The Punjab government has finalized the payment of ₹1,426 crore to banks, including IDBI, to acquire the debt-ridden 540-MW GVK Power’s Goindwal Sahib thermal power plant. This settlement, equivalent to 43% of principal dues, marks a significant recovery for banks involved. Litigation delays with the plant owners have now been resolved, facilitating the transaction.
Nasdaq rebounds but posts fourth straight weekly decline
On Friday, technology stocks saw a significant rebound, boosting investor optimism about growth in artificial intelligence amidst recent market fluctuations. The semiconductor sector soared, primarily