FINANCE PLANNING
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank raises secured business share
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank expanded its secured loan portfolio to 31.5%, a 440 basis point increase over the past year, aiming for 40% in three years. The total loan portfolio grew 19% to ₹30,091 crore. Despite this growth, its gross NPA ratio slightly increased to 2.3%. Deposits rose 22% to ₹32,500 crore.
Tesla unlikely to move forward with India investment, Musk's execs cease contact: Report
Tesla Inc. is unlikely to pursue new investments in India in the near future, sources familiar with the matter said. Following Elon Musk's postponed visit and lack of further communication, Indian officials believe Tesla faces financial constraints. India now focuses on local automakers like Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra to boost its nascent EV market.
Interest rates on Small Savings Plans to stay unchanged
Interest rates for small savings schemes, including PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi accounts, remain steady for the September quarter. The government utilizes these schemes to help finance its fiscal deficit, with rates across different schemes staying unchanged to support this objective.
AU Small Fin Bank plans to raise up to Rs 11,000 crore
The borrowing can be done in one or more tranches, by issuing debt instruments such as bonds and non-convertible debentures, the bank said.
Make in India, the next season India planning a Budget day release
India has launched several initiatives to attract investments to the country, presenting itself as an alternative manufacturing destination to companies seeking a China+1 supply chain shift. The IT hardware and mobile phone programmes have seen success. The Centre is hopeful of a similar shift in other sectors as well and there is a view that PLI plus a lower corporate tax rate will offer investors a competitive return on investment.
Adani Airports to chart next decade with $21 billion infusion
The business is housed under wholly owned subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings, which currently owns seven operational airports, in Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. Phase I of city-side development across 98 acres at airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Guwahati has begun.
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Take charge of finances: How to make a personal financial bucket list to achieve all your goals
Taking control of our money lives is something many of us are unable to do. It sounds simple, but many of us do not believe we can take charge and do something about our dreams. Slipping into excuses, living in denial of our true situation, blaming the world for our unhappiness, and assigning it to bad luck are tactics that stop us from asking what we could do.
CEO succession planning is important. But how you go about it makes all the difference
Succession planning, including CEO succession plans and leadership pipelines, is crucial for company stability and success. Companies with robust succession plans outperform peers by 20% in revenue growth. Neglecting leadership pipelines can cost companies nearly $1 trillion annually, emphasizing the importance of effective planning.
Unity Small Finance Bank inks pact to acquire office space worth Rs 393 crore
The developer of the Santacruz project received a letter of intimation (LOI) and approval from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority for the project in August 2023. It has also acquired additional land adjacent to the existing plot and is expected to apply for an amended LOI and approvals to include the additional land too.
FADA plans to take up issue of high inventory with SIAM
The Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA) expressed concerns over high inventory levels and plans to discuss the issue with the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). FADA President Manish Singhania highlighted challenges faced by dealers, emphasizing the need for continuity in policies like FAME-3 and infrastructure development. Singhania noted that high inventory levels can impact dealerships negatively, especially if they exceed 30 days. He urged for collaboration with SIAM to address the issue and emphasized the importance of maintaining manageable inventory levels to avoid a repeat of the challenges faced in 2018-19.
Companies cautious on short-term hiring, but overall outlook stays upbeat
Employers in India are showing caution in short-term hiring for the July-September quarter, with a net employment outlook of 30%, six percentage points lower than the current quarter and the same period last year. While 48% of employers plan to hire more people, 18% expect a decrease in hiring or have no plans to hire. The most optimistic sectors are finance and real estate, healthcare and life sciences, and IT, while communication services and transport, logistics, and automotive are less optimistic.
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.
Bajaj Housing Finance board approves plan to raise Rs 4,000 crore via IPO
Bajaj Housing Finance, currently a subsidiary of Bajaj Finance, is among 15 NBFC and housing finance companies (HFCs) classified in the so-called upper layer of the RBI, according to a list that was released on September 30, 2022.
Hot Stocks: CLSA lists stocks that could benefit from the 100-day plan for Modi 3.0
Global brokerage CLSA lists out stocks such as L&T, IRB, and NCC, among others that can benefit from Modi 3.0's 100-day plan, while Goldman Sachs is positive on private banks, Jefferies prefers Aavas Financiers, Can Fin Homes as top housing finance companies and Morgan Stanley are overweight on HDFC Life.
Managing finances after 80: Answers to three major personal finance questions for super senior citizens
As one ages, it becomes clear that the couple won’t leave the world together. Typically, the husband worries about the wife’s ability to manage money, while the wife worries about the husband’s ability to manage food and health. However, neither cooking, nor investing is rocket science, and it is never too late to learn these crucial life skills.
