Icra flags risks on small biz exposures, feels FD rates have bottomed

Icra flags risks on small biz exposures, feels FD rates have bottomed

Domestic rating agency Icra on Wednesday (September 10, 2025) flagged lenders’ exposure to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as a potential source of risk. The agency also noted that the fixed deposit offerings by banks have bottomed out, and further reductions are less likely if the RBI holds on to the rates. The agency has […]

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Automakers to incur ₹65,000 cr. capex to meet demand: Icra

Automakers to incur ₹65,000 cr. capex to meet demand: Icra

Automakers are likely to plan an aggregate capital expenditure outlay of ₹65,000 crore over FY2023-FY2025 to ramp up capacity to meet demand and for new product development, according to Icra. The rating agency said wholesale volumes are projected to touch an all-time high of 3.7-3.8 million units in FY2023, a growth of 21-24% from FY22, backed by […]

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Higher ATF prices, Rupee depreciation likely to pose threat to domestic carriers’ recovery: Report

Higher ATF prices, Rupee depreciation likely to pose threat to domestic carriers’ recovery: Report

“In India, ATF accounts for around 45% of the operational cost of an airline. Besides, as much as 35-50% of the airlines’ operating expenses are U. S. dollar driven,” as per ICRA. “In India, ATF accounts for around 45% of the operational cost of an airline. Besides, as much as 35-50% of the airlines’ operating […]

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