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L&T Finance's Q1 retail disbursements rise 36%; loan book grows 28%
L&T Finance reported an estimated 36% year-on-year increase in retail disbursements to around Rs 23,800 crore in the first quarter of FY27, driven by strong growth across its lending segments.
For millions of Indians, investing in US companies is no longer limited to global brokerage firms. It is now becoming a lot more accessible from home. INDmoney said more than 3 million Indians have opened US stocks accounts on its platform, making it the first - instagram.com
For millions of Indians, investing in US companies is no longer limited to global brokerage firms. It is now becoming a lot more accessible from home. INDmoney said more than 3 million Indians have opened US stocks accounts on its platform, making it the firstinstagram.com
IRFC OFS wraps up with non-retail book fully subscribed, retail at 41.39%
Indian Railway Finance Corporation's (IRFC) offer for sale (OFS) concluded on Thursday with the retail portion receiving a 41.39% subscription, while the non-retail segment was fully subscribed on the first day.
BSH enters mass market in India for first time globally, cuts Bosch prices to rival LG, Samsung
German appliance giant BSH Home Appliances is making a significant push into India's mass market for the first time globally. By partnering with local manufacturers and reducing prices, the company aims to capture a larger share of this crucial segment. This strategic shift, which includes introducing over 350 new models, signals BSH's strong commitment to the Indian market and its potential for future growth.
China stocks mixed as weak consumer and property data offset industrial strength
Investor sentiment was weighed down by signs of uneven economic recovery. China's new home prices fell for a 35th straight month, remaining at their sharpest pace of decline since May 2025. Fixed-asset investment growth for JanuaryMay also missed expectations, while retail sales unexpectedly contracted in May, marking their first annual decline since December 2022.
Shalibhadra Finance eyes Rs 500 crore AUM as FY26 profit climbs 22%
Shalibhadra Finance is set for major expansion. The company aims to more than double its loan book by FY29. This growth will be fueled by new products like Micro LAP and home loans. Geographic expansion into new states is also planned. Technology investments will enhance efficiency. Shalibhadra Finance is positioning itself for significant growth in the retail finance sector.
AU Small Finance Bank collaborates with Intellect to accelerate its AI-first banking transition
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) announced its collaboration with Intellect Design Arena, a global leader in AI-First, enterprise-grade financial technology, adopting its Purple Fabric platform, the world's first Open Business Impact AI platform. Through this collaboration, AU SFB aims to accelerate its journey towards becoming an AI-first bank and build a scalable, technology-led banking franchise powered by enterprise-wide intelligence.
Swiggy Q4 Results: Loss narrows to Rs 800 crore, revenue surges 45% YoY
Swiggy Q4 Results: Swiggy significantly narrowed its losses to Rs 800 crore in Q4 FY26, driven by a 45% revenue surge and the food delivery business's strongest growth in 15 quarters. The quick commerce arm, Instamart, also saw substantial GOV growth, with unit economics improving, while the out-of-home business achieved its first full year of profitability.
CreditAccess Grameen looks to scale down microfinance growth, says MD & CEO Ganesh Narayanan
CreditAccess Grameen, a leading NBFC-MFI, is shifting focus from microfinance to secured lending like home loans. The company aims to become a Rs 50,000 crore entity by 2028, with a significant portion from retail finance. It is actively exploring acquisitions to accelerate growth in its secured business 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.
Motilal Oswal Home Finance raises USD 100 million from Asian Development Bank
Motilal Oswal Home Finance (MOHFL) has entered into an agreement to raise USD 100 million in INR-equivalent from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the form of debt through Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD). The financing represents an important milestone for MOHFL and reflects strong confidence from a leading global development finance institution in the Company's business model, governance framework, and long-term growth prospects.
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.