Power Grid's consolidated net profit remained flat at Rs 3,793 crore in Q2 2024, with revenue from operations also flat at Rs 11,278 crore. The board approved a first interim dividend of Rs 4.50 per equity share, while total expenses increased and EBITDA declined by 2.1%. Power Grid's shares closed 0.55% higher at Rs 318.45 on the BSE.
Open FlipWorld Bank arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to provide a $400 million loan to Bajaj Finance to on-lend to customers opting to buy electric vehicles (EV) and strengthen its presence in the energy-efficient consumer goods space, said a joint statement issued by them. The loans will be for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Open FlipIndian IT companies saw their stocks surge following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. The rally was fueled by optimism surrounding Trump's pro-business policies, which are expected to boost IT spending. However, potential protectionist measures under a Trump administration pose a risk for Indian software exporters, potentially hindering the sector's growth.
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