Trading volumes in corporate bonds are a sliver of what is witnessed in the government bond market even today. Fintech platforms like IndiaBonds are trying to change this by bringing in more retail participation
Discussions are at an early stage and include possible subscription fee, say people familiar with the matter
One of the foremost challenges in climate financing lies in ensuring the availability of adequate funds. A shallow local bond market restricts the availability of capital at reasonable cost
China has already taken the lead in building soft economic power with Europe, offering efficient trade connectivity. Is there room for one more pathway?
Coaching capital Kota puts students into a rigorous preparation for life, but ignores mental health. Perhaps institutions need to refashion entrance tests to reduce the pressure on students that drives them to the point of suicide
The timing for a foray by the group into EVs is questionable, given that it is in the midst of an extensive capacity expansion programme and diversifying into paints, cement, renewable energy and ports
Whether you are trying to skim listing gains or a long term investor trying to enter at the ground floor of valuations, here’s what you should do in a frothy IPO market
Owner SoftBank Group Corp. ended up pricing the British chip designer’s Nasdaq IPO at $51 per share. This is neatly at the top of the stated price range and followed 11th-hour reports that the deal could have been struck even higher.
The New Delhi Declaration, if followed in letter and spirit, is undeniably the most effective way to proceed if we want to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
Such an initiative on the country’s part in the wake of the successful G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Summit will ensure that a middle ground can be reached more easily on an oversight mechanism for AI technologies that is acceptable to all stakeholders
The Arm IPO has intensified questions over the founder’s future strategy as well as his record as a dealmaker
Does the alliance need a PM face? How can so many parties unitedly and effectively articulate a common message and narrative? Can they ensure grassroots coordination? Is a CMP possible against BJP’s expansive agenda? Will seat distribution set off fresh problems?
Both HUL and Unilever have new CEOs at the helm and what a fresh pair of eyes brings to the strategy table should become clear post-September quarter results
The latest smartphone’s power should keep geopolitical threats and rivals at bay
Globally, most major central banks dedicate a portion of their balance sheets to alternative securities. Over 30 percent of the US Fed balance sheet comprises corporate and municipal debt, valued at over $2.5 trillion. The ECB and the Bank of Japan have dedicated 5 percent and 6 percent of their respective balance sheets to corporate debt
India is reimagining its history in a way that draws other countries, be they from the Global North or South, to it. The indigenous concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, where one’s interests are the interests of all and vice-versa, and our inherent heterogeneity, reassures world nations that ours is a hand of friendship
Growth in the Indian pharmaceutical industry slowed to 5.8 percent in August
Thorough investigations and stiff penalties can deter evils such as manipulation, insider trading and front-running, creating a safe haven for small investors
Essential items such as food and fuel occupy a greater share in the consumption basket of lower income classes
Domestic pools of capital are playing a significant role in propelling the IPO market upwards, with four reasons explaining this phenomenon
There’s good news for start-ups which are seeking debt financing without having to offer collateral and dilute equity stake at the outset
In a nutshell, the new rules would instil more treasury discipline on banks and greater transparency through disclosures that show how banks are managing their portfolios.
Kots offers landlords nine-year assured rental for customised buildings. For a landlord who invests Rs 50 lakh per apartment, with a 6 percent rental yield and 4 percent annual hike, and a compounded annual growth rate of 11 percent in asset value, the return on investment after 10 years can be 2.5 or 3x
The electoral verdict has triggered an existential crisis for JD(S) and a leadership crisis in the BJP. Congress had tied up with JD(S) for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and was routed. Now BJP isn’t confident heading into the 2024 polls and is hoping the votes JD(S) brings in can help preserve its 26 seat tally of 2019
