BUSINESS
Being protectionist doesn’t benefit anyone: Finance Secretary
Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s remarks come at a time when the United States is intensifying its protectionist trade policies under former President Donald Trump.
BUSINESS
Tax cuts won’t be inflationary, fiscal consolidation path intact, says finance secretary
Rejecting the notion that the Budget is skewed towards either consumption or capital expenditure, Tuhin Kanta Pandey tells Moneycontrol that the government has ensured a balanced approach
BUSINESS
With fiscal support in Budget, hope RBI will act in tandem to boost growth: Finance secretary
Monetary and fiscal policies should not work at cross purposes but rather complement each other to ensure balanced economic growth, Tuhin Kanta Pandey told Moneycontrol in an interview.
BUSINESS
MC Interview |In signal to India Inc, DEA secy says need infra investment of up to 8% of GDP every year
Ajay Seth agrees that there is a message in the Budget for the Indian industry to increase investments as well as proposals to facilitate it via public-private partnerships
BUSINESS
MC Interview: Centre can't keep hiking capex by 25-30% each year, says Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil
Govil, in an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, spoke on a range of issues from the fiscal implications of the 8th Pay Commission to the chances of a rating upgrade.
BUSINESS
India's crypto take to factor in change of stance by major economies, says DEA Secy Seth
The finance ministry has been working on bringing out a discussion paper to seek comments and views from relevant stakeholders on the ideas outlined in it. This paper will contain suggestions on the remit of regulations for cryptocurrencies in India as well.
BUSINESS
Govt expects to bear 8th Pay Commission cost only from FY27, says Expenditure Secy Manoj Govil
The finance ministry has written to Ministry of Defence and Home Affairs as well as the Department of Personnel and Training to suggest the terms of reference for the Commission, following which the Centre will approve them.
BUDGET
2025 Budget signals a shift in priorities
Clearly the intention is to shift to demand-led growth rather than continuing to boost the supply side by building infrastructure.
BUSINESS
To rekindle the 1991 spirit, unshackle economic activity
A strict comparison with 1991 is inappropriate because India’s not confronting a balance of payments crisis. However, there’s a discernible sense of unease about the economy. To dispel gloom and inject optimism, the union budget should roll back state overreach and lower tax incidence. A signal in the budget speech of a larger reform agenda will help
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive | Third term as Axis Bank chief will be about continuing our journey: Amitabh Chaudhry
Axis Bank MD and CEO speaks exclusively to Moneycontrol as he takes charge for the third term, shares his insight into the House of GPS and the road ahead
BUSINESS
Axis Bank MD & CEO says not looking to acquire Yes Bank or IDBI Bank
While the bank has plans for inorganic growth options, Amitabh Chaudhry ruled out the possibility of making a move for IDBI Bank or Yes Bank.
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive | We aim to maintain our NIM at 3.8% in long run: Axis Bank chief Amitabh Chaudhry
Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO, Axis Bank speaks exclusively to Moneycontrol on what lies ahead for the bank.
BUSINESS
Don’t see the need for rate cut as yet in India: Hitendra Dave, CEO, HSBC India
While rate cuts are widely expected, the relevant issue is where is the terminal rate, says Dave
BUSINESS
HSBC India can aspire to be among top five private banks, says CEO Hitendra Dave
Wealth management and international and corporate proposition will be the key drivers of HSBC India, Dave tells Moneycontrol in an interview
BUSINESS
We evaluate all opportunities, says Anish Shah on possible JV with Volkswagen
In February, the two automakers signed an agreement which includes supply of electrical components and unified cells for Mahindra INGLO range of 'born-electric vehicles'
BUSINESS
Mahindra Finance has made substantial strides in improving asset quality: Anish Shah
Delinquencies, which were a significant concern, have been brought down to under 4 percent, Shah has told Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Mahindra will play significant role in driving India’s manufacturing growth: Anish Shah
Shah emphasized the company’s commitment to careful evaluation before pursuing any new sector
BUSINESS
Mahindra group is evaluating new opportunities in emerging sectors: Anish Shah
The group has discussed a capex number of around Rs 30,000 crore over three years but may exceed that if new opportunities arise, Shah said
BUSINESS
Power Hungry: JSW Group plans increased investments in renewables, thermal energy
JSW Energy eyes 20 GW of power generation capacity and 40 GWh / 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.
BUSINESS
JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal plans to indigenise electric vehicle technology, set up R&D centres
The group, through its joint venture company JSW MG Motor India, entered the electric vehicle space earlier this year and currently relies on the Chinese company for technology.
BUSINESS
Indian companies must take a leadership role in auto sector: JSW Group's Sajjan Jindal
Jindal sees the foray into auto business as opportune at a moment when the sector is transitioning to EVs and new technologies
COMPANIES
China exploiting FTA route to dump steel in India: Sajjan Jindal
Speaking exclusively to Moneycontrol, Jindal said that China’s overcapacity in steel production is flooding global markets, with the country’s exports matching India’s entire steel production output
BUSINESS
Home-grown companies understand Indian consumers better than foreign players: HDFC Life MD Vibha Padalkar
In an exclusive interview to Moneycontrol, Padalkar says HDFC Life may not expand into health insurance at this juncture
BUSINESS
Would be nirvana to have all regulatory changes at start of the year: HDFC Life MD & CEO
Vibha Padalkar says she's confident that HDFC Life’s margins, In the medium-term, should stabilise and further expand
