Government plans stake sale in Indian Railways’ funding arm, say sourcesGovernment plans stake sale in Indian Railways’ funding arm, say sources

The government is considering selling some of its stake in the state-owned Indian Railway Finance Corp (IRFC) as it aims to meet its divestment targets for the year, two government officials told Reuters on Wednesday. The government owns a little over 86% of the Indian Railways’ funding arm. “The stake sale would take place soon,” […]

Petrol and Diesel Rate Today, 17 August: Some cities see revision; Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other citiesPetrol and Diesel Rate Today, 17 August: Some cities see revision; Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities

Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad:Petrol and diesel prices were largely constant on Thursday, 17 August across New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. Petrol rates and diesel rates have been steady over the last few months. However, individual cities see fluctuations in their prices every day. The prices of petrol […]

Rupee falls 1 paisa to 83.03 against US dollarRupee falls 1 paisa to 83.03 against US dollar

The rupee settled 1 paisa lower at 83.03 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as positive cues from domestic equity markets failed to allay investors’ concerns over elevated crude prices. A weak American currency against major rivals overseas, however, supported the domestic unit and restricted the fall, forex traders said. The rupee finally settled […]

No petrol, diesel price hike likely despite crude oil price surge as elections loom: Moody’sNo petrol, diesel price hike likely despite crude oil price surge as elections loom: Moody’s

Petrol and diesel prices are unlikely to be increased despite firming raw material costs because of upcoming general elections next year, Moody’s Investors Service said. Three state-owned fuel retailers — Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) — which control roughly 90 per cent of the market, […]

Rating: buy | Indigo: Firmly positioned for investorsRating: buy | Indigo: Firmly positioned for investors

We expect Indigo’s near-term financial performance will be impacted by two ongoing P&W (Pratt & Whitney) issues from FY2024-26 and high crude oil prices with the latter primarily impacting the second quarter of FY2024. We cut our estimates by 10-16% largely on the back of these transient issues—P&W-powered aircraft are expected to phase out of […]

Markets correct, global concerns spark selloff; Nifty below 19450Markets correct, global concerns spark selloff; Nifty below 19450

The correction continues for the second consecutive day in the market. The Nifty slipped below 19,450 and the Sensex too declined 286 points. The broader market was down more than 1%. Selling was seen across the sector, except for FMCG & IT. Most market observers believe that the withdrawal of funds as a result of […]

Closing Bell: Nifty reclaims 19800 levels, Sensex settles above 66590; Realty, Bank stocks surgeClosing Bell: Nifty reclaims 19800 levels, Sensex settles above 66590; Realty, Bank stocks surge

The benchmark equity indices ended the week’s last trading session in the green with the help of Realty and Bank stocks. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 0.47% to settle at 19,819.95, while the BSE Sensex added 333.35 points to settle at 66,598.91. Bank Nifty added 0.62% to 45,156.40. The broader indices traded in green. Among […]