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IRFC refinances Hyderabad metro's ₹13,527 crore debt
Indian Railway Finance Corporation has entered metro rail financing. It signed a term loan agreement to refinance ₹13,527 crore debt for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. This move is expected to help the project report a profit next year. Hyderabad Metro's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization are already positive.
IRFC expands beyond Indian Railways with ₹13,527-crore refinancing deal for Hyderabad Metro
The state-backed financier is leveraging its core strength in transportation finance to support urban mobility and help the Telangana government-owned project replace its high-cost debt.
Shriram General Insurance ties up with Piramal Finance for product distribution
Shriram General Insurance has joined hands with Piramal Finance. This collaboration will bring insurance products to more people. Piramal Finance's large network will help SGI reach customers. The partnership focuses on semi-urban and rural markets. It aims to make insurance easily available. This will help protect customer assets and financial futures.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests L&T Finance, Sandur Manganese shares to buy in near-term
Indian equities saw broad-based buying on Monday, with benchmark indices rising over 1%. The Sensex gained nearly 1,000 points, while Nifty 50 approached its 50-day moving average. Positive global cues and improved sentiment boosted investor wealth by nearly ₹5 lakh crore.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Finance Minister Sitharaman discuss CBSE payment gateway overhaul; 4 PSU banks to assist
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has initiated a significant overhaul of the CBSE payment gateway system. This move follows widespread complaints from students and parents regarding failed transactions and fee issues. Four public sector banks will now collaborate with the CBSE to strengthen its payment infrastructure.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
IRFC to raise ECB loan worth $2 billion to finance large infra projects
Indian Railway Finance Corporation is set to raise USD 2 billion through external commercial borrowing. This funding will primarily be in Japanese yen to support business growth in the current financial year. The company has already secured a loan agreement for USD 1.1 billion.
Why bond yields matter more than most investors realise
The US 10-year bond yield shapes borrowing costs, stock valuations, currency movements and global capital flows—making it one of the most closely watched indicators in finance.
Patient capital trusts India as hot money exits; FDI inflow rises 17% YoY
In the fiscal year 2025-26, India witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment, soaring to $94.5 billion. This uptick is particularly notable given the backdrop of global economic turbulence. Investors from abroad demonstrated a keen interest, predominantly in the finance and technology arenas. Additionally, net FDI inflows experienced a noteworthy rise, underscoring India’s growing attractiveness to international financiers.
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).
360 ONE Asset Management receives SEBI approval for services at GIFT City
360 ONE Asset Management (AMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of 360 ONE WAM, has received 'No Objection' letter from Securities and Exchange Board of India on 21 May 2026, to undertake following activities permitted under Regulation 21(b) of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026 through 360 ONE Global Asset Management (IFSC) (GAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC, in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City):
Sensex reshuffle announcement on Friday: Trent may give way to Hindalco or Shriram Finance
BSE is set to announce its semi-annual Sensex reshuffle on Friday. Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research predicts Trent's exit due to a slide in free-float market capitalization. Hindalco Industries or Shriram Finance are the likely replacements, with Hindalco potentially having a higher chance of inclusion.