Rama Mohan Rao Amara, managing director (international banking and global) markets of SBI, said that corporates are now coming to banks to meet their credit demands.."What we have seen is that issuance of debt paper volumes has come down in the current quarter. In the first quarter, issuances were to the extent of Rs three lakh crore, which has come down in the current quarter as yields are hardening," Amara told reporters on the sidelines of a CII event here.He said, "Ten-year yields have gone up by 6.6 p ...

Kolkata, Sep 10 (PTI) Corporates may return to commercial banks to meet their credit needs due to hardening of bond yields in the debt market, an official of State Bank of India (SBI) said on Wednesday. Rama Mohan Rao Amara, managing director (international banking and global) markets of SBI, said that corporates are now coming to banks to meet their credit demands. "What we have seen is that issuance of debt paper volumes has come down in the current quarter. In the first quarter, issuances were to the ...

Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue growth of 9.1% in Q1 2025, reaching DKK 1,744.3 million, while also improving its adjusted EBITDA margin to 17.6% [2][5] - A merger with SDC is underway, forming a new entity called Netcompany Banking Services, expected to be completed around mid-year [2][3] - The company maintains its full-year financial expectations, projecting revenue growth of 5% to 10% and an adjusted EBITDA margin between 16% and 19% [3][4] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24.4% to DKK 307.3 million in Q1 2025, with a margin improvement from 15.5% in Q1 2024 to 17.6% [5] - Diluted earnings per share rose by 36.9% to DKK 2.56 [5] - Free cash flow improved significantly to DKK 67.9 million from a negative DKK 4.9 million in Q1 2024 [5] Workforce and Operational Metrics - The average workforce increased by 342 full-time equivalents (FTEs) to 8,150 FTEs in Q1 2025, compared to 7,808 FTEs in Q1 2024 [5] - The cash conversion ratio (tax normalized) was reported at 83.3% in Q1 2025 [5] - Debt leverage improved to 1.2x in Q1 2025 from 1.6x in Q1 2024 [5]

Summary of Global Energy Review 2025 Industry Overview - The report focuses on the global energy sector, analyzing trends in oil, gas, coal, renewables, and nuclear power, as well as energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions [2][3][8]. Key Findings - **Energy Demand Growth**: Global energy demand increased by 2.2% in 2024, surpassing the average growth rate of 1.3% from 2013 to 2023. Electricity demand surged by 4.3%, driven by extreme temperatures, electrification, and digitalization [14][19][20]. - **Renewables Dominance**: Renewables accounted for 38% of the growth in global energy supply, followed by natural gas (28%), coal (15%), oil (11%), and nuclear (8%) [14][21]. - **Regional Contributions**: Emerging and developing economies contributed over 80% of global energy demand growth, with China and India leading in absolute terms. China's energy demand growth slowed to under 3%, while India saw significant increases [14][28][31]. Sector-Specific Insights - **Oil Demand**: Global oil demand growth slowed to 0.8% in 2024, down from 1.9% in 2023. Oil's share of total energy demand fell below 30% for the first time, reflecting a shift towards electric vehicles and alternative energy sources [14][46][49]. - **Natural Gas**: Natural gas demand grew by 2.7%, reaching a new all-time high, with significant contributions from emerging markets in Asia. The demand was primarily driven by industrial use and electricity generation [62][65][66]. - **Coal Consumption**: Global coal demand rose by 1%, primarily due to increased electricity consumption driven by high temperatures. China remained the largest coal consumer, accounting for 58% of global coal use [16][35]. - **Electricity Generation**: Electricity consumption increased by nearly 1,100 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024, with renewables and nuclear power providing 80% of the growth in global electricity generation [16][20]. Environmental Impact - **CO2 Emissions**: Energy-related CO2 emissions increased by 0.8% in 2024, influenced by extreme weather conditions. The deployment of clean energy technologies has prevented an estimated 2.6 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions annually [10][18][24]. - **Energy Intensity**: Improvements in energy intensity slowed to 1% in 2024, down from an average of 2% annually between 2010 and 2019. This slowdown is attributed to high energy demand and less efficient fuel consumption [41][42]. Additional Observations - **Impact of Weather**: Extreme temperatures contributed approximately 15% to the overall increase in global energy demand, significantly affecting electricity and natural gas consumption [37][38]. - **Electric Vehicle Growth**: Global sales of electric cars rose by over 25%, surpassing 17 million units, indicating a significant shift towards electrification in the transport sector [16][20]. This comprehensive analysis highlights the evolving dynamics of the global energy sector, emphasizing the transition towards renewable energy sources and the implications for future energy policies and investments.