Shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies hit 5 percent upper circuit at Rs 1,025 apiece on November 25 after it opened its advanced and state-of-the art optical systems testing facility in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is set to be the most advanced center for research and development of hyperspectral and other optical systems for space and defence in India.
Open FlipEscorts Kubota Ltd stated that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Escorts Kubota Finance Ltd, has become operational as a NBFC from November 26, 2024. The NBFC will not accept public deposits, the firm said in its stock exchange filing. The revenues of Escorts Kubota for Q2 FY24 are at ₹2,488.5 crores, with the growth minimal to ₹2,478 crores against the same period last year.
Open FlipPeter McGuire, CEO of XM Australia, expects Brent crude to reach $80 per barrel and WTI to potentially test $75. He highlighted that geopolitical risks, particularly Russia's actions in Ukraine is a key driver of the rising oil prices. Oil prices hovered near two-week highs on November 25 after gaining 6% last week, as escalating geopolitical tensions b/w western powers and major oil production.
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