India Inc hungry for growth fuel, power stocks hit new highs

Shares of Torrent Power, NTPC and Power Finance Corp hit their lifetime highs on Wednesday, while REC hit its lifetime high earlier this month. Renewable energy player Suzlon Energy is also at a multi-year high, while Tata Power was at its highest level in more than a month.

Irdai ups scrutiny of broking deals, approvals take longer

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has increased scrutiny on the ultimate beneficiaries in share transfers within the insurance broking sector, leading to extended approval timelines. The regulator is examining general partners (GPs), alternative investment funds (AIFs), and venture capital/private equity funds associated with these transfers.

Why Cochin Shipyard is up 33% in three months

The Government holds a 72% stake in Cochin Shipyard through the Ministry of Shipping. The company has a facility to construct ships weighing upto 1.1 lakh dead weight tonnes. It has a track record of constructing 175 vessels, and prior experience of building an aircraft carrier. It is therefore well placed to win the order […]