So far in 2012-13, SKS Microfinance clinched five securitisation deals aggregating to Rs 411 crore with banks. The fifth one was a Rs 52.62 crore securitization deal that the bank entered into recently with a private sector bank and which is rated A1 {SO). Meanwhile, it may be noted that the company announced a net profit of Rs 1.2 crore during October-December 2012, after suffering losses in seven consecutive qua
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RBI suggests alignment of existing debt recast pacts with scheme
The existing bilateral debt recast schemes between banks and some power distribution companies may be aligned with the government-introduced debt restructuring scheme, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) suggested. Last year, lenders entered into a debt restructuring agreement with power distribution firms in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana — who together owe
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Panel suggests allowing banks to issue fixed rate bonds
An expert panel suggested Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow banks to issue long-term bonds which carry fixed interest rate in order to mop up resources for lending to infrastructure sector. The panel headed by KK Vohra, Chief General Manager, internal debt management department, RBI, suggested that banks can issue long term bonds with minim
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India Ratings suspends rating for Pratibha Shipping
The ratings of Pratibha Shipping was suspended by India Ratings as the former failed to provide adequate information on its current debt repayment and status of operations of its various vessels. In the absence of these information, the rating agency is unable to make an assessment of the com
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Shriram Transport mulls Rs 10 bn debt issue
In order to finance its growth plans, Shriram Transport Finance plans to launch public issue for Rs 1,000 crore worth of debt instruments. The company reportedly requires Rs 20,000-25,000 crore to meet disbursements every year, the majority of which would be met through debt and our own business. The company, which forayed into equipment finance business last year, has not performed well in that verti
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RBI allows Essar Oil to raise $2.2 bn via ECB
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Essar Oil to mop up a maximum of $2.2 billion through external commercial borrowings in order to repay partially its debt of $2.8 billion. The company is said to be in discussion with banks to raise the amount as it got the required approval. The company. however, has not finalized the amount to be raise
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Karaikal Port tries to overcome debt problem
According to media reports, Karaikal Port (KPPL) is finding ways to overcome its huge debt. Among the plans are refinancing or restructuring of debt or terminalisation of its port infrastructure. It is learnt that the port's projection of a sharp growth of traffic from items like fertilisers, crude or petroleum, and containers has not materialised. This is poss
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ArcelorMittal to trim debt via stake sale
As part of its strategy to offload assets and reduce debt, ArcelorMittal decided to sell 15 percent stake in Canada's Labrador Trough iron ore mining and infrastructure asset. The stake would be bought by a consortium that includes South Korean steelmaker POSCO and Taiwan-listed China Steel Corp in a deal valued at $1.1 billion, repo
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Dena Bank to provide support to viable units
Dena Bank proposes to provide financial support to those small and medium businessmen whose projects are viable but are facing short-term liquidity constraints. In this regard, the bank plans to evaluate the scheme for the SME (small and medium enterprises) and r
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MFIs asked to charge rates in sync with borrower ability
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Chairman C Rangarajan suggested micro finance institutions (MFIs) to charge interest rates according to the repayment ability of borrowers. He remarked that fixing the interest rate independent of the repaying capacity of the borrower is asking for disas