Lenders are unlikely to sharply cut deposit and MCLR rates despite cut in repos, say senior bankers

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra | Photo credit: HEMANSHI KAMANI Even with the Reserve Bank of India cutting the repo rate by 25 basis points on Friday, banks are unlikely to aggressively cut term deposits and marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR), senior bankers say. Intense competition […]

The paradox of interest rate cuts: why corporate bond yields are hardening instead of falling

When monetary easing occurs, corporate bond yields are expected to fall as demand for the existing bonds issued at higher coupon rates is likely to rise, causing yields to fall. Furthermore, the issuance of new bonds is expected to accelerate as the liquidity situation improves and financing costs decline.It is striking that it has many […]

Torrent Pharma plans to sell bonds worth Rs 14,000 crore for JB Chemicals acquisition

Mumbai: Torrent Pharmaceuticals is preparing a ₹14,000 crore bond sale to fund its bid for JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, people familiar with the matter told ET. This is one of the largest sponsor-funded financings in the Indian pharmaceutical sector this year. Ahmedabad-based Torrent is in talks with HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays for the […]