In order to raise equity capital for its ongoing projects, The energy division of GMR Infrastructure may be listed in the stock exchange, reports indicate. GMR Energy, which operates power plants with a total capacity of 1,487 mw, is working on over 3,000 mw of power projects. The company plans to raise around Rs 1,500 crore by offering 10 percent stake through fresh equity issuance
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Analysts expect good prospect for SKS Microfinance
Some analysts feel that SKS Microfinance has good business prospects as it revamped its business model following the crisis in the microfinance sector in Andhra Pradesh. The microfinance institution (MFI), which was incurring loss since early 2011, posted profit after a long gap in December 2012 quarter.
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PFC to acquire stake in state-run bank
Satnam Singh, Managing Director of Power Finance Corp (PFC) plans to buy a substantial stake in a public sector unit (PSU) bank that would allow it to have a representation at the board level. A month ago, PFC informed its intention to acquire stake in state-run bank to the power and the finance ministries
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Govt delays disinvestment in IFCI
According to source-based information, government postponed the proposed disinvestment in development finance institution IFCI until such time its financial position is strengthened. The government took this move as it feels that in the present situation, it may not be able to fetch the correct price for its stake if it goes for
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Govt delays disinvestment in IFCI
According to source-based information, government postponed the proposed disinvestment in development finance institution IFCI until such time its financial position is strengthened. The government took this move as it feels that in the present situation, it may not be able to fetch the correct price for its stake if it goes for
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ONGC offloads stake in coal bed methane blocks
State-run energy explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) offloaded stake in four of its coal bed methane (CBM) gas blocks to foreign and domestic firms through a recently held auction. The blocks in which the company wanted to divest stakes are Jharia and Bokaro blocks in Jharkhand and North Karanpura and South Karanpura assets in Raniganj, West
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Anadarko may seek bids from more players
Anadarko Petroleum and Videocon Industries, who want to dilute 20 percent of their holding in a natural gas block in Mozambique, may seek expression of interest from some more players, reports indicate. A consortium of ONGC and OIL has reportedly offered over $5 billion for the 20 percent stake. How
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Govt may implement change in FDI control definition prospectively
In an interview to a leading newspaper, Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma that the proposed changes in the definition of foreign ‘control and ownership’ would be applicable prospectively. Applying the proposed change in definition is necessary to protect the interest of foreign companies that entered into joint-ventures, partnerships or inves
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JSW Steel-Ispat merger clears legal hurdle
On May 3, 2013, the Bombay High Court cleared the Composite Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement between JSW Steel and JSW Ispat Steel, both the firms informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Post-merger, promoters of JSW Steel will hold 35.12 per cent in the merged entity, while company's second largest shareholder JFE Steel holding will come down to 14.9
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DIPP clears RBI proposal on FDI
In order to protect the interests of foreign investors, the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) approved the proposal to route the foreign direct investment (FDI) in shares of Indian companies through an escrow account. The proposal was mooted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as it found that some Indian companies, who receive FDI, failed to issue shares till the deadline of 180 days near