Indian companies raised Rs 1.7 lakh crore via commercial papers in September, the highest since April, marking a 44% monthly jump despite higher yields. RBI data highlights a structural funding shift toward non-bank sources, with corporates increasingly tapping debt markets for working capital.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others