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Next bullet train at 350 kmph: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's next bullet train will reach speeds of 350 kmph. Design work starts in six months. Indian Railways will also boost domestic cargo movement by rail. This aims to lower fuel consumption. Reforms will simplify norms for container transport. Cement, automobile, and salt loading have seen growth. Fly ash transit reforms are next. Passenger travel efforts are also underway.
Indian firms turn to floating-rate debt as interest rate hikes loom
Indian firms shift to floating rate bonds as rate hike bets rise, ICICI Home Finance, Tata Capital, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and HDB plan ₹85.50 billion in issues.
Loans Likely To Cross Rs 1 Lakh Crore Milestone In FY27, Says IRFC CMD
The diversification-led expansion resulted in improved spreads and a consistent rise in net interest margin (NIM), while lRFC maintained its zero NPA status.
Loans likely to cross Rs 1 lakh cr milestone in FY27: IRFC CMD
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) aims to sanction Rs 1 lakh crore in loans this financial year, with plans to raise Rs 70,000 crore, including from overseas, in FY27. The PSU has diversified beyond railways into sectors like metro and ports, leading to record profits and net worth, while maintaining zero NPAs.
Indian Railway Finance Corp. plans ₹28k cr ECB round in FY27, says CMD Manoj Kumar Dubey
The financier is likely to lean heavily on yen-denominated loans in FY27 as it looks to fund a widening infrastructure portfolio beyond the railway sector, chairman and managing director Manoj Kumar Dubey said in an interview.
Finance Ministry clears Emirates NBD’s RBL Bank acquisition
Emirates NBD has received the Government of India’s approval to acquire up to a 74% stake in RBL Bank, marking a key milestone for one of the largest foreign investments in an Indian lender.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation's Q4 PAT marginally rises to Rs 1,684 cr
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported a standalone net profit of Rs 1,684 crore in Q4 FY26, marking a marginal increase of 0.14% from Rs 1,682 crore in the same period last year.
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Indian Railway Finance Corporation's Q4 PAT marginally rises to Rs 1,684 cr
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported a standalone net profit of Rs 1,684 crore in Q4 FY26, marking a marginal increase of 0.14% from Rs 1,682 crore in the same period last year.
Railway Board pulls up zones over poor pace of environmental initiatives, orders fast-track efforts
Indian Railways is pushing for faster execution of environmental projects. The Railway Board has urged all zones to complete these initiatives effectively and on time. This is crucial for achieving the goal of becoming a Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030. A significant fund was allocated last year, but progress has been slow.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation standalone net profit rises 0.15% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 9.18% to Rs 7336.05 crore