Solar Industries shares crash 9% after acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for Rs 12,951 crore

Solar Industries shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the company announced the Rs 12,951 crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in an all-cash deal. The transaction, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, is expected to strengthen Solar’s global explosives and blasting business while expanding its presence across Africa and other international markets.

India consults banks, payment firms on fees for large UPI payments, sources say

India’s payments authority is discussing charges on large UPI transactions. This follows a recent change in law allowing fees on payments over 2,000 rupees. Regulators are leaning towards a 0.4% charge for merchant transactions. Person-to-person payments will continue to remain free for users. This move is expected to generate significant annual revenue for the payments…