Nifty companies’ Dec quarter profit may grow in double digits

Net profit in the December 2023 quarter for the Nifty 50 constituents is expected to climb 15%, compared with 7.6% growth in the year-ago period. To be sure, the year-on-year profit growth was above 25% in each of the two previous quarters, reflecting the base effect.

Bank borrowings increase by 67 per cent in 2023

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed average bank borrowings on a fortnightly basis were at Rs 6.39 lakh crore from January 13 to December 15, 2023. That’s 67% higher than average fortnightly borrowing of Rs 3.81 lakh crore over the comparable period in 2022.

Go First lenders can check out new offers

“Among the creditors, a large public sector bank which is a key creditor wants more time since the approval to extend the process needs to be ratified by its board. So voting lines are still open for everyone, though some of the creditors have already voted,” said a person aware of the process.

RBI seen using fund injections to lower money market rates

“Banks have individually communicated with the RBI after the liquidity deficit widened significantly at the end of December. The money market rates had shot up, making it more expensive for borrowers to raise funds in debt capital markets,” a source aware of the developments said.