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Axis Bank dips 2% amid reports of senior level exits; should you be worried?
Anil Agarwal, president & group head of institutional clients coverage, Vikas Shinde, who once headed the debt capital market team, and Jimmy Tavadia, group head of trading, have resigned, reports say
'India's private credit market primed for sustained growth'
India's private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, with promoter financing also playing a crucial role.
'India's private credit market primed for sustained growth'
India's private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, with promoter financing also playing a crucial role.

Explained - Why Jefferies prefers Bajaj Finance, Aditya Birla Capital over other NBFCs
Jefferies expects the sector to deliver healthy loan growth, easing credit costs and largely range-bound NIMs. While valuations have recovered from the lows seen during the recent geopolitical tensions, they remain broadly around long-term averages.
Development Bank of Japan makes maiden realty investment in India with HDFC Capital
Development Bank of Japan has invested in HDFC Capital's H-DREAM Fund, marking its first real estate venture in India. The fund focuses on affordable housing and has raised over $350 million towards a $500 million target. The development shows growing Japanese interest in India's real estate.
Japan’s Development Bank invests in Indian real estate through HDFC Capital fund
Japan's Development Bank of Japan Inc. has entered India's residential property market. It committed capital to HDFC Capital's affordable and mid-income housing platform. This marks a significant new entry of Japanese institutional capital. The investment supports sustainable development and addresses India's housing shortage. It also enhances geographic diversification for the bank's overseas real estate portfolio.

Aditya Birla Capital Plans To Use Rs 3,500 Crore To Drive Lending Business Growth
Earlier this week, the financial services arm of Aditya Birla Group announced a Rs 4,000 crore preferential issue of equity shares to the group companies and International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Trading guide: Nifty eyes 24,750; AB Capital, SBI, LIC HFL on analyst radar
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying the shares of Aditya Birla Capital, LIC Housing Finance, and SBI today
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: DMart shares down 4%, ideaForge Technologies up 16%; Ambuja report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Amubja Cements, Manappuram Finance, Godrej Properties, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata Technologies, KEI Industries, Jindal Stainless, BHEL, Aarti Industries, Sobha, Quess Corp, Tata Chemicals, Wockhardt, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. Also watch for earnings reactions from Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank, CDSL, NSDL, Zen Technologies, Mazagon Dock and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings reactions.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: UTI AMC profit drops 73%; IEX operating profit up 23%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Infosys, LTIMindtree, IEX, Union Bank of India, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Energy Solutions, CIE India, Bluestone Jewellery, Mahindra Logistics, Tata Capital, Sterling & Wilson Renewables, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), and UTI AMC are among the important earnings to track today. The street will react to results reported by Trent, BCCL, and other companies as well. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Advent gets CCI nod to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India has approved Advent International's proposal to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. This move involves a significant capital infusion into the housing finance subsidiary. The CCI also cleared other acquisitions, including Citrus Investment LLC's increased shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery and Indus Infra Trust's acquisition of KNR SPVs.