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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.
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
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.
Zara posts weakest performance in India since pandemic, net sales fall 1% in FY26
Zara's India operations experienced a slowdown in the past fiscal year, marking its weakest performance since the pandemic. Intensifying competition in India's apparel market impacted revenue. However, the parent company, Trent, remains optimistic about future growth through brand expansion and investments. Massimo Dutti India showed stronger growth. Trent's overall revenue increased significantly.
LG Electronics India-parent shares surge 27% after showing automotive innovations via Google tech
The global android automotive OS market, which was valued at $895.6 million in 2025, is likely to reach $2.14 billion by 2035, according to Future Market Insights estimates.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Future-proofing portfolios for the next decade
India's leading investment minds will converge at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit in Mumbai on June 4 to address market uncertainty and identify future alpha sources. Seasoned investors like S Naren and Radhika Gupta will share insights on navigating evolving markets, portfolio evolution, and emerging opportunities in India's growth story.
India’s office market faces widening funding gap as deployable capital trails demand
India's commercial real estate sector sees strong demand but faces a capital shortage for new projects. Available funds can only support a fraction of future office and warehousing needs. This gap presents a significant opportunity for investors. Experts suggest increased participation from domestic pension funds and insurers, along with simplified foreign investor taxation, can boost capital flows.
Retail players can skip Central Bank of India OFS, say analysts, cite margin and earnings concerns
Retail investors are being urged by market analysts to steer clear of the government's shares sale in Central Bank of India. The bank's current margin issues and uncertain future profitability raise red flags. Despite the attractive discount on the offer price, experts forecast further share sales needed for compliance, leading to persistent sales pressure on the stock.
Honda to drive in over 10 new models by 2030
Honda is set to introduce more than ten new models in India. This includes sports utility vehicles with petrol, hybrid, and electric powertrains. The company will launch its first electric vehicle in the latter half of the current financial year. Compact and mid-sized SUVs are also planned, with local manufacturing. India is a key market for Honda's future growth.
US firms commit over USD 60 billion investment in last 6 months: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said investment commitments from American companies in the last six months are estimated to exceed USD 60 billion, including major data centre investments by firms such as Amazon and Google. He said India provides a trusted framework for global companies and combines scale, talent and market opportunity in a manner unmatched globally. Commitments from American industry in the last six months are estimated to be upwards of USD 60 billion, including major data centre investments by companies such as Amazon and Google, he said here at the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce. India and the United States have economies that complement each other with minimal competition, making the partnership stronger. He said when complementarity is combined with mutual trust, it creates an unbeatable combination capable of building trusted and resilient supply chains for the future, he added.