Jet fuel prices in India have been increased for the fourth consecutive month, rising by 5%. This will put additional financial strain on airlines, as jet fuel makes up 40% of their operating costs. Additionally, the price of commercial cooking gas has been raised by Rs 209 per 19-kg cylinder, in line with international benchmarks.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/w1dFl7j
Saturday, September 30, 2023
LIC Housing Finance takes asset's symbolic possession
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/G9hUqa5
Friday, September 29, 2023
Vedanta plans to spin off, list 5 entities as $2billion debt looms
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/HE7APOX
Govt hikes windfall tax on domestic crude, cuts levy on export of diesel, ATF
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/viJYAeo
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Italy's debt risk premium hits 6-month high; focus on growth, EU fiscal rules
Italy's sovereign debt risk premium briefly hit its highest level in over six months on Thursday as investors repositioned for lower growth and a higher public deficit, and shifted their focus to negotiations for European Union fiscal rules.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/BgQiMRV
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/BgQiMRV
Why Noida Airport has increased its passenger traffic forecast to 6.5 million in first year of business
Noida International Airport: Christoph Schnellmann, CEO of Noida Airport, attributed the optimistic outlook to the rapid rebound of Indian air travel and substantial aircraft orders placed by Indian carriers.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/6KlrPsx
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/6KlrPsx
Haldiram’s packaged snacks sales hit $1.1 billion as Indians prefer desi snacks over Western chips
Haldiram's surpassed PepsiCo in India's snack market roughly five years ago to become the country’s largest snack brand. Since then, the gap in sales has continued to widen.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/yM4KBt9
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/yM4KBt9
Infosys to start next appraisal cycle, but salary hikes from last cycle still pending
During an earnings conference following the first quarter, Infosys' Chief Financial Officer, Nilanjan Roy, indicated that roll out of annual hikes was under "active consideration."
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Xpbi9hE
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Xpbi9hE
Australian dollar pinned near fresh 11-month low, support shaky
The Australian dollar was pinned near a fresh 2023 low on Thursday as a major support level crumbled under a relentless surge in Treasury yields, while local retail sales and jobs data added to the case for an extended rate pause next month.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/0NqSE2C
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/0NqSE2C
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Rupee trades flat against US dollar amid gains in equities
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/zWrlAvK
Stock markets rebound on positive trend in Asian, European equities
The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 173.22 points or 0.26 per cent to settle at 66,118.69. The Nifty gained 51.75 points or 0.26 per cent to end at 19,716.45. Among the Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, ITC, Sun Pharma, Maruti, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers. Titan, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel and Nestle were the major laggards.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4BIbS8i
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4BIbS8i
Govt plans to sell 50-year bond to cater to growing demand
India plans to sell 50-year bonds for the first time to meet the growing demand from insurance and pension funds. This move is aimed at extending the nation's yield curve and reducing the government's reliance on bank purchases to fund its record borrowings. The sale reflects the increasing influence of life insurers and pension funds in India's sovereign debt market.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/d9b5RHO
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/d9b5RHO
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
How rupee is expected to gain from India’s entry into a major global bond index
JP Morgan recently announced that India would be added to its Government Bond Index Emerging Markets global index suite in June 2024, potentially bringing in over $20 billion of stable flows.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4eJd2zw
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4eJd2zw
Shares hit three-week low as banks, financials weigh
Shares hit a three-week low as concerns over higher interest rates and their impact on growth continue to weigh on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 fell 0.5% to 19,558 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex was down 0.6% to 65,557 points. Both benchmarks are down about 3% after reaching all-time highs earlier this month.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/GASIbwE
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/GASIbwE
China puts Evergrande’s billionaire founder under police control
Hui Ka Yan, the chairman of China Evergrande Group, has been placed under police control and is being monitored at a designated location, according to sources. The reason for his control is unclear, but it does not imply that he will be charged with a crime. Hui, once one of China's most politically connected businessmen, has seen a significant fall from grace amid President Xi Jinping's crackdown on excessive leverage in the real estate sector.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4R1ovqS