Israel far-right ministers threaten to quit if Biden plan goes ahead
Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit Netanyahu's government over a potential hostage release deal with Hamas militants outlined by Biden, risking coalition instability amid Gaza war tensions.
View: Our cities need granular heat-risk data, hyperlocal heat action plans down to the ward level
Mungeshpur, north of New Delhi, recorded a record temperature of 52.9°C, raising concerns about urban heat stress in Indian megacities due to urbanisation, humidity, and reports from Mumbai and the Centre for Science and Environment.
Don't let emotions control your financial decisions: How to embrace the joy of liquidity over hoarded assets
Enjoy all those objects that have been a part of your life—your house, garden, books, jewels and boxes full of memorabilia. But be aware that with your passing, they revert to being mere things. They will be tossed away, given off, left to rust and rot, or grudgingly cleared and sold. Make it your mission to leave this life with as little clutter as possible.
NCLT halts Hiranmaye Energy resolution plan
The Kolkata bench of the bankruptcy court halted the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of thermal power company Hiranmaye Energy on the promoter's plea that lenders should consider its ₹1,101.5 crore settlement offer, which is about one-fifth of the lenders' debt, showed a tribunal order.
How Jaipur-based AU Small Finance Bank plans to plug a $400 billion credit gap
India’s largest small finance bank has recently bulked up and is now looking to utilise its heft to increase its presence in MSME lending. How successful would it be, is the billion-dollar question.
Mahindra & Mahindra Finance secures IRDAI license to offer tailored insurance plans
The corporate agency license would help in broadening Mahindra Finance’s product portfolio by incorporating insurance solutions. It would help customers with their financial and insurance needs being met by a single entity. The process would augment the company’s existing sources of revenue and profits as it deploys its common infrastructure of branch network and feet on street.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank becomes eligible for universal banking license, but has no immediate plan to seek one
The bank’s gross non-performing assets ratio stood below 3% and net NPA ratio below 1% for two consecutive years, making it entitled to apply for a licence. "Next week, the process of reverse merger will be over. A call on universal banking will be taken later. We are not rushing for it," managing director Ittira Davis said.
DXC Technology tumbles 18% as investors fret over latest restructuring plan
Shares of DXC Technology slumped 18% on Friday, after the IT services provider unveiled a new revamp and forecast fiscal 2025 revenue and profit below estimates.
M&M's Rs 12,000 crore electric plan has charged up Dalal Street
Mahindra & Mahindra's stocks surged on the back of surpassing estimates, unveiling ambitious electric vehicle plans, and a prospective target price upgrade. The company greenlit a hefty Rs 12,000 crore investment into its electric division over three years. It's advancing with producing its Born Electric lineup, aiming to launch six battery-powered SUVs by early 2027.
What is the advantage of borrowing against mutual fund units?
Borrow against equity or hybrid mutual fund units for immediate liquidity at 9-11% interest rates. Advantages include short-term monetary support without selling units, maintaining financial plan, and quick capital raise. Apply online through NBFC websites for a paperless process.
India's data centre capacity to double to 2,000 MW by 2026
India's data centre capacity will double to 2,000 MW by 2026, driven by 'green energy'. The industry expects substantial growth, with increasing internet users and digitisation fueling demand for data centres.
How to manage money after losing spouse? 5 critical lessons to deal with family finances
In a sudden turn of fate, Shubha (49) became a sole guardian of her family's finances after her husband's death. With young children (17 & 13), she took charge, seeking guidance from trusted advisors. To secure their future, Shubha meticulously documented all assets (bank accounts, investments) and navigated complex paperwork to ensure ownership transitioned smoothly. Here are the financial lessons that you can learn from Shubha's journey.
PSBs plan to set up 'green cells' for climate funding
State-run banks to introduce 'green cells' for ESG risk assessment and green fund management under EASE 7.0. RBI emphasizes 2.5% GDP green financing. SBI chairman pushes for incentives and CRR relaxation in regulatory policies.
Ambani’s Jio Financial plans to tap StanChart executive as unit CEO
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's new financial services firm is set to appoint Kusal Roy, the India country manager of Standard Chartered Plc, as the CEO of one of its units, Jio Finance Ltd. Roy will join the firm in the coming weeks, pending regulatory approval. Jio Financial is expanding its services and talent pool, including hiring KV Kamath as non-executive chairman and Charanjit Attra as chief operating officer.
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