The rupee weakened by 6 paise to 90.62 against the US dollar amid geopolitical tensions and importer demand. Fresh concerns arose from a US fact sheet detailing tariff reductions on Indian industrial and agricultural goods, impacting investor sentiment. Higher crude oil prices also add pressure on the Indian currency.
Preferential allotment likely in PFC-REC merger to help Centre retain majority stake and government company status
The government is on the brink of a historic merger between Power Finance Corp and REC, with plans for preferential share allocation to retain public