Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has withdrawn its bond issue despite strong investor interest, anticipating better pricing due to increased liquidity from the RBI's recent policy rate cut and CRR reduction. The issue, which received bids of 9,830 crore, was pulled as IOC seeks a narrower spread over government bond yields, following a similar move by PFC earlier in the week.
Investor concerns persist for paint companies due to intense competition and weak demand, impacting profitability. Despite recent share underperformance, valuations remain high, leading to analyst caution. The entry of new players like Aditya Birla Group intensifies the fight for market share, further pressuring margins and potentially causing incumbent stock prices to struggle.
The company that owns 360 Chicago last year bought the 95th and 96th floors of the building after the abrupt closure of the Signature Room restaurant and lounge.
The role of Black prisoners helped lead to the practice of using genetic testing to understand how patients will react to medications, according to the paper.
