IRFC and other companies set August 22 as the record date for dividends, making today the final day for shareholders to qualify. IRFC declared a final dividend of Rs 0.70 per share and earlier offered an interim dividend for a total of Rs 1.50 per share for FY 2023-24.
US markets fall as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
US markets saw a dip as American stocks fell. Early gains vanished due to renewed worries about the Middle East conflict. This overshadowed positive corporate