Indian markets ended the week on a weak note, with the BSE 500 index down 0.8% as 347 stocks saw declines up to 12% WoW, led by IT, power, and FMCG sectors. FII selling and cautious investor sentiment continued to pressure the market, while DIIs partially cushioned the fall.
Companies give Bond Street a pass, take bank route for funds
Corporate borrowers are increasingly favoring bank loans over bond issuances as rising capital market yields diminish the cost advantage of bonds. Spreads between bank lending