The report identifies several key obstacles, such as the inadequacy of collateral, difficulties in verifying the creditworthiness of MSMEs, and the high transaction costs associated with providing small loans. These factors make lending to MSMEs less attractive for financial institutions.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: ICRI School of Clinical Research and Data Science is thrilled to announce the opening of admissions for the prestigious MSc. Clinical Research & Data Science program. Since its inception in 2004, ICRI has been at the forefront of clinical research e
In a pre-budget meeting with Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, the Kisan lobby advocated for lifting the ban on exports of several agricultural products.
Moody's Ratings has highlighted the immense financial commitment required for India's energy transition. The nation aims to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity, targeting an impressive 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
Backed by healthy demand prospects for the sector, large cement companies are looking to increase their capacity and maintain market share through, organic and inorganic expansions.
According to ICRA, forecasts suggest this trend will continue, with expectations of a further surge to 55 per cent by March 2025, indicating a notable consolidation within the sector.
According to ICRA, this upgrade is attributed to ATGL's improved financial risk profile, driven by sustained growth in sales volume, which has resulted in an increased scale of operations and better profitability.
According to ICRA report, the year 2024 witnessed a significant upturn in electricity demand, marked by a 7.6 per cent increase on a year-on-year basis, fueled by a resilient economic activity and weather-related loads. This trend persisted into the initial months of FY2025, with demand surg
ICRA projects that the monetisation of 33 road assets through the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) modes could yield between Rs 53,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore.
The widening reach of asset management companies (AMCs) beyond the top 30 towns has played a significant role in encouraging more individuals to explore mutual funds as a viable investment avenue.
ICRA expects a muted 8-9 per cent recovery in revenues of its sample companies to Rs 28,150 crore in the financial year 2025 from Rs 26,000 crore, benefiting from the low base and replenishment of stock in the US and EU regions.