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Adani Group Stocks Update - August 13, 2024
Adani Group stocks showed mixed performance today. While Adani Total Gas, Adani Energy Solutions, and Adani Green Energy saw gains, Adani Enterprises and Adani Wilmar experienced declines.
Gainers:
- Adani Total Gas: +2.91% to ₹858.50
- Adani Energy Solutions: +2.10% to ₹1,085.30
- Adani Green Energy: +2% to ₹1,834.30
Losers:
- Adani Enterprises: -1.32% to ₹3,110
- Adani Wilmar: -1.16% to ₹364.80
In broader news, MSCI has lifted restrictions on the Adani group stocks amid ongoing controversy. This decision could impact their index inclusion status and trading dynamics.
The ongoing Hindenburg-SEBI dispute continues to stir political and legal debates. The Congress party has called for a nationwide protest on August 22, demanding the resignation of SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adani matter.
Additionally, a new plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking action on the pending investigations related to the Hindenburg allegations, which claim that SEBI’s Chairperson and her husband were linked to offshore funds associated with the Adani Group
Stock Overview at 3 PM:
- Adani Energy Solutions: +1.08%
- Adani Total Gas: +1.79%
- Adani Green Energy: +1.76%
- Adani Ports and SEZ: -0.93%
- Ambuja Cements: -1.52%
- Adani Enterprises: -1.83%
- Adani Wilmar: -2.22%
MSCI Resumes Adjustments for Adani Stocks Amid Hindenburg Report
Global index provider MSCI has lifted its freeze on Adani Group stocks following the recent Hindenburg Research allegations. This decision means that starting with the August 2024 Index Review, MSCI will make several changes to how Adani stocks are treated in its indices.
The upcoming adjustments will impact the Number of Shares (NOS), Foreign Inclusion Factor (FIF), and Domestic Inclusion Factor (DIF) for Adani Group and related securities. These changes are set to be effective after the close of trading on August 30, with full implementation by September 2.
MSCI has also announced that from September 2, it will resume the regular handling of corporate events for these securities. Despite lifting the freeze, MSCI will continue to monitor Adani Group closely, particularly their free float status, and will provide further updates if needed.
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