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India's middle class may have little room in the richer housing market
India's residential property market delivered one of its strongest first-half performances in over a decade, with home sales staying near record highs even as growth stabilised. Knight Frank India says premium housing is now driving the market, while affordable homes continue to shrink. Mumbai led sales, Bengaluru posted the fastest growth and NCR remained the weakest market.
Vedanta among top 5 stocks with lowest price-to-earnings ratio. Check details
Repco Home Finance, LIC Housing Finance, Power Finance Corporation, Vedanta and The Great Eastern Shipping feature among the cheapest stocks by price-to-earnings ratio. Most are widely held by mutual funds and carry strong Value Research ratings.
Bernstein says Aadhar Housing, Home First, other housing stocks can rally up to 34%. Here are 3 reasons why
Bernstein sees a significant rally potential of up to 34% in affordable housing finance stocks like Home First Finance and Aptus Value Housing. Favorable trends, improving business momentum, and stable operating conditions are driving this optimism. Despite attractive valuations, the sector benefits from low mortgage penetration and a strong competitive moat.
Nifty strategy, May 6: Key levels; L&T Finance, CG Power among top picks
After Monday's rise, the Nifty fell 86 points on Tuesday to close at 24,032. It opened 69 points lower and extended its losses by another 170 points during the first half of the session
IMGC, Bajaj Housing team up to make home loans easier for first-time buyers
IMGC partners with Bajaj Housing Finance to expand affordable home loans for underserved buyers in India, using mortgage guarantees, Bajaj Housing shares close up 1.85%.
Sam Altman's home hit by Molotov cocktail, OpenAI CEO shares rare family photo in first reaction — ‘We try to be…’
San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home in the city and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence startup's headquarters, OpenAI said on Friday.
Housing finance stocks near inflection point, Bernstein picks 2 favourites
Affordable housing finance stocks are nearing a turning point. Bernstein highlights attractive valuations and improving growth and asset quality. HomeFirst and Aadhar Housing Finance are named as preferred investments. The sector is poised for a turnaround, offering significant upside potential for investors. This presents a favorable entry point for the segment.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Jubilant FoodWorks revenue up 19%, Shyam Metalics steel sales surge
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Investors are gearing up for the earnings season as companies continue to report their provisional numbers for the fourth quarter and the financial year 2026. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank, CSB Bank, IndusInd Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Yes Bank, Bandhan Bank are among the lenders that have reported their provisional numbers over the extended weekend. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Breaks Records With 718.6 Million Views In 24 Hours
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will mark actor Tom Holland's first appearance as Spider-Man since No Way Home was released in 2021.
RBI eases NOHC norms for AU Small Finance Bank
The central bank said an NOHC would be needed only if the group later sets up additional financial services entities. The RBI had first issued an in-principle approval on Aug 7, 2025 for the transition from a small finance bank to a universal bank .
Motilal Oswal Home Finance signs $100 million NCD deal with Asian Development Bank
Motilal Oswal Home Finance signed a deal with the Asian Development Bank to raise $100 million in rupee debt via debentures, supporting affordable housing loans for women and green housing.
Motilal Oswal Home Finance signs USD 100 mn debt deal with ADB for women-focused, affordable, green housing
To be raised in rupee-equivalent debt, a part of the capital will be used to provide affordable housing loans to women borrowers while 10 per cent of the proceeds will be deployed to finance the construction of residential units that meet recognised green building certification standards, supporting the adoption of environmentally sustainable construction practices, the company said.