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Bank credit growth to ease as corporates tap bond markets, overseas funding: CareEdge
Bank credit growth is expected to moderate gradually in the upcoming fiscal year. Large corporations will increasingly use domestic bond markets and overseas borrowings for funding. The Reserve Bank of India's policy measures make external funding more attractive for businesses. This shift will reduce reliance on traditional bank loans for corporate financing needs. Overall credit demand remains healthy, but banks will finance a smaller share.
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.
TVS Motor, Dixon Tech In, Reliance, M&M Out: Which Stocks Made It Into Macquarie's New India Portfolio?
The biggest changes came in the brokerage's tactical portfolio, where it introduced Axis Bank, Hyundai Motor India and Dixon Technologies, while removing Shriram Finance, Reliance Industries and Coal India.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets EFC nod with ₹1.2 lakh crore outlay
India's semiconductor ambitions are set for a major boost with the Expenditure Finance Committee approving nearly ₹1.20 lakh crore for the second phase of the government's chip programme. This significantly enhanced allocation aims to deepen domestic manufacturing, reduce import reliance, and expand support across the entire semiconductor ecosystem, including design and upstream capabilities.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
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.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against Jhunjhunwala, Bapna, 52 others
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against former Reliance executives Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna. They were arrested in April 2026 in a bank loan fraud and money laundering case. The charge sheet names 55 accused individuals. The document will be presented to a judge on July 1. The accused were remanded to judicial custody after interrogation.
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.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...