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L&T Finance Q1 profit rises 29% to record high on strong retail book growth
L&T Finance reported its highest-ever quarterly profit in the June quarter, driven by robust retail loan growth, higher disbursements and improved asset quality, while the lender continued to accelerate its transition into an AI-native financial institution.
India's diamond export pain is hiding a brighter story at home
India's diamond exports have declined over recent financial years. Retail giants are increasing investments in both natural and lab-grown diamonds. This domestic focus targets a growing demand from younger Indian consumers. Retailers are expanding offerings to cater to evolving preferences for lightweight jewelry. Natural diamonds continue to hold a significant position in premium portfolios.
TCS Q1 Results Live Updates: Stock recovering from day's low ahead of earnings
TCS Q1 Results Live Updates: Tata Group giant and India's largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) is set to report its results after market hours on Thursday, July 9. As per a CNBC-TV18 poll, the company's US Dollar revenue is seen flat at $7,611 million, compared to $7,621 million in the March quarter. The stock has declined 35% so far this year and is now trading at 14 times its financial year 2028 estimated price-to-earnings, well below its historical averages. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates from TCS.
Kalyan Jewellers shares jump 9%, extend two-day rally to over 15% after robust Q1 business update
Kalyan Jewellers shares saw a significant surge following a robust first-quarter business update. The company reported an estimated 38% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for Q1 FY27. Strong domestic demand and international growth contributed to this impressive financial performance. The launch of a gold recirculation campaign also gained significant customer traction during the quarter. Kalyan Jewellers also expanded its retail footprint by opening new showrooms and outlets.
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs
"Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery," said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. "Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to higher write-offs."
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs
"Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery," said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. "Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to higher write-offs."
'Not A Single Penny Lost': US Dept Of Justice Backs Dismissal Of Criminal Charges Against Adani Group
DOJ argued that the alleged victims were not retail investors but some of the world's largest financial institutions
Stock Alert: Route Mobile, Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp, V2 Retail, NMDC
Bharti Airtel said its subsidiary, Airtel Money has commenced commercial operations as a Type II non-deposit accepting non-banking financial company (NBFC).
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
SBI boosts AI-powