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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
India Inc deepens AI adoption to stay ahead of legal curve
Major Indian corporations are swiftly integrating artificial intelligence into their legal departments. This approach is enhancing the efficiency of contract assessments, monitoring compliance and automating routine legal tasks. Firms such as the Aditya Birla Group and Adani Group are harnessing AI technologies to reduce legal expenditures and optimise operations.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
Aditya Birla Fashion: Motilal Oswal Trims Target Price Despite Strong Q4 Results — Here's Why
Aditya Birla Fashion delivered a strong Q4, with 16% YoY revenue growth and 29% YoY comparable Ebitda growth, driven by a healthy growth in Pantaloons and losses reducing in TCNS and TMRW.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
Trade Setup For May 26: Nifty Bulls Eye 24,200 Breakout As Global Cues Turn Positive | Check Key Levels
A sustained move above 24,200 could trigger a sharp upside rally, potentially driving the index towards the 24,350 mark.
Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 net loss widens to Rs 163.8 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 23.55 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL).
Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 sees sharp rise in net loss at ₹148 crore; revenue up 16%
EBITDA declined 3.6% to ₹197.4 crore from ₹204.9 crore in the year-ago quarter. The EBITDA margin narrowed to 9.9% from 11.9% YoY. Shares of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd ended at ₹67.46, down by ₹0.050, or 0.074%, on the BSE today, May 25.
Aditya Birla Capital Plans To Use Rs 3,500 Crore To Drive Lending Business Growth
Earlier this week, the financial services arm of Aditya Birla Group announced a Rs 4,000 crore preferential issue of equity shares to the group companies and International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Aditya Birla Group stocks: Grasim hits new peak; Voda Idea up 46% in 1-mth
Grasim is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, which is led by Kumar Mangalam Birla; while, the group holds substantial stake in Vodafone Idea.
Aditya Birla Capital plans to use Rs 3,500 crore to drive business growth
Aditya Birla Capital plans to invest Rs 3,500 crore from its recent fundraise into business expansion. Another Rs 500 crore will support general corporate needs and subsidiary investments. The company is raising Rs 4,000 crore through a preferential issue. Grasim Industries will contribute Rs 2,880 crore. IFC will invest Rs 920 crore.