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JM Financial board okays plan to consolidate debt, distressed credit business under one platform
JM Financial will increase its stake in JM Financial Credit Services to 89.67% and JMFCSL will acquire 71.79% stake in JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company from JMFL for Rs 856 crore.
JM Financial consolidates wholesale and distressed credit biz
JM Financial Limited (JMFL) is set to consolidate its wholesale debt syndication and distressed credit business under a single platform. The move involves two acquisitions: a 42.99% stake in JM Financial Credit Solutions Limited (JMFCSL) and a 71.79% stake in JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (JMFARC). The consolidation aims to transition from an on-balance sheet business model to a diversified originate-to-distribute/syndication model across various asset classes.
Proxy debt plays may slow as JPM index inclusion progresses
Analysts predict the Centre will maintain or reduce the fiscal deficit target to 5% of GDP in the upcoming budget, as foreign investment in Indian government bonds surges post JP Morgan index inclusion.
Valuations of some infra stocks at 2006-2008 high levels
After the blistering rally in 2004-2008, most of these stocks started crashing in January 2008 triggered by the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The recovery in infrastructure and construction-related stocks began only in 2020-2021 though many of them are still far away from their 2007-08 peaks.
Fresh capital raised via IPOs surges to a 9-year high, hints at private capex revival
Of the ₹33,610 crore raised by 37 companies so far in 2024, about 45%, or ₹15,190 crore, were through new shares, the highest proportion since 2015, when India Inc. raised nearly 48% fresh capital, according to data from primedatabase.com. The funds raised as fresh issues in 2024 were to either finance capital assets or retire existing debt obtained to build capacities, according to IPO documents.
FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun
After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets.
Household debt needs to be kept under watch
"With overall household savings declining to 18.4% of GDP (gross domestic product) in FY23 from an average of 20% of GDP over 2013-2022, and coupled with an increasing trend in financial liabilities, household debt warrants close monitoring from a financial stability perspective," the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its latest Financial Stability Report released on Wednesday.
Fall in Household Financial Savings actually a worry
The Reserve Bank of India has warned that household debt needs close monitoring due to a decline in overall household savings to 18.4% of GDP in FY2022-23, and an increasing trend in financial liabilities. The share of net financial savings in total household savings has been declining, with 28.5 per cent in 2022-23.
Funds circling India debt risk being tripped Up by red tape
China's tax exemptions on bond investments set a precedent for India's sovereign debt market, likely attracting more foreign investors. The hurdles faced by outsiders in accessing the market include lengthy documentation, tax treaty variances impacting returns, and the need for registration via custodian banks for trading in certain bonds.
External debt up 6 per cent to $663 billion as of March 2024
In March 2024, India's external debt reached $663.8 billion, showing a $39.7 billion increase from the previous year. The valuation effect and a decline in short-term debt share contributed to this change, with debt service ratio rising to 6.7% of current receipts. Additionally, the ratio of international financial assets to liabilities increased to 74.0%.
FPIs pumps Rs 11,730 crore into Indian equities last week on positive market cues
Foreign investors made a strong comeback with a net inflow of Rs 11,730 crore (USD 1.4 billion) in the week ending June 14, driven by positive signals from domestic and global markets.
Is it a good time to buy travel related stocks? Daljeet Singh Kohli answers
But to assume or extrapolate that this similar kind of execution and similar kind of order book will stay for next three-five years which the stock prices are saying, I think that will be too much of expectation.
UBS fund manager likes China's junk debt but is skeptical on India
“In India, the market underestimates the risk, while in China high yield, Sri Lanka and certain other corners of EM, the market overestimates the risk,” Khan, who manages combined assets of roughly $1 billion, said in an interview this week.
Will market get into consolidation mode ahead of Budget? Mahantesh Sabarad answers
I think EPC companies can potentially do well because it is all about the order book that they will start getting in. With the new government formation in, you will see infrastructure activity particularly road building kind of activities start picking up. Alongside, you also have a host of metro projects coming up for completion which requires that last bit of push when it comes to construction activities.
Govt will continue to focus around power & capex themes: Vikash Kumar Jain
This time when the verdict is less strong and there are relatively more doubts whether there is going to be some dilution on the policy path as compared to being unequivocally focused on capex, I think there is even more reason we could be towards the fag end of this index, if I may choose to call it that, that is the Modi index.
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.
Dalal St is likely pricing in a Modi 3.0 but election winners already have a bitter household burden
India's stock market hit an all-time high last week, as investors anticipate a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will boost corporate profits. However, consumer debt poses a significant risk. Slow wage growth, high interest rates, and heavy borrowing have strained spending for over 300 million families. Despite this, investors expect post-election growth in private capital expenditure and infrastructure projects
Gokaldas Q4 Results: Firm reports 54% jump in revenue growth
Bengaluru-based apparel exporter Gokaldas Exports reports a 54% increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 818 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. Despite a 6% dip in profit after tax, strategic acquisitions and equity raise bolster the company's financial position.
Voda Idea holds EGM to seek shareholders' nod to raise Rs 20,000 cr via securities
Troubled telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Tuesday said it has held an extraordinary general meeting to seek shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 20,000 crore by issuing securities. VIL, in a statutory filing, said that the results of the voting will be intimated, separately.
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