Major paint companies like Pidilite, JSW Paints, Berger, and Indigo Paints have submitted bids for acquiring Akzo Nobel India. The acquisition is valued at approximately ₹13,107 crore, following Akzo Nobel NV’s strategic decision to sell its Indian operations. This move comes amid growing consolidation in the Indian paints industry.
High margin requirements will discourage undue speculation in electricity futures: Sebi Chief Pandey
A high initial-margin requirement will discourage “undue speculation” in the newly-launched electricity futures segment, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.