Power Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary options are being considered: issuing preference shares at ₹10 each, requiring an estimated ₹800 crore outlay, or subscribing to non-tradable bonds worth around ₹24,000 crore. Advisors favor the preference share route, deeming it less...Read More

India’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, according to RBI data. Net card additions rose 34% year-on-year to 1.02 million, while total spending increased only 6.3% to ₹2.02 lakh crore.Read More

Overseas investors have poured a record ₹39,640 crore into Indian government bonds this June, driven by tax exemptions and expanded access to sovereign debt. These measures aim to boost foreign participation and are fueling expectations of India’s inclusion in global bond indices. While inflows are strong, experts advise caution due to elevated US Treasury yields,...Read More

Indian stock markets closed slightly higher on Thursday, marking a third consecutive week of gains, buoyed by falling crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both edged up, with easing oil prices boosting investor confidence. Analysts suggest dips may attract buying, anticipating improved corporate margins from the second quarter, even with potential monsoon deficits....Read More

Tata Chemicals shares surged on Thursday, driven by the RBI’s new guidelines for upper-layer NBFCs, sparking hopes for a Tata Sons listing. Analysts suggest this could unlock significant value for Tata Chemicals, which holds a stake in the unlisted entity. The potential listing of Tata Sons, valued in the unlisted market, could boost Tata Chemicals’...Read More

JPMorgan Chase has appointed Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents, signaling a significant step in succession planning for CEO Jamie Dimon. Rohrbaugh will now lead consumer and community banking, while Petno takes the helm of the commercial and investment bank. These moves potentially refine the pool of candidates for the top leadership position at...Read More

Vedanta Resources has successfully garnered tenders worth approximately $943 million for its dollar bonds through an early participation window in its debt buyback. This significant uptake, representing 45% of its $2.1 billion outstanding bonds, signals investor confidence. Market watchers attribute this positive response to attractive yields and Vedanta’s strengthening refinancing capabilities, a crucial move for...Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has unveiled draft rules allowing participants to take short positions in government securities, aiming to boost market liquidity and price discovery. A detailed framework for trading “when-issued” securities, bonds yet to be officially released, is also introduced. These measures, with specific limits for banks, primary dealers, and others, are open...Read More

Adani Ports is poised to acquire Karanja Terminal & Logistics, with creditors endorsing its ₹625-crore recovery plan. The nation’s top port operator has offered full repayment to financial creditors for their outstanding dues. This development follows Prudent ARC’s acquisition of nearly all of Karanja’s debt, signaling a significant shift in the company’s future.Read More