Lendingkart Finance, backed by Temasek, faced losses before tax in 2024-25, breaching a covenant on its ₹75 crore bonds. The company is seeking a waiver from bondholders, who are likely to grant it given the guarantee from Lendingkart Technologies and Temasek’s increased stake. Despite the losses and a shrinking loan book, investors are comforted by Temasek’s commitment and past investments.
AI may hurt IT today, but it could create the sector’s next growth engine: Baroda BNP Paribas MF
AI may disrupt traditional revenue streams in India’s $280-billion IT services industry, but Rohan Korde of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund believes it could also