EIH shares in focus after ITC acquires 2.44% stake

Shares of luxury hospitality company EIH Limited will be in focus on Thursday after ITC acquired a 2.44% stake in the company, representing over 1.5 crore equity shares. Additionally, ITC purchased a 0.53% stake in HLV Limited, equivalent to 34.60 lakh equity shares. EIH is part of The Oberoi Group, while HLV is associated with The Leela Mumbai. The acquisitions come as ITC announces a demerger of its hotels business.

Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady at 0.25%

The Bank of Japan held steady its interest rates on Thursday, opting to observe wage growth and inflation trends. The decision, widely anticipated, maintains the short-term policy rate at -0.1%. Governor Kazuo Ueda will elaborate on this decision and the findings of a policy review examining 25 years of deflation-fighting strategies, marking a potential shift away from extensive stimulus.

Jungle Camps IPO listing today. Check GMP to know listing potential

Jungle Camps India shares are set to debut on the BSE SME platform Tuesday with a grey market premium of Rs 60, indicating a potential 83% listing premium. The IPO, which was oversubscribed 490 times, offered 40.86 lakh fresh equity shares. The company operates four award-winning eco-friendly resorts in central India, focusing on luxury and conservation-based tourism.