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Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainer

India has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules. Foreign companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding can now invest in India through the automatic route. This change, effective May first, 2026, aims to boost investment. Previously, stricter rules applied due to security concerns. This move is expected to attract more global capital […]

Vodafone Idea eyes ₹25,000 crore SBI-led funding after AGR relief

Vi is targeting capital expenditure of ₹45,000 crore over next three years to accelerate network upgrades, achieve 5G parity in key markets and drive a turnaround in performance. This is in addition to ₹18,000 crore it has already invested, which demonstrated tangible results, according to the management.

Companies give Bond Street a pass, take bank route for funds

Corporate borrowers are increasingly favoring bank loans over bond issuances as rising capital market yields diminish the cost advantage of bonds. Spreads between bank lending rates and bond yields have significantly compressed, particularly for higher-rated entities, leading to a notable shift in fundraising strategies.