scorecardresearch
Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicDebt

Topic: Debt

Heavy debts alone are not driving farmers to suicide

Instead of loan waivers, policy makers need to peel through the layers to figure out what farmers really need.

Forget a synchronised pickup in global economic growth

Trade tensions, geopolitical concerns, policy uncertainty, high debt levels, financial vulnerabilities & limited policy space are hurting outlook.

IL&FS effect slams brakes on runaway growth of non-bank finance companies

RBI is looking at strengthening guidelines for non-bank lenders to avoid rollover risks after the IL&FS defaults.

SC allows ArcelorMittal & NuMetal to bid for Essar provided they clear their dues in 2 weeks

The top court held both firms ineligible under amended Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code but granted them a fresh opportunity.

The untold story behind Modi government’s shock takeover of IL&FS

The Modi govt had been monitoring IL&FS for two weeks and decision to oust its board was taken by finance minister Arun Jaitley.

Lesson from IL&FS crisis: Indian finance firms need to hold assets that can be collateral

Lenders like IL&FS have amassed large balance sheets but their assets can’t be easily pledged even in normal times.

Lower borrowings by Modi govt may not help battered bond market

Modi govt may trim its borrowings for second time this year but it is not likely to lift the pall over the bond market.

Stressed loans worth Rs 3.6 trillion to be scrutinised on account of deadline set by RBI

This marks the latest attempt by RBI to clean up banks that are suffering from the world’s worst bad-loan ratios, ahead only of Italy. 

Reliance Communications is racing against the clock to restructure its dollar debt

The company's default was India’s most high-profile one on international debt since the nation’s insolvency and bankruptcy code was passed in May 2016.

Jet Airways lenders want it to sell shares before considering fresh credit

India’s biggest full-service carrier is carrying a debt that is 55.4 times more than its earnings before interest and tax.

On Camera

You have heard the common myths about retinol. Here’s what you need to know

Retinol increases cell turnover and promotes new blood vessel growth, which can improve fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It’s commonly found in anti-aging creams and serums.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?