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Mumbai, Jul 5 (PTI) Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday expressed concern over the "rising" number of poor, and said wealth was getting concentrated in the hands of some affluent people. There is a need for decentralisation of wealth, Gadkari said during an event in Nagpur, where he touched upon a range of issues, including agriculture, manufacturing, taxation and public-private partnerships in infrastructure development. "Slowly the number of poor people is increasing and wealth is getti ...Read More >
India is pressing multilateral development banks (MDBs) to lend more in Japanese yen and Indian rupees in an attempt to reduce borrowing costs and manage exchange rate risks more effectively, two officials aware of the matter said. New Delhi has steadily expanded loans and official development assistance (ODA) in yen to gain from ultra-low interest rates and the rupee's appreciation against the Japanese currency. Many of these loans finance infrastructure and development projects. "Yen rates r ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -The Indian rupee is likely to open marginally higher on Thursday, supported by an uptick in most Asian currencies on optimism over signing trade deals with the United States before the tariff deadline. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated an open between 85.60 and 85.64 versus 85.7025 in the previous session. U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vietnam that cuts U.S. tariffs on many Vietnamese goods to 20% from his previously announced 46%. The d ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bank lending in India continues to remain rather circumspect despite a reduction of a full percentage point in policy rates this year. Lending rose 9.6% year-on-year until mid-June, compared with 19.1% a year ago. Loans to large corporates, home loans and loans to NBFCs continue to remain soft. Credit to large corporations has risen 1% in May compared to 7.1 % a year ago. Even home loans rose 9% compared to 38.7% a year ago, showed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest data on sector ...Read More >
Nagpur: Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned the govt's priorities on Tuesday, highlighting the increasing number of farmer suicides in Maharashtra. He accused the govt of neglecting agrarian crisis while approving Rs20,000 crore for Shaktipeeth highway project."Money is available for massive infrastructure projects, but where is the budget for farm loan waivers as promised by the BJP before last year's assembly polls to the farmers?" Wadettiwar asked while moving an adj ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bank lending in India continues to remain rather circumspect despite a reduction of a full percentage point in policy rates this year. Lending rose 9.6% year-on-year until mid-June, compared with 19.1% a year ago. Loans to large corporates, home loans and loans to NBFCs continue to remain soft. Credit to large corporations has risen 1% in May compared to 7.1 % a year ago. Even home loans rose 9% compared to 38.7% a year ago, showed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest data on sector ...Read More >
1. India: New strategy on FX volatility The Indian Respondents' Bank (RBI) is allowing more volatility on the USD/INR exchange rate, prompting many companies to hedge with forward contracts. This is the highest level of coverage since 2020. We thank in advance our Official Broker Partner PEPPERSTONE who supported us in writing this article. FX Impact: Potential weakening of the rupee in the short term, but increased stability in the medium-long term. Volatility on USD/INR, EUR/INR, JPY/INR ...Read More >
NBCC (India) said that it has secured a project management consultancy (PMC) contract worth Rs 354.88 crore from the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) for the Gorewada Zoo project. The contract pertains to providing project management and supervision services for the execution of the African Zoo, Safari Plaza, Animal Hospital, Quarantine Facility, and other allied works at the Gorewada Zoo. There is no interest from the promoter, promoter group, or group companies in the ent ...Read More >
MUMBAI, July 1 (Reuters) - Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm plans to raise up to 10 billion rupees ($116.77 million) through a retail bond issue opening for public subscription next week, two sources aware of the development told Reuters on Tuesday. Adani Enterprises (ADEL.NS), opens new tab will sell two-year, three-year and five-year bonds through the issue, which will remain open for subscription from July 9 to July 22, the sources added. The company will pay an annual coupon ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship firm plans to raise up to 10 billion rupees ($116.77 million) through a retail bond issue opening for public subscription next week, two sources aware of the development told Reuters on Tuesday. Adani Enterprises will sell two-year, three-year and five-year bonds through the issue, which will remain open for subscription from July 9 to July 22, the sources added. The company will pay an annual coupon of 8.95% on its two-year bonds, 9 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Taxpayers now have more time to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR), as the deadline has been extended to September 15, 2025. While many have already completed the process, others are still getting their documents in order. To make your ITR filing hassle-free, here are 8 important documents you should keep handy. 1. Form 16 Form-16 is a must-have if you're a salaried employee. It gives a detailed summary of your salary, along with the tax deducted by your employer during the year. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are on course to become net buyers in Indian stock markets for the third straight month in June. In January, February, and March, they were net sellers throughout. Since April, however, they have turned net buyers in Indian equities. The latest data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) shows that FPIs have bought stocks worth ₹8,915 crore in June so far. In April and May, FPIs accumulated stocks worth ₹4,223 crore and ₹19,860 crore ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The foreign institutional investors' (FIIs) buying, through the exchange and primary market and others category, stood at Rs 8,915 crore this month (till June 27), analysts said on Sunday. Ceasefire between Israel and Iran and the sharp decline in crude triggered a risk-on in global equity markets. Along with this favourable investment scenario, dollar continued to decline and the dollar index dipped to sub-97 level. "Declining dollar is always a positive for e ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year -- a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning -- with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti.Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence -- the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) ...Read More >
Nagpur: Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai on Saturday said one of the most defining moments of his judicial career was Supreme Court's recognition of the need to apply the "creamy layer" principle within Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), describing it essential to refine the concept of social justice.In an exclusive interaction with The Times of India at Raj Bhavan during his Nagpur visit, the CJI said, "Treating children of high-ranking SC/ST officers at par with those from tr ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -State Bank of India is likely to kick off a debt fundraising cycle for state-run lenders in this fiscal year over the next couple of months, with a Basel III-compliant tier II bond issue, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. India's largest lender is looking to raise about 50 billion rupees ($584.59 million) through those bonds, with a 10-year or 15-year maturity in July or August, the sources said. SBI did not immediately respond to a Reuters reques ...Read More >
