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Fundraising via QIPs hits all-time high in 2024, exceeds Rs 1 trillion

Fundraising through qualified institutional placements (QIPs) reached an all-time high in 2024, surpassing the Rs 1 lakh crore-mark for the first time ever in a calendar year, fuelled by strong stock market conditions and higher valuations. Indian companies have raised Rs 1,21,321 crore through QIPs till November, according to data compiled by Prime Database. This represents a more than two-fold increase compared to the Rs 52,350 crore mobilised in the previous calendar year. The sharp increase showed market resilience has been a key factor driving this growth as companies will continue to garner capital through Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), analysts said. According to the data, 82 companies have tapped capital markets with QIP issues till November this year, compared with just 35 that raised Rs 38,220 crore during the same period last year. QIP is one of the quickest products to raise funds from institutional investors. It is designed for listed firms and investment

Time for India Inc to join the capex party and invest more, says Birla

Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla on Friday exhorted India Inc to push up the pedal on investment. The government has increased its capital expenditure five-fold in the last decade, Birla said while speaking at a Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 189th foundation day event here. In the comments that come amid concerns of slowing private capex, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group said his diversified grouping and other large conglomerates have embarked on unprecedented capacity expansion spree. "It is now time for India Inc to join the party this investment fervour needs to be far more widespread," Birla said. "We (businesses) have the capacity and the responsibility to define the vision for development and shape the India of tomorrow," the billionaire added. The comments come at a time when growth has hit a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent for the July-September period as per official data. Reluctance to invest and a preference to operate at higher capacities has been ...

Sequential revenue growth for India Inc in Q3 on rise in rural demand: ICRA

Rating agency ICRA on Monday said it expects sequential revenue growth for India Inc in the December quarter, led by improved rural demand and uptick in government spending, additionally supported by the festival season. However, headwinds such as uneven urban demand and evolving global uncertainties could weigh on growth in the second half of the fiscal, it said. On balance, ICRA said it expects the operating profit margin (OPM) for India Inc to improve in the coming quarters. As a result, the credit metrics of India Inc in the October-December period of FY25 are estimated to improve with the interest coverage ratio in the range of 4.5-5 times, against 4.1 times in Q2 FY25, the agency said. Commenting on the trends, Kinjal Shah, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head -- Corporate Ratings, ICRA -- said while corporate India witnessed a muted sequential revenue growth in Q2 FY2025, led by the ongoing slowdown in urban demand, lower government spending amid monsoon-related disruptio

Second half likely to see a pick-up in GDP growth, says India Inc

The GDP data for Q2 this year are a reflection of the vagaries of monsoons, as well as slower than expected consumption growth in urban areas

Indian firms tackle air pollution with flexible work, install air purifiers

The Delhi government has enforced GRAP Stage IV, banning diesel vehicles, restricting non-essential trucks, halting construction, and urging work-from-home to combat severe air pollution

India Inc capex slows down marginally to Rs 9.4 trn in FY24: Care Ratings

This is mainly because of poor data for Q1FY25 due to election-related restrictions and uncertainties

MFIs, OMCs top Q2 miss list; PSBs, commodities surprise on upside

The study showed almost all microfinance institutions and companies in the oil refining & marketing space have missed estimates

Amnesty scheme for customs, easier taxes on India Inc's Budget wishlist

An amnesty scheme for customs, reduction in tax rates for individuals and Limited Liability Partnership firms, easier tax compliance, fast tracking of faceless appeals and a dedicated dispute resolution mechanism top India Inc's wishlist for the next Budget submitted to the government. Representatives from all four key industry bodies, CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM and PHDCCI, have put forth detailed recommendations with regard to the Budget, to be presented on February 1, 2025, in separate meetings held with top Finance Ministry officials. Industry body FICCI sought the introduction of an "Amnesty Scheme under Customs" as a one-time settlement scheme to clear past dues, arguing that it will help the industry to reduce the baggage of litigation. Similarly, Assocham has also pitched for the introduction of a comprehensive Tax Amnesty Scheme under Customs. "A one-time settlement scheme to clear past litigations can be considered by the Government, on the lines similar to Sabka Vishwas Legacy

