When John D Rockefeller wanted to punish a rival, he cut prices to force them to operate at a loss. The father of the modern oil industry had a name for it: a “good sweating.” A century later, OPEC+ is giving Big Oil the modern equivalent of Rockefeller’s time-tested tactics. Not everyone will be fit enough for it. For the last two-and-a-half years, Big Oil has enjoyed a bonanza.
Open FlipThe non-life insurance industry recorded its slowest growth of the current fiscal in August, dragged down by a decline in premiums at large state-run general insurers. The GDPW for the industry increased by a paltry 4.22% YoY to Rs 24,554 crore. Non-life insurers comprise public and private general insurance companies, standalone health insurers, and specialised public sector insurers.
Open FlipEquity stakes worth Rs 254.3 crore in Suzlon Energy were sold through large deals in the morning trade on Tuesday, 10 September, amounting to 0.3 percent of the company’s shareholding. CNBC-TV18 reported that 3.7 crore shares of Suzlon changed hands at an average price of Rs 77 per share. Suzlon’s stock jumped 5% on Tuesday to surpass Rs 78, as Morgan Stanley maintained an 'Overweight' rating.
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