IOC awards mega cover to New India again, miffs rivals

New India has been backed by US reinsurer Chubb in this mega insurance deal for the country’s biggest fuel retailer by value, customer touch points and capacity. The policy will be renewed for another year effective October 1.

Juniper Hotels submits DRHP to Sebi

The company proposes to use the net proceeds of ₹1,500 crore towards repayment of outstanding borrowings availed by the company and its subsidiaries and for general corporate purposes.

MCX shares drop on platform launch delay

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s move to put the platform on hold follows writ petitions filed by the Chennai Financial Markets and Accountability (CFMA).

Vedanta raises Rs 2,500 crore through unlisted NCDs

Vedanta Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, has raised ₹2,500 crore through non-convertible debentures with an interest rate of 12%. The funds will be used for capital expenditure or loan repayment. Vedanta Resources, the parent company, has been downgraded by S&P Global Ratings due to debt issues and a funding gap of $600 million.

IT takes another blow, stocks decline

The likelihood of a slowdown in the US and Europe has led to investors and analysts turning cautious about the IT sector’s prospects. Most large software services exporters derive a large chunk of their revenues from developed economies. The dim outlook for IT spending has resulted in analysts cutting earnings estimates for these companies.