CORPORATE RATINGS
Shapoorji Pallonji taps Deutsche Bank, DAM Capital to raise Rs 3,000 crore from private credit funds
Shapoorji Pallonji Group aims to raise Rs 3,000 crore via Deutsche Bank and DAM Capital to refinance debt from Ares SSG Capital and Farallon, reducing 18-22% rates. Supported by a Rs 15,000 crore Power Finance Corporation loan and Gopalpur port sale to Adani Group, the group plans a Rs 7,000 crore Afcons Infrastructure IPO, exploring global funds.
RBI's bumper payout to limit big ticket divestment; govt to maintain Rs 50k cr target: Report
A record Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend payout by the RBI is expected to reduce the urgency for major divestments, according to Care Ratings, maintaining the government's Rs 50,000 crore target from divestments. Asset monetisation may be preferred if there is a resource shortfall, with SCI sales aiding in achieving the FY25 target. Potential divestments in SCI, CONCOR, and Pawan Hans are on the horizon, with projected total divestment proceeds reaching Rs 12,500-22,500 crore.
Japan's main stock indexes at record closing highs as banks, autos and techs rise
Japan's Topix and Nikkei hit record highs, led by gains in automakers, banks, and tech firms like Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi UFJ, Advantest, and SoftBank. Yugo Tsuboi cited interest rates, a weak yen, and economic improvement. The TSE’s prime market saw 59% of stocks rise, with a positive corporate outlook expected, according to Daiwa Securities.
PSBs clock higher failure rates for UPI payments
In comparison, private players like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First have an average UPI technical decline of 0.04%. Among private players, Bandhan Bank has seen technical declines of over 1%.
Stars aligning to create a pathway for corporate India to borrow cheaper: Lakshmi Iyer
No, clearly, if you are looking at the current scenario, whether it is on the fiscal front, whether it is on the inflation front, or whether it is on the flow front, in terms of creating another additional demand lever, the stars seem to be aligned to ensure that the confluence of all of these factors are set to drive interest rates lower further. Of course, we need to have the icing on the cake, which is the policymaking from the central banker, which obviously is impending and may not really manifest itself in a big hurry.
It's going to be good after it gets quieter
Companies no longer have the pricing power they had in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic when consumption demand was roaring. That has now played out in manufacturing and services. The growth from here on should be more sedate, building on the economy's post-Covid revival. The markets are yet to price in this moderation, and some froth may be removed once the volatility around the election results settles.
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FMCG sector to have sustained growth rate of 7-9% in 2024: Report
The FMCG industry was struggling after the pandemic and the rural sector was having successive degrowth for some quarters. However, the industry navigated through showcasing resilience and adaptability amidst evolving consumer trends and witnessed a notable upswing in volume and value growth in the second half of 2023.
Fortis, Apollo, Medanta, and Max lead the charge in bidding war for Jaypee Healthcare
Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Medanta, and Max Healthcare are among companies interested in acquiring Jaypee Healthcare, a subsidiary of Jaypee Infratech in Noida with a total debt of about Rs 1,000 crore.
Indian corporates are likely to go slow on overseas dollar loans: BofA
Indian corporates are likely to reduce overseas dollar loans due to expensive current rates. There is a 'huge pent-up demand' for investing in local firms' equity. Borrowing costs in the US have increased sharply, leading to a preference for IPOs and follow-ons in India.
Simplifying personal finance: What is bond yield?
If you are confused or confounded by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a new series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the second part of this series, Riju Mehta explains bond yield and how it is calculated.
Up to 8.6% interest rate on corporate FDs: 5 highest company FD interest rates for you
Corporate fixed deposit: You can get up to 8.6% interest rate on coporate fixed deposits. However do keep in mind corporate FDs have no insurance from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) in the event of a default by the company. Read here to know more about interest rate of various corporate FDs.
Builders want reduction in repo rate in RBI's next monetary policy to boost housing sales
Real estate developers urged the RBI to lower the repo rate in the upcoming monetary policy to reduce home loan interest rates and stimulate housing demand, as the RBI maintained the rate at 6.50%. Industry experts anticipate potential rate cuts in the future to boost the real estate sector further amid strong market performance.
High FD interest rates may not last long despite RBI status quo; is this the last window to book fixed deposits at higher rates?
FD Interest Rates: RBI in its MPC meeting on June 7 kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. This marks the eighth consecutive MPC with status quo, benefiting fixed deposit investors with high rates. However, going forward the interest rate cycle to reverse. The potential for a rate cut later in the year is anticipated.
Home loan borrowers may have to wait longer for lower EMIs but a rate cut likely this year; how to make the most of it
Home Loan Interest Rates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, prolonging the wait for home loan borrowers seeking relief from high interest rates and increased EMIs. Despite the current pause in repo rate the possibility of a rate reduction this year is still there.
