December quarter typically is a seasonally strong quarter marked with festivals and the onset of winter. However, this time it was characterised by uneven monsoon, delayed winter and slow growth in demand for mass products compared with the premium end of the shopping basket.
IFCI shares fall 4% on reports of lower price band for NSE IPO
IFCI shares fell sharply on Wednesday after reports suggested NSE could price its IPO below earlier indications and reduce the stake offered. The proposed price