Stalemate between RBI, Euro mkt body over Clearing Corp regulation

MUMBAI: The possibility of a quick memorandum of understanding (MoU) between RBI and the European Securities and Markets Authority, allowing Esma to set terms to the Clearing Corporation of India, is looking unlikely as Indian authorities maintain that the agency cannot be subjected to “extra-territorial” regulation. Although Esma has not imposed penal charges on European … Read more

Inflation, at 4.5% avg this yearr, to hit 4% target in 2 years: Patra

Inflation to align to the 4 percent target by FY’25-26: Michael Patra MUMBAI: India’s inflation, as measured by consumer price index, is expected to average 4.5% in the current fiscal before gradually aligning with the 4% target on a durable basis in FY26, according to RBI deputy governor Michael Patra. Speaking on inflation targeting and … Read more

Samsung employees end over month-long strike

CHENNAI: Samsung India Employees’ Union has ended its over-a-month-long strike and hundreds of workers are expected to return to work on Thursday. Tamil Nadu govt on Tuesday said all issues have been resolved amicably and both parties have signed an agreement, adding that various demands of the striking workers have been accepted by the company. … Read more

Tata Steel’s TV Narendran elected chairman of worldsteel; becomes second Indian to head global body

Tata Steel Ltd CEO and MD TV Narendran (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The World Steel Association (worldsteel), a global organisation, announced on Tuesday that Thachat Viswanath Narendran, the managing director and CEO of Tata Steel, has been elected as its chairman. Narendran is the second Indian to hold this position, following JSW Group chairman … Read more

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged for next fortnight

KARACHI: The federal government has increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 per litre while kept the petrol price unchanged in line with the variations in the international market. According to an official notification issued late on Tuesday, the new fuel prices came into effect from October 16. “The Oil and Gas regulatory Authority … Read more

Hyundai Motor India’s mega Rs 27,870 crore IPO hits 18% subscriptions on first day

The initial public offering of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai, saw an 18 percent subscription on its first day of bidding on Tuesday. According to the data released by the National Stock Exchange, the Rs 27,870 crore initial share sale received bids for 1,77,89,457 shares against 9,97,69,810 shares … Read more