gold price: Gold rises on geopolitical tensions but investment demand remains weak

Gold, reeling under hotter than expected December US CPI inflation data released on Thursday, caught a bid Friday as the US and the UK launched airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis’ targets in Yemen to stop shipping attacks in the Red Sea. In a reaction, the Yemeni Group vowed to retaliate with an urgent response in the … Read more

Nifty: Nifty companies’ Dec quarter profit may grow in double digits

Mumbai: India’s top 50 listed corporates are expected to report double-digit year-on-year growth in aggregate net profit for the third consecutive three-month period, ETIG estimates for the December quarter showed, although muted performance of technology and consumer-goods companies could decelerate the pace of expansion. Net profit in the December 2023 quarter for the Nifty 50 … Read more

Vedanta Resources: Vedanta Resources’ debt rejig plan gets bondholder nod

Mumbai: More than 97% bondholders at Vedanta Resources (VRL) have voted in favour of a proposed restructuring of the debt instruments that were due to mature starting later this month, helping metals maven Anil Agarwal stick to financial commitments ahead of a series of planned multiple listings for his operational companies in India in an … Read more

Vedanta Resources: Vedanta Resources bond rejig gains traction with higher early consent fee

Mumbai: A sizable early consent fee has attracted more bondholders to vote for the restructuring of Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) debt. The London-based holding company, which owns metals and resources businesses in India, is offering a 2% fee if consent is provided by January 2, and a 0.25% fee for late consent after this date. … Read more