The cash reserves of BSE 500 companies (excluding the banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), and oil & gas sectors) climbed to ₹7.68 lakh crore as of September 30, 2024, according to ACE Equities’ data. This marks a 51% jump compared to ₹5.06 lakh crore at the end of FY20, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysts attribute this impressive growth to several factors:
Post-pandemic, Indian corporates prioritized healthier balance sheets. The demand boom following COVID-19 further supported this focus on reducing debt.
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“The pandemic taught companies the importance of maintaining higher liquidity for unforeseen challenges,” said Bhavesh Shah, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at Equirus.
Shah also noted that a strong stock market played a significant role in helping companies reduce debt. “The IPO and QIP rallies allowed companies to deleverage, as debt repayment became a key focus for IPO fund utilization. Markets reward companies with debt-free operations,” he added.
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