– By Raju Sinha The transformation of technology is on full display in e-commerce. The way in which online shopping logistics is developing is almost spectacular, as developments are happening at a pace, scale, and impact that only a few could have envisioned even 10 years ago. What was once a process that took days
Independent telecom tower companies are expected to spend Rs 21,000 crore over a period between fiscals 2025 and 2026 in order to support the telecom companies in expanding rural networks and also improving service quality in urban areas, stated a report by CRISIL Ratings. Over the past two fiscals, the push for better coverage and
Ratings agency Moody’s said on Tuesday that it had cut the outlook on the ratings of seven Adani entities to ‘negative’ from ‘stable,’ citing the U.S. indictment of Chairman Gautam Adani and others on alleged bribery charges, which could likely weaken the group’s access to funding and increase its capital costs. Moody’s also affirmed the
With the end of the fiscal second quarter results season, brokerage firms stated that Q2 corporate earnings scorecard was weak, but excluding commodities, it reported an in-line growth. Consumption, per analysis by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), has emerged as a weak spot, while select segments of BFSI are experiencing asset-quality stress. “Weak government spending
Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) are expected to witness their cumulative recovery rate for stressed road projects rising by 700-1000 basis points (bps) this fiscal after doubling to 50-55 per cent last fiscal, stated a report by CRISIL Ratings. This, it added, will be driven by faster completion or descoping of pending construction resulting in start
A day after TotalEnergies SE said that it will hold off on new investments in Adani group companies until the allegations by US authorities are clarified, Adani Green Energy issued a statement saying there was no new financial commitment under discussion with the French oil giant. In a regulatory filing, Adani Green Energy said, “We
– By Manish Bandlish India commemorates National Milk Day in tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, the progenitor of the White Revolution, and to acknowledge the indefatigable contributions of the nation’s agriculturists. As of 2024, owing to Dr. Kurien’s prescient stewardship and the relentless diligence of these farmers, India retains its stature as the preeminent milk
Essar Group’s co-founder Shashikant Ruia died on November 25 after a prolonged illness. He was 81 years old. His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday and the funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium. In an official
Funds raised from the capital markets, including via equity and debt instruments, are expected to rise nearly 21% year-on-year to Rs 14.27 lakh crore in FY25, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said on Friday. Total capital formation has reached Rs 10.7 lakh crore so far this fiscal, with Rs
Despite missing Street estimates on the revenue and net profit front in its October-December earnings, analysts have viewed the company’s performance with a cautious optimism. The company’s commentary on the revival of discretionary spending and its robust order book are key drivers behind this sentiment. However, analysts remain vigilant about the challenges of total contract
By Chaitali Dutta How should I apply for a loan against my mutual funds? Will the interest rate be lower than that of a personal loan?—Arvind Iyer Yes, you may look for a loan against securities like your mutual funds. However, the loan amount will be about 50% of the value of the equity schemes
The country’s largest organised retailer, Reliance Retail, may be back on the growth path in the third quarter of the current financial year backed by festive demand, sector analysts said. Parent Reliance Industries (RIL) is set to declare its financial results on January 16. In the result preview ahead of RIL’s earnings next week, global
A term insurance plan under the Married Women’s Property (MWP) Act will ensure financial protection of the insured’s wife and children in his absence. The insurance pay-out will only go to them and no creditor of any outstanding loan of the insured can stake claim on the amount. In case a woman is opting for