Why is market falling today? 7 triggers behind 800-point Sensex fall, Rs 4 lakh crore wealth wipeout

Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Crude oil prices surged above $92 a barrel, impacting investor sentiment negatively. Broader markets also slipped, with small and midcap indices showing losses. Several major banking and IT stocks contributed to the Sensex’s drop. Despite these challenges, some auto and…

Anant Raj demerger: Data centre arm to spin out as separate listed company, what lies ahead for 4 lakh shareholders

Anant Raj will demerge its data centre and cloud businesses into a separately listed entity, Ashok Cloud, enabling shareholders to directly participate in the digital infrastructure business. Eligible shareholders will receive two Ashok Cloud shares for every Anant Raj share held, subject to regulatory approvals and the record date announcement.