The maiden auction of critical minerals by the Centre has faced a setback with close to seven blocks, including the lithium block in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), finding almost no takers. These seven blocks pertain to critical minerals, such as Glauconite, Graphite, Nickel, Platinum Group Elements (PGE), Potash, Lithium, and Titanium. They are… Continue reading In first critical mineral auction, no bidder for J&K lithium block | Economy & Policy News
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Qatar fund buys 2.7% stake in Adani Green for $500 mn via block deals
The Qatar Investment Authority, a West Asia-based sovereign investment fund, has acquired a 2.7 per cent stake in Adani Green Energy for $500 million. This acquisition took place on Monday through block deals. According to banking sources, the group plans to utilise the proceeds from this transaction to reduce its debt and fund other… Continue reading Qatar fund buys 2.7% stake in Adani Green for $500 mn via block deals
Several trains stuck as locals block tracks at Murarai station in Birbhum
Locals blocked the tracks around 7.30 am, demanding stoppage of express trains at the Murarai station Train services were affected as locals blocked the railway tracks at Murarai station in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Sunday morning, officials said. The blockade disrupted services on the Eastern Railway’s Sahebganj line with several long-distance trains,… Continue reading Several trains stuck as locals block tracks at Murarai station in Birbhum
Nilkanth Coal Mining bags Sherband coal block in 7th round of auctions
The coal mine is partially explored, the Ministry of Coal said. (Photo: Bloomberg) Nilkanth Coal Mining Pvt Ltd (NCMPL) has bagged a coal block under the seventh round of coal auctions launched earlier this year, an official statement said. The coal mine is partially explored, the Ministry of Coal said. Nilkanth Coal… Continue reading Nilkanth Coal Mining bags Sherband coal block in 7th round of auctions
French journalists call off strike, failing to block ‘far-right’ Editor
Journalists at France’s leading Sunday newspaper announced Tuesday that they were ending one of the longest media strikes in recent French history, but they predicted that dozens might resign to protest the appointment of an editor with a far-right track record as the new editor in chief. The staff of Le Journal… Continue reading French journalists call off strike, failing to block ‘far-right’ Editor
Campus Activewear tumbles 7%, dips below IPO price amid huge block deals
Shares of Campus Activewear hit a record low of Rs 282.45 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade after huge block deals were executed on the counter. The stock of footwear company fell below its previous low of Rs 298.05 touched on July 27. In the process, the stock also dipped fallen its issue price… Continue reading Campus Activewear tumbles 7%, dips below IPO price amid huge block deals
Govt likely to block platforms with more than two breaches
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology’s report released on Tuesday reveals that the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 might empower the government to block digital platforms following more than two instances of penalties incurred due to data breaches. The Citizens’ Data Security and Privacy report offers detailed feedback from… Continue reading Govt likely to block platforms with more than two breaches
DLF down 4% after over 20 mn shares change hands via block deal on BSE
Shares of DLF dipped 4 per cent to Rs 498.75 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade after over 20 million shares of the real-estate major changed hands via block deal. At 09:15 AM; around 21.15 million shares representing 0.85 per cent of total equity of DLF changed hands via block deal on the BSE,… Continue reading DLF down 4% after over 20 mn shares change hands via block deal on BSE