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Tata Steel eyes 9% India sales growth this fiscal
Tata Steel aims for a nearly 9% increase in Indian steel sales this fiscal year, leveraging expanded capacity at its Kalinganagar facility. The company is also on track to fully repay overseas subsidiary bonds by fiscal year-end, a move that has significantly reduced its exposure to currency depreciation risks and strengthened its financial flexibility for future investments.
PhonePe CTO Rahul Chari Explains How AI Is Reshaping India's Fintech Ecosystem
Chari outlined how AI is powering the next phase of innovation and helping build a smarter financial future for "Bharat."
MPC's repo rate pause will help stabilise growth: SBI chairman
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty anticipates a Reserve Bank of India interest rate pause to foster stable growth. He highlighted India's future economic expansion depends on boosting entrepreneurship, improving market access, and investing in its large young population. Banks must scale up financing for infrastructure, manufacturing, and green initiatives to meet ambitious targets.
MPC's repo rate pause will help stabilise growth: SBI chairman
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty anticipates a Reserve Bank of India interest rate pause to foster stable growth. He highlighted India's future economic expansion depends on boosting entrepreneurship, improving market access, and investing in its large young population. Banks must scale up financing for infrastructure, manufacturing, and green initiatives to meet ambitious targets.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
Canara Bank board approves ₹8,500 crore fundraising plan for FY27
Canara Bank’s board has approved an ₹8,500 crore fundraising plan for FY27 through Basel III-compliant AT1 and Tier II bonds, aimed at strengthening capital buffers and supporting future growth.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Decoding market cycles and India's next wealth creators
Investors face market uncertainty. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai brings together top investors. S Naren of ICICI Prudential AMC will share lessons on market cycles. Samir Arora of Helios Capital Management will discuss future wealth creation opportunities. The event explores whether market turbulence is over or if more is expected. Registrations are open.
Sebi mulls allowing InvITs to add road expenses back into NDCF calculation
Market regulator Sebi on Monday proposed allowing InvITs to add payments made for major maintenance of road projects back into Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) computation, capped at the amount funded by external debt. This mechanism should apply only to the 'Roads and Bridges' sector and requires strict unitholder approval. The proposal came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) received representation from the Bharat InvITs Association (BIA) regarding the treatment of debt availed by InvITs for incurring major maintenance expenses of road projects while calculating the NDCF. The industry association highlighted that although major maintenance (MM) expenses extend the road's life and enhance its quality, they cannot be capitalised under generally accepted accounting principles because they do not generate future economic benefits, such as extended concession periods or increased toll revenue. Since InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts) holding road projects
Royal Enfield sales up 15 pc in May at 1,03,231 units
Royal Enfield saw a strong 15 percent sales increase in May. Domestic sales surged by 24 percent, reaching 94,115 units. This growth continues the company's momentum. Exports experienced a 33 percent decrease. The company also launched the Bullet 650 and announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to support future expansion.
Tata Sons IPO: Tata Chemicals, Tata Investment Corp shares tumble 3%. Here's why
Shares of Tata Chemicals and Tata Investment Corporation fell around 3% after reports claimed Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata had written to the RBI opposing a potential Tata Sons listing. According to the report, Tata Trusts fears a public listing could shift Tata Sons’ focus towards short-term market pressures and away from its long-term strategic and philanthropic objectives, amid growing internal debate over the holding company’s future.
Rolls-Royce eyes India engine MRO facility, explores aero gas turbine complex and SMR opportunities
Rolls-Royce plans to build an engine maintenance facility in India. The company also proposes an aero gas turbine complex for indigenous military engine development. This move supports India's growing aviation sector and future defense programs. Rolls-Royce is also exploring opportunities in India's nuclear energy sector. Significant investment and job creation are anticipated if these plans materialize.
UPI transactions soar to record of Rs 29.9 lakh crores in May
Unified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of transactions saw significant growth. This indicates strong organic demand and a maturing digital payment ecosystem. Future growth is expected from credit-on-UPI and cross-border transactions.