Euro zone bond yields shot higher after a brace of solid economic releases in Europe and the U.S, and a rate cut in China which quelled angst over a slowdown.
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) will seek shareholders' nod for raising up to Rs 15,000 crore via securities for loan refinancing and capital expenditure.
The FTSE 100 rebounded after dropping to its lowest level since 2012 in the previous session. It had fallen for 10 straight days as concerns about China's economy mounted.
Edelweiss Tokio Life has obtained final nod from Foreign Investment Promotion Board for raising its foreign joint venture partner – Tokio’s - stake to 49% in the company.
While the sharp rupee fall has helped IT, pharma, textiles, two-wheeler segments, the five most vulnerable sectors are refineries, iron and steel, fertilisers, aluminium and power, rating agency Care said.
Jaitley said the crude oil prices hitting lowest levels in over six years and the slump in commodity prices are expected to benefit a net importer like India.