Amid surge in MFI defaults, small borrowers binge on debt
The number of borrowers taking loans from three or more lenders was 11 million, or 13% of the total microfinance borrower base of 85 million, showed the latest data collated by credit bureau CRIF High Mark, and seen by ET. At present, the microfinance sector is reeling under severe asset quality stress. The sectoral gross nonperforming assets ratio rose to an 18-month high of 11.6% at the end of September
India IPO volumes likely to double from 2024 levels: Goldman Sachs' Iain Drayton
Pace at which PEs are leaning into India, Japan and ANZ is striking, said top Asian dealmaker. Global capital according to him is truly diversifying in the region as new opportunities spring up across the region. Beijing’s recent fiscal stimulus to spur domestic growth and demand may have opened up a window of opportunity not seen in the last few years.
FPIs bow to IPO allure, but walk out of secondary markets
Given the sustained flow of companies filing draft red herring prospectus (DRHPs) with the markets regulator as a part of the IPO launch process, the domestic primary market is likely to remain a major route of equity investment for foreign investors in 2025 as well.
India Inc mops up record Rs 1.6 lakh crore from IPOs in 2024
India witnessed a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore raised through 90 IPOs in 2024, driven by robust economic growth and favorable market conditions. Hyundai Motor India's IPO led the charge, raising Rs 27,870 crore. Experts predict 2025 could surpass this record, with a potential Rs 2.5 lakh crore raised from upcoming IPOs, including HDB Financial Services and LG Electronics India.
Gautam Adani hikes stake in two group companies
Billionaire Gautam Adani-led promoter group has increased stake in two of the group's listed companies. This is the second time in less than a month that the promoters have raised stake in the flagship firm that incubates new businesses. The promoter group has also increased stake in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.
CXO pay in India inches close to that of US peers
Indian CXO salaries are catching up to US counterparts. Multinationals and GCCs are giving higher pay and stock options. This rise is due to increased responsibilities and India's growing importance. The '2 in a box' model promotes collaboration. India's cost-effectiveness and skilled workforce contribute to this trend.
Startups that took the IPO route in 2024
Twelve Indian startups, including Go Digit General Insurance, Awfis, Ixigo, Ola Electric, FirstCry, TBO Tek and Swiggy, went public in 2024, demonstrating resilience amid funding challenges. Mobikwik and Bluestone are also preparing for IPOs, further highlighting the growth of India's startup ecosystem and investor confidence in new-age tech enterprises.
India Inc raises record Rs 1.21 lakh crore via QIPs till Nov in 2024
Indian companies raised a record-breaking Rs 1.21 lakh crore through Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) in 2024, a two-fold increase from the previous year. Strong market conditions and high valuations fueled this surge, with 82 companies utilizing QIPs until November. Major players like Vedanta and Zomato led the fundraising, bolstering financial reserves and capitalizing on positive investor sentiment.
Companies whose HY25 profits surpassed FY24 levels beating slowdown
Eight BSE 200 companies, including Bharti Airtel and Zomato, exceeded their full-year FY24 profits in just the first half of FY25. Factors contributing to this success include revenue growth, lower input costs, and improved operating cash flows. Several companies like Dixon Technologies and Zomato saw substantial revenue increases, while others like Vedanta benefited from lower taxes.
India Inc fares well in Sept quarter, minus oil & gas
Indian companies, excluding oil and gas, reported solid double-digit profit growth for the seventh consecutive quarter, although the pace of expansion slowed. While banks and finance companies performed well, overall earnings were subdued due to a higher base effect and rising interest costs.