Vadraj Cement, formerly known as ABG Cement, has been shifted to the NCLT for debt resolution after being stuck in liquidation for five years. Adani Group, UltraTech Cement, and JSW Cement may bid for the company. The Bombay High Court had earlier ordered its winding up, but this was recalled following a plea by JC Flowers ARC.

Mumbai: Banks are selling bad loans in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) deciding to sell loans in the segment comprising 41 accounts worth ₹208 crore. The bank is looking to recover 60% of the debt. It has invited potential buyers to submit offers, with 20% in cash and 80% in security receipts (SR).The last date for submitting expressions.

The Reserve Bank of India may take non-interest rate measures to ensure that its previous 250 basis point increase in borrowing costs is fully passed on to borrowers. This comes as transmission of policy rates by commercial banks has been slow, with a big chunk of the increase yet to be passed on. The RBI is expected to maintain its tight liquidity stance and keep the policy repo rate unchanged.

India's stock market, valued at $4 trillion, is attracting domestic and foreign investors due to its high growth potential. Despite concerns over overpriced shares, upcoming elections, and regulatory uncertainty, the market has seen a 33% increase in the last 10 months and attracted $20 billion in foreign inflows.

Opportunities for luxury living in Mumbai's prime areas are on the rise as old buildings are being redeveloped with upgraded amenities, larger living spaces, and attractive compensation packages. Redevelopment projects by top builders offer lavish facilities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and rainwater harvesting systems to entice current residents.

The stock market saw a rise after the interim budget last Friday, but experts caution that profit-booking and bearish reversal patterns could signal a correction. The Nifty 50 is expected to stay below 22,100 and may find support at 21,500. Top stock picks include Torrent Power, CDSL, Wipro, SAIL, Granules India, Macrotech Developers, Manappuram Finance, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings...

Ashok Leyland delivered its first fully electric truck to Billion E-Mobility at a recent expo in Delhi. The company CEO stated that this marks a significant milestone in their journey towards sustainable transportation and that they are committed to lead the transition to green mobility. At the expo, Ashok Leyland also showcased other advanced vehicles focused on meeting global market needs.

FPI inflows have turned positive in February, with Rs 2,053 crore being invested in domestic equities in the first two sessions. In contrast, FPIs were net sellers in January, selling shares worth Rs 25,744 crore. The trend was driven by factors such as rising US bond yields and Indian equities becoming expensive. Going forward, FPI inflows will depend on global and Indian market trends.

SBI reported a 35% decrease in net profit during the Oct-Dec quarter of FY 2023-24, with a one-time exceptional item of Rs 7,100 crore. Net interest income stood at Rs 39,815 crore, lower than estimated. Gross NPA dropped to 2.42%, while advances grew by 14.38% and deposits showed a 13% increase. Retail personal advances and home loans also saw growth.

The Indian government has increased the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil from Rs 1,700 per tonne to Rs 3,200 per tonne, effective from Saturday. This tax is in the form of Special Additional Excise Duty and will not be applied to export of diesel, petrol, and jet fuel. The new rates, evaluated every two weeks based on average oil prices, were first implemented in July 2022.

Global financial landscape saw fluctuations last week due to concerns about the US banking sector and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Gold prices rose while silver declined, and crude oil faced a 7% drop. The upcoming week will see important economic data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials, along with uncertainty surrounding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

India's Nifty 50 index hit new record highs on Friday, with gains in Reliance Industries and IT stocks leading the charge. The government's budget announcement also contributed to positive market sentiment. While the Nifty saw some pullback towards the end of the day, it still closed up by 0.72%. The broader S&P BSE Sensex also gained 0.61%.

The equity markets are seeing strong activity, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming week starting from February 5. The primary market is also showing strength, five IPOs expected to raise a total of Rs 2,700 crore. These IPOs include Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, Rashi Peripherals, Jana Small Finance Bank, Capital Small Finance Bank, and Alpex Solar.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre has denied interim relief to Sony and Bangla Entertainment against Zee's plea for the implementation of a proposed merger, as the emergency arbitrator determined they have no jurisdiction. Zee contests Sony's claim of not fulfilling conditions for the merger and disputes their demand for a termination fee.

The Indian budget for 2024 has been likened to a finale episode of a TV series by fans like the Kotak Private Equity team. The budget maintained continuity with no major surprises, but promised exciting new plot developments such as a focus on green energy and technology innovation. Other highlights include a fund for developing cutting-edge technology in sectors like clean energy and defence.