June 24 promises a day packed with crucial events across various sectors in India. The business world is set to witness Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) replacing Wipro on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex index, marking the first time a Gautam Adani-owned company enters the widely-tracked index.
Two IPOs are also making headlines: Sylvan Plyboard IPO opens for subscription today, with the ₹ 28.05 crore issue closing on June 26. Meanwhile, Shivalic Power Control IPO, a ₹ 64.32 crore book-built issue, opens for subscription with a price band set between ₹ 95 to ₹ 100 per share.
The political sphere will see the commencement of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha in the new Parliament in Delhi. This session, scheduled to conclude on July 3, is expected to be filled with debates and discussions on crucial national issues.
Protests against the NEET UG 2024 exam row are planned for today. The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has called for a ‘Parliament gherao’ on the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha, while the DMK youth wing will hold protests in Chennai.
In other legal developments, the Delhi High Court has stayed the bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise policy-linked money laundering case until June 24.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will hold statewide protests against the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, where 56 lives were lost due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu.
The day will also witness various other events, including the Agniveer Army recruitment rally commencing in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna will be sent to judicial custody in connection with a sexual assault video case. In Karnataka, 17 newly elected Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) will take their oath.
Beyond India, the Manipur Kuki body has planned demonstrations demanding a separate Union territory.
In the realm of space exploration, NASA will provide live coverage of two spacewalks outside the International Space Station. The first spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. EDT and is expected to last about six and a half hours.
The technological landscape will see the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in India on June 24.
Finally, the world of sports will witness India and Australia clashing in the T20 World Cup Super Eight in St Lucia.
This packed day promises to be a significant one, filled with events that will shape the future of various sectors.
