IRFC shares fall 2% as OFS worth Rs 2,212 crore opens for retail investors today. Here’s all you need to know

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares dipped as the government initiated an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to divest nearly 2% stake. The OFS, priced at a slight discount, saw strong institutional investor interest, leading to the exercise of the greenshoe option. Retail investors and employees can now participate in the sale, which aims to…

Sensex jumps over 700 points, Nifty rises above 24,200 as oil prices cool below $73 per barrel

On Thursday, Indian stock markets experienced a remarkable surge, with both Sensex and Nifty seeing significant gains as oil prices fell below $73 per barrel. This decline in crude oil costs, along with a strengthening rupee, heightened investor enthusiasm. While the Realty and Auto sectors thrived, analysts express concern over potential adverse effects on rural-focused…