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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.
TPG acquires Aseem Infrastructure from NIIF with GIC, ICICI backing
Global private equity firm TPG is acquiring a full stake in Aseem Infrastructure Finance, a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier. Partnering with Singapore's GIC and ICICI Bank, TPG's climate investing platform will take over the company, which has funded significant renewable energy and power transmission projects. Aseem Infrastructure, founded by NIIF, has disbursed over Rs 40,000 crore in loans, contributing to substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions.
TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance for ₹5,000 crore
Aseem is a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier with a core focus on renewable energy, power transmission and other infrastructure assets in India. It was established in 2020 by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, India’s sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager.
Bullish futures positioning hints at upside in large-cap stocks
Indian stock markets are seeing pockets of strength, particularly in mid- and small-cap segments, with optimism now extending to select large-cap stocks. Analysts highlight several stocks showing bullish futures build-up and positive technical indicators. IndusInd Bank, Nalco, Shree Cement, HDFC AMC, Adani Energy Solutions, Nestlé India, and ONGC are identified as potential gainers, with specific entry points, targets, and stop-losses provided for traders.
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.
Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Torrent Power, IIFL Finance among shares in focus today; check list here
Stock market today: On Thursday, the Sensex advanced 109.25 points, or 0.14%, to close at 77,100.47, while the Nifty 50 gained 34.35 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 24,056.00
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 ...
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energy
Indian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sustainable finance. The Reserve Bank of India's Green Deposit Framework, introduced in 2023, has played a key role. Banks are channeling these funds into environmentally friendly projects like renewable energy and clean transportation.
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)
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper funds
Indian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made foreign currency borrowing cheaper. Companies like REC and PFC are planning to raise significant funds through external commercial borrowings. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs for these public sector undertakings.
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 ...
Stock Alert: APSEZ, Infosys, Dhanuka Agritech, Concord Biotech, Mufin Green Finance, Canara Bank
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) handled cargo volumes of 48.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in May, marking a 16% year-on-year increase, driven by strong growth across key ports and cargo segments. However, the company's logistics business witnessed a decline, with rail volumes falling 19% year-on-year to 48,170 TEUs during the month.