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Govt mobilises nearly ₹2,100 cr via share sale of state-owned IRFC
The government on Thursday said it has raised around Rs 2,100 crore from the share sale of state-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC). The OFS for IRFC closed with an enthusiastic response from the retail investors, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said in a post on X. "Combined with the institutional investors, 22.88 crore shares were sold to the minority shareholders over the two trading days for an estimated amount of Rs 2,084 crore. We thank all investors for their participation and for reposing their faith in us," he said. The government decided to exercise the green shoe option on Wednesday, allowing 2 per cent stake dilution in the public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Railway Ministry. The Department had fixed a floor price of Rs 91 per share, at a discount of 7.8 per cent over Tuesday's closing price of IRFC shares on the BSE. Shares of IRFC closed 0.8 per cent lower at Rs 91.78 on the BSE on Thursday. Prio
HDFC Mutual Fund buys additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health for Rs 130 crore
HDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for Rs 130 crore. This acquisition builds on a prior purchase made last month. The transaction accounts for a 0.37% stake in the company. In related news, Global Health has reported an impressive 39.7% increase in its fourth-quarter profit after tax, totaling Rs 141.7 crore.
Alpha Wave sells entire 1.9% stake in Delhivery; stock falls over 2%
Global investment firm Alpha Wave Global has divested its entire 1.93% stake in logistics giant Delhivery for Rs 665 crore. This significant exit saw the firm offload over 1.44 crore shares. In related news, venture capital firm Nexus Venture Partners also sold a substantial stake in Delhivery, while Mirae Asset Venture Investments reduced its holding in logistics firm Shadowfax Technologies.
Tourism sector can create 100 million more jobs by 2047: FAITH
India's tourism sector is set for a massive job surge, potentially creating 100 million direct jobs by 2047. Industry leaders emphasize the critical need for enhanced international marketing to attract more foreign visitors, highlighting India's vast untapped potential despite its rich cultural and natural attractions. Significant economic growth and infrastructure development are supporting this optimistic outlook.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged over 1% on Tuesday amid global market weakness, IT sector losses, a weaker rupee and fresh foreign fund outflows. Investors will track technical levels, global cues, FII activity and key stock movements on Wednesday as markets look for direction after the sharp decline.
Swiggy Teams Up With Zerodha Fund House To Enable Mutual Fund Investments For Gig Workers
Swiggy partners Zerodha Fund House to let delivery partners invest in mutual funds from Rs 100.
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,100 | Sun Pharma & Trent Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,100 | Sun Pharma & Trent Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,100 | Sun Pharma & Trent Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,100 | Sun Pharma & Trent Top GainersEquitymaster
CBI arrests senior IAS officer Pankaj Aggarwal in ongoing alleged IDFC First Bank fund misappropriation case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Pankaj Aggarwal, IAS on Monday who was the then Principal Secretary in Department of School Education and Agriculture, in connection with the misappropriation of government funds from the account of Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad (HSSPP) and Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board (HSAMB) maintained with the Sector 32, Chandigarh branch of IDFC First Bank.
Sensex trades on choppy note, Nifty below 24,100 as IT stocks drag benchmarks lower
Indian stock markets saw a subdued trading session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing minor dips, primarily due to losses in IT stocks. Broader market indices, however, showed resilience. Analysts point to improving West Asian peace prospects and falling crude oil prices as positive for economic growth, though concerns remain about the monsoon's performance. Global cues, particularly the US Federal Reserve's upcoming commentary, will be closely watched.
Nifty Tops 24,100, Sensex Rises 291 Points on Positive Global Cues - Open Magazine
Nifty Tops 24,100, Sensex Rises 291 Points on Positive Global CuesOpen Magazine
Top Gainers & Losers on June 22: Kirloskar Oil Engines, Delhivery, Gabriel India, Urban Company among top gainers
The Indian stock market closed with gains as US-Iran peace talks progressed, boosting pharmaceutical and technology stocks. The Nifty 50 rose 0.37% to 24,102, while the Sensex closed at 77,044, up 0.31%. Broader markets and various sector indices also recorded positive movements.