Industry

Meeting Red-Hot Credit Demands: How Banks Utilize Gilt Investments

30 January 2024 by Sunita Chatterjee

While the Reserve Bank of India requires banks to uphold SLR investments at a minimum of 18% of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL), banks traditionally maintained SLR holdings at 28-29% in times of subdued credit demand.

Reading Time: 4 minutesAgainst the backdrop of heightened credit demand, banks have chosen to diminish their statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) holdings, … Read more

Real Estate Outlook 2024: How Far Will It Rise?

28 January 2024 by Vishal Mehra

Reading Time: 9 minutesReal estate developers are observing extraordinary presales figures, marking an exceptional display of market appetite and indicating the … Read more

Why it is a Good Time to Invest in the Best Indian Solar Stocks? 2024

25 January 2024 by Lakshmi Reddy

The ambition to increase rooftop solar installations to 10 million households signifies a significant growth potential in solar energy.

Reading Time: 15 minutesWith currently less than 1 million households equipped with rooftop solar installations, the ambitious plan to increase this … Read more

India’s religious tourism frenzy decoded: chart analysis

23 January 2024 by Sunita Chatterjee

Travelers arrive at the Shree Ram International Airport in Ayodhya. Direct flights from Delhi to Ayodhya were fully booked for January 21, the day before the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple, attracting a massive influx of politicians, celebrities, and devotees to the sacred town.

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the past five years, airports in religious towns like Shirdi, Gaya, Aurangabad, and Amritsar have experienced a … Read more

Chemical Industry’s Resurgence: Is This the New Normal?

23 January 202413 January 2024 by Manish Gupta

Are chemical stocks a viable contrarian investment amidst their industry's downturn? An Expert investigates the sector's trajectory, financial standing, and future prospects to provide insights into the matter.

Reading Time: 7 minutesFormerly lauded for their pandemic-era growth, chemical stocks have entered a prolonged downturn, presenting diminished valuations that allure … Read more

Understanding RBI’s New Rules for Bank Dividend Payouts: What You Need to Know

4 January 2024 by Lakshmi Reddy

Industry experts believe that the suggested regulations are not expected to have a significant impact on banks.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe regulatory body has clarified that banks are prohibited from making spontaneous dividend disbursements. The Reserve Bank of … Read more

Ethanol Policy Reversal: Analyzing Its Consequences For Sugar Mills

9 January 20243 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

File photo of DCM Shriram’s molasses-based distillery in Hariyawan, Uttar Pradesh. Presently, the installed capacity of molasses-based distilleries in India stands at 8.5 billion litres.

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe abrupt shift to limit sugar diversion for ethanol and its subsequent reversal within a mere 10 days … Read more

Unraveling The Profit Puzzle: Strategies Of Leading Fintech Firms

11 January 20243 January 2024 by Priyanka Singh

The count of fintech companies providing over 5,000 loans annually surged from 24 in 2018-19 to 54 in 2022-23, marking a substantial increase.

Reading Time: 4 minutesFintech firms specializing in individual loans are experiencing rapid growth, yet they grapple with the crucial challenge of … Read more

The SUV Trend: A Driving Force Behind The Remarkable Rise In 2023 Passenger Vehicle Sales

19 January 20242 January 2024 by Vishal Mehra

In the past year, over two million SUVs were sold, accounting for 49% of total sales, up from 42% in 2022, as reported by Shashank Srivastava, the senior executive director at Maruti Suzuki.

Reading Time: 4 minutesDespite a 10% average increase in vehicle prices due to more expensive models and inputs, the rise in … Read more

India Prepares For Election Surge With Increased Coal Reserves

9 January 20242 January 2024 by Manish Gupta

Government's plan is to increase coal production to over 1 billion tonnes this fiscal year; aiming for 1.5 billion tonnes by 2030.

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs summer approaches, the surge in demand for power – both literally and politically – is anticipated to … Read more