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The Indian stock market today witnessed a notable development as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) revoked the inclusion of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) in several key indices, including the Nifty 500 and Nifty Midcap 150 among others. This decision, which reversed an earlier announcement made on February 28, 2024, led to a 1.6% drop in IREDA's share price during Wednesday's trading session. The revocation was attributed to IREDA's non-compliance with the SEBI Portfolio Concentration Norms for Equity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Index Funds, specifically concerning the impact cost requirement. The market today responded swiftly to this news, underscoring the importance of regulatory compliance in the valuation and index inclusion of stocks in the Indian share market.
In other stock market news today, SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBI Card) declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24. This announcement followed a board meeting held on March 19, 2024. The company specified a record date of March 28 for determining the entitlement of payment, with the dividend slated for credit by April 17, 2024. Such financial manoeuvres are closely watched by investors and analysts alike for insights into a company's financial health and shareholder value proposition, making it a significant update in today's market news.
Yes Bank's share price saw an over 2% increase in early trading on Wednesday, following the bank's successful sale of its stressed loan exposure in Katerra India Private Limited to Prudent ARC for ₹203.40 crore. This transaction, which concluded after a Swiss Challenge Method auction initiated on January 20, aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines for the transfer of loan exposures. This development is particularly relevant in the context of the latest market news, as it highlights the banking sector's ongoing efforts to clean up its balance sheets by offloading non-performing assets.
In additional stock market updates, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) revealed that it would be providing its BaNCS™️ technology to the Central Bank in the US, aiming to modernise the bank's core infrastructure and bolster customer relations. Meanwhile, Time Technoplast received approval from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) to manufacture high-pressure Type-IV composite cylinders for hydrogen, marking a significant step forward in their manufacturing capabilities. Both announcements were received positively by the market, indicating robust corporate activity and innovation in the Indian share market.
Now talking about Upcoming IPOs in 2024, The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SRM Contractors has been announced with a price band of ₹200 to ₹210 per share, with the issue set to open on March 26 and close on March 28. The company has scheduled the allocation for anchor investors on March 22. The pricing values the company's shares at 20 to 21 times its face value, with a Price/Earnings (PE) ratio at the upper end of the price band standing at 2.31, significantly lower than the industry average of 32.15. The IPO requires a minimum lot size of 70 shares, allowing subscriptions in multiples thereof.
The Indian stock market concluded Tuesday's session with significant losses, as investors exercised caution following the Bank of Japan's decision to hike interest rates for the first time in 17 years. This marked the end of an eight-year period of negative interest rates. The Sensex dropped by 736.37 points (or 1.01%) to close at 72,012.05, while the Nifty 50 fell by 238.25 points (or 1.08%) to 21,817.45.
In early Asian trading on Wednesday, oil prices edged lower, influenced by a strengthening dollar and profit-taking activities by traders. This followed rallies in oil benchmarks to multi-month highs in the previous two sessions. Brent crude futures for May delivery decreased by 19 cents (or 0.2%) to $87.19 a barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for April delivery, set to expire at Wednesday's settlement, declined by 35 cents (or 0.4%) to $83.12 a barrel, reflecting a cautious approach among investors in the oil market.
Today's market news reflects a dynamic and evolving landscape within the Indian stock market, with corporate developments, regulatory decisions, and strategic transactions shaping investor sentiment and market movements. As always, these updates offer valuable insights into the broader economic and business trends influencing the Indian share market's latest news.
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