PC Jeweller Ltd has significantly reduced its bank loans to approximately Rs 1,800 crore in the current fiscal year, aiming to become debt-free by March next year. The company saw a strong sales rebound and is planning to raise over Rs 1,500 crore through a preferential issue of warrants in the next fiscal year.
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Investment platform Groww is set to raise about $250 million in a pre-IPO funding led by Singapore's GIC, boosting its valuation to $6.8 billion. The Bengaluru-based company aims to go public by December, targeting a valuation between $6 billion and $8 billion. Groww has rapidly expanded its financial services and increased its revenue significantly.
HDFC Bank's deposit base exceeded its advances for the first time following the merger with its parent housing finance company in July 2023. Deposits grew by 15.8% year-on-year, primarily through term deposits, while advances recorded a slower 3% increase, partially due to a decline in corporate loans.
Apple's iPhone production in India has surged by 60% to $22 billion, now accounting for one in five iPhones globally. This shift, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, positions India as a key export hub. Foxconn is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Uttar Pradesh, signaling a long-term commitment to India's growing industrial ecosystem.
As of December 31, 2024, 98.12% of the Rs 2,000 banknotes withdrawn by the Reserve Bank of India have been deposited back into the banking system. Only Rs 6,691 crore remain with the public out of Rs 3.56 lakh crore since demonetisation in May 2023.
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The State of the Economy report from RBI suggests the time is ripe to boost demand and investment, with an anticipated economic rebound driven by strong agricultural prospects and a resurgence in domestic demand. Emphasis is placed on monitoring inflation and leveraging public capital expenditure and green energy initiatives for sustainable growth.
7-Eleven's parent company, Seven & i Holdings, is exploring store sell-offs with Canadian firm Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) to address antitrust concerns and a potential merger. Joint efforts by financial advisors are underway to find buyers, aiming to create a feasible divestiture plan. This follows measures to counter ACT's takeover bid, previously rejected for undervaluation.
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the appointment of NBCC as the project management consultant for completing 16 stalled Supertech housing projects. Nearly 27,000 homebuyers await clarity following this decision. The court has requested alternative plans for resolving the stalled projects, with the next hearing set for April.
India's public sector banks are expected to see a significant profit boost due to a new RBI directive. This allows banks to book profits on security receipts from bad loans sold to NARCL, potentially adding Rs 20,000 crore to their earnings. The change increases liquidity and acknowledges the value of government-backed SRs.
The Indian government is preparing a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics components to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China. The scheme, involving substantial financial incentives and job creation targets, aims to deepen India's presence in the global electronics supply chain. Additionally, the import authorization scheme for laptops will likely be extended by three months.