The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das addressed a critical issue during a recent meeting with heads of public and select private sector banks. The central bank expressed concern about the widening gap between credit growth and deposit growth in the Indian banking system. Surge in Credit Growth Outpaces Deposit Mobilisation Governor Das …
India’s telecommunications industry is experiencing phenomenal growth, solidifying its position as the world’s second-largest, with a staggering 1.091 billion subscribers (as of April 2024) encompassing both wireless and wireline connections. This translates to a nationwide tele-density of 85.76%. Notably, a significant disparity exists between urban and rural areas. While urban centres boast a robust 133.42% …
The Union government is set to commence a significant spectrum auction on Tuesday, putting airwaves worth Rs 96,300 crore up for grabs. This event will see major telecom players like Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., and Vodafone Idea Ltd. participating, having collectively deposited earnest money of Rs 4,350 crore. Key Details of the …
In India’s financial sector, certain stocks stand out due to their performance across various metrics. By examining parameters such as price to earnings (PE), price to book value (PBV), sales and profit growth, operational performance, and returns, we can identify some of the best financial stocks currently available for our watchlist Name Market Cap (Rs …
The forces of macro economic factors impact the performance of all companies and their stock prices. When the demand for a particular stock rises, so does the stock’s price. Conversely, a dip in the demand for a particular stock (or a rise in its supply) leads to its fall in prices. Just like demand and …
The Ministry of Coal has taken proactive measures to ensure adequate coal supplies for India’s domestic coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) during the upcoming monsoon season. As of June 29, 2024, coal stocks at these TPPs stand at a robust 44.46 Million Tonnes (MT), translating to 18.5 days’ worth of fuel at current consumption levels. …
India’s natural gas sector witnessed a significant shift in May 2024, with a decline in LNG imports balanced by a rise in domestic production. According to data released by the oil ministry, LNG imports fell by 7.2% year-on-year, reaching 2,650 million metric standard cubic meters (MMSCM) compared to 2,854 MMSCM in May 2023. Domestic Production …
The Indian government has increased the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil, aiming to manage domestic fuel supplies and counter rising global oil prices. Tax Hike Targets Refiner Margins Effective July 2nd, the windfall tax has been raised to ₹6,000 per metric tonne, up from ₹3,250. This tax, reviewed every two weeks, was introduced …
Provisional data released by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reveals a mixed picture of fuel consumption in India for the month of June. While petrol and ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) witnessed growth, diesel sales experienced a slight decline. Petrol and ATF See Upward Trend Industry-wide petrol consumption increased by a healthy 4.2% year-on-year …
Indian banks have witnessed a significant increase in their borrowings through money markets and specific bonds during the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25). This 60% surge compared to the same period last year reflects tighter cash conditions and a rising cost of funds, marking a shift from the previous era of easy liquidity. Multiple Factors Driving …
