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Investors are increasingly favoring RBI's Floating Rate Bonds, a secure government-backed debt instrument, over traditional bank deposits and small-savings schemes. Offering an 8.05% return linked to the National Savings Certificate rate plus 35 basis points, these seven-year bonds provide a higher yield and hedge against rising interest rates.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India is simplifying corporate disclosure rules. A review of Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements is underway. Sebi is also overhauling settlement regulations and other norms for stockbrokers and mutual funds. A closing-auction mechanism for equity markets is nearing implementation. Efforts are also focused on easing fundraising processes for companies.
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Bharti Airtel's credit rating has been upgraded by S&P Global Ratings. This reflects the company's strong earnings and cash flow. The upgrade is expected to drive continued debt reduction over the next 12 to 24 months. Airtel's financial flexibility is anticipated to improve. This positive outlook is supported by rational industry competition and tariff hikes.
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LIC has urged the government to implement tax and regulatory changes in the upcoming budget to boost policy sales and insurer margins. Key proposals include treating insurance services as 'zero-rated' for GST to allow input tax credit claims and increasing the tax-free maturity proceeds limit to 10 lakh annually.
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Ready for a legal showdown, the BBC is prepared to defend against Donald Trump's planned defamation lawsuit concerning an edited speech. Despite Trump's claims of multi-billion dollar damages for alleged reputational injury, the BBC insists there's no justification for the lawsuit. After their apology for the edit, they maintain confidence in their stance.
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