Kitex Taps Opportunity: The Apparel Industry’s Shift from Bangladesh to India Vinu: Manu, I came across this article in The Hindu BusinessLine dated June 6, 2025, about Kitex Garments betting big on the apparel industry shift from Bangladesh to India. Can you explain what's happening? Manu: Absolute...
From Rain to Returns: How Weather Shapes India’s Rubber Economy Vinu: Manu, I saw an article in The Hindu BusinessLine today (05.06.2025) about rubber production. It says monsoon might boost it. What’s the latest on that? Manu: Yes, Vinu. A good monsoon in Kerala has brought optimism among rubber fa...
Moody’s Outlook on Indian Banks: Asset Quality, Loan Growth & Key Risks Explained Vinu: Manu, I saw Moody’s made a statement about Indian banks. What are they saying? Manu: Moody’s said that despite global trade tensions, the Indian banking sector is expected to broadly preserve its asset quality, t...
RBI’s Gold Loan Guidelines: Reform or Roadblock? Vinu: Manu, what’s this big issue about RBI’s draft norms for gold loans? I read somewhere that it’s creating a lot of fuss. Manu: That’s true, Vinu. The RBI has recently proposed draft norms for gold loans, especially those issued against high-value ...
Collateral Coverage Ratio vs Loan-to-Value Ratio: What’s the Difference? Vinu: Manu, I came across two terms in a credit proposal — Collateral Coverage Ratio and Loan-to-Value Ratio. Are they the same thing? Manu: Great question, Vinu. They're related but not the same. In fact, they’re almost like m...