 "Gulf Oil International divests 4% stake in Gulf Oil Lubricants India for over Rs 263 crore, impacting share prices dramatically.")
Gulf Oil International Mauritius Inc. has successfully sold a 4 percent stake in Gulf Oil Lubricants India for over Rs 263 crore through open Market transactions. The sale involved approximately 1.95 million shares at an average price of Rs 1,351 each, lowering Gulf Oil International’s ownership from 71.76 percent to 67.8 percent. Notable buyers included ...
 "The shift from VAT to GST ignites fierce debate over inter-state revenue disparities, dramatically reshaping fiscal landscapes across states.")
The shift from value-added tax (VAT) to goods and services tax (GST) has sparked discussions about how different states perform in terms of revenue. Under the previous tax system, states earned revenue from inter-state transactions based on where goods were produced. With GST, however, taxes are collected based on where goods are consumed. This change ...
 "SpiceJet settles salary debts and faces operational turmoil, despite raising funds, while market share continues to plummet dramatically.")
SpiceJet, a low-cost airline in India, has cleared all pending salary dues for its employees after raising Rs 3,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement. However, it has recently faced significant financial challenges, including a decline in Market share from 5.6% in January 2023 to just 2.3% in August 2024. The airline owes Rs 3,700 ...
 "The stock market surged dramatically, with top firms gaining significantly, while TCS, Infosys, and LIC faced steep losses.")
Last week, the BSE benchmark soared by 1,653.37 points, marking a significant 1.99 percent increase. This surge pushed the index to an all-time high of 84,544.31 points, with an intra-day peak of 84,694.46 points. The combined Market value of six of the top ten firms rose by Rs 1,97,734.77 crore, led by ICICI Bank, which ...
A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister highlights the impact of economic liberalization since the 1990s on various Indian states. Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi have seen significant increases in their share of the national GDP from 1990-91 to 2023-24. In contrast, Maharashtra’s GDP share declined from ...
 "India’s import tax hike on edible oils aims to support struggling farmers, dramatically impacting global prices amid election pressures.")
India has increased import taxes on crude and refined edible oils by 20 percentage points to support local farmers facing low oilseed prices. This decision raises the total import duty on palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil to 27.5%, significantly impacting the prices of these oils and potentially reducing demand from overseas. The new duties ...
 "Byju’s defies auditor BDO’s resignation, alleging unethical demands for backdated reports amid ongoing insolvency proceedings. Tensions escalate dramatically.")
Byju’s, the troubled edtech company, has responded to the resignation of its auditor BDO, claiming that BDO made unethical requests, including asking to backdate reports. Byju’s insists it complied with all legal requests but refused to engage in any illegal activities. They also argued that BDO’s resignation came after the 45-day deadline for additional information, ...
 "Byju’s faces turmoil as auditor BDO resigns amid insolvency, triggering a forensic audit, while the company’s value plunges dramatically.")
Byju’s, the Indian edtech giant, is facing significant challenges as its auditor, BDO Global, has resigned amid ongoing insolvency proceedings. The company claims it could not provide the requested documents because its board is currently suspended due to these proceedings. Byju’s has requested a forensic audit of BDO’s resignation, which was ordered by an insolvency ...
 "Max Ventures divests 3.18% stake in Max Financial Services for ₹1,218 crore, reducing promoter shareholding dramatically amid market fluctuations.")
Max Ventures Investment Holdings, a promoter of Max Financial Services Ltd (MFSL), recently sold a 3.18 percent stake in the company for Rs 1,218 crore through an open Market transaction. This sale involved the disposal of 11 million shares at an average price of Rs 1,107.37 each. Following this transaction, the combined shareholding of the ...
 "Zee’s Chandra Accused of Corruption as Regulatory Battle Escalates Dramatically")
Subhash Chandra, the chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment, is facing legal challenges from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) regarding allegations of fund diversion. A recent hearing at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) was postponed, with Chandra’s legal team requesting more time amidst objections from Sebi’s counsel. Chandra has publicly criticized Sebi’s chairperson, ...
