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World Bank Group commits $890 million to promote solar rooftop project in India
The World Bank committed USD 890 million for India's solar rooftop initiative. This funding aims to bring clean energy to millions of homes nationwide. The program will also create significant job opportunities across the renewable energy sector. India seeks to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 and increase non-fossil fuels. This support will help scale residential solar and reduce household electricity costs.
ADB trims India's growth projection to 6.6% reflecting elevated energy prices
Asian Development Bank on Thursday lowered India's GDP growth projection to 6.6 per cent as against 6.9 per cent estimated earlier for the current fiscal on concerns of higher energy prices fuelled by the Middle East crisis. Despite the growth moderation, India still continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world, ADB said. India's GDP growth forecasts are revised down to 6.6 per cent for FY2026 (ending 31 March 2027) and maintained at 7.3 per cent for FY2027, Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2026 said. Growth will be supported by policy interventions to attract more foreign capital, as well as fuel tax cuts, targeted credit support, strong services exports, and public capital expenditure. The FY2027 growth forecast remains unchanged from April, underpinned by improved global conditions and export competitiveness gained through trade agreements with various partners. However, risks tilt to the downside driven by heightened geopolitical tensions, or weather-induced
Stocks to Watch today: TCS, Maruti, JSW Steel, JK Tyre, Federal Bank & more
Stocks to watch today: TCS, Maruti Suzuki, JSW Steel, JK Tyre, Federal Bank, AU SFB, SAIL, Nalco, NLC India, Anand Rathi Wealth, JSW Steel, Cummins India, among others, will be in focus today
Bank credit growth to ease as corporates tap bond markets, overseas funding: CareEdge
Bank credit growth is expected to moderate gradually in the upcoming fiscal year. Large corporations will increasingly use domestic bond markets and overseas borrowings for funding. The Reserve Bank of India's policy measures make external funding more attractive for businesses. This shift will reduce reliance on traditional bank loans for corporate financing needs. Overall credit demand remains healthy, but banks will finance a smaller share.
Stocks to Watch today: Maruti, RCF, BHEL, Torrent Pharma, Tata Power, IHCL
Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, Uno Minda, BHEL, Torrent Pharma, Tata Power, IHCL, IDFC First Bank, Kalyan Jewellers, Premier Energies, RCF, RRP Defense, among others, will be in focus today
Nifty July futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, Dixon Technologies (India) and Reliance Industries were top traded contracts.
TPG acquires Aseem Infrastructure from NIIF with GIC, ICICI backing
Global private equity firm TPG is acquiring a full stake in Aseem Infrastructure Finance, a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier. Partnering with Singapore's GIC and ICICI Bank, TPG's climate investing platform will take over the company, which has funded significant renewable energy and power transmission projects. Aseem Infrastructure, founded by NIIF, has disbursed over Rs 40,000 crore in loans, contributing to substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions.
TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance for ₹5,000 crore
Aseem is a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier with a core focus on renewable energy, power transmission and other infrastructure assets in India. It was established in 2020 by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, India’s sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager.
Top Gainers & Losers on 6 July: Swan Corp, Zen Tech, HFCL, HDFC Bank, Thermax, Hitachi Energy among top gainers
Indian stock markets rose on July 6, with benchmark indices gaining over 0.60%. The Nifty 50 closed 0.66% higher at 24,420, while Sensex advanced 0.67% to 78,236. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank drove gains, while Nifty Realty led sectoral increases with a 2% rise.
Top Gainers & Losers on 6 July: Swan Corp, Zen Tech, HFCL, HDFC Bank, Thermax, Hitachi Energy among top gainers - livemint.com
Top Gainers & Losers on 6 July: Swan Corp, Zen Tech, HFCL, HDFC Bank, Thermax, Hitachi Energy among top gainerslivemint.com
Sunsure Energy secures Rs 262 cr project financing from FMO, Axis Bank
Sunsure Energy has secured a significant Rs 262 crore financing for its 75 MWp open-access solar project in Tamil Nadu. Dutch development bank FMO is leading the funding, with Axis Bank contributing approximately Rs 71 crore. This marks FMO's debut in India's Group Captive C&I renewable energy sector, aiming to power commercial and industrial clients with clean energy.
Indian banks slash short-term debt sales on cheaper forex funding
Indian banks are significantly reducing their reliance on short-term debt sales, known as certificates of deposit (CDs). This shift is driven by the Reserve Bank of India's initiative to attract foreign-currency deposits, offering a cheaper and more stable funding alternative. Lenders anticipate this trend to continue, impacting CD rates and strengthening their balance sheets with more durable capital.