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SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara stated on May 9 that the bank might adjust infrastructure loans’ pricing if the RBI’s draft regulations on infrastructure project financing are implemented. During the post-policy press conference, Khara mentioned that any incremental provisions would not be substantial. He expressed confidence in the bank’s ability to absorb such changes and indicated a potential repricing of loans if the proposed regulations become a reality. On May 3, the RBI proposed higher provisions for under-construction infrastructure projects and emphasized stricter monitoring of emerging stress in the sector. Khara also revealed that the bank had conducted assessments and…

The Bank of England has opted to keep its main UK interest rate at 5.25%, maintaining the 16-year high, amid concerns from several policymakers regarding certain inflation metrics. In a statement released on Thursday, the Monetary Policy Committee, consisting of nine members, voted 7-2 to retain the current rates, with two members advocating for a quarter-point decrease. This marks an increase in the number of policymakers supporting a rate reduction compared to the previous meeting, signaling a potential shift towards rate cuts. Similar to the recent decision by the US Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged, the majority of the…

Larsen & Toubro ( L&T ), a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning defense, infrastructure, power, construction, technology, and finance, intends to maintain its investments in the Middle East region while adopting a more comprehensive strategy. The company’s management stated that its investments in the Middle East will not be confined to hydrocarbons but will also encompass infrastructure development to transform the region into a tourist destination. Shankar Raman, CFO of L&T, mentioned during a management call on May 8 that the company will continue to focus on infrastructure development, energy generation, and downstream investments in petrochemicals and related sectors. Looking…

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court stated on Wednesday that Muslims cannot claim the right to live in a relationship when they are already married, noting that such a relationship is not permitted under Islamic principles. The observation came during the hearing of the writ petition of Sneha Devi and Mohammad Shadab Khan, residents of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, before Justice AR Masoodi and Justice AK Srivastava. The couple sought protection from police action under Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty) after the woman’s parents filed a case against Khan, alleging that he kidnapped their daughter…

According to a report from Money Control, Paytm is venturing into the ride-hailing market by introducing auto-rickshaw services in major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The aim is to challenge the market dominance currently held by Ola and Uber. The new ride-hailing feature is currently in testing on the Paytm app and is accessible to a limited number of users. Paytm has been gradually expanding its presence on ONDC, launching services across various e-commerce sectors such as food delivery, grocery, fashion, and electronics. An insider with knowledge of the project mentioned…

Singapore-based private equity firm Venturi Partners Pte. Ltd has acquired a 5.12% stake in K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd from Navneet Education Ltd for ₹225 crore ($27 million), according to a joint statement from the companies. However, the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. K12 Techno Services operates the Orchids International school chain. Navneet Education Ltd has invested ₹118 crore in K12 since 2013. After this transaction, it will retain a 14-15% stake in the company. K12 Techno Services has received investments from Peak XV, Sofina Ventures, and Kedaara Capital. The deal reportedly valued K12 at ₹5,000 crore.…

Dakar (Senegal), May 9 (AP) – A statement from the country’s transport minister announced that a Boeing 737 aircraft, carrying 85 people, veered off the runway at Dakar’s airport, the capital of Senegal, resulting in injuries to 10 individuals. El Malick Ndiaye, the transport minister, specified that the Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was en route to Bamako late on Wednesday, with a total of 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew onboard. The injured passengers are currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital, while the remaining survivors have been accommodated in a hotel for rest. Further details…

Manappuram Finance Ltd stated on May 9 that the recent advisory from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding the limitation of cash disbursal for loans would not negatively impact the company’s operations. This clarification came after the RBI issued instructions to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to strictly adhere to the Income Tax Act provision on cash disbursement, specifying that no NBFC should disburse loan amounts exceeding Rs 20,000 in cash. V.P. Nandakumar, the Managing Director & CEO of the company, mentioned, “Our widely used product, the Online Gold Loan, constituting 50% of our gold loan portfolio, follows a fully…