SBI likely to raise up to Rs 7,500 crore via tier-2 bonds

SBI likely to raise up to Rs 7,500 crore via tier-2 bonds

State Bank of India (SBI) is likely to raise up to ₹7,500 crore through the issuance of tier-2 bonds next week to meet burgeoning credit demand that has persistently run ahead of deposit accretion by lenders. “They (SBI) are likely to carry out a tier-2 bond sale for up to ₹7,500 crore with a base … Read more

FirstCry Q1 results: Cons loss narrows YoY to Rs 57 crore, revenue jumps 17%

FirstCry Q1 results: Cons loss narrows YoY to Rs 57 crore, revenue jumps 17%

Brainbees Solutions, which operates FirstCry brand, on Friday reported a narrower consolidated net loss of Rs 57 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 from Rs 90 crore reported by the company in the year ago period. The loss is attributable to the owners of the company. The revenue from operations stood at Rs … Read more

Sovereign green bonds trading at IFSC to commence in 2nd half of this fiscal: RBI Guv

Sovereign green bonds trading at IFSC to commence in 2nd half of this fiscal: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday said trading of sovereign green bonds can commence at the International Financial Services Centre in Gujarat during the second half of the current fiscal. “We are in discussion with the IFSC, it will be operationalised very soon. I think in the second half (of the current financial year), … Read more

NTPC board declares August 7 as record date for Rs 3 dividend

NTPC board declares August 7 as record date for Rs 3 dividend

The board of directors of the state-owned company NTPC on Saturday declared August 7 as the record date for the purpose of determining the eligible shareholders for the final dividend of Rs 3.25 per share. “It is hereby informed that the Company has fixed Wednesday, 7th August, 2024 as Record Date for the purpose of … Read more

Suzuki predicts India market to expand 2% in FY25, Maruti to outpace industry growth

Suzuki predicts India market to expand 2% in FY25, Maruti to outpace industry growth

New Delhi: Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corp expects car sales in India to grow 2% in the ongoing financial year and its local subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki, to perform better than the market, helping it recover lost market share in the country.India is a bright spot for the Japanese auto giant, accounting for as much … Read more

Maruti Suzuki: Partho Banerjee on Maruti Suzuki, demand for premium hatchbacks & post poll policies

Maruti Suzuki: Partho Banerjee on Maruti Suzuki, demand for premium hatchbacks & post poll policies

Partho Banerjee, Head, Sales & Marketing, Maruti Suzuki, says “as of today, we do not see any supply issues and to be very honest with regard to the market, since right now we are going through the election phase, once the government is formed, how the policies are going to be formulated and other things … Read more

Mercedes-Benz India reports best-ever retail sales in FY24

Mercedes-Benz India reports best-ever retail sales in FY24

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday reported its highest-ever retail sales in a financial year in India in 2023-24, driven by strong demand for its SUV range. The company sold 18,123 units last fiscal, a growth of 10 per cent over 16,497 units in the 2022-23 fiscal. “We achieved the best-ever month, highest-ever quarter and … Read more

New India Assurance: In FY24, New India Assurance achieved about $5 billion global premium: CMD

New India Assurance: In FY24, New India Assurance achieved about  billion global premium: CMD

Neerja Kapur, Chairman-cum Managing Director, New India Assurance, reported a global written premium target of Rs 42,000 crore, with unaudited figures showing a total of Rs 41,860 crore for the financial year. The final figures depend on the trial balance and balance sheets. This translates to a $5 billion global premium. When asked about the … Read more