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Hindenburg effect: RBI seeks info from banks of exposure to Adani Group
Troubled times continue for the Adani Enterprises in the aftermath of the scathing Hindenburg Research group report as The Reserve Bank of India, Thursday, sought details from local banks about their exposure to the conglomerate’s companies following the group’s $100 billion wipeout in market valuation since last week.
Troubled times continue for the Adani Enterprises in the aftermath of the scathing Hindenburg Research group report as The Reserve Bank of India, Thursday, sought details from local banks about their exposure to the conglomerate’s companies following the group’s $100 billion wipeout in market valuation since last week.
A report by Reuters quoting government and banking sources confirmed the development however, RBI has yet to issue an official statement on the matter, even as the rout continued for the Adani Group today as their shares continued to plummet.
Regulatory body, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has also reportedly started examining the recent crash in Adani Group stocks.
Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, who witnessed an absurd drop of $40 billion in personal fortune since last week, sent out a video statement today to calm the investors after the Adani Board of Directors called off its FPO and returned the investors’ money.
In an exchange filing, the business group said that the decision was taken at a meeting of its Board of Directors, who, in the interest of its subscribers, decided not to proceed with the FPO of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 20,000 crore of face value Rs 1 each on partly paid-up basis, which was fully subscribed.
Embattled chairman, Gautam Adani, issued a statement, saying the decision was taken amid the fluctuations the company’s stocks witnessed during the day’s trading. Adani said it wouldn’t have been morally correct to go ahead with the FPO due to the unprecedented fluctuations in the group’s stock prices on Wednesday.
Adani pointed out that the group feels that the interest of the investors is paramount and “hence to insulate them from any potential financial losses, the Board has decided not to go ahead with the FPO.”
Adani Enterprises is working with its Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) to refund the proceeds received by it in escrow and to also release the amounts blocked into investors’ bank accounts for subscription to this issue.
Shares in Adani Enterprises, often described as the incubator of Adani businesses, plunged 30 per cent on Wednesday. Adani Power fell 5 per cent, while Adani Total Gas slumped 10 per cent, down by its daily price limit, Reuters reported.
Adani Transmission was down 6 per cent and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone dropped 20 per cent. Adani Total Gas, a joint venture with France’s Total, has been the biggest casualty of the report, losing about $27 billion.
Underscoring the nervousness in some quarters, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Credit Suisse had stopped accepting bonds of Adani group companies as collateral for margin loans to its private banking clients.
India’s markets regulator, which has been looking into deals by the conglomerate, has said it will add Hindenburg’s report to its own preliminary investigation.
State-run Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) said on Monday it would seek clarifications from Adani’s management on the short seller report. The insurance giant was, however, a key investor in the Adani Enterprises share sale.
Hindenburg Research published a report last week, accusing the Adani Group of indulging in improper use of offshore tax havens and stock manipulation while also raising concerns about high debt and the valuations of seven listed Adani companies.
The group has denied the allegations, saying the short-seller’s narrative of stock manipulation has “no basis” and stems from an ignorance of Indian law, adding that it has always made the necessary regulatory disclosures.
Hindenburg Research on Monday hit back at the Adani Group, day after the business house dubbed the New York-based firm’s report as “calculated attack on India.”
In a response titled “Fraud cannot be obfuscated by nationalism or a bloated response that ignores every key allegation we raised,” Hindenburg Research accused the Adani Group of holding back India’s progress by draping itself in the Indian flag while systematically looting the nation.
Hindenburg said it believes that India is a vibrant democracy and an emerging superpower with an exciting future. However, the research group alleged that the country’s future was being held back by the Adani Group, “which has draped itself in the Indian flag while systematically looting the nation.”
Hindenburg stressed that it’s a firm believer in the fact that fraud is fraud even when perpetuated by one of the wealthiest individuals globally.
The Group’s chairman, Gautam Adani on Wednesday dropped to 15th on the Forbes rich list with an estimated net worth of $76.8 billion as the shares of his conglomerate plunged once again in the aftermath of the Hindenburg group report.
Before the scathing report by the US short-seller, Adani was ranked third on the list and also ranked Asia’s richest person, a title which he also lost after his personal fortune reportedly fell by over $40 billion.
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Flipkart Big Billion Days sale to begin from October 8; check discounts and offers here
The Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023 sale for this year will begin on October 8 and last until October 15. Members of Flipkart Plus will once again have access to the deal one day early.
Dates for Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sales are officially confirmed. On October 8, the seven-day online sale will start in India. The e-commerce company promises exciting deals and offers on hundreds of products, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, and smart TVs, among others, with new product launches and more.
Flipkart Plus members will receive 24-hour early access to the sale, just like in previous years. In order to provide immediate discounts for purchases made using their cards and EMI transactions during the sale, Flipkart is collaborating with a number of lenders, including ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank. Also available to interested purchasers are Paytm-based promotions.
