Top firms will have enough firepower to go for foreign M&As, given their balance sheet growth, say bankers.
Prior RBI permission a hurdle, given its views; business interest needs to be clearer.
M-cap of 35% of BSE-500 companies, excluding financial ones, is below their debt or just a shade above
In the last two months, these stocks have lost nearly a quarter of their market cap.
In the last two months, these stocks have lost nearly a quarter of their market cap.
Slowdown and liquidity squeeze by RBI have put India's top 10 indebted firms in a tight spot. But they have a few options.
New Irda rules open the way, with 5 entities getting okay to set up as repositories; firms preparing structures for switch
Tight liquidity will hit over-leveraged and cash-hungry companies, spare conservative ones
Crisis of growth is worsened by the challenging global environment and policy missteps. Returning to 9 per cent growth trajectory will be a tall order.
Commercial papers, certificates of deposit also dry up
Apart from special services from banks for their wealth management needs, HNIs are now getting offers from insurance companies, too.
Brokerages expect Nifty50 firms to post 11.8% growth in net profit in Q1 but sales may decline
Entities reluctant to get into new segment till settlement and margin issues are addressed
In the wake of the natural disaster in Uttarakhand, the proposal for 'catastrophe insurance' is in spotlight.
Public general insurance companies to collaborate for speedy settlement of claims
Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.
After four-odd years of focusing on reducing debt, the series of deals with Etihad could finally get it out of the spiral.
While new business schools come up, industry experts said the quality issue was crucial for them to survive.
Law minister clears Sebi's regulation on put and call options.
Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Auto have noted a rise in these incidents.