Investment

Economy: Low vehicle utilization Shriram Transport Finance Co Ltd’s (STFC) low exposure to Yes Bank's hybrid securities will shield its financial profile, according to S&P Global Ratings. STFC does not hold any Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments of the...

Sky is the limit for CRE investors India’s commercial real estate (CRE) sector continues to hog the headlines, reporting large investment inflows, a steady rise in rentals and falling vacancy levels - all backed by extremely robust demand. This offset...

Railways has pivotal role in trade Indian Railways is a key sector for development and is cherished as an attractive destination for foreigners, said Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Addressing the 7th PHD Global Rail...

Blackstone invested $16bn in 18 months India's economic slowdown and credit crisis is generating a surge in demand for capital from beleaguered companies that will provide buyout opportunities for Blackstone Group Inc, which has invested US$6 billion in the last...

Govt in constant touch with stakeholders The Government has prepared a roadmap for investment of more than Rs.100 lakh crore on infrastructure and chosen a path of Powerful Progressive Push (PPP) for the development of the country through Public-Private Partnership...

Think beyond short-term headwinds Though the coronavirus-hit weakening economic situation is not going to be manageable for this year, the government’s latest flexibility of privatizing loss-making Air India should be viable from 2021, financial industry sources believe. The sources appreciate...

State attracts $44m in 2019 The Kerala state currently hosts more than 2,200 start-ups, with over 36% of these in Kochi alone, attracting US$44 million investment in 2019, says a report released 6 Mar 2020. The CREDAI-ANAROCK’ 'Kerala - Unravelling...

Difficult times for Indian Airlines The Coronavirus-hit markets are already impacting the global civil aviation sectors including India where one of the largest airline privatization initiatives is expected to be further delayed. International Air Transport Association (IATA) experts could painted...

FM: Bank merger on course The Union Cabinet has approved the mega consolidation of 10 Public Sector Banks into four from 1 April 2020, creating the strongest banking network out of the current financially-strapped system. The amalgamation covers Oriental Bank...

CCI gives green channel approval The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved on 3 Mar 2020 Brookfield Group’s BCP V Multiple Holdings Pte Ltd acquisition of 40% paid up equity share capital of NBFC IndoStar Capital Finance Limited under...