Insurers lap up GSec derivatives to manage liabilities
Global funds and insurers are showing strong demand for Indian government bonds, particularly ahead of their inclusion in a JP Morgan index. Insurers are increasingly interested in Bond Forward Rate Agreements (Bond-FRA) to manage long-term liabilities, with significant trading activity reported by Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL).
If not equity, corp FDs offer 1-1.5% over debt MFs and banks
Corporate deposits with higher credit ratings are recommended for investors looking to reduce exposure to equities. Top finance companies like Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance offer higher returns than bank deposits and debt mutual funds, providing a safer investment option, according to wealth advisors.
Politics may be fluid, but economics is still solid. Time to be somewhat greedy: Raamdeo Agrawal
Post-election, Nifty dropped reacting to exit polls. BJP leads with NDA's mandate for the third government, promising development reforms. PM Modi targets a developed India by 2047 with positive economic indicators like RBI rate cuts, good monsoons, and FIIs re-entry.
Modi 3.0 mandate may be weaker, but Indian economy has a robust growth outlook: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has maintained a positive outlook on India's medium-term economic growth, citing substantial government capital expenditure and strengthened corporate and bank balance sheets. The BJP-led NDA is likely to form the next government, and India's strong medium-term growth outlook is expected to remain intact.
Capital goods, utilities, infra & real estate sectors can see further re-rating: Mihir Vora
I think the more the uncertainty reduces, the higher the markets can go in terms of valuations and that applies to stocks specifically and that applies to the markets in general also.
India Inc exits FY24 on a strong note, clocks double-digit profit growth in Q4
Corporate India saw double-digit growth in net profit and single-digit revenue increase in the March 2024 quarter. Expectations are for healthy growth in the current fiscal year due to peaking interest rates and government policy continuity.
Investor flows into corporate bonds on longest streak since 2019, says BofA
Global investors poured $3.6 billion into investment grade corporate bond funds in the week to Wednesday, Bank of America said on Friday, in the 31st straight week of inflows, the longest streak since 2019.
Failed Wall Street trades rate roughly stable under faster settlement
The U.S. failed trades rate stood at 1.90% on Wednesday, stable from Friday, per DTCC. Market expected a rise to 4.1% post T+1 implementation, from 2.9%, as per ValueExchange.
Will this bank continue to offer 9.2% interest on fixed deposit post-merger? Know what changes for FD investors
Interest rates on small finance bank FDs had gone up and small finance banks (SFBs) were offering 9% to 9.5%. Earlier, Fincare Small Finance Bank used to offer 9.21% to senior citizens on FDs maturing in 750 days. Now Fincare SFB merged with AU Small Finance Bank, effective from April 1. Now, customers should be aware of what will happen to the FDs they had opened in Fincare SFB before the merger? Will they be eligible for the deposit insurance protection of up to Rs 5 lakh, including principal and interest? Will the IFSC codes change after the merger?
Access to benefits key in retaining women contract workers: Study
A study by Quess Corp and The Udaiti Foundation reveals that both single and married women who receive performance incentives are more likely to retain their jobs than those who don't. The findings, which analysed data from 1.6 million Quess employees over four years, highlight the high turnover in the staffing industry and India's low female labour participation rate. The study found that nearly one out of every two associates who quit do so within the first three months of employment, underlining the importance of support in that period to stem attrition.
Capital needs to remain high for Indian corporates: Moody's
Moody's Ratings reported on Thursday that Indian corporates face high capital requirements for capacity expansion and growth spending. 16 out of 23 rated companies are estimated to need USD 70-100 billion annually over the next two years. While domestic liquidity can cover some needs, offshore funding remains crucial. Strong consumption growth, infrastructure spending, and government targets will continue to drive corporate capital needs.
Bank credit growth rate expected to moderate: Crisil
The central bank increased the risk capital requirements for unsecured loans to NBFCs to 125% in November last year from 100% prompting banks to realign their strategies and strengthen their underwriting process.
Nifty’s next move to 25,000 will come with a GST rate rejig: Ajay Srivastava
Ajay Srivastava, CEO of Dimensions Corporate, highlights the need for a GST rate rejig to boost the consumer side of the market. He emphasizes the importance of stimulating consumption to enhance the overall market performance. Srivastava also says that this is a market which favours momentum investing more than value investing and that is the key takeaway as the market hits new highs.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in May 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.
FD interest rate up to 8.6%: 10 corporate fixed deposits with the highest interest rates
A corporate fixed deposit, or corporate FD, is a term deposit with fixed interest rates kept for a predetermined amount of time majorly issued by Non-Banking Financial Corporations (NBFCs) & Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). Here is list of company fixed deposit interest rates.
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