Reports suggest the Indian government is weighing a reduction in withholding tax onbond investments by foreign investors. On the surface, it’s a move to sweeten the potfor FPIs (Foreign Portfolio Investors) following India’s inclusion in global bond indices.But is it the right move for the Indian economy at large? India’s entry into global bond indices…
In the high-octane world of Indian Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), one namehas long been the North Star: Bajaj Finance. From smartphones to personal loans, theirThe retail-first model is often seen as the only blueprint for success. However, Aditya BirlaCapital (ABC) is currently rewriting that script. A Contrarian DNAWhile competitors fight over the individual consumer, ABC…
The Indian financial landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by high-level leadership shifts and a “digital-first” philosophy. From bolstering risk frameworks to empowering new investor demographics, here are the major developments shaping the sector this week. 1. Strengthening the Core: Leadership Shifts at Yes Bank & HDFC Securities In a strategic move to reinforce…
The Indian banking system is facing a significant cash squeeze this week, driving short-term borrowing costs well above the central bank’s benchmark. As corporate India clears its advance tax obligations, the sudden outflow of funds has pushed the system from a comfortable surplus into a deficit. The Rate Spike: Breaking the Repo Ceiling Typically, the…
Market Normalization: A Buying Opportunity for Long-Term Investors Veteran investor and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management MD Nilesh Shah sees the recent market correction as an opportunity for long-term investors to selectively accumulate quality stocks. He advises against basing investment decisions solely on the past six months’ returns, emphasizing that the market is now trading at…
The Indian economy is witnessing a steady resurgence in momentum during the second half of the financial year 2024-25 (H2FY25), driven by high-frequency indicators, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monthly bulletin released on February 19. Industrial activity has improved over the previous quarter, as reflected in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for…
In a recent interview with Moneycontrol on February 2, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan asserted that India’s growth trajectory remains robust, irrespective of private capital expenditure. Somanathan highlighted the noteworthy 11-percent surge in capital spending for FY25, deeming it significant against the backdrop of a modest 8.9 percent nominal GDP growth in the current financial year….
