Rise in global commodities a threat: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has warned of risks to the Indian economy due to rising crude oil prices, which are currently above $90 per barrel. While retail inflation has been brought down by lower vegetable prices, the report highlights the challenge posed by high oil prices. However, economists expect inflation to continue slowing in […]

Liquidity in the banking system slips to 6-month low

Liquidity in the banking system in India has reached its lowest level in nearly six months, causing borrowing costs to rise. Outflows from corporate advance taxes and the Reserve Bank of India’s efforts to stabilise the rupee have drained lenders of funds. The RBI has injected funds into the banking system to address the tight […]

Indian economy gaining strength amid weakening global prospects: RBI article

The outlook for the global economy remains ambivalent, driven by a dichotomy in macroeconomic conditions across regions, the article on ‘State of the Economy’ stated. While expectations of a ‘Goldilocks’ soft landing in the US are strengthening, concerns about slowdowns in China and Europe are rife, it said, and added that the impact of aggressive […]

JPMorgan sees India share sale boom reaching $30 billion in 2024

Sales of additional shares in listed companies in the country have surpassed $10 billion this year, more than the tally for all of 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The momentum can sustain into next year and beyond as owners of Indian companies are keen to raise funds for other investments, said Abhinav Bharti, […]

SME IPO: Jiwanram Sheoduttrai Industries shares list at 30% premium over IPO price

The Kolkata-based company launched its Rs 17.07-crore IPO on September 8, comprising only a fresh issue of 74.22 lakh equity shares which included a reservation of 3.72 lakh shares for the market maker. The remaining 70.5 lakh shares, the net issue, were divided equally amongst retail investors and HNIs, which comes to 35.25 lakh shares […]