Top News Podcast: Sensex, Nifty close at record highs; new COVID-19 variant found

Episode 99,   Aug 30, 2021, 02:50 PM

In the first edition of the Top News Podcast to find out all that made headlines on August 30 as CNBCTV18.com’s Kanishka Sarkar shares the top news from across sectors around the world.

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty that ended at record highs today led by strong buying across sectors amid positive global cues. Meanwhile, three hospital chains are likely to launch initial public offers and to raise up to Rs 6,300 crore. 

A new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, has been detected in South Africa and many other countries globally. A study says it could be more transmissible and may evade protection provided by vaccines.

Tune in to Top News Podcast for more 

In case you have any query or suggestion do write to us on cnbcvt18podcast@nw18.com