Following the sovereign rating upgrade, India’s corporate bond market anticipates a gradual repricing, benefiting high-grade issuers like financial institutions and infrastructure firms through reduced borrowing costs. While the RBI’s policy remains steady, potential rate cuts in FY26 could further influence fixed income strategies.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while