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Appointed firm submitted its report on April 26, determining that the cumulative adverse impact on the bank s profit and loss account stood at ₹1,959.98 crore as of March 31, 2025, in line with earlier estimates disclosed on April 15.

But since corporate debt is fixed with a mark-up on the benchmark bond yield to account for individual risk exposure beyond the sovereign borrower, the effective borrowing rate has taken longer to trudge durably below the 7% threshold.

The dollar began the week steadily as investors await key U.S. economic data, including jobs figures and GDP, to assess the impact of trade tensions. Despite a recent bounce, the dollar is on track for its largest monthly fall in years, fueled by concerns over U.S. trade policy.

Oil prices saw a slight increase in early trading. However, trade talk uncertainties between the U.S. and China continue to weigh on the market. The prospect of OPEC+ potentially increasing supply adds to the gloom. Conflicting signals from Donald Trump and Beijing regarding trade progress are also impacting the market.

Toyota Industries shares are likely to increase. This follows Toyota s announcement of exploring investment in a potential buyout. The key parts supplier may see a significant change. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda and his family proposed acquiring Toyota Industries. The deal is estimated at 6 trillion yen. Toyota Industries confirmed receiving proposals about going private.

Hong Kong s equity markets remain active despite global trade tensions. Two companies are set to launch stock listings. They aim to raise a combined $270 million. Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology seeks up to $234 million. Auntea Jenny, a tea drinks company, plans to raise up to $35 million. These deals proceed even as the Hang Seng Index experiences fluctuations.

The fourth quarter earnings season is gaining traction, with numerous companies set to announce their results on Monday. Ultratech Cement is anticipated to reveal a strong operational performance, driven by volume growth and stable margins. Revenue is projected to increase by 12% year-on-year, while profit is expected to rise by 8%.

Iware Supplychain Services will launch its IPO on April 28, 2025. The IPO aims to raise ₹27.13 crore. The price band is set at Rs 95 per share. The company plans to use the funds for expansion and working capital. Iware offers integrated logistics solutions across multiple states. The firm reported a revenue of Rs 86.

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