Indian companies

Companies garner Rs 29,000 crore via NCDs in 11 months of FY17

Indian companies have raised more than Rs 29,000 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to retail investors in the first 11 months of 2016-17 to meet their business requirements.

Apr 13, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Companies raise over Rs 51K cr via equity in FY17; bond market slows

The amount raised through Initial Public Offers, Follow- on Public Offers, Offer For Sale and Qualified Institutional Placement was Rs 48,991 crore last fiscal.

Mar 29, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

'Indian companies may have Rs 4 lakh crore excess working capital'

Top Indian companies might be having excess working capital of Rs 4 lakh crore, says a report.

Mar 27, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

India tries to fix Iran trade payments as Trump hardens line

India is exploring setting up a new payments mechanism for trade with Iran, after its old sanctions workaround broke down, as state banks remain fearful of handling payments from Tehran in case the United States imposes a fresh financial embargo.

Mar 22, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

2017 to be a better year for Indian startups: Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures, the venture investment arm of US-based chip maker Qualcomm Inc which has a USD 150 million India-focused fund, expects 2017 to be a better year for the startup ecosystem, especially early stage companies.

Feb 26, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

Indians accept lower paying jobs if they have to travel more for work, says research

The findings also reflect a broader trend identified by Booking.com for Business which reveals that employees are increasingly smudging the line between business and leisure. 

Feb 03, 2017, 08:25 AM IST

Companies mobilise Rs 29,212 crore via NCDs so far in 2016-17

In the entire 2015-16, firms had mobilised Rs 38,812 crore through this route.

Jan 30, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Companies raise Rs 13,000 cr via preferential route in April-August FY17

Indian firms raised nearly Rs 13,000 crore through issuance of shares to promoters and shareholders on preferential basis during April-August of 2016-17, a slump of 35 percent from the year-ago period.

Oct 28, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

Companies prefer more tax-friendly retirement plans

 Around 80 percent of Indian companies want the government to make retirement plans more tax friendly in order to increase employee participation.

Sep 27, 2016, 15:25 PM IST

IRCTC makes it to Fortune India Next 500 list of companies

For the second year in a row, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made it to the prestigious Fortune India Next 500 list of Indian companies, with the Railway Ministry PSU improving its ranking to 199 from 328 in 2015.

Aug 18, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

IRCTC makes it to Fortune India Next 500 list of companies

For the second year in a row, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made it to the prestigious Fortune India Next 500 list of Indian companies, with the Railway Ministry PSU improving its ranking to 199 from 328 in 2015.

Aug 18, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Most CFOs optimistic about country's economy

Majority of chief financial officers working at companies in India are optimistic about the country's mid term as well as long term economic prospects.

Aug 17, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

7 Indian firms among Fortune 500 list; Rajesh Exports replaces ONGC

Seven Indian companies have made it to the latest Fortune 500 list of the world's biggest corporations in terms of revenue with the retail giant Walmart topping the global rankings.

Jul 21, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

Brexit may lead to dip in investment flows from India to UK in near term

Respondents feel that the `Brexit` transition may lead to moderation in investments flows to the UK from India.

Jul 06, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

Govt to announce hybrid instruments for FDI next month

Government is likely to come out with a list of hybrid instruments next month which Indian companies will be able to issue for raising foreign direct investment (FDI).

Jun 28, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Brexit: How it can give better market access to India

Volatility and decline in the financial markets were obvious after Britain decided to exit the European Union (EU) but there could be some advantages in it for India.

Jun 24, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

How Brexit will affect India

Brexit may actually strengthen India's position as a truncated EU may have to rework its negotiation strategy in order to gain market access.

Jun 24, 2016, 13:31 PM IST

India Inc May merger and acquisition deal tally falls 9% to $1.9 billion

Corporate India's merger and acquisition activity moderated in May as deals worth USD 1.9 billion were announced, registering a decline of 9 percent from last year, says a Grant Thornton report.

Jun 16, 2016, 16:29 PM IST

Just Dial, UTI MF, IRCTC in Fortune India Next 500 list

Just Dial, UTI Asset Management Company and IRCTC are among the firms that have made it to the Fortune Next 500 list of Indian companies, which has been topped by Dynamatic Technologies.

Jun 16, 2016, 14:18 PM IST

India home to 56 of the world's 2,000 largest public companies: Forbes

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries leads the pack of 56 Indian firms in Forbes's annual list of the world's 2,000 largest and most powerful public companies, with the US leading the list with 586 companies.

May 26, 2016, 09:53 AM IST