BORROWINGS
Greenko Mauritius halts dollar bond issuance, seeks alternative bank borrowing
Initially, the proposed notes, rated BB by Fitch and Ba2 by Moody's, were expected to price a 3.5-year bond under 7%. However, Earlier this year, Greenko Mauritius deferred the bond due to interest rate volatility. The $425 million bridge loan remains outstanding and is due by September 30, 2024.
IIHL plans to borrow Rs 4,300 crore via NCDs for Reliance Cap buy
IIHL seeks ₹ 4,300 crore NCD issue for Reliance Capital acquisition. Managed by RBI's Nageswara Rao Y under IBC, with NCLT approving ₹ 9,650 crore plan. Funds from domestic and global markets. Debentures secured by insurance share sales, Care Ratings assess. Escrow for repayments. Reliance General, Nippon Life stakes to Aasia Enterprise LLP. IIHL must retain 51% shareholding.
Power Grid Corp board approves plan to raise borrowing limit to Rs 15k cr for FY25
The Board of Directors of Power Grid, in their meeting held on 10th July 2024, have accorded the following approvals for borrowing funds of up to Rs 16,000 crore during the financial year (FY) 2025-26 through various sources, including domestic bonds (Secured/ unsecured, non-convertible, non-cumulative, redeemable, taxable/tax-free under private placement), a BSE filing said.
Acme Solar Refiles IPO Papers with Sebi to Raise Up to ₹3,000 crore
Acme Solar Holdings files IPO prospectus to raise funds, targeting revenue from operations and profit after tax. The company plans to utilize proceeds for outstanding borrowings and general corporate purposes, with Nuvama Wealth Management involved. Acme Solar's portfolio includes firm and dispatchable renewable energy projects, serving off-takers like central government-backed entities, along with wind energy projects.
Allied Blenders shares list at 13.8% premium over offer price
Allied Blenders and Distillers, after a successful IPO, intends to use ₹720 crore from the fresh issue to repay outstanding borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The company's strategic financial decisions align with its growth objectives and market positioning.
Tight liquidity forces banks to tap debt markets, shell out more
"To a certain extent, the year-on-year rise in the bank borrowing numbers is a reflection of the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. But apart from that, it is clearly a reflection of the tightness in the liquidity and that was, to a certain extent, exacerbated in the month of May because government spending was restricted during the Union election," said Soumyajit Niyogi, director at India Ratings & Research.
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Stars aligning to create a pathway for corporate India to borrow cheaper: Lakshmi Iyer
No, clearly, if you are looking at the current scenario, whether it is on the fiscal front, whether it is on the inflation front, or whether it is on the flow front, in terms of creating another additional demand lever, the stars seem to be aligned to ensure that the confluence of all of these factors are set to drive interest rates lower further. Of course, we need to have the icing on the cake, which is the policymaking from the central banker, which obviously is impending and may not really manifest itself in a big hurry.
Bitcoin at one-month low in a broad crypto market selloff
Bitcoin touched a one-month low due to outflows from digital-asset investment products and the prospect of higher US borrowing costs, affecting the cryptocurrency market.
10-year bond yield slips below 7% on lower inflation prints
The fall in government bond yields to 6.98% reduces borrowing costs across the economy, influencing corporate borrowing prices. Sovereign debt yields serve as benchmarks for determining corporate borrowing costs.
Muthoot Microfin raises $38 million in ECB on higher investor interest
Muthoot Microfin has raised $38 million in external commercial borrowing from Union Bank of India (DIFC branch), Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Bank of India (DIFC branch, Dubai), Mega International Commercial Bank Co (Labuan Branch).
US Fed's 'dot plot' could offer glimpse of rate-cut resolve
Since raising their benchmark federal funds rate more than five percentage points starting in March 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has held borrowing costs at a two-decade high since July. A host of Fed leaders have suggested in recent weeks they see no rush to cut rates, with inflation more persistent and the outlook for growth staying solid.
Flexible approach in managing liquidity to help money market rates
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the central bank's commitment to maintaining money market rates and borrowing costs through flexible liquidity management. The RBI will use various operations to manage liquidity, responding to foreign investment flows impacting Indian bond markets. Analysts predict significant foreign flows following inclusion in JPMorgan's bond index, potentially affecting rupee liquidity. Das highlighted the RBI's ability to handle liquidity impact and swiftly respond to banking system liquidity fluctuations.
