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The Reserve Bank plans to comprehensively revamp its currency management infrastructure over the next 4-5 years, mainly to ensure adequate storage and handling capacity to cater to the future cash needs of the growing economy. The creation of greenfield currency management centres, the introduction of warehouse automation, the installation of security and surveillance systems, an inventory management system, and a centralised command centre are being mooted to modernise the existing infrastructure, according to an RBI document. The expected timeline for the whole project is 4-5 years, according to the expression of interest (EoI) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for procurement of consultancy and project management services for the modernisation of currency management infrastructure. "Despite moderation in the growth rate of NIC (Notes In Circulation) in the last three years, analysis indicates that the growth will continue to be positive over the foreseeable future though
Shares of Radiant Cash Management Services made its market debut with nearly 10 per cent premium against the issue price of Rs 94. The stock listed at Rs 99.30, registering a gain of 5.63 per cent against the issue price on the BSE. It further jumped 15.37 per cent to Rs 108.45. At the NSE, shares of the company made its debut at Rs 103, higher by 9.57 per cent. The company commanded a market valuation of Rs 1,090.02 crore on the BSE in initial trade. The initial public offer of Radiant Cash Management Services was subscribed just 53 per cent last month. The Rs 388-crore initial share-sale had a price range of Rs 94-99 a share. In the broader market, the BSE benchmark was trading 409.93 points or 0.67 per cent lower at 60,884.27. Radiant Cash Management Services (RCMS) was founded in March 2005. The company's clients include foreign, private, and public sector banks, and the end-user of its services include some of the largest e-commerce companies, retail chains, NBFCs, insuran
Radiant Cash Management Services on Tuesday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 94 to Rs 99 a share for its Rs 388-crore initial public offering. The initial share-sale will open for public subscription during December 23-27, the company said in a statement. The IPO comprises fresh issue of shares worth up to Rs 60 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 33,125,000 shares by promoter David Devasahayam and private equity firm Ascent Capital Advisors India. In 2015, Ascent Capital had acquired 37.2 per cent stake in the company. Based on the upper band of the share price, the IPO is expected to fetch Rs 388 crore. Proceeds from the fresh issue component will be used for funding working capital requirements as well as capital expenditure requirements for purchase of specially fabricated armoured vans, the Chennai-based company said. Investors can bid for a minimum of 150 equity shares and in multiples of 150 equity shares thereafter. IIFL Securities Limited, Motilal Oswal Investment