Analysts believe Jaiprakash Associates’ businesses lack synergy with Vedanta, potentially diverting focus from core operations. Vedanta’s acquisition of the debt-laden firm for ₹17,000 crore has been met with shareholder skepticism, as Vedanta shares underperformed. The deal raises concerns about deleveraging efforts amidst a planned demerger, potentially restricting Vedanta’s share re-rating.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee rejects calls for Fed rate cuts to ease US debt burden
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee rejected calls for interest-rate cuts to ease the US government’s debt burden, warning that such a move could fuel inflation