BN Rathi Securities record date for 1:1 bonus issue, 1:2 stock split tomorrow

BN Rathi Securities’ shares may see heightened attention as January 23 is the last day to buy the stock to qualify for a 1:1 bonus share issue and a 1:2 stock split. Both corporate actions have January 24 as the record date, making shareholders eligible for one additional share per share owned and splitting each […]

Asian stocks open mixed after Wall Street rally

Investors in Asia are still digesting the impact of US President Donald Trump’s first few days in office, which have sent mixed signals to investors. Trump has reiterated a tariff threat against China but have largely spared the world’s second-largest economy from a feared escalation of the trade war.

Tatas weigh options amid IPO call from Shapoorji Pallonji Group

Tata Sons is exploring various scenarios to address the pressure from the Shapoorji Pallonji Group for a possible share sale. Options include a public listing, stake sale, or buyout of the minority stake. However, these outcomes are not expected immediately due to stakeholder disagreements and strained relations.

Vedanta plans Rs 4,000-crore NCD issue to service debt payments

The holding company, Vedanta Resources (VRL), which holds a 56.3% stake in India-listed Vedanta, relies on dividends from its operating subsidiaries to meet its repayment obligations. Vedanta pays annual brand fees, of 2-3% of turnover and is projected at around $300 million, to parent VRL, helping it in servicing its debt obligations.

Trademark Row: Kirloskar Brothers gets interim relief

The Pune District Court grants interim relief to Sanjay Kirloskar-led Kirloskar Brothers Limited, restraining Kirloskar Proprietary from using the ‘Kirloskar’ trademark. The court rules that the agreements are integral to the family settlement and cannot be terminated arbitrarily, a crucial point in the familial dispute.

Subdued consumption to weigh on HUL despite rural pickup

While urban demand continued to remain subdued, rural demand sustained its gradual recovery. Downtrading took place with small packs growing ahead of large packs. HUL’s home care segment posted high single-digit volume growth, while the beauty and wellbeing segment posted a low-single-digit volume decline and the personal care and foods segments each posted a mid-single-digit […]