New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) Following are the top business stories at 2045 hours:
FES20 BIZ-GOYAL-EFTA
* India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented from Sep: Goyal
Bern: The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is likely to come into force from September, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. *
DEL37 BIZ-LD-STOCKS
* Stock markets rise for 4th day on global rally, gains in banking shares after RBI rate cut
Mumbai: Stock markets closed higher for a fourth consecutive day on Monday driven by gains in banking and financial shares and a rally in global markets. *
DEL38 BIZ-BULLION-PRICE
* Silver soars Rs 1,000 to hit fresh peak of Rs 1.08 lakh/kg; gold falls Rs 280/10 g
New Delhi: Silver prices soared Rs 1,000 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,08,100 per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, in line with firm global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association. *
DCM37 BIZ-SBI-DIVIDEND
* SBI pays Rs 8,076.84 cr dividend to govt for FY25
New Delhi: The country's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday paid a dividend of Rs 8,076.84 crore to the government for the financial year 2024-25. *
DEL60 BIZ-LD RUPEE
* Rupee rises 2 paise against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 2 paise to close at 85.66 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by a firm trend in domestic equities and foreign capital inflows. *
DCM49 BIZ-SEZ
* Govt approves Micron Semiconductor's proposal to set up SEZ
New Delhi: The government on Monday said it has approved the proposals from Micron Semiconductor Technology India and Hubballi Durable Goods Cluster (Aequs Group) for setting up SEZs for manufacturing of semiconductors and electronic components. *
DCM61 AVI-AIR INDIA-CHECK-IN
* Air India extends integrated self check-in, baggage drop facilities for passengers to Europe, Canada
Mumbai: Private carrier Air India on Monday announced extending its integrated self check-in and baggage drop facilities for its passengers from India to all its destinations across Europe, and Canada. *
DCM64 BIZ-JAIPRAKASH ASSOCIATES
* Jaiprakash Associates insolvency: Lenders extend deadline to June 24 for submitting resolution plan
New Delhi: Lenders of Jaiprakash Associates have extended the deadline for submission of resolution plan to June 24 on request of prospective bidders. *
DCM56 BIZ-SEBI-MOTILAL OSWAL
* Sebi slaps Rs 3 lakh fine on Motilal Oswal Financial Services for violations of stock brokers' norms
New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 3 lakh on Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd for violating stock brokers' norms. *
DCM71 BIZ-CABLE JOB LOSS
* Pay TV homes fall by 40 mn, 1.14-1.95 lakh job cut at local cable operators since 2018
New Delhi: The number of paid TV homes fell by 40 million to 111 million in 2024 from 151 million in 2018, leading to an estimated employment reduction of 1.14 lakh to 1.95 lakh by the local cable operators, according to a report. *
DCM75 BIZ-REALTY-GODREJ
* Godrej's Tanya Dubash promoted realty firm buys apartment in Mumbai for Rs 226 cr
Mumbai: Private real estate firm Shaula Real Estates, where the daughter of Godrej Industries Chairman Adi Godrej is a director, has purchased a duplex apartment in a luxury housing project at Worli in Mumbai for nearly Rs 226 crore. *
DCM21 BIZ-INTERVIEW-AGRI-CHOUHAN
* Govt eyes record foodgrain output in 2025-26 Kharif season on good monsoon forecast: Chouhan
New Delhi: India is likely to achieve a new record in foodgrain production during the 2025-26 kharif season starting next month, buoyed by forecasts of above-normal monsoon rains, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. *