Olectra Greentech Limited unveiled new electric bus models with blade battery technology, providing 30% more energy storage and enabling a range of up to 500 km per charge. The company aims to transform emission-intensive transportation into cleaner and more sustainable alternatives while continuing to innovate and improve.
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India experienced a dramatic 99% drop in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) inflows in 2024, predominantly due to robust US economic performance and tightened Indian market conditions. Analysts highlight factors like India's high valuations and economic uncertainties. Despite this, domestic investor presence maintained market stability, while FPIs showed interest in long-term prospects.
Equity markets are bracing for a volatile, holiday-shortened week, influenced by US-China trade war developments and key Q4 earnings from Indian giants like Wipro and Infosys. Investors will closely monitor global cues, foreign investor activity, and inflation data. Market sentiment will also be affected by rupee-dollar movements and Brent crude oil prices amid significant global economic data releases.
Economic Survey recommends sustained increase in infrastructure investment over the next two decades to support high growth, given private sector contributions have fallen short. Report highlights need for accelerated private participation in various stages of infrastructure projects, while noting improved capital expenditure post-general election and monsoon constraints.
The Indian stock market closed higher, led by gains in financial and energy stocks following the RBI's $21 billion liquidity infusion and lower crude prices. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 both rose significantly. Positive global cues, particularly from a temporary tariff reprieve in the US, also bolstered investor sentiment.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated the fee structure for transactions at ATMs and Cash Recycler Machines, increasing the charges by Rs 2. Effective from May 1, 2025, customers will have a limit of five free transactions at their own bank's ATMs and additional limited free transactions at other bank ATMs based on location.
Attrition rates have risen for Indian IT firms like HCLTech, Wipro, TCS, and Infosys, reflecting a moderate demand environment and openings for specialized roles. The demand increase in sectors like retail, manufacturing, and BFSI contributes to this trend, with predictions suggesting stabilization by FY26.
The rupee continues to weaken against the dollar, hitting a record low of 85.26 due to elevated dollar index levels and cautious foreign institutional investors. The currency struggles with recovery amid global economic uncertainties and domestic macroeconomic challenges, potentially facing further pressure despite RBI interventions.
SEBI updates rules for credit rating agencies, switching to 'working days' for compliance deadlines. The new guidelines require press releases within seven working days, adjust timelines for delays in debt servicing, and mandate faster tagging of 'issuer not cooperating' and debt servicing confirmation.
India will not immediately restrict laptop imports, expecting local production to grow through initiatives like the Rs 17,000 crore PLI scheme by companies such as HP and Dell. Additionally, the government is finalizing an enhanced financial incentive plan to attract new semiconductor investments.