corporate debt market

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has launched a new multi-tranche euro bond offering, aiming to raise at least €3 billion. This move follows a significant US dollar bond sale and aims to fund general corporate purposes, including substantial investments in AI data centers. The offering highlights tech giants' increased capital-raising efforts for long-term AI infrastructure development.

The RBI has thwarted Tata Sons' attempt to avoid a public listing. A recent clarification states that equity from group companies with market access counts as indirect public funds, invalidating Tata Sons' argument for deregistration. This ruling, effective July 1, impacts the conglomerate's holding company, which has substantial assets exceeding the deregistration threshold.

Rohit Jain has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, filling the vacancy left by T Rabi Sankar. Jain, previously an executive director overseeing bank supervision, will serve until May 2029. His appointment comes as the RBI focuses on preparing financial institutions for emerging threats like cybersecurity, a concern he has previously highlighted.

Jane Street Group has achieved remarkable financial success, distributing $9.38 billion in compensation last year, a significant surge that dwarfs rivals like Goldman Sachs. The market maker's trading revenue reached $39.6 billion, fueled by its substantial capital base and strategic investments, including a notable stake in AI startup Anthropic.

Why Claire Mazumdar? Because, according to her aunt and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, "I think she has proved to me that she can run a company."

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp has published a manifesto urging Silicon Valley to build artificial intelligence weapons. He believes this technology is inevitable and that the tech sector has a moral duty to support national defense. Karp argues that adversaries will not wait for ethical debates. He states that the atomic age is ending and AI will define future military power.

Dolce & Gabbana has appointed industry veteran Stefano Cantino as its new co-CEO, sharing leadership with Alfonso Dolce. This strategic move aims to stabilize the brand amidst financial pressures and its transformation into a 360-degree lifestyle entity. Cantino's expertise from Prada and Gucci is expected to guide the company through its debt refinancing and future growth.

S&P Global in its latest report titled India's Strong Fundamentals Would Cushion The Blow Of An Oil Shock says India is equipped to handle some strain. The report assumes a base case scenario of oil prices at an average of $130 per barrel for 2026 and $100 in 2027.

Fundamentally, foreign exchange reserves tell us about a country’s ability to service its external debt. The more robust the cover, the better a country’s position of economic strength. So how strong is India placed in terms of foreign exchange reserves?

A former software engineer, once earning Rs 40 lakh annually, now rides for Rapido in NCR to manage a Rs 95,000 monthly home loan EMI after a sudden layoff. This stark career shift highlights the precariousness of high-income tech jobs and the risks of substantial debt, leaving many professionals questioning their financial security in volatile times.

Oracle has initiated a new week by appointing Hilary Maxson as its new Chief Financial Officer, following recent widespread layoffs. This move comes as the software giant invests heavily in AI infrastructure, taking on significant debt. Maxson, with extensive financial experience, aims to ensure disciplined investment for customer and shareholder value amidst Oracle's ambitious cloud and AI expansion plans.

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As more countries raise barriers , the dream of an overseas education has lost some of its shine for many Indian students and their parents.

The article highlights a double standard in public discourse, where welfare schemes for the poor face intense moral scrutiny, while massive bank loan write-offs for large borrowers are discussed with softer language. It argues for equal transparency and accountability in both instances, as taxpayers ultimately fund both.

Milton Hershey's early confectionery ventures faced bankruptcy, yet these failures honed his skills and resolve. He learned to standardize, automate, and focus on a single product, leading to the success of his caramel business. Selling it, he then revolutionized the chocolate industry, making it affordable for all Americans and building a lasting legacy of enterprise and social responsibility.

Amazon is reportedly planning a colossal bond sale, aiming to raise between $37 billion and $42 billion across 11 tranches. This massive borrowing, with maturities stretching to 2076, is primarily to fund its aggressive expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This move significantly surpasses its previous $15 billion bond sale in late 2024.

The numbers are staggering: on February 27 the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies was Rs 46,325,200.41 crore. As of March 13, 2025, it has fallen to Rs 42,939,960.29 crore. That’s a loss of almost Rs 33 lakh crore in investor wealth over a span of two weeks and nine trading sessions!

Trading volumes in the secondary corporate debt markets have picked up as yields on corporate debt head lower and liquidity in the system improves. The volumes had slumped earlier due to poor issuances.

Undeveloped corporate debt market is a weakness in India's financial system and high fiscal deficit is further complicating the problem, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday.

India’s capital markets have expanded sharply over the past decade. Between FY16 and FY26 (till Jan), about Rs 105 trillion was raised through equity and debt issuances. IPO activity remained robust, with Rs 1.8 lakh crore raised through 329 public issues in FY26 (April–Jan), compared with Rs 1.7 lakh crore from 320 IPOs in FY25.