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Future group's FMCG arm FCL defaults on payments of Rs 449.04 crore till June-end
Future Consumer Ltd (FCL), the FMCG arm of debt-laden Future Group, disclosed on Saturday that it defaulted on payments totaling Rs 449.04 crore as of June 2024. This includes Rs 284.81 crore towards bank loans and revolving facilities, and Rs 164.23 crore on borrowings through unlisted debt securities (NCDs and NCRPs). FCL also reported outstanding debt securities amounting to Rs 222.06 crore, with defaults of Rs 164.23 crore owed to non-convertible debenture holders since May 2022.
Biocon Biologics mulls raising up to Rs 4,500 crore in bonds
The company is in discussions with banks for the issuance, the people said, asking not to be named because the details are private. Funds from the bond sale will be used to refinance debt raised earlier to pay for an acquisition, with the terms yet to be finalized, they said.
Indian government bonds join JP Morgan EM Bond Index
EMBI was formed in the early 1990s which has various high yielding local rates indices like the Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) series and the Corporate Emerging Markets Bond Index (CEMBI) series and are considered standard benchmarks by many developed economies’ investors, according to a press release by Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.
First day JPM flows not a deluge, but bankers confident of steady flow going ahead
From Thursday to Friday, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) increased their holdings in the index-eligible Fully Accessible Route (FAR) suite of government bonds by Rs 1,545.16 crore, bringing the total to Rs 1.86 lakh crore, according to data from the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) released at 6 pm. This increase left traders somewhat disappointed, as some market segments had anticipated a surge exceeding Rs 10,000 crore on Friday alone.
Sebi plans to cut red tape for global funds buying its bonds
Sebi is keen to eliminate many of its information requirements — such as disclosure of investor group and beneficial ownership — as these serve to regulate equity and corporate debt investors. Information required by the RBI and revenue departments would remain unchanged.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in June 2024
There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.
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SBI approves raising up to Rs 20,000 crore through bonds in FY25
"The Central Board at its meeting held today accorded approval for raising long term bonds up to an amount of Rs. 20,000 crore through a public issue or private placement, during FY25," SBI said in a filing.
Gold inches lower as firmer bond yields dent appeal
Gold prices fell due to higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors awaited economic data to predict Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts.
Gold rises as US bonds rally on inflation data and safe haven buying
Investors are concerned that a political crisis is brewing in France in the wake of French President Macron's call for a snap parliamentary vote after his party got trounced by the far-right Marine Le Pen's National rally in the recently concluded European elections.
Bond market splits from Fed again by betting on 2024 rate cuts
Bond traders increased bets on interest-rate cuts despite Federal Reserve pushback. Inflation cooling signaled potential rate cuts. Powell emphasized no rush to shift policy, waiting for more evidence against inflation.
Uzbekistan's ambitious green economy drive: New Bonds, air quality initiatives, & corporate collaborations
In October 2023, Uzbekistan issued its first international sovereign bonds for green financing, raising UZS 4.25 trillion (about USD 336 million). Additionally, the government is launching a nationwide initiative to measure and monitor air quality, driven by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This includes installing automatic air monitoring stations, supported by local businesses like Uzum, which is installing monitors at its locations in 30 cities. These efforts aim to provide real-time air quality data to address pollution effectively.
Plan to tweak capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds
The government is considering changes to the capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds to provide relief for the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund, amid concerns over the current taxation structure.
Gold Price Today: Yellow Metal opens flat at Rs 73,239 per 10 grams, silver rises Rs 3,200 in a day
Gold and silver prices at MCX remained flat with gold opening at Rs 73,239 per 10 grams and silver at Rs 93,650/kg.
World stocks at record high after cautious ECB rate cut
It was enough to snip the pan-European STOXX 600's gains back to 0.6%, while the euro inched up to almost $1.0890 against the dollar and government bond yields - which reflect borrowing costs and move inversely to price - ticked up too.
Bond vigilantes worry as weak Modi government win fans fiscal populism fear
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's smaller-than-expected poll victory is causing concerns among bond investors about increased populism. The election results shocked traders, leading to a selloff in Indian assets.
RBI to conduct buyback auction of government bonds worth Rs 30,000 crore
The RBI, which is the Centre’s debt manager, will carry out the auction in which banks and other bond market participants can buy back five government securities, the central bank said on Monday. One of the securities matures this month while another one matures in July. Three of the securities will mature in November.
GIFT Nifty up 35 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Tech View: "The recent decline has disrupted the positive momentum, with Nifty falling below its crucial short-term moving average, the 20 DEMA. A decisive break of the 22,400 level could trigger a further drop to the 22,000-22,150 zone. We suggest aligning trades accordingly and adopting a hedged approach," Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President, Research at Religare Broking.
Investors bought Rs 27,000 cr of sovereign gold bonds in FY24: RBI report
Sovereign gold bonds have caught the fancy of investors who bought Rs 27,031 crore worth of the bonds last fiscal, an amount more than four times invested in 2022-23 on the prospects of higher returns and tax benefits.
TRUST Mutual Fund appoints Jalpan Shah as head of fixed income
Prior to joining TRUST Mutual Fund, Shah served as Senior Vice President at HSBC Mutual Fund. He was a key member of the organisation and is credited for managing substantial AUM in the fixed income space.
Best dynamic bond funds to invest in May 2024
If you are confused about all the talk about interest rate pauses and likely cuts, you should consider investing in dynamic bond funds. Dynamic bond funds have the freedom to invest across securities and maturities depending on the outlook of the fund manager.
Bond yields climb, stocks under pressure as Fed cut doubts resurface
U.S. Treasury yields rose, impacting global markets. Crude oil climbed ahead of the OPEC+ meeting. Improved U.S. consumer confidence added uncertainty to Fed rate cut expectations.
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in May 2024
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Best medium to long duration funds to invest in May 2024
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Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in May 2024
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China's Alibaba to raise $4.5 billion through convertible bonds, repurchase shares
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd plans to raise $4.5 billion through convertible bonds, with options for additional purchases, to repurchase American Depositary Shares. The bond sale caused a drop in Hong Kong-listed shares, while U.S.-listed shares remained stable.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in May 2024
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RBI accepts only few bids at govt bond buyback for second week in a row
The RBI accepted bids worth Rs 2069.99 crore at Thursday’s buyback auction of government securities out of up to Rs 60,000 crore worth of bonds that the Centre had offered to repurchase. In a similar auction last week, the RBI had accepted bids worth Rs 10,512.99 crore out of Rs 40,000 crore worth of bonds that the government had offered to buyback.
RBI may delay rate cuts, strong bond demand keeps market rates low
The Reserve Bank of India may postpone anticipated policy interest rate cuts, but strong demand for bonds from long-term investors like retirement funds and insurers will keep market interest rates low, particularly for top-rated borrowers. Soumyajit Niyogi, Director at India Ratings, noted that while hopes for significant rate cuts may be diminishing, elevated rates in the banking system will be favored. However, institutional investors' robust demand will keep bond yields low, especially for high-rated issuances.
Muthoot Finance raises $650 million via offshore dollar bonds
The non-banking financial company raised the funds through bonds maturing in three years and nine months at a coupon rate – or rate of interest – of 7.125%. The funds will be used for onward lending and other activities that are allowed under the Reserve Bank of India’s external commercial borrowing guidelines.
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