🏘️RMBS to Revamp Real Estate
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🗞️ FTAs to boost job-intensive sectors
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are seen as game-changers for sectors like textiles, footwear, and gems & jewellery. As India pursues new FTAs, these sectors could gain broader market access and scale manufacturing faster.
Expert Take: Ajay Sahai, DG of FIEO, says, “FTAs must be crafted to maximize employment without compromising domestic competitiveness.”
🗞️ Retail investors fuel derivatives surge
Retail participation in index options remains strong, contributing significantly to daily turnover. Despite concerns from regulators about rising exposure, the growing appetite for derivatives—especially in weekly expiries—signals a shift in retail trading behavior.
Expert Take: Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO at HDFC Securities, says, “This trend reflects the maturing mindset of retail investors, but it needs careful monitoring.”
🗞️ Zee to double down on core businesses
Zee Entertainment will channel 40% of its free cash flows into core segments—broadcast, digital, and regional content. With the Sony merger off the table, Zee is focused on organic expansion and monetization.
Expert Take: Karan Taurani, SVP at Elara Capital, says, “Zee is signaling stability by reinvesting in its strengths.”
🗞️ Mortgage-backed securities may reshape real estate
India’s housing market may benefit from a rise in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), which offer developers alternate funding while creating structured investment products. With support from regulators and global investors, RMBS could bring greater transparency.
🗞️ Canara Bank sets ₹50,000 Cr corporate lending target
Canara Bank is ready to issue ₹50,000 crore in corporate loans this fiscal. The bank is aligning with the government’s infrastructure and green energy push to expand its commercial loan book.
🗞️ Relaxo goes instant with Q-commerce tie-up
Relaxo Footwear now sells via Blinkit and Zepto, tapping into India’s growing quick-commerce market. With younger consumers demanding convenience, Relaxo aims to modernize its distribution strategy.
🗞️ UP eyes ₹63,000 Cr from liquor in FY26
Uttar Pradesh has set a ₹63,000 crore target for excise revenue from liquor. Through tech-enabled monitoring and policy tweaks, the state wants to raise efficiency and reduce leakages.
🗞️ FinMin wants stronger recovery frameworks in banks
The Finance Ministry has urged banks to invest in faster litigation processes, centralized legal teams, and AI-based tracking tools to clean up their stressed loan books.