Microfinance sector recovering however, risk of overleverage continues, says Icra

The risk of over-leveraging in the microfinance sector has risen owing to the changing landscape of the sector, varying interpretation of the RBI guidelines as well as some gaps in the... Read more »

Minority shareholders in ITC drag NCLT against Hotel Leelaventure

Diversified group ITC Ltd has moved the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against luxury hospitality group Hotel Leelaventure Ltd, alleging oppression and mismanagement. ITC has... Read more »

Oil prices extend its gains as US ends waivers on Iran crude

Oil had longer gains after rising to a six-month high Monday as the Trump administration said it will no longer give any country a pass on sanctions barring purchases of... Read more »

Blackstone sets to acquire 51% stake in Essel Propack for $460 million

Global buyout major Blackstone Monday has said it would acquire a majority 51 percent stake in the troubled Essel group arm Essel Propack for over USD 460 million or... Read more »

Business Optimism peaks to 6.3% (q-o-q) in Q2 2019 Business Optimism Index

The D&B Business Optimism Index is widely recognised as an indicator, which measures the growth of the business community and serves as a reliable benchmark for investors. The index... Read more »

The world needs an Asian Rupee index, says Ranjan Chakravarty

As the global economic axis moves firmly towards Asia, with the vast chunk of global GDP being generated out of the countries of this continent, we find that only a... Read more »

‘Nyay’ scheme will help kick start ‘economic engine’ says Manmohan Singh

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the Congress’ ‘Nyay’ minimum income guarantee scheme will not generate any new taxes and help restart the “economic engine” which has... Read more »

Government aims for IRCTC, IRFC IPOs by September, targets divestment Rs 1,500 crore

The government sets to raise around Rs 1,500 crore from initial public offerings (IPOs) of two railway companies — IRCTC and IRFC — by September, an official said. The... Read more »

SEBI approves the segregation of Rating and Non-rating businesses of credit rating agencies.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) notifications dated May 30, 2018, and September 19, 2018, under the SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999, have mandated the segregation... Read more »

Telecom revenue to kick start with a 7% growth this fiscal

CRISIL believes the Indian telecom industry will reverse a two-year declining trend with a 7% revenue growth in fiscal 2020. The turnaround will ride on an increase in average... Read more »