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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.
Unilever says co won't miss India's premium boom like it did in China
Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez stated the company will not repeat past mistakes in China by being late to India's premium market. He emphasized accelerating the introduction of global prestige home and personal care brands, identifying India as a key priority market for future growth and acquisitions in the beauty and personal care segment.
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.
Rising prices may hit 54 pc of festive smartphone demand, denting annual sales by up to 30 pc
Indian consumers may delay buying new smartphones or opt for used devices if prices continue rising. This trend could significantly impact annual sales. The pre-owned market is expected to see a substantial rise. Brands need to focus on affordability to capture future growth. Financing challenges also add to the affordability crisis for many buyers.
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.
US stock market today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq slip as Middle East tensions intensify; Brent crude rebounds
US stock futures pointed to a weak opening as tensions in West Asia raised crude oil prices, heightening inflation concerns. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3%, while Nasdaq and Dow futures also declined. Investors await PCE data for insights on future Fed policy amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
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.