Markets drop for a second day on global cues; eke out 2.5% weekly gain
Benchmark indices fell for a second day on Friday but ended the week with a 2.5 per cent gain. Global investor sentiment was hit by hawkish comments by the European Central Bank (ECB), disappointing earnings from US technology giants and a simmering crisis at Ukraine’s border. The Sensex fell 143 points, or 0.24 per cent, to end at 58,645. […]
California gas utility fined $10 million for ratepayer money misuse
A major California gas utility must pay the state nearly USD 10 million and reimburse customers money it improperly spent on work related to the development of energy-efficient building codes. The penalties that Southern California Gas Co. faces were handed down Thursday by the California Public Utilities Commission. The commission, which regulates California’s major utilities, […]
Sensex climbs 696 points, Nifty ends at 17,780 as Budget cheer continues; banks, financial stocks gain
The frontline equity indices on the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) settled higher for the third consecutive session, closing with over 1.1 per cent gains on Wednesday as the post-Budget rally continued for the second session with intense buying in banking and financial stocks amid supportive global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 695.76 […]
Dalal Street cheers Union Budget as Sensex climbs 848 points, Nifty settles at 17,577
The benchmark equity indices on the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) ended nearly 1.5 per cent higher following a volatile session of trade on the Budget day as market participants reacted positively to the big infrastructure boost in the Budget 2022 delivered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 848.40 points (1.46 […]
BlackBerry to Sell Patents Related to Mobile Devices, Messaging for $600 Million
BlackBerry Ltd said on Monday it will sell its legacy patents primarily related to mobile devices, messaging and wireless networking for $600 million to a special purpose vehicle formed to acquire the company’s patent assets. BlackBerry said the transaction with the vehicle, Catapult IP Innovations Inc, will not impact customers’ use of its products or […]
Sebi advises MFs to stop investing in int’l stocks
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has advised mutual funds investing in overseas securities to stop further investments in foreign stocks to avoid breach of industry-wide overseas limits, two industry executives independently confirmed to Mint on the condition of anonymity. Mutual funds can make overseas investments up to $1 billion per mutual fund, […]
World food prices ease in Dec, but hit 10-year peak in 2021: FAO
World food prices eased in December after four consecutive monthly gains but jumped 28% over 2021 for the highest average level since 2011, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index, which tracks international prices of the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 133.7 points last month compared with […]
IPO-bound Delhivery announces investment in Falcon Autotech
IPO-bound logistics service Delhivery has announced its investment in Falcon Autotech, a logistics automation solutions provider. This is in line with Delhivery’s stated objective of sustained investments in future-ready hardware solutions in its operations. The amount invested is undisclosed by both the firms. With this partnership, Delhivery expects to work closely with Falcon Autotech to design […]
Reliance Retail picks 25.8% stake in Dunzo for $200 million
Reliance Industries Ltd’s retail arm has invested $200 million (around ₹1,488 crore) in Bengaluru-headquartered Dunzo as it looks to get a foothold in the country’s rapidly growing market of quick delivery. With the investment of $200 million, Reliance Retail will own 25.8% stake in the online delivery platform on a fully diluted basis. Existing investors Lightbox, […]
Sensex reclaims 60,000 mark; FPI buying, macroeconomic data buoy sentiment
The Sensex reclaimed the 60,000 mark after seven weeks, despite rising Covid-19 cases, as the benchmark indices closed higher for the fourth straight session on Wednesday. Inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), expectations of good quarterly results, and optimism triggered by positive macroeconomic numbers enthused investors. The Sensex gained 367 points, or 0.6 per cent, to close at 60,223, […]
