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Equity label for REITs to draw MFs, index investors

MUMBAI: The reclassification of real-estate investment trusts (REITs) as equity will make them eligible for inclusion in benchmark indices, drawing in mutual funds and institutional investors.Developers stand to benefit from lower financing costs and more diversified funding, while investors can diversify into real estate with opportunity for steady dividends and potential capital appreciation without the…

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NTPC clean energy push: Power giant explores nuclear ventures; standalone and JV routes on table

State-owned power major NTPC is planning to set up nuclear projects both through joint ventures and on a standalone basis, Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh has said.In a company document, Singh said NTPC is collaborating with nuclear technology providers as well as state governments to explore projects independently. “We are collaborating with various nuclear…

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Aviation MRO challenge: AIESL seeks access to proprietary manuals for component overhaul; eyes strategic partners

State-owned AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) is exploring strategic partnerships to gain direct access to proprietary aircraft manuals and technical literature required for high-end component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, officials said.AIESL, which was carved out of Air India after the government sold the airline to the Tata Group in January 2022, has emerged…

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