SEBI mandates assurance of ‘BRSR Core’ for certain listed companies

SEBI mandates assurance of ‘BRSR Core’ for certain listed companies

After having introduced the concept of Core Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), market regulator SEBI has now taken the next step of mandating assurance of this novel ESG reporting framework. This mandatory assurance will have to be done on ‘BRSR Core’ (critical elements of BRSR) in respect of the top 150 listed companies of […]

Stock to buy today: Vardhman Textiles (₹373.05)

Stock to buy today: Vardhman Textiles (₹373.05)

The outlook is bullish for Vardhman Textiles. The 3.6 per cent rise on Wednesday marks the end of the two-week sideways consolidation. It also indicates the beginning of a new leg of upmove. Moving average cross-over on the daily chart strengthens the bullish case. Supports at ₹366 and ₹355 can limit the downside. Intermediate dips […]

Surgical glove makers urged to step up quality for exports

Surgical glove makers urged to step up quality for exports

Aimed at improving the quality of Indian surgical gloves to gain competitiveness in the global market, the Rubber Board along with Bureau of Indian Standards conducted a training programme for manufacturers. Inaugurating the training programme, Jessy MD, Director, Rubber Research Institute of India, stressed the need for pricing the products competitively without compromising on quality […]

Abrdn Investment sells entire HDFC AMC stake

Abrdn Investment sells entire HDFC AMC stake

Abrdn Investment, the UK-based asset management company, has sold its entire 10.2 per cent stake in HDFC Asset Management Company on Tuesday through bulk deal. The former co-sponsor of HDFC AMC sold 2.18 crore shares at ₹1,873 a piece through bulk deal on the BSE. The deal is expected to fetch ₹3,920 crore for Abrdn […]

GIFT Nifty to have 21-hour trading in two sessions

GIFT Nifty to have 21-hour trading in two sessions

The NSE IFSC-SGX Connect, on Monday, unveiled the new identity of GIFT Nifty, which will replace the existing SGX Nifty Futures & Options contracts from July 3, 2023 after a switch from Singapore Exchange (SGX) to GIFT IFSC in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. From June 30, the entire trading of SGX Nifty will cease to operate […]

SEBI punch holes in Punit Goenka’s defence on siphoning off funds at Zee

SEBI punch holes in Punit Goenka’s defence on siphoning off funds at Zee

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has termed Punit Goenka’s claims made to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in the matter related to siphoning off funds from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) as “patently false” and “unsubstantiated by any documentary evidence.” The counter affidavit filed by SEBI, seen by businessline, revealed that about ₹200 […]

SEBI ends permanent Board seats in listed companies

SEBI ends permanent Board seats in listed companies

From April 1, 2024,  promoter directors of listed entities or their related persons cannot enjoy “Board Permanency” with the market regulator SEBI now amending the listing regulations to mandate periodic shareholders approval — once in five years — for all categories of directors from that date. This new requirement is expected to substantially address the concerns […]