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The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 1.1%, to 4,551.69, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 1% to 3,428.88.

The Europe-wide STOXX 600 index fell 2% by 0808 GMT - hitting its lowest since Jan. 25. All the major sub-sectors were in the red, with travel & leisure, banking and automakers falling the most with losses of over 3%.

“We will see how the market you know reacts to it and what sort of valuation just got embedded. We are still awaited and this is a sector where there has been reasonable interest given the level of penetration. But for some of the private sector players, the valuations have actually got very stretched.”

Darshan Patel is the founder of Vini Cosmetics, the owner of, among other brands, Fogg that became the number one deodorant in sales within three years of launch. The question “kya chal raha hai?” was part of a viral ad campaign for Fogg.

Speaking at media briefing after customary post Budget address of the Finance Minister to RBI board members, Das said the monitoring group on cash and debt management will meet next month and it will plan for the issuance of green bonds.

The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 512.05 and a 52-week low of Rs 350.35.

A total of 954,294 shares changed hands on the counter till 02:10PM (IST)

“We have been able to support customers last quarter and we will continue to support them. I am sure the business environment will not be as high as last year but then we should see growth in the next quarters also – quarter four and the next year’s quarters as well.”

Accessibility of finance is a big issue in MSMEs around the world, said Raghav Gupta, Founder of Censor Black, a collaborative Defi platform that serves investors and SME supply chains.

“I think LIC is a very good IPO but it may not be the right time for it,” said Basant Maheshwari, the co-founder of Basant Maheshwari Wealth Advisers LLP.