India Inc's spending splurge may not trickle down as small firms struggle

If this year's abundant rainfall tames food inflation, the central bank would have the scope to cut rates more deeply than the half percentage point some analysts currently expect

Results preview: India Inc earnings, revenue growth in Q2 may stay muted

Low costs, higher margins may drive sequential pickup in profit growth

Gen AI: India Inc proceeds cautiously, upping AI game in global competition

The last of the three-part series shows how Indian firms are upping their AI play, but Gen AI progression remains focussed on HR and customer experience applications

Favourable biz environment drives firms' credit upgrades in H1FY25

Export-intensive segments vulnerable to global risks, warn rating agencies

Hampers to experiences in India Inc's gift basket for the festival season

From local art collaborations to luxurious spa vouchers, corporate gifting is blending tradition with innovation

SBI has Rs 4 trn credit pipeline, pvt capex to pick up: Chairman C S Setty

SBI Chairman C S Setty has said the bank has already got Rs 4 lakh crore strong credit pipeline from India Inc and expressed hope that capital expenditure by the private sector is expected to pick up in the second half of the fiscal year. "We see a good amount of interest in private capital expenditure. The infrastructure financing, of course, is mainly coming from the roads, renewable energy, and some of the refineries," he told PTI in an interview. As far as public spending is concerned, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget proposed to raise the capital expenditure target by 11.1 per cent to record Rs 11.11 lakh crore for 2024-25. This is 3.4 per cent of the country's GDP. Setty said some of the corporates had undertaken brownfield expansion for which the capital expenditure was funded by their own cash accruals and cash balances that they had. However, he said, "We now see some of the corporates drawing the term loans for brownfield expansion too." "We have a pipel

No near-term impact of B'desh situation on India's trade: CRISIL Ratings

Crisil Ratings on Tuesday said the recent developments in Bangladesh did not have a significant impact on India's trade and it does not foresee any near-term impact on the credit quality of India Inc. Crisil Ratings said the effect will vary based on industry/sector-specific nuances and exposure. "We do not foresee any near-term impact on the credit quality of India Inc either," it added. However, a prolonged disruption can affect the revenue profiles and working capital cycles of some export-oriented industries for which Bangladesh is either a demand centre or a production hub. Also, the movement in the Bangladeshi currency Taka, will have to be watched, the credit ratings agency said. "Recent developments in Bangladesh haven't had a significant impact on India's trade and going forward, the effect will vary based on industry/sector-specific nuances and exposure. We do not foresee any near-term impact on the credit quality of India Inc either," Crisil Ratings said. Companies into

India Inc's credit quality to improve further, says S&P Global Ratings

Declining leverage, broad-based earnings growth drive profile

Supporting, buying goods from each other to help Indian firms: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged domestic companies to support and buy goods from each other as it would benefit them in the long run and provide protection against any disruptions like the Pandemic. He also suggested India inc to explore business opportunities in the recently approved 12 industrial townships in the country as it would help boost manufacturing. The minister added that the manufacturing sector will play a key role in making India a developed nation by 2047. "We need to brand India, we need to support each other. Industry needs to be a partner not only with international players, but also be a partner with each other. All of you need to support each other. "An Indian company buying products from another Indian company will actually help create that ecosystem, help insulate and secure itself in the long run from any disruptions. Two wars, the Red Sea crisis, Mpox (Monkeypox), a new pandemic hovering around, we have enough to be worried about

Tepid top line starts to show on India Inc's profit growth: Analysts

Earnings upgrade at risk without a revenue revival, say analysts

Capex by Nifty 50 companies declined 20.7% in FY24 on RIL drawdown

Gross block formation by Reliance down by Rs 1.06 trillion, shows annual report

India Inc gives weakest performance on profit front in seven quarters

Sales growth, too, remains modest amid demand challenges