Stocks in news: Equity markets started positively, with modest gains during a subdued session. Key focus includes ICICI Bank’s clarification on Sebi chief’s salary, Vedanta’s interim dividend, Adani Green’s $444 million joint venture, HAL’s aero-engine procurement approval, and more developments involving Gensol Engineering, Medi Assist Healthcare, and IEX’s arm ICX.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly loss
Asian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflation. This