South Korean industry sources said that having workers enter on B-1 visas or through the visa waiver programme -- which permit business visits but not employment -- "was a normal practice".
Vedanta Resources successfully raised $500 million through a seven-year US dollar bond issue, which was oversubscribed three times, attracting bids over USD 1.6 billion. This strategic move, backed by strong investor confidence, is part of the conglomerate's ongoing efforts to repay existing high-cost debt, manage liquidity, and extend its debt maturity profile.
Sterlite Electric, part of the Vedanta Group, has filed its DRHP with Sebi to raise funds through an IPO. The issue includes a fresh equity sale and an offer for sale, each of 77.9 lakh shares. Promoters Anil Agarwal and Twin Star Overseas will participate in the OFS. Proceeds will fund debt repayment, capital expenditure, and general corporate purposes.
As a US government shutdown nears, investors are evaluating its market impact. A prolonged shutdown could weaken the economy and the dollar, potentially leading to Fed rate cuts and benefiting emerging markets. Gold demand remains strong amid uncertainty, inflation, and a soft dollar, with prices expected to rise further.
Infrastructure financing stocks surged over 5% after the RBI reduced risk weights on NBFC lending to infrastructure projects, aiming to lower financing costs. Concurrently, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, revised FY26 inflation downward to 2.6%, and raised the FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%.
Sanjeev Prasad anticipates festive demand will boost autos and staples. He expects earnings stability for FY2027 after recent cuts. Nifty 50 may deliver 5-10% returns over the next year. Banks are set to lead economic recovery with 23% profit growth in FY2027. Job creation determines the longevity of the demand cycle.
