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Global markets, strong rupee propels indices; Sensex up 269 pts (Roundup)
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Positive global markets coupled with a strengthened rupee and short-covering led the key equity indices to gain around 0.73 per cent on Friday.
Besides, healthy buying in finance stocks after reports of fresh capital infusion in public sector banks led the gains. This sectoral index has the highest weightage among all the sectors on the BSE. It rose 1.13 per cent.
“Markets were up on the news of fresh infusion of capital in public sector banks,” Anuj Gupta of Angel Broking told IANS.
Index-wise, the BSE Sensex settled 269.44 points or 0.75 per cent higher at 36,076.72 points after touching an intra-day high of 36,194.78 and a low of 35,911.99.
The NSE’s Nifty50 gained 78.65 points or 0.73 per cent to finish at 10,858.45 points.
According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, market extended the rally by taking positive cues from global market.
“Investors remain focused on global growth momentum while easing tension between US government and US Fed provided an opportunity to accumulate stocks after recent consolidation,” Nair said.
On the currency front, the Indian rupee gained over 40 paise against the US dollar and settled at 69.94 from its previous close of 70.35.
“The rupee has appreciated smartly in recent sessions on account of sharp decline in the crude oil prices in the international market. This bodes well for the rupee as weak crude oil prices may lead to further decline in inflation and narrow current account deficit,” said Rushabh Maru – Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
“However, there is lot of uncertainty and volatility in the global markets. Concerns regarding slowdown in global economic growth, trade tension, tightening of monetary policy etc may create jitters in the global markets.”
According to the provisional figures from the stock exchanges, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth Rs 119.60 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought Rs 1,199.40-crore stocks.
“Technically, with the Nifty surging higher, the short-term trend for the Nifty remains positive. Further upsides are likely once the immediate resistance of 10,893 is taken out,” said Deepak Jasani, Head – HDFC Securities’ Retail Research.
“Crucial supports to watch for any weakness are at 10,820.”
Stock-wise, Sun Pharma gained close to 3 per cent on Friday. Bajaj Finance, Vedanta, HDFC and Yes Bank gained in the range of 1 to 2 per cent.
In contrast, IT major TCS lost the most among the 30-stock Sensex. Bajaj-Auto, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel and Hero Moto Corp and Coal India were the only other laggards which lost up to 1 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.