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/4R1ovqS
Adani Ports to buy back another $195 million of 2024 bond
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd plans to buy back up to $195 million of its 2024 bond, seeking to move on from allegations made by a US shortseller. The company will pay $975 for every $1,000 in principal for debt tendered by October 11, with the offer price dropping to $965 per $1,000 thereafter. The tender offer expires on October 26.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/0Hkcy3G
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/0Hkcy3G
‘All apps under India stack safe’: Govt rejects Moody’s fears on Aadhaar
The Indian government has reassured citizens that the Aadhaar system, along with other applications under the "India stack," remains highly protected against cyberattacks. Abhishek Singh, CEO and MD of Digital India Corporation, stated that the government invests significant efforts in ensuring the security and privacy of citizens' data.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3UB4iLq
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3UB4iLq
Monday, September 25, 2023
HDFC Securities starts flat-fee broking app
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Jr0UioH
Strides Pharma to spin off its contract manufacturing business OneSource
Pharmaceutical company Strides Pharma has received board approval for a scheme of arrangement to create a separate contract development and manufacturing entity called OneSource. The new entity aims to become a specialty pharmaceutical CDMO powerhouse, offering services in biologics, oral soft-gels, complex injectables, and sterile injectables. The scheme will merge Strides' oral technology business, Steriscience's sterile injectables business, and Stelis' biologics and high-end drug devices business. The proposed demerger is expected to be completed by April 1, 2024, subject to necessary approvals. OneSource is projected to have a revenue of around Rs 7,550 crore.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/VcoDwdA
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/VcoDwdA
Delta sinks 20% over 11, 140 crore tax blow
Delta Corp's stock fell 20% on Monday, to its lowest level since January 2021, after the firm said that it has received a notice to pay Rs 11,140 crore ($1.3 billion) in tax arrears. Delta, which is worth roughly Rs 47 crore, also stated that it and two of its subsidiaries were informed of an additional tax deficiency totaling Rs 5,680 crore between July 2017 and March 2022.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/pnrAhwI
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/pnrAhwI
Ex-Wipro executive Jatin Dalal likely to be CFO of Cognizant
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/qxv4FC1
'Vistara to continue as Vistara till Air India reaches appropriate level:' Campbell Wilson
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/fEomMqC
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Still hold Rs 2,000 note? You have less than a week to deposit in bank
India's 2,000-rupee banknote, introduced in 2016 to remonetize the economy, will be withdrawn by the Reserve Bank of India on September 30. Despite the May announcement, there are still almost 240 billion rupees ($2.9 billion) worth of the notes in circulation. While the notes will remain legal tender, they will not be accepted for transactions and can only be exchanged with the RBI.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/NOJ9oIA
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/NOJ9oIA
RBI likely to keep interest rate unchanged as inflation still high: Experts
Experts predict that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain the status quo on policy rates at its upcoming monetary policy review meeting in October. The decision is expected due to high retail inflation and the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance. The RBI has kept the rates unchanged since February, and inflation is still above the target level.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/d4XAOwP
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/d4XAOwP
Saturday, September 23, 2023
8 of top 10 firms lose Rs 2.28L cr in mcap; HDFC, Reliance biggest laggards
The market valuation of HDFC Bank plummeted by Rs 99,835.27 crore to Rs 11,59,154.60 crore. Shares of the company fell by nearly 8 per cent last week. The valuation of Reliance Industries plunged Rs 71,715.6 crore to Rs 15,92,661.42 crore. The company's shares declined over 4 per cent past week. However, Hindustan Unilever added Rs 2,913.49 crore taking its valuation to Rs 5,83,239.04 crore. The mcap of TCS climbed Rs 1,024.53 crore to Rs 13,18,228.14 crore.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/yBUNK3F
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/yBUNK3F
India needs 8% growth for transformation: Ex-US treasury secy
Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers has stated that India needs to achieve an 8% growth rate in order to bring about significant changes in the lives of its people. He also called for increased capital and expanded mandates for multilateral development banks (MDBs) such as the World Bank.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/kw4Tgoy
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/kw4Tgoy
Casino operator Delta Corp faces Rs 16,800 crore GST claims
Delta Corp and its subsidiaries, which operate casinos in Goa and Sikkim as well as online gaming platforms, have been advised by GST authorities to pay over Rs 16,800 crore in tax claims. This is one of the highest GST claims and follows a similar demand on Gameskraft. Delta Corp has stated that the notice is arbitrary and contrary to the law, and they will pursue legal remedies.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ckNSUgY
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ckNSUgY
