TVS Motor’s product mix, caution on EV discounts help retain edge

A better product mix and a judicious call on staying away from EV scooter discounting should fatten margins. The maker of Apache expanded its margins by 114 basis points on a year-on-year basis to 11.2% in the December quarter and its operating profit (Ebitda) per vehicle rose to a record high of ₹8,397. One basis […]

AIFs reject early exit pleas from banks, plan for ‘defaults’

AIFs in India are rejecting ‘early exit’ requests from banks and finance companies due to new rules. They are now considering how to handle these investors as they default on ‘capital calls’ from funds. AIFs may impose penalties on banks and NBFCs falling short of their original commitments. They may also cap investments, make exceptions […]

Pune realtor Ashdan’s bid tops 8 offers for debt of Rolta India

Pune-based real estate developer Ashdan Properties emerges as the highest bidder to take over the ₹14,000 crore debt of Rolta India with a bid valued at close to ₹760 crore on a net present value (NPV) basis. The bid beats eight other bidders including data centre company Cyfuture India and Jai Corp vice chairman Virendra […]