IPOs: Fresh capital raised via IPOs surges to a 9-year high, hints at private capex revival

IPOs: Fresh capital raised via IPOs surges to a 9-year high, hints at private capex revival

Mumbai: Amid massive selling by promoters and private equity players in the secondary market, fresh capital raised via initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first-half of the year has surged to the highest in nine years, indicating a slow revival in capital expenditure by India’s private sector. Of the ₹33,610 crore raised by 37 companies … Read more

Sanjeev Sanyal: I am a big believer in investment-led growth and that is one big area that we need to sustain: Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal: I am a big believer in investment-led growth and that is one big area that we need to sustain: Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, PMEAC, says “generally speaking, the economy is in good nick. The game really is not whether the numbers are good now and whether or not we can compound it over 25 years if we want to be a developed country. The real issue is not whether we are generating good numbers now. … Read more

Lower govt borrowing to prop up growth, moderate inflation, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Lower govt borrowing to prop up growth, moderate inflation, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said lower government borrowings than the market estimates will free more capital for the private sector resulting in easing of inflation and bolstering growth. “This year’s borrowing is lower than what initially the markets had expected. Lower quantum of borrowing means…it would ensure that much more resources will … Read more