The Supreme Court has admitted appeals from Byju's promoters and BCCI regarding the edtech firm's insolvency proceedings. These appeals challenge the NCLAT's refusal to allow insolvency withdrawal, citing a pre-CoC settlement of Rs 158 crore. The promoters argue the settlement was reached before the committee of creditors was formed, seeking to halt the CIRP.
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The rupee strengthened marginally to 85.80 against the US dollar, supported by easing oil prices and positive domestic equities, reversing a two-day losing streak. Traders are cautious ahead of the RBI's rate decision, with expectations of a potential rate cut looming. The domestic equity market showed positive momentum, with both Sensex and Nifty closing higher.
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge on June 6. This bridge is the world's highest railway bridge. It connects the Kashmir Valley with India via rail. The bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. The project faced engineering challenges due to terrain and seismic sensitivity. The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service will also launch.
Asian shares and US futures experienced a surge following a court ruling that temporarily blocked President Trump's ability to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers. Japan's Nikkei 225 index advanced, and the dollar rose against the yen. The ruling's impact on trade talks and ongoing inflation concerns, as highlighted in the Federal Reserve minutes, remains a key factor.
The OECD projects a U.S. economic slowdown to 1.6% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024, attributing it largely to President Trump's tariff policies disrupting global trade. These measures have increased U.S. tariff rates significantly, impacting business and consumer confidence. The global economy also faces strain, with growth expected to drop.
Asian markets displayed caution amid tech-driven Wall Street gains, with trade headlines and geopolitical risks influencing investor sentiment. The US extended tariff exclusions on Chinese goods, while the Trump administration sought renewed trade proposals and a call between presidents.
Infosys promoters are set to receive a substantial dividend payout of Rs 2,330 crore, driven by their significant 14.6% stake in the company. Nandan Nilekani and NR Narayana Murthy will earn Rs 175 crore and Rs 65 crore respectively, while even the grandchildren of promoters, like Ekagrah Rohan Murty, are benefiting from substantial dividend earnings.
Ircon International's stock price increased significantly. This happened after the company secured new projects. These projects are in railway, power, and industrial infrastructure. The company won contracts worth over Rs 898 crore in May. Ircon secured a project from Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd. It also bagged a contract from North Eastern Electric Power Corporation.
The Indian auto industry is facing a potential production shutdown due to China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets, crucial for various vehicle components. Companies like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, and Bajaj Auto are at risk, with Bajaj Auto anticipating a significant impact on EV production by July.