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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

India Inc braces for share buyback rush ahead of changes to tax rules

At least 11 firms, including Indus Towers Ltd., have or are set to approve share buybacks shortly after the new regime was proposed in the budget on July 23

New skilling scheme laudable, but needs clarity, say India Inc leaders

Officials of construction and engineering major, L&T, which has in the past complained about skilled labour shortage, said if India needs to grow, one of its positives has to be its population

Budget 2024: India Inc awaits consumer demand uptick to go on capex spree

CEOs expect govt capex of Rs 11.11 trillion to boost demand

Economic Survey calls upon India Inc to step up hiring, compensation

"It is worth reiterating that job creation happens mainly in the private sector," the survey released on Monday said

Rs 32,619 cr and rising: India Inc back with overseas bonds in 2024

Reduced hedging cost, appetite for high-yield bonds help big-dollar borrowing

Stark gender disparity seen among newly registered young directors

Women's share in managerial positions in India lowest among BRICS countries