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Finance Aston Martin Secures £550m Loan Package to Bolster Balance Sheet Amid US Tariffs and Weak China Demand
Aston Martin has secured £550m in loans managed by HPS Investment, including a £450m senior secured-term loan and a £100m delayed draw facility, to strengthen its balance sheet and fund future product plans. The move comes after the company cut 600 jobs and reported a net loss of £493.2m for the last fiscal year, attributing the poor performance to US tariffs and weak demand in China. CFO Doug Lafferty said the financing 'significantly strengthens our liquidity.'
Finance RBI Revised Kisan Credit Card Rules: Standardises Crop Seasons, Retains Collateral-Free Limit
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) framework, standardising crop season definitions to 12 months for short-duration crops and 18 months for long-duration crops, effective January 2027. The central bank retained the collateral-free loan limit at Rs 2 lakh, with additional flexibility up to Rs 3 lakh for hypothecation-backed loans. The move aims to streamline farm credit delivery and align with asset-classification norms.
Finance Understanding the True Cost of Truck Financing
Truck financing costs extend beyond monthly payments, encompassing total interest over the loan term. Understanding amortization and interest structure is crucial for accurate cost assessment.