RBI had earlier voiced its reservations about ‘credit enhancement’ mechanisms like ‘letter of comfort’ and ‘letter of undertaking’ given by promoters or parent firm to the borrowing entity as well as supports like pledge of shares. Corporates lower their cost of debt, often significantly, through these structures.
LIC cuts stake in 16 PSU stocks as portfolio soars to Rs 14 lakh crore
LIC cuts stakes in 16 PSUs, profit booking seen. Portfolio value surges to Rs 14 lakh crore in 2024, up by Rs 1.6 lakh crore.