Shares of state-owned OMCs retreated for the second straight day. Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) ended nearly 1% lower at the end of Monday’s trading after falling as much as 1.4% earlier in the session. Shares of Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) also settled lower after falling 1-2%.
Sebi proposes exemption for small-value debt issuance, potentially lowering costs for listed issuers
Sebi has put forward a proposal to exempt certain listed companies from the requirement to appoint merchant bankers. This initiative is designed to lower the