Price reductions are expected for smartphones from companies including Apple, iQoo, OnePlus, Samsung, Realme, and Xiaomi during the sale.
During the sale, the recently introduced Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Vivo T2 Pro 5G, and Moto Edge 40 Neo will all be made available for the first time in the nation. With a coming soon tag, the website’s page teases the Vivo V29 series. On October 4, the lineup is expected to debut in India.
On Wednesday, the world’s largest online retailer unveiled some smartphone bargains, which you can view here.
The Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023 sale for this year will begin on October 8 and last until October 15. Members of Flipkart Plus will once again have access to the deal one day early.
It is official that the sale event would provide up to 80% off of smartphones, other electronics, accessories, smart TVs, and home appliances. Up to 90% off will be offered on fashion items, while up to 80% off will be offered on sports, cosmetics, and home décor items.
Flipkart will provide customers an instant discount of up to 10% on purchases made using specific ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank debit and credit cards.
During the event, Paytm customers can take advantage of guaranteed savings on Paytm, UPI, and wallet transactions. For their purchases, customers can also use the Flipkart Pay Later function. There are also exchange savings and no-cost EMI options.
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Reliance Jio Air Fiber to be launched today: Checkout features here
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, during the annual general meeting on August 28,2023 announced the launch of Jio AirFiber on Ganesh Chaturthi. JioFiber features integrated security firewall, support for WiFi 6 and parental controls.
Reliance Jio is set to launch Jio AirFiber, a wireless internet solution today. This service is intended for both offices and homes. It offers speeds upto 1.5Gbps which can be used for activities like lag free video conferencing, online gaming and high definition video streaming.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, during the annual general meeting on August 28, 2023 announced the launch of Jio AirFiber on Ganesh Chaturthi. JioFiber features integrated security firewall, support for WiFi 6 and parental controls.
Jio AirFiber is looking to tap a massive untapped market of over 200 million Indian households. JioAirfiber will be priced competitively at around Rs 6000 as it includes a portable device unit. Jio AirFiber uses 5G technology to provide high speed internet access. It accommodates sets top boxes, smart TVs, tablets, PCs, smartphones and multiple devices while maintaining top notch internet speed.
Jio AirFibre makes a wireless approach establishing digital connections between offices and homes through wireless signals. This eliminates the need for fibre cable and depends on clear line of sight communication with Jio towers. Another major advantage of Jio AirFibre is its extensive coverage potential as it does not depend on physical infrastructure limitations like JioFiber. It is designed to be user friendly plug and play solution.
Jio AirFibre will be available in select cities only. Reliance plans to expand the service more cities in the coming months. Jio AirFibre has large number of features like WiFi 6 support, unlimited data usage and high speed internet connectivity. The WiFi6 support provides faster speeds, better performance and OTT subscription.
The launch of Jio AirFibre will have a major impact on the Indian broadband market. Jio is known for innovative plans and aggressive plans. The rollout of the Jio Air Fibre can lead to other broadband providers to improve their services and reduce their prices.
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Uday Kotak steps down as MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s managing director and chief executive officer, Uday Kotak, resigned with effect from September 1.
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s managing director and chief executive officer, Uday Kotak, resigned with effect from September 1.
The bank has said that as an interim arrangement, Dipak Gupta, the joint managing director will perform the duties of the managing director and CEO until December 31, subject to the approval of the RBI and the members of the bank.
Uday Kotak said he is stepping down to facilitate the succession plan at the bank in a communication on social media on Saturday.
Kotak will continue as a non-executive director of the bank. Uday Kotak’s tenure as the chief executive officer and managing director of the bank ends on December 31, 2023.
Uday Kotak said on X that the chairman of the bank, Joint MD and including himself to step down by year-end. He said the succession at Kotak Mahindra Bank has been foremost on his mind. He is keen to ensure a smooth transition by sequencing these departures. He initiated this process now and stepped down voluntarily as CEO, Kotak said.
Kotak said the bank awaits RBI approval of the proposed successor and as an interim his colleague Dipak Gupta, currently Joint MD, will function as MD & CEO, subject to approvals.
He further said that he is deeply attached to the brand Kotak as he is the founder of the bank and he will continue to serve the institution as a Non-Executive Director and significant shareholder. He said that having an outstanding management team to carry the legacy forward. Founders go away, but the institution flourishes into perpetuity, Uday Kotak said.
Uday Kotak stated that JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs dominate the financial world and dreamed of creating such an institution in India. He further said that it is with this dream that he started Kotak Mahindra 38 years ago, with 3 employees in a 300 sqft office in Fort, Mumbai. He had deeply cherished every bit of this memorable journey and lived his dream.
