Indian Corporates

Fitch says most Indian firms shielded from rupee swings through hedging

Fitch says most Indian corporates have natural hedges or strong FX cover on foreign-currency debt, though renewables, utilities and toll road operators remain more exposed to rupee weakness

Muted FY26 to fuel strong FY27 sales, profit rebound for India Inc: CLSA

After two strong years followed by a prolonged stretch of mid-single-digit revenue growth, India Inc. may be on the cusp of a more robust earnings cycle, analysts said.

Piyush Goyal urges corporates to create pool of funds to support startups

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday appealed to Indian corporates to create a pool of funds to support startups of the country, saying many entrepreneurs end up selling a large part of their equity at abysmally low prices to foreign firms. He also asked domestic firms to focus on quality, innovation and sustainability to push the country's economic growth. "I have a complaint about many of the billionaires that Indian domestic capital is not coming sufficiently to support the Indian startups. So I do wish to see Indian companies, Swadeshi capital coming in a big way to promote the startups because there's tremendous potential. "And sadly, a startup sellout, a large part of their equity ownership, at abysmally low price, very low price when they need that first seed capital or early stage funding," he said at an event in Mumbai. He added that the "sharks" out there just tend to kill the ideas of Indian startups or buy them out very cheaply. "I want to appeal to al

Licious reports 16% revenue growth at ₹795 cr in FY25; losses narrow 45%

Licious' growth reflects the early impact of its omnichannel strategy, which integrates its online delivery network with an expanding retail presence

India Inc raises over ₹17.5k crore from market via bonds on Tuesday

Bharti Telecom, the holding company of Bharti Airtel, raised ₹5,250 crore at 7.45 per cent through bonds maturing in December 2028

RBI 'enabling framework' to enable banks to finance domestic firms' M&A

Indian banks are barred from such lending, pushing companies to rely on shadow lenders or bonds for financing

Why proxy firms matter in shaping India's corporate governance path

Critics argue that proxy advisory firms apply criteria that often differ from local regulatory requirements, leading to a lack of uniform recommendations across firms

India Inc bonds resilient amid record trade costs from US tariffs: Barclays

Barclays says Indian corporates will face margin compression but remain supported by strong leverage, liquidity and domestic demand as US tariffs hit $55 bn exports

Automobiles to pharma & healthcare: India Inc earnings stay in slow lane

Corporate profits remained weak in Q1FY26, amid single-digit growth in revenues for the ninth consecutive quarter

India Inc faces a surge in family feuds amid succession planning vacuum

From the Ambanis to the Kapurs, unresolved succession plans and informal ownership structures are fuelling bitter family fights across India's corporate boardrooms

'Western vs Indian': Differing management approaches reflect cultural roots

Western management abhors ambiguity. Indians tolerate and thrive in it

Foreign investment in Indian corporate bonds hits 10-year high in May

May sees Rs 20,996 crore in foreign corporate bond investments, led by SP Group's $3.35 billion issue; RBI's relaxed norms add to momentum

Most Indian corporate employees face emotional distress, HCL Healthcare finds

HCL Healthcare report finds 84% of India Inc workforce battling low mood, anxiety and poor sleep, calling for urgent emotional wellness reforms at workplaces

Deployable AI use cases in big firms very limited: Teleperformance CEO

Julien talked about the hype and reality of artificial intelligence (AI), and the importance of India as well as other new emerging countries in the business

DPIIT to sign MoUs with cos for setting up manufacturing incubation centres

Move to boost startups in the segment by ensuring financial and non-financial support

Big corporates set to lead in tech adoption including AI, data analytics

Big corporates are likely to lead the way in adopting new-age technology such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for improving their bottomline, a report said. The demand for technologies such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions is expected to grow significantly and larger businesses are likely to lead the way in adopting these tools, given their greater capacity for investment, as per the latest Business Technology Report published by CPA Australia. The report highlighted numerous benefits that technology adoption brings to business, particularly in improving cybersecurity and the customer experience, and enhancing employee skills and satisfaction. It also emphasised the importance of integrating technology to address emerging challenges, particularly in ESG. "Businesses should focus on expanding their use of technology to monitor emissions, improve supply chain transparency, and engage with stakeholders effectively. This will not only enhance ...

Fundraising via equity, debt hit all-time high in 2024: Prime Database

Ninety-one firms raised Rs 1.6 trillion through main board IPOs in 2024, more than three times Rs 49 436 crores through 57 IPOs in 2023

S-P Global upgrades Vedanta's rating from B- to B with stable outlook

Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), the parent firm of Mumbai-based mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd, has received a rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The agency upgraded VRL's corporate family rating from 'B-' to 'B'. With this, VRL's rating by S&P has gone up by five notches from 'CC' in December last year. "We raised our issuer credit rating on Vedanta Resources Ltd. to 'B' from 'B-' and raised our issue ratings on the company's guaranteed bonds to 'B-' from 'CCC+'," the rating agency said. S&P said in its report that the upgrade comes after VRL obtained the minimum acceptances needed to close its consent solicitation exercise for 2028 bonds. "The stable outlook reflects our expectation that refinancing risks will be more manageable after the transaction given a newfound funding flexibility and improved capital market access," the agency said in its report. "The stable outlook also reflects the company's sound underlying operations, which should support internal cash .

MCA offers e-adjudication, e-consultation to boost stakeholder confidence

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced e-adjudication and e-consultation platforms to streamline legal proceedings and foster a more business-friendly regulatory environment, a senior official said on Wednesday. Addressing the ASSOCHAM-ACCA Global Summit on Responsible Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting, Anita Shah Akella, CEO of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Joint Secretary at MCA, highlighted the government's commitment to balancing corporate integrity with economic dynamism. The introduction of e-adjudication and e-consultation platforms aims to simplify legal procedures, improve stakeholders' experience, and bolster India's ranking in the ease of doing business. "We are moving more towards an ease of doing business era, and an ease of exit of business doing era," she said. The corporate affairs ministry has decriminalised various offences under the Companies Act, 2013, marking a significant shift towards a ...

Corporate India note strongest hiring outlook globally for Jan-Mar: Survey

Employers in India reported the strongest employment outlook for the January-March period next year, with 40 per cent corporates aiming to increase their staffing levels over the next three months, the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey said on Tuesday. The survey, which gathered data from more than 3,000 employers across various regions of India, revealed that 53 per cent of employers plan to hire, while 13 per cent anticipate a decrease in their staffing levels in the the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year and 31 per cent do not expect any change. The net employment outlook (NEO) -- calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions in staffing levels from those who plan to hire -- after seasonal adjustment stood at 40 per cent, strengthened 3 percentage points from both last quarter and year-on-year. "India remains one of the world's fastest-growing large economies, with its position as the global leader in employment outlook for Q1 .