 94.74 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian stock indices Sensex and the Nifty50 ended notably lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weakness in global markets, FII selling and weak Indian PMI data. Global tech stocks fell amid concerns that AI-driven valuations have become overstretched, triggering heavy selling in the Indian tech space.
Gold and silver futures rise on MCX, prices soften in global market
Gold recovers after a weak start on domestic exchange; Comex futures trade lower
SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: SEBI looks to remove barriers to longer-term derivative contracts
SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: Securities and Exchange Board of India has announced major market reforms including open-market buybacks, AIF rollout changes and mutual fund intraday borrowing flexibility, alongside updates on NSE-related issues and an upcoming study on investor losses and derivatives data.
Forex reserves fall $10 bn as decline in gold prices drags overall holdings
India's foreign exchange reserves recorded their steepest weekly decline since March, with a sharp fall in gold reserve valuations offsetting gains in foreign currency assets