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India’s home textile exporters are set to face a revenue fall of 5-10% this year, along with lower operating profitability, after the United States enforced a steep 50% tariff from 27 August, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. Exports make up nearly three-quarters of the industry’s turnover, making the impact significant.As per news agency…
The imposition of a 50% tariff hike by the United States on imports from India weighed on domestic financial conditions in August, with equity markets taking the largest hit, according to a Crisil report. The agency said its Financial Conditions Index (FCI) fell to -0.5 in August from -0.4 in July, indicating tighter conditions compared…
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 8,070 crore worth Bairabi–Sairang project (Picture credit: PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram’s first-ever railway line, the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge project, marking a historic moment in the state’s connectivity journey. Built at a cost of Rs 8,070 crore, the 51.38-km line is regarded as one of the most complex…
File photo: French President Emmanuel Macron (Picture credit: AP) France’s sovereign credit rating has been cut by Fitch to A+ from AA-, with the agency warning that public debt will keep rising until at least 2027 unless urgent corrective steps are taken. The move marks the lowest rating France has received on record from a…
BENGALURU: Urban Company’s IPO was subscribed 103.6 times, making it India’s most subscribed offer this year. The offer drew bids for 1,106.5 crore shares against the 10.6 crore shares on offer. The biggest push came from institutions.The qualified institutional buyers (QIB) portion was subscribed 140.2 times, led by both foreign and domestic funds. Foreign institutional…
BENGALURU: Tata Power inaugurated Mumbai’s first premium MegaCharger hub near the city airport on Tuesday, adding to its 1,000-plus charging points in the city. The facility, developed with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, features eight fast DC chargers with 16 bays, aiming to cut wait times for private and fleet EV users. However, as infrastructure expands,…
NEW DELHI: Officials from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will keep a close eye on price movement of 54 commonly used consumer items over the next six months to ensure that the benefits of lower GST are passed on to consumers.In a recent advisory, CBIC has asked officers to compile monthly…
India’s equity valuations are trading marginally below their historical averages but continue to remain expensive compared with regional peers, raising concerns amid slowing earnings growth.The benchmark Nifty currently trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 21.97 times, lower than its five- and 10-year averages of 24.4 and 24.8, respectively. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Infosys’ announcement of its largest-ever share buyback, valued at Rs 18,000 crore and priced at Rs 1,800 per share, has sparked investor interest. The offer, representing about 10 crore shares or 2.41% of the company’s equity, comes at a 19% premium over Thursday’s closing price of Rs 1,512 and is positioned as a “buy on…
India’s capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday approved a wide range of reforms to expand market participation, simplify processes and enhance investor protection. The decisions were taken at its board meeting, with measures spanning IPO norms, foreign investor access, mutual funds, and oversight of market intermediaries, PTI reported.Key highlights of Sebi’s decisions: Easier IPO route…