Adjust past income tax arrears with refund claims, government suggests
The Indian government has suggested that taxpayers can adjust earlier demands with this year's refund claims. The Central Board of Direct Taxes explained that taxpayers can make a representation to agree, disagree, or clarify the status of the demand before the refund is adjusted. This measure aims to facilitate the timely issue of refunds and clean up pending demands.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ojYlR3r
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ojYlR3r
Canada flow ‘comfortable’, but India expands masur dal imports
The Indian government is "comfortable" with the amount of red lentils imported from Canada amid tensions between the two countries. India has received nearly one lakh tonnes of lentils at its ports, which is sufficient to meet the country's annual consumption of 23 lakh tonnes. The government is considering continuing the zero import duty on lentils beyond March 2024 to encourage overseas growers.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/JVBCUZo
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/JVBCUZo
Friday, September 22, 2023
ICICI Lombard's Bhargav Dasgupta quits company to join ADB
Bhargav Dasgupta, the CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance, has resigned from his position to take on the role of Vice President (Market Solutions) at the Asian Development Bank. He cited new insurance regulations that limit a CEO's tenure to a maximum of 15 years as the reason for his departure. He expressed confidence that a successor would be appointed soon, and his resignation was effective immediately.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/FX4QwUt
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/FX4QwUt
Lupin to buy 5 drug brands from Menarini
Lupin is set to acquire five legacy pharmaceutical brands, including Piclin, Menoctyl, Sucramal O, Pyridium, and Distaclor, in the fields of gastroenterology, urology, and anti-infectives from Menarini, along with trademark rights. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 100 crore, was announced through a BSE filing, with no further financial details disclosed.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/OC45jw8
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/OC45jw8
Oil prices a concern but not alarming yet: Finance ministry
The Indian government, in its August economic report, expressed comfort with a projected 6.5% growth for 2023-24. It acknowledged concerns about rising global crude oil prices and the August monsoon deficit but highlighted positive factors like corporate profitability, private sector investments, and construction activity. While it recognized risks like a stock market correction and geopolitical developments, it believed that the impact on India's economic activity would likely be limited.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/z4VPAKT
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/z4VPAKT
Creditors get more time to file insolvency claims
The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has revised its regulations to allow more time for the submission of claims, benefiting creditors, especially in the real estate sector. Under the new rules, claims can be submitted within 90 days from the insolvency commencement date (ICD) or the date of the latest request for a resolution plan (RFRP), whichever is later, with reasons for any delays.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/LSwk20f
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/LSwk20f
Detergent maker Nirma forays into APIs with Glenmark deal
Ahmedabad-based Nirma is set to acquire Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS), a subsidiary of Glenmark Pharma, for Rs 5,652 crore. This move marks Nirma's entry into the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sector and expands its pharmaceutical portfolio, which includes injectables, parentals, and ophthalmic products. GLS specializes in developing APIs for various therapeutic segments.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/jqkJCUz
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/jqkJCUz
Govt eyes $20billion local sourcing for IT parts
The Indian government plans to restrict imports of IT hardware components worth billions of dollars from China in an effort to boost local sourcing. With the implementation of a production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware and an import management system, the government aims to create a stronger manufacturing ecosystem for devices and servers in India.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/mW6p1Py
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/mW6p1Py
Thursday, September 21, 2023
India local government bonds added to key JPMorgan index, to trigger billions in inflows
JPMorgan will include India in its emerging market debt index, potentially attracting billions of dollars into the Indian economy. India's government bonds, valued at $330 billion, will be incorporated into the index starting June 28, 2024, in 1% increments until reaching a maximum weight of 10%. This decision follows India's efforts to enter global bond indexes by removing foreign investment restrictions in 2020.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ZfdtyRc
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ZfdtyRc
Low fixed deposit rates, pandemic rally spark interest in mutual funds
The share of mutual fund investments in the mix of bank deposits and mutual funds reached a record 20% in August 2023, up from 13% in March 2020. Despite the lower returns offered by bank deposits, investors are willing to take risks with mutual funds. The decrease in interest rates during the pandemic led investors to put more funds into mutual fund schemes, resulting in a significant increase in assets under management (AUM).
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/dkmPWqG
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/dkmPWqG
Sensex drops 571 points as US Federal Reserve remains hawkish
The US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates caused a sharp decline in the Indian stock market. The Sensex dropped by 571 points, losing around 1,600 points in three sessions. The Nifty also fell by 159 points. Rising crude oil prices, a weak rupee, and selling by foreign investors further contributed to the decline.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/AExSb1e
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/AExSb1e
India's visa suspension will have limited impact for businesses
India's suspension of visa services to Canadian citizens has raised concerns among technology companies, professionals, and entrepreneurs. While there may be delays in new contracts, the impact on ongoing projects by Indian IT companies in Canada is expected to be limited. However, if Canada also stops visa applications, the implications could be more significant.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2CfaUSO
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2CfaUSO
No stress in savings, people buying homes, cars: Financial ministry
The finance ministry in India has stated that there is no distress in household savings, despite some discussions suggesting otherwise. The ministry argues that changing consumer preferences for different financial products is the main reason for the overall picture of household savings. Data shows that household gross financial assets increased by 37.6% between June 2020 and March 2023, while gross financial liabilities increased by 42.6%.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/lQxK1hG
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/lQxK1hG
RBI proposes NBFCs can tag wilful defaulters
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed significant changes in the rules regarding wilful defaulters, including allowing non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to classify such borrowers. Under the new proposal, borrowers with an outstanding loan of Rs 25 lakh or more, unpaid for six months, could be classified as defaulters and barred from joining any company board.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/9AZDfHG
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/9AZDfHG
High court rejects Pepsi's plea against Parle on tagline use
The Delhi High Court has rejected PepsiCo's request to restrain Parle Agro from using the tagline "For The Bold" on its B Fizz bottles. PepsiCo argued that it holds a valid trademark registration for the tagline, but Parle claimed that the tagline is merely descriptive and does not indicate the origin of the goods.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/WUGKCtA
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/WUGKCtA
Cisco to acquire Splunk for $28 billion
Cisco is buying the cybersecurity firm Splunk in a $28 billion deal as it bolsters its defences against potential security threats that may be heightened by the widening use of artificial intelligence. The Silicon Valley tech giant will pay $157 per Splunk share. "Our combined capabilities will drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability," Cisco chair and CEO Chuck Robbins said.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Fin2ekN
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Fin2ekN
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Liquidity deficit in banks hits ₹1.5L crore
The banking system in India faced a liquidity deficit of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore on Wednesday, primarily due to outflows related to advance tax payments and preparations for GST remittances ahead of the second quarter's end. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it had provided liquidity support of Rs 1.5 lakh crore on Monday.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/aVCA9tm
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/aVCA9tm
US Federal Reserve rate pauses rate hike, sees tighter policy for year
The US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged but adopted a more hawkish stance. They anticipate an additional rate increase by the end of the year, maintaining a benchmark overnight interest rate peaking in the 5.5-5.75% range, just a quarter of a percentage point above the current range. However, their updated projections show rates falling only half a percentage point in 2024 compared to previous expectations.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/iGOBZm2
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/iGOBZm2
TPG fund buys nephrology chain AINU
Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), backed by TPG, has acquired a majority stake in the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) for Rs 600 crore. AINU, established in 2013 by a team of urologists and nephrologists, operates seven hospitals across several locations in India and specializes in urology and nephrology. This acquisition marks AHH's entry into this specialty segment and represents its fourth specialty focus area in healthcare delivery chains.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/8GJpn3F
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/8GJpn3F
US Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its primary interest rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% in an effort to achieve a "gentle landing" for the US economy. The central bank aims to cool down inflation without causing a severe recession. The Federal Reserve has been implementing a series of interest rate hikes since March 2022 to slow down the economy and rein in inflation. While progress has been made, certain service costs are still increasing at a higher rate than before the pandemic.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/wvVMsdC
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/wvVMsdC
Mangalam Alloys Ltd plans to raise money in SME IPO for business expansion
Gujarat-based stainless steel and special steel manufacturing company, Mangalam Alloys Ltd, plans to raise Rs 54.91 crore through its SME IPO. The company intends to use the funds for business expansion, working capital requirements, and general corporate purposes. The IPO includes up to 68,64,000 equity shares and will be listed on the Emerge Platform of the National Stock Exchange.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/RyTJ47d
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/RyTJ47d
India at forefront, leading world on how people, biz have embraced messaging: Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg said India is leading the world on how people and businesses have embraced messaging as a better way to get things done, as the social media giant unveiled a slew of new tools aimed at supercharging businesses using WhatsApp. Announcing the line-up of key offerings for WhatsApp, Zuckerberg said the company has continued to innovate with its messaging formats, group chats and broadcast channels.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/KZglIdy
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/KZglIdy
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
HDFC Bank flags hit to asset quality, margins post merger; shares slide
HDFC Bank, India's leading private lender, has warned that its merger with HDFC Ltd will negatively impact its financial metrics, including margins and bad loan ratios. The bank's gross bad loan ratio is expected to increase from 1.2% to 1.4% post-merger, while excess liquidity from the merger will drag down net interest margins by around 25 basis points.
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/fgUYAJN
from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/fgUYAJN
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Dow soars over 1,300 pts, Sensex 900 pts
Indian markets surged on Tuesday, with the Sensex closing above 80,000 points, fueled by a global rally following Donald Trump's victory...
-
A woman, in her early 20s, was stabbed to death by a man in southeast Delhi's Bhogal area on Friday evening, following which the accused...
-
Collecting Lego — yes, the plastic toys made of interlocking bricks that become cars and castles and robots —returned more than large stocks...
-
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed the pleas of TTV Dhinakaran and VK Sasikala challenging the Election Commission's order grant...