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Karnataka HC extends interim protection to Byju Raveendran till March 28

At the February 23 EGM, Byju's investors including Prosus, General Atlantic, and Peak XV voted to remove Byju Raveendran as CEO. However, a Karnataka HC order prevented its implementation

UP has unlimited potential, some people turned it 'bimaru': CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed previous governments on Wednesday, saying they turned the state "bimaru (sick)" in spite of its unlimited potential. He also said there was a time when no one was ready to invest in Uttar Pradesh, but the state has now emerged as a superior destination for investment in the country. Speaking at a mega loan distribution programme of the Ministry of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) here in the state capital, Adityanath said, "Uttar Pradesh is a state of unlimited potential.... Some people turned the state bimaru in spite of the that unlimited potential." The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said when the "double-engine" government came to power, a reference to the party being in power both at the Centre and in the state, this "unlimited potential was linked to the campaign for the country's progress and development of youngsters and entrepreneurs under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Adityanath said o

Register alternate bank for trading as Paytm deadline nears, BSE warns investors

If you've been using your Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL) account for your trading activities, it's time to consider adding another bank account to your setup

Tesla investors write to judge who voided Elon Musk's mega-pay plan

The state judiciary's ethics code "prohibits me from considering" the letters from non-parties in the litigation "who claim to hold stock in Tesla,"she wrote to lawyers on both sides

FPI count at GIFT City doubles in last four months, shows NSDL data

Many fund managers are increasingly looking to redomicile their base to India's maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), say legal experts

Sebi warns Vedanta for publishing 'unlisted ultimate holding' firm's info

Mining major Vedanta on Thursday said it has received an administrative warning from markets regulator Sebi for "publishing information related to its unlisted ultimate holding company". Vedanta received a letter from NSE on March 6, 2023, annexing a letter dated February 29, 2024, issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), according to a regulatory filing. The company has been directed to place the said letter before its board and take necessary corrective steps to strengthen the internal control for corporate announcements/ press releases, it said without divulging any further information. On the details of the violations alleged to be committed, the company said the letter is "in respect of it publishing information related to its unlisted ultimate holding company". New Delhi-based Vedanta Ltd is a diversified natural resources company with interests in oil and gas, aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore and steel.

Gopal Snacks collects Rs 194 cr capital from anchor investors ahead of IPO

Gopal Snacks Ltd on Tuesday said it has garnered Rs 194 crore from anchor investors, a day ahead of the start of its initial share sale. The Rajkot-based company has allotted 48.36 lakh equity shares to 19 funds at Rs 401 apiece, which is also the upper end of the price band, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Those who participated in the anchor round are -- BofA Securities Europe SA, Bay Capital India Fund, ITI Mutual Fund, DSP Mutual Fund, Quant Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund and HDFC Life Insurance Company. The issue, with a price band of Rs 381 to Rs 401 per share, will open for subscription on March 6 and conclude on March 11. The proposed initial public offering (IPO) is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares by promoters and other selling shareholders. The OFS comprises the sale of shares by Bipinbhai Vithalbhai Hadvani, Gopal Agriproducts Private Ltd and Harsh Sureshkumar Shah. Founded in 1999, Gopal Snacks is a fast-moving consumer goods .

Starting an FD? Check out the top rates offered by banks

If you are planning to invest, bank fixed deposits (FDs) are popular among investors seeking stable returns and capital preservation. Here's a list of rates offered by different types of banks.

Moody's sees faster CY24 GDP growth; CMIE predicts low FY25 inflation

For the upcoming financial year, the RBI has projected growth of 7 per cent, while the State Bank of India (SBI) revised upwards its projection to 8 per cent

Indian consumer sentiment dips to a four-month low, shows data

The survey asks households about their current well-being and their expectations from the future

India likely to grow at 10% for 10-20 years: Deloitte's Romal Shetty

He urged investors to grab the opportunity India's rapid growth offers

How realtor wove $12 billion tapestry of fraud - the biggest in Vietnam

The country's largest-ever fraud case is among a slew of high-profile proceedings following from the Communist Party of Vietnam's crackdown on corruption

Byju's unable to pay salaries due to dispute with investors: Raveendran

Unfortunately, a select few have stooped to a heartless level, ensuring that the company is unable to utilise funds raised to pay salaries, said Byju Raveendran

Byju's unable to pay salaries as funds locked amid rift with investors

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran on Saturday said the edtech company will not be able to pay salaries to employees as the recent funds raised through a rights issue are inaccessible due to a legal dispute with certain investors. In a letter to staff, Raveendran said the rights issue, launched a month ago, has been successfully closed. "This was supposed to be a happy correspondence. After all, we now have funds to meet our short-term needs and clear our liabilities. However, I regret to inform you that we will still be unable to process your salaries," he said. In the letter - seen by PTI - Raveendran said the company is still striving to ensure that salaries are paid by March 10. "We shall make these payments the moment we are permitted to do so as per law," he added. Further, Raveendran said that last month, the company faced challenges due to a lack of capital, and "now we are experiencing a delay despite having funds". "Unfortunately, a select few (4 out of our 150 plus investo

Conservative investors with long-term goals may opt for ESG funds

Their recent underperformance vis-a-vis multi- and flexi-cap funds was due to predominantly large-cap exposure

NSE crosses 9 cr unique investors mark; adds last 1 cr in 5 months

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday said its unique registered investors have surpassed 9 crore, with the latest 1 crore additions taking place in just five months. The investor base has seen more than three-fold jump in the last five years, facilitated by rapid growth in digitisation, rising investor awareness, financial inclusion, and strong market performance. "The unique registered investors on the National Stock Exchange of India crossed 9 crore on February 29, 2024," the bourse said in a statement. Besides, the total number of client codes registered with the exchange reached 16.9 crore. This includes all client registrations done till date. Notably, clients can register with more than one trading member. Unique investor registrations at NSE have seen an accelerating trend over the last few years. While the increase from 6 to 7 crore unique investors took about nine months, the next crore investors came in eight months, and the jump from 8 to 9 crore took only five ..

Sebi asks mutual fund houses to protect investors in small, midcap schemes

Capital markets regulator Sebi has asked mutual fund houses to put in place a framework to safeguard investors, who invested in smallcap and midcap schemes, amid a "froth building up" in these categories. Also, the regulator has suggested steps such as restrictions on inflows in these segments, portfolio rebalancing, and laying guidelines to safeguard investors from the first-mover advantage of redeeming investors. This came in the backdrop of strong flow in the small and midcap schemes of mutual funds over the last few quarters. In a communication to Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday, Sebi asked the industry body to inform trustees of all the mutual fund houses to frame a policy to protect the interest of investors of smallcap and midcap schemes. "In the context of the froth building up in the small and mid-cap segments of the market and the continuing flows in the small and mid-cap schemes of mutual funds, trustees, in consultation with unitholder protection

Sebi asks MFs to shield smallcap investor interest amid spike in volatility

Fund houses asked to consider placing caps on investment, prevent first mover advantage

Reckitt's quarterly sales down after investigation into West Asia business

Some investors criticised the company's "vague" outlook for this year, as Reckitt shares slumped to their lowest point since March 2020, early in the COVID-19 pandemic

Companies line up Rs 16,620 crore corporate bonds as yields soften

Market participants expect that states' borrowing for both the current quarter and the entire financial year will be significantly lower than the calendar projections