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Money is no more cheap

Money is no more cheap

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Rising interest rates will add to corporate borrowing costs, with the immediate impact visible on working capital loans. Other income will increase, too, as treasury investments will earn more interest.

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In fiscal 2010, operating profit played a bigger role in driving performance. In fiscal 2011, while operating profit growth was good, other income rose at a faster rate. Worryingly, in the March quarter, interest payments rose at a sharply higher pace , while other income growth slowed, too. With the Reserve Bank of India’s current rate hike, that trend may continue in fiscal 2012.

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Published: 03 May 2011, 10:59 PM IST
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