Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July. But in early 2025, OPEC+ members decided on the gradual output increase and subsequently began to accelerate the pace.
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Sebi has approved IPOs for six companies, including HDB Financial Services and Vikram Solar. HDB Financial Services plans to raise funds through a fresh issue and offer-for-sale, while Vikram Solar's IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale by promoters. The funds raised will support business growth and capital requirements, with shares to be listed on BSE and NSE.
Adani Group announced a significant 29% surge in its tax contributions, reaching nearly Rs 75,000 crore in FY2024-25. This substantial contribution, encompassing direct and indirect taxes along with employee social security, underscores the group's commitment to nation-building. Key contributors among the listed companies include Adani Enterprises, Adani Cement, Adani Ports, and Adani Green Energy.
US stocks edged higher amid trade policy uncertainty, with the S&P 500 nearing its all-time high. Dollar General surged on strong earnings, while the OECD downgraded the US economic growth forecast. Investors are anticipating potential US-China trade talks, and new labor data indicated continued strength in hiring, preceding Friday's employment report.
The IEA cautions that concentrated critical mineral mining could disrupt global supplies and prices, urging diversification. Executive Director Fatih Birol advises India to incentivize electric vehicles to reduce reliance on oil imports, highlighting the economic benefits of EVs. He also lauded India's successful green energy transition, noting the significant shift in investment towards clean energy sources.
T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been appointed as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission, according to the Finance Ministry. This appointment follows the resignation of Ajay Narayan Jha, a full-time member, due to personal reasons. Sankar will serve until the Commission submits its report or until October 31, 2025.
Suresh Narayanan, retiring CMD of Nestle India, reflected on the 2015 Maggi crisis as a major career challenge. He successfully revitalized Maggi after a nationwide ban due to safety concerns. Under his leadership, Nestle India saw significant growth, expanding its product portfolio and increasing capital expenditure, demonstrating a commitment to manufacturing in India.
Raamdeo Agrawal predicts Sensex reaching 1.5 lakh by 2030 and 3 lakh by 2035. He attributes this to consistent domestic capital inflows. Agrawal highlights quick commerce, capital markets boom, energy transition, and manufacturing as key investment themes. He advises caution, emphasizing buying at the right price. Agrawal notes the shift in market structure with increasing domestic participation.
Bank deposits in metro cities have increased to 53.2% in March 2025, while their share in bank credit has decreased. This shift is driven by a growing preference for personal loans and the movement of capital to semi-urban areas. Personal loans have seen significant growth, with housing loans becoming more affordable.
Vedanta Ltd is poised to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through private placement of secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The offering, with staggered maturities, features a coupon of around 9.35%-9.45%, higher than sovereign bond yields. Proceeds will be used for debt repayment and capital expenditure. Anchor investors include prominent mutual funds and insurance companies.