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Nordics weigh merging their stock exchanges into one regional market

A group of the Nordic region's largest companies and investors is examining whether Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland could combine their national stock exchanges into a single regional marketplace in an effort to deepen liquidity and win more listings.

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Treasury Bills: Full Auction Result

(Amount in ₹ crore) Auction Results 91-Day 182-Day 364-Day I. Notified Amount 9,000 8,000 7,000 II. Competitive Bids Received (i) Number 103 74 87 (ii) Amount 29,406.000 12,260.750 12,779.000 III.

  • ₹30,000 crore notified for 91, 182, and 364-day Treasury Bills auction
  • 32 bids accepted for 91-day bills, 13.8798% allotment, 5.2579% yield
  • 61 bids accepted for 364-day bills, 46% allotment, 5.7708% yield

West Africa records highest air travel tax burden in Africa at $110 per passenger

West Africa has the highest average tax on air passengers in Africa, with travellers paying about $110 per departure, according to a new report by the Atlantic Council.

  • West Africa has highest air travel tax burden at $110 per passenger.
  • Taxation, regulations, and fuel dependence impede Africa's aviation sector.
  • Aviation reforms could increase passengers by 5 million and reduce fares 25-35%.

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