Apart from equities, FPIs pulled out Rs 6,709 crore from debt general limit and Rs 5,974 crore from debt voluntary retention during June 2-6. After investing a staggering amount in May, foreign investors turned net sellers with a withdrawal of Rs 8,749 crore from the Indian equity markets in the first week of this month, triggered by renewed US-China trade tensions and rising US bond yields. This momentum follows a net investment of Rs 19,860 crore in May and Rs 4,223 crore in April, data with ...Read More >
FII outflow: The total FII outflow has now reached Rs 1.01 lakh crore in 2025 and analysts think renewed US-China trade tensions and rising US bond yields, which steered investors towards safer assets, could be the reasons for this negative sentiment. (Picture Credit: freepik) New Delhi: After investing a staggering amount in May, foreign investors turned net sellers with a withdrawal of Rs 8,749 crore from the Indian equity markets in the first week of this month triggered by renewed US-China ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged Central Asian countries' support in condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. He highlighted the strengthened ties over millennia, marked by increased trade, economic cooperation, and educational exchanges. India remains a trusted development partner, focusing on various sectors like trade, investment, and technology, aiming for a deeper partnership.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while delivering his opening remarks at the 4th India-Centr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, chairing the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue in Delhi on Thursday, reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Central Asian nations, with a special focus on connectivity, security, and technological collaboration. The session brought together top diplomats from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, reflecting a growing determination to address shared regional chall ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday said it will raise Rs 500 crore through ESG bonds. An ESG bond is a debt security that funds an environmental, social, or governance goal. "Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a Rs 500 crore ESG bond issuance deal, becoming the first Indian corporate to do so under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) newly introduced ESG and sustainability-linked bond framework," the company said in a statement. HSBC ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): As global bond markets experience turbulence amid rising long-dated treasury yields in the United States and Japan, experts say India's long-term government securities (G-secs) are expected to remain resilient, supported by strong domestic fundamentals and accommodative policy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). On June 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 50 basis points. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the 30-year U ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): As global bond markets experience turbulence amid rising long-dated treasury yields in the United States and Japan, experts say India's long-term government securities (G-secs) are expected to remain resilient, supported by strong domestic fundamentals and accommodative policy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). On June 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 50 basis points. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the 30-year U ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday came out with an operational framework for issuance of social bonds, sustainability bonds and sustainability-linked bonds, which together will be known as Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) debt securities. This will help issuers to raise money for more sustainable projects, assisting in closing the funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki Misra? From Age to Family Background and Net Worth, Here ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday came out with an operational framework for issuance of social bonds, sustainability bonds and sustainability-linked bonds, which together will be known as Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) debt securities. This will help issuers to raise money for more sustainable projects, assisting in closing the funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals. In its circular, Sebi said the debt securities will be labelled as 'social bonds' ...Read More >
Indian motorbike maker Bajaj Auto Ltd. plans to acquire a controlling stake in cash-strapped KTM AG and has lined up a debt funding package of as much as €800 million ($907 million) that will save the Austrian company from bankruptcy. Bajaj Auto has already infused €200 million of debt support in the maker of MotoGP bikes, and will deploy the remaining amount ahead of a deadline to repay creditors, it said in a filing to exchanges in Mumbai Thursday. The funding package includes a €450 million ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], January 21: FlowerAura, India's premier gifting brand launched its Valentine's Day theme: "Love Delivered." For over a decade, FlowerAura has been more than a gifting partner; it has been an integral part of countless love stories, creating memories, bridging distances, and expressing emotions when words fall short. From shy first dates to grand Valentine's Day celebration, FlowerAura has helped people convey their deepest feelings through thoughtfully curated gifts, fl ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday said that the market regulator is exploring the use of AI for faster approval of IPOS and Mutual Funds (MFs) applications. "A large number of AI-driven projects are already on the way, within SEBI and one of the key, utilisations of AI that we are deploying is to do faster processing of all applications so that we can turn this around even faster," said Buch during the inaugural session of SEBI Samv ...Read More >
Inflows into corporate bond funds have risen to multi-year highs in recent months with the risk-reward dynamics of AAA-rated corporate bonds improving significantly vis-a-vis government securities (g-secs), especially in the near term. The inflows into corporate bond funds jumped sharply in September 2024 to a multi-year high of Rs 5,039 crore. Investors poured in another Rs 4,644 crore in October. Including around Rs 2,200 crore estimated inflows in November, the three month tally rises to Rs ...Read More >
(Bloomberg) -- Indian bonds are poised to gain while the rupee is set to weaken as analysts bet on a softer monetary policy after the government named career bureaucrat Sanjay Malhotra as the new Reserve Bank of India governor. Most Read from Bloomberg Malhotra, a surprise pick, will take charge from Shaktikanta Das under whom the RBI kept borrowing costs unchanged for almost two years. While Malhotra's views on monetary policy are largely unknown, he recently urged revenue officials to priori ...Read More >
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