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By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Feb 2024 05:29 PM (IST)
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At 10 am on Thursday, the Sensex surged by 290.74 points or 0.40 per cent to reach 72,595.62, while the Nifty rose by 60.30 points or 0.27 per cent to stand at 22,011.50. Among the stocks, 1381 witnessed an uptrend, 1606 experienced a downturn, and 105 remained unchanged.
On Wednesday, Indian equity benchmarks faced a decline exceeding one per cent, fueled by selling pressure across diverse sectors, notably impacting small and midcap stocks. The Sensex wrapped up the day at 72,304.88, registering a decrease of 790.34 points or 1.08 per cent, having touched a low of 72,222.29. Similarly, the Nifty fell to 21,918.85 during the session before settling at 21,951.20, down by 247.10 points or 1.11 per cent compared to the previous close.
Reliance Capital Limited (RCL) announced on Wednesday the possibility of delisting its shares from the stock exchanges in accordance with the approved resolution plan. Trading in the stock has been suspended, with its latest recorded decline of 4.46 per cent, reaching Rs 11.79 on Friday.
“The equity shares of RCL will stand delisted from the stock exchanges in accordance with the order of the NCLT read with SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021. The liquidation value of the equity shareholder of RCL is NIL, and hence, equity shareholders will not be entitled to receive any payment, and no offer will be made to any shareholder of RCL,” RCL said.
“The entire existing share capital of RCL is proposed to be cancelled and extinguished for NIL consideration by virtue of the NCLT Approval Order such that IIHL and/or the Implementing Entity, and its nominees, are the only shareholders of the Corporate Debtor. The stock exchanges shall take all necessary actions to delist the equity shares of RCL; in accordance with the Approved Resolution Plan read with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021, as amended and shall pass necessary orders/directions to this effect,” the firm added.
17:29 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
Otipy Join Hands With ONDC To Sell Fruits, Vegetables
17:01 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
GPT Healthcare Shares Surge Almost 8% In Opening Trade
Shares of GPT Healthcare Ltd, the company behind the ILS Hospitals brand, closed with a premium of almost 8 per cent on Thursday compared to its issue price of Rs 186. The stock debuted at Rs 216.15, marking a 16.20 per cent increase on the BSE. Throughout the day, the company’s shares surged by 18.11 per cent, reaching Rs 219.70.
15:54 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
Sensex Surges 195 Points, Nifty Below 22,000
15:39 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
SoftBank Sells Another 2% Stake In Paytm
Barely a month after divesting a 2 per cent stake in Paytm, SoftBank Group revealed on Thursday that it has further reduced its ownership in the struggling payments company by 2.17 per cent. Consequently, its stake in Paytm has diminished from 5.01 per cent to 2.83 per cent.
In September 2022, the Japanese conglomerate possessed a 17.5 per cent stake in Paytm. Since then, it has gradually reduced its ownership through various open market transactions.
14:40 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
Two-Wheeler Market Poised For Double-Digit Growth In Feb
Double-digit year-on-year growth is expected in February 2024 for wholesale volumes of two-wheelers, driven by solid demand, a 10 per cent increase in retail sales, and favourable comparative figures, According to Anand Rathi Research forecasts.
The research also suggests that passenger vehicle volumes are expected to have increased at a healthy rate, supported by positive retail trends showing a 4 per cent rise and inventory buildup.
13:58 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
India’s Nutraceutical Sector Is Growing Beyond Expectations, Says CEO Of FSSAI
Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), remarked that India’s nutraceutical industry, currently valued at $4 billion, is experiencing unexpected and rapid growth while speaking at an event hosted by industry body Assocham on Thursday. Rao emphasised that the industry is not only expanding but thriving at an accelerated pace, exceeding all previous projections.
13:30 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
JG Chemicals IPO: Subscription To Open On March 5
JG Chemicals, a zinc oxide manufacturer, announced a price band of Rs 210-221 per share for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth Rs 251 crore on Thursday. The IPO is set to open for public subscription from March 5 to 7, with bidding for anchor investors scheduled for March 4.
The IPO, totalling Rs 251.2 crore, includes a fresh issue of equity shares valued at up to Rs 165 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 39 lakh equity shares, amounting to Rs 86.2 crore at the upper end of the price band, by the promoter group.
13:03 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
Google Faces $2.3 Billion Lawsuit From Axel Springer and Other Media Firms
Thirty-two media groups, including Axel Springer and Schibsted, have reportedly filed a 2.1-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges that the companies suffered losses as a result of Google’s practices in digital advertising, according to a Reuters report.
These firms include publishers from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, coinciding with increasing scrutiny from antitrust regulators targeting Google’s ad tech operations, as per the report.
12:40 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
More Mid Cap, Small Cap Funds Expected To Put Restrictions On Lump Sum Investments
12:01 PM (IST) • 29 Feb 2024
Reliance Industries Stocks Jumps Almost 2%
Shares of Reliance Industries surged by nearly 2 per cent on Thursday following the announcement of binding agreements between Walt Disney Co. and the company to merge their media operations in India, aiming to establish a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. The stock of India’s most valued firm, based on market valuation, rose by 1.68 per cent to Rs 2,958 on the BSE and by 1.60 per cent to Rs 2,957.95 on the NSE.
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