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Sensex, Nifty50 at fresh highs; auto, oil & gas stocks soar (Lead)
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Key Indian equity indices on Monday scaled fresh highs during the mid-afternoon trade session due to broadly positive global cues along with a strong rupee and healthy buying in consumer durables, automobile and oil and gas stocks.
According to market observers, expectations of faster economic growth on the back of the recently announced recapitalisation measures for state-run banks as well as hopes of better quarterly results kept investors’ sentiments upbeat.
On intra-day basis, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE touched a record high of 33,332.06 points, while broader 50-scrip Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) reached 10,383.80 points.
At 1 p.m., the NSE Nifty50 traded at a new high of 10,369.50 points, up 46.45 points or 0.45 per cent, from its Friday’s close.
The Sensex, which opened at 33,260.10 points, traded at a record high of 33,279.90 points — up 122.68 points or 0.37 per cent — from its previous close at 33,157.22 points.
“The BSE Sensex opened over 100 points higher on Monday against the previous session’s closing. The broader NSE’s Nifty too rose in the morning hours. The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar,” Dhruv Desai, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Tradebulls, told IANS.
“The shares of ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel rose whereas the shares of Dr Reddy’s and Kotak Bank fell. Markets are going stay volatile ahead of result season this month,” he added.
On Friday, a massive bout of profit booking subdued the key indices to close on a flat note after touching record new intra-day highs.
The NSE Nifty50 slipped by 21 points or 0.20 per cent to close at 10,323.05 points, while the Sensex closed at 33,157.22 points, higher by 10.09 points or 0.03 per cent.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.