Retail investors can consider buying General Insurance Corporation shares in the ₹4,701-crore offer for sale on Thursday. Analysts suggest long-term holding for potential gains. The government is selling 6.78% of its stake, reducing its holding to 79%. GIC shares have risen 27% in 2024, outperforming the Nifty 500 index.
Oil settles up over 1% on large draw from US crude stocks
Brent crude futures rose 91 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $74.17 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 98 cents, or 1.4%,