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India's banks are handing out more loans, but deposits aren't keeping up
Indian banks witnessed a surge in lending during the April-June quarter, outpacing deposit growth and widening the funding gap. This trend, driven by robust demand from corporate and retail sectors, has pushed the loan-to-deposit ratio to a decade-high, raising concerns about funding sustainability. While some lenders saw deposits decline, others maintained a balance, reflecting varied strategies amidst intense competition.
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currency
Indian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new measures to boost capital inflows and support the rupee. This strategy aims to strengthen the currency amidst high oil prices and intense domestic deposit competition.
PE wars to billion-dollar IPO dreams, hospital sector is fighting fit
Major private equity firms are vying for a stake in Cloudnine, a leading maternity and paediatric care chain. This intense competition highlights strong investor confidence in India's healthcare sector. The industry is entering a new growth phase driven by increasing demand, a shortage of hospital beds, and a rise in specialized medical services.
Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending war
Swiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive delivery speed and discount strategies. Swiggy's CEO believes this approach will retain loyal customers. This decision comes amid intense competition in India's fast-growing quick commerce sector. Investors are seeking a clear path to profitability for Swiggy's Instamart unit.
INR weakens near Rs 94 per dollar mark amid resurgence in oil prices
The Indian rupee weakened for the third straight session, losing 39 paise to settle at 93.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as oil prices resumed surge amid uncertainty on US-Iran peace talks eroded hopes of easing West Asia conflict. Intense selling in domestic equity markets and sustained outflow of foreign capital also weighed on the Indian currency. Indian shares fell sharply on Wednesday, with stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, somewhat hawkish comments from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh at a Senate confirmation hearing, and a disappointing set of numbers for the fourth quarter from IT major HCL Technologies weighing on sentiment. The Sensex settled 757 points or 0.95% lower at 78,516, while the Nifty 50 ended 198 points or 0.8% lower at 24,378. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.69 and touched an intraday low of 93.87 against the greenback during the session, nearing the 94 level and its lowest level in three weeks.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...