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North Block is concerned that when India is trying to attract more investment, putting up restrictions on audit firms could create an avoidable bad advertisement.
The IL&FS deal marks a sharp turnaround from last year when investor interest in public works plummeted.
The Gurgaon Rapid Metro, connecting the Cyber City with the Delhi Metro network, begins its run on Thursday.
2018 has been a disappointing and highly volatile year for equity investors.
The minister said that the priority for him will be "rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days".
L&T IDPL, Gammon, IL&FS in race for Rs 21,147-cr Mumbai elevated rail corridor
Given Indian corporates's high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks, warns Rahul Jacob.
'When an institution believes its knowledge and capability is superior to everyone, it behaves like a frog in the well.' 'And this is precisely the cause for the mess,' says J N Gupta.
Low home loan rates by banks could put large players in an advantageous position over smaller non-bank players, believe analysts.
To make sure liquid schemes reflect the underlying portfolio risks, Sebi has said all debt papers with maturity of 30 days or more to be marked to market. Earlier, fund houses didn't have to do so for securities that had less than 60-day maturity.
From the BSE 30-share blue chip pack, 27 scrips ended with losses led by SBI and Tata Steel.
Bankers said they are looking outside the bankruptcy courts and will be able to resolve a few debts in the power sector before January-end.
This comes against the backdrop of instances of indicative ratings given by agencies, for which there are no written agreements.
The government on Friday notified the rules for insolvency and liquidation proceedings of financial service providers (FSPs). These rules, notified by the ministry of corporate affairs, will not be applicable to banks, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.
NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.
The sixth metro station on the network became operational in April, completing the Phase I network.
From omnichannel to AI and 3D technology, the fashion industry is in the middle of a digital revolution.
Rather than focusing on profits, market should look at the inherent strength of the balance sheet whether it can withstand difficulties, he said.
In absolute terms, the outstanding book value of NPAs of LIC in the debt portfolio across life, pension and unit-linked funds is to the tune of Rs 32,685.39 crore at the end of December 2019.
The broader NSE Nifty too fell over 150 points to crack below the 10,400-mark as financials, IT and energy stocks declined.
'IPOs not clicking is cause for worry,' says Sebi chairman.
Issuing guidelines for enhanced disclosures by CRAs, the watchdog has called for having a uniform Standard Operating Procedure in respect of tracking and timely recognition of default.
'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.
'I suggest a cut in the GST rates and an infusion of Rs 1.2 trillion into the economy in six months.'
For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient.
'In the short-term, the markets may be affected' by the review but 'it will help address what they are worried about which is why we need transparency,' says former chief economic advisor.
Kishore Biyani, the founder of Future Group, is treading cautiously with the initial public offer of his venture capital arm, Future Ventures, this time.
The RBI governor, who made a presentation about the state of the economy as well about the world economy to the 31-member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, stayed clear of controversial questions like government invoking special powers.
From promoters losing their firms to consumers realising there are no free lunches, 2019 was a year of getting real,says Shailesh Dobhal.
Codenamed Red Flag Alaska 16-1, the exercises are being conducted in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world at more than 65,000 square miles.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday
Acquiring Maytas Infrastructure could be his chance to show his organisation's ability to think big.
One of the factors behind the rise in securitisation deals was State Bank of India's (SBI) decision to buy portfolio worth Rs 45,000 crore from NBFCs
Things went from bad to worse since December 2008 for people who purchased bungalows, villas and apartments at Maytas Hill County, promoted by Maytas Properties Limited (MPL) -- the company run by B Rama Raju (Jr), the younger son of Satyam Computer Services founder and former chairman B Ramalinga Raju.
The promoter of Hero Honda, Hero Investments Private Ltd (HIPL), has pledged further shares of the company to IL&FS Trust Company Ltd, raising an estimated Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion).
Currently, Deloitte, EY and KPMG with their associates work as statutory auditors of most of the top league domestic IT services firms. Owing to many alleged auditing lapses, the regulators have either imposed restrictions on the audit firms or are seeking to do so.
The Financial Stability and Development Council meeting on Tuesday started with an air of tension in the room. An official present described the participants' body language as "tetchy". However, once presentations and discussions begun, the mood considerably eased.
The optimism stems from benign fuel prices, adequate and well distributed rainfall and the recent measures announced by the government to boost liquidity at banks and NBFCs.
The government decided to withdraw its two nominees from the Maytas Infra board following the Company Law Board order handing over the reins of Maytas Infra, promoted by kins of disgraced founder of Saytam, R Ramalinga Raju, to IL&FS.
