‘India’s private credit market primed for sustained growth’

India’s private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this…

Astral’s demerger plan triggers sharp market selloff, brokerages trim targets

Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the…

Carlsberg files IPO papers to raise $700 million

Danish brewer Carlsberg has taken a significant step towards listing its Indian operations by confidentially filing draft papers for a $700 million IPO with the Bombay Stock Exchange. Managed by top financial institutions, the move follows a year of preparations, including strengthening governance and converting to a public limited company. This IPO aims to tap…

BoB, BoI, PNB see 350 bps credit-deposit gap widen

Three major public sector banks – Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank – are showing a significant gap between their credit and deposit growth, exceeding 350 basis points. While Bank of Baroda saw a sequential dip in both assets and liabilities, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank reported consistent expansion…

IT stocks recover on US tech rally, value edge

IT stocks surged on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index climbing over 4.7% and leading gains on the NSE. This rebound followed recent losses, driven by a US tech rally and anticipation of quarterly results. Large-cap firms like Infosys and TCS saw significant jumps, while mid-cap IT stocks also experienced strong buying. Analysts suggest attractive…