Equalisation of interest for MSMEs extended till August 31
The extension of the interest equalisation scheme for MSMEs till August 31 with a total outlay of ₹750 crore disappoints non-MSME exporters and may impact labor-intensive exports and large companies under 410 tariff lines.
Outlay for export tax remission plans unlikely to change
The government is unlikely to increase the allocation for key tax remission schemes for exporters in the 2024-25 budget, despite demands for more support. In the interim budget, ₹16,575 crore was earmarked for the RoDTEP scheme and ₹9,246 crore for the RoSCTL scheme. Exporters argue for adequate allocation to maintain zero-rated exports, a government policy, […]
Sebi proposes mandatory disclosure of ‘risk-adjusted return’ by mutual funds
Risk-adjusted return offers a comprehensive view of a mutual fund’s performance by measuring the return earned per unit of risk taken. Currently, regulations do not require disclosure of RAR alongside standard returns for mutual funds.
Pace of coal import growth declines from over 21 pc to below 2.5 pc in last decade: Govt
The annual growth rate of India’s coal imports declined to 2.49% in the past decade, down from 21.48% in the previous decade, reflecting progress towards energy self-reliance. The share of imported coal also decreased, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.29%. India aims to optimize its indigenous coal resources and leverage technology.
Sebi tweaks rules for Basic Service Demat Account. Check eligibility, charges
Sebi has introduced new rules for Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA). To be eligible, individuals must have only one demat account where they are the primary holder and only one BSDA across all depositories.
SAMHI Hotels block deals: Morgan Stanley, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority buy shares worth Rs 79 crore
UltraTech’s India Cements stake buy a win-win for both. Here’s what analyst said on industry consolidation
UltraTech Cement’s Rs 1,885 crore stake purchase in India Cements is expected to be mutually beneficial for both companies and would consolidate its position in South India at a time when the Adani Group’s acquisitive spree is intensifying competition between the two players.
IPOs won’t be a no-exit entry, say experts after Sebi makes delisting easier
Describing the new rule as a potential game changer that could enhance merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity, Abhishek Dadoo of Khaitan & Co. pointed out that the old regime allowed delisting through a reverse book build process, which sometimes led to excessively high prices. This often made delisting financially impractical for companies.
Rates on fresh loans and deposit moderate sequentially in May
In May 2024, the Reserve Bank of India reported a marginal decline in weighted average lending rates on fresh loans and deposits by 16 and one basis points, respectively. The WALR on fresh rupee loans fell to 9.39%, while the WADTDR on fresh term deposits dropped to 6.47%.
Tech View: Nifty breaks 4-day winning streak. Here’s how to trade next week
Nifty ended Friday’s session with a loss of 34 points and broke the four-day winning streak by forming a small-bodied red candle.