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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.
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concerns
Banks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. This surge in funding for green energy underscores the nation's commitment to energy transition. Experts note a growing demand for climate finance, urging banks to develop specialized underwriting for sunrise sectors like solar and green hydrogen, which are poised for significant growth.
Reliance seeks to build India's sovereign AI backbone; unveils Jio call agent and AI home platform
Reliance Industries is building India's sovereign AI backbone. The company is partnering with Google and Meta. New AI-powered applications are launching for Indian users and businesses. An AI agent will join phone calls to assist users. Reliance aims to make AI affordable for every Indian. This initiative leverages Jio's vast digital network.

Buy, Sell Or Hold: Reliance, Shriram Finance, Ashok Leyland, PNB Housing Finance And SJVN — Ask Profit
Market experts shared buy, sell and hold recommendations for an array of stocks.
Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata Consumer
Indian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus. ADIA plans to sell Lenskart shares. Tata Consumer targets over 20% EBITDA margin. Reliance Industries subsidiary will redevelop a Mumbai slum. REC Ltd will merge with Power Finance Corporation. ZEEL plans to raise funds.
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.

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%.

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.
IIFL Home Finance inks $300 million loan pact with ADB
IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing lending for low-income families, with a special emphasis on women. A portion of the funds will back green-certified, energy-efficient homes, helping address India's substantial housing shortage and extending homeownership to underserved communities nationwide.

IIFL Home Finance Limited raises $300 million from Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing for women
IIFL Home Finance secures a 300 million dollar loan from Asian Development Bank and partners to boost affordable, green housing finance for low-income women in India amid a major housing deficit.
Chris Wood picks IndiGo, Adani Power in India portfolio reshuffle
Jeffries' Christopher Wood has reshuffled his India portfolio, adding Adani Power and InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) while exiting Home First Finance and Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo). The ace investor remains overweight on India, citing reforms, strong domestic flows and long-term structural opportunity.