Value of LIC#39;s investments in Adani Group companies turns negative

The investments of India’s largest insurance company – Life Insurance Corporation of India, made in Adani Group companies has turned negative, according to CNBC-TV18 analysis. As of closing on February 22, LIC’s investment value in Adani Group companies stood at Rs 33,632 crore, as per the December shareholding pattern available on the exchanges. On January […]

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IT sector can shield you from domestic headwinds. An upgrade in the pipeline?

Selective exposure to IT stocks could be a good bet at a time the overall domestic outlook does not look encouraging (Representative image) PRO Only Highlights–  Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations–  Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry–  Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook Highlights IT sector had […]

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Wockhardt to restructure US business to save $12 million per year, sees debt pare down

The restructuring entails shutting down the company’s Morton Grove manufacturing facility in Chicago and using CMOs to manufacture a few high margin products to reduce annual costs Wockhardt had said it has engaged multiple USFDA approved manufacturing partners to reduce cost (File Image) ‘); $ (‘#lastUpdated_’+articleId).text(resData[stkKey][‘lastupdate’]); //if(resData[stkKey][‘percentchange’] > 0){ // $ (‘#greentxt_’+articleId).removeClass(“redtxt”).addClass(“greentxt”); // $ […]

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SIDBI forays into venture-debt market

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann announced the bank’s foray into venture-debt financing at the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) conclave. Speaking in Mumbai on the first day of the IVCA conclave being held in Mumbai, Ramann said, “Along with equity investments, we are talking about the ability to provide […]

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Why the IT sector calls for an upgrade now

Selective exposure to IT stocks could be a good bet at a time the overall domestic outlook does not look encouraging (Representative image) PRO Only Highlights–  Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations–  Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry–  Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook Highlights IT sector had […]

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Flight crew and air traffic staff ‘strong’, but need mental health tools beyond ‘professional skills’, says DGCA

It is recommended that each organisation has its own customised ‘Psychological Assessment’ to match requirements and resources, overseen by a clinical psychologist. (Image StockSnap from Pixabay) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on February 22 issued a statement on the ‘Mental health promotion of flight crew and air traffic controllers’. The authority outlined medical […]

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS: UP government allocates Rs 1,306 crore; priority section to open soon

Regional rapid rail transport (RRTS) train on Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut track (Image Credit: NCRTC) The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 1,306 crore for India’s first regional rapid transit system (RRTS) coming up between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut in its state budget for FY2023-24 presented on February 22. The central government allocated Rs 3,596 crore for the RRTS project in […]

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UP government allocates Rs 1,306 crore for Delhi-Meerut RRTS; check details

Regional rapid rail transport (RRTS) train on Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut track (Image Credit: NCRTC) The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs 1,306 crore for India’s first regional rapid transit system (RRTS) coming up between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut in its state budget for FY2023-24 presented on February 22. The central government allocated Rs 3,596 crore for the RRTS project in […]

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SEBI looks to end practice of #39;perpetual board members#39; at listed companies

SEBI Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is looking to curb the power enjoyed by certain stakeholders. In a proposal made on February 21, SEBI suggested a regulatory framework that will end the perpetual directorship enjoyed by some stakeholders. The stakeholders’ seat at the board of directors at listed companies will be subject […]

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British International Investment to invest Rs 1,925 crore in Mahindra EV arm

The investment will be completed in two tranches and the first Rs 1,200 crore tranche will be completed by June 30, 2023. Funds infused by the BII and M&M will be used to “create and market a world-class Electric SUV portfolio with advanced technologies” (Image Source: Reuters) ‘); $ (‘#lastUpdated_’+articleId).text(resData[stkKey][‘lastupdate’]); //if(resData[stkKey][‘percentchange’] > 0){ // […]

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