Zee Entertainment shareholders have approved a Rs 3,143.5 crore preferential warrant issue to a promoter group entity, paving the way for higher promoter ownership of 23.79%. Investors also cleared the company's new ESOP scheme, aimed at boosting employee ownership as Zee strengthens its financial position and pursues future growth.
SEBI also said it barred the company's CEO Punit Goenka and founder Subhash Chandra from the securities market for one year for violating the securities law.
NSE has paid the remaining Rs 714.74 crore to Sebi, completing the Rs 1,491.21-crore settlement of the long-pending colocation and dark fibre cases. The payment follows Sebi's in-principle approval and clears a key hurdle as the exchange moves closer to its planned Rs 30,000-crore IPO.
Amazon shares rose sharply on Fridat after stronger-than-expected growth at its cloud business reinforced investor confidence in the company's AI investments. AWS posted its fastest revenue growth in over four years, while management's upbeat outlook helped ease concerns over the scale of Big Tech's capital spending on artificial intelligence.
Indian Oil Corporation reported losses for the June quarter that were lower than analysts expected. This was largely due to efficiency improvements and higher margins from refining. The company celebrated record highs in crude throughput and a drop in fuel losses, with petrol and diesel sales reaching impressive quarterly figures. Moreover, IOC successfully secured crude oil from multiple global sources, mitigating any supply disruptions.
Apple shares plunged over 9% after the iPhone maker issued a weaker-than-expected outlook, warning that AI-driven component shortages are straining global supply chains. The stock is on track for its worst one-day fall in more than six years, putting nearly $500 billion in market value at risk and lifting Nvidia's valuation lead.
Space-Eyes, a leader in defense technology, has announced its merger with McKinley Acquisition Corp. In a move to enhance strategic oversight, Eric Trump will join as a strategic adviser. The new entity will focus on AI-enhanced counter-drone technology and geospatial intelligence, aiming to elevate global operations and government partnerships. This significant merger values the enterprise at a whopping six hundred thirty-eight million dollars.
Federal Realty Investment Trust has upped its annual core profit outlook following impressive second-quarter results that exceeded expectations. The surge in leasing demand and significant rent increases drove these favorable financial results. Additionally, the trust's core funds from operations saw a notable rise, and an increase in portfolio occupancy underscored the continued interest from tenants.
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