NBFCs' funding costs to rise as banks cut back
The cost of funds for non-banks in Mumbai may rise by 200 to 300 basis points as banks reduce funding. Recent data shows a drop in bank funds to non-banks. RBI's actions have impacted bank loans to non-banking financial companies, leading to potential margin squeezes.
Bonds, rupee stage strong rebound on poll outlook
Government bond yields closed at their lowest in over two years, and the rupee saw its largest single-day gain since December, driven by exit polls predicting a strong NDA victory in the general elections.
Shriram Finance raises USD 468-mn multi-currency social loan
Shriram Finance Limited raised USD 468 million in multi-currency for business growth through a social loan structured by leading banks, marking the largest syndicated transaction by a private NBFC.
RBI unlikely to cut rates; Sustained vigil on inflation expected
RBI to hold rates on strong GDP growth. Inflation within target range but food inflation high. RBI cautious on weather impact.
Book borrowed from Finnish library in 1939 returned after 84 years. The borrower was not even fined
A book that was borrowed in 1939 was returned to a Finnish library after more than 84 years. The book continues to be in good condition.
Home loan borrowers may have repaid higher amounts
In FY23, for instance, the combined outstanding home loan portfolio of public sector and private banks and housing finance companies, which account for a big majority of the home loan market in the country was, Rs 3.62 lakh crore. But disbursements were much higher - at Rs 8.08 lakh crore. In terms of growth, while the outstanding portfolio grew 16%, the disbursements expanded 20%, according to the data released by the National Housing Bank.
REC board approves raising foreign borrowing limit to USD 24 bn
State-owned REC Ltd on Friday said its board has approved raising the borrowing limit in foreign currency to USD 24 billion form USD 20 billion. The overall borrowing limit in Indian rupees was however retained at Rs 6 lakh crore, the company said in an exchange filing.
Why Indians borrowing more and saving less shouldn’t worry you
DK Joshi, Chief Economist at CRISIL, highlights a shift in household savings towards higher return financial assets like mutual funds and stocks. He expresses concern over the higher borrowing growth rate compared to savings growth rate.
India likely to cut borrowing on narrow spending window
Mirae Asset Investment Managers India Pvt. predicts a potential reduction in India's borrowings this fiscal year due to the national elections narrowing the spending window by about three months. Lower bond sales could decrease borrowing costs for the government and companies, potentially boosting economic growth in the third-largest Asian economy.
Sovereign yield falls to near 1-year low post RBI's dividend payout
The yield on the 10-year benchmark government security closed at 6.978%, its lowest level since June 6, 2023, LSEG data showed. The 10-year bond yield had closed at 6.98% on Friday. Bond prices and yields move inversely.
Fed's Waller ponders future path of underlying interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Friday it's possible that a key underlying interest rate that influences the potency of monetary policy may rise in the future after years of declines, but it's too soon to say if that will happen.
Liquidity deficit surges to four-month high
The shortfall of funds has pushed up the weighted average call rate (WACR), which represents banks' overnight cost of borrowing and functions as a determinant of other borrowing costs in the economy too. On Wednesday, the WACR closed at 6.75%, the same rate as the RBI's Marginal Standing Facility (MSF).
Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out
The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, several Federal Reserve officials have said in recent comments, suggesting there may be few, if any, rate cuts this year.
Why higher Fed rates are not totally off the table
Asked whether officials might raise interest rates again, he said he thought they probably would not -- but he also avoided fully ruling out the possibility. And when asked, twice, whether he thought rates were high enough to bring inflation fully under control, he twice tiptoed around the question.
Home First eyes $75 million fundraise from US DFC
The company is in the final leg of getting all the regulatory approvals from the US for the fundraise. The lender's marginal cost of borrowing for the funds raised during the quarter to March 31, 2024 was 8.7%. The average cost of borrowing for FY24 was 8.2%, up 80 basis points year-on-year.
Navigating economic horizons: RBI's role in FY 2024-2025
RBI's nuanced approach in FY 2024-2025 balances growth, inflation, and stability. Expect cautious yet proactive policy rates. Strategic reserves, global index inclusion, and fiscal discipline shape India's economic landscape.
Fed to signal delay of interest-rate cuts after higher-than-expected inflation
The Federal Open Market Committee will hold the target range for its benchmark rate at 5.25% to 5.5% — a two-decade high first reached in July — at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting Wednesday. The rate decision, and possibly an announcement on the pace of its balance-sheet reduction program, will be released at 2 p.m. in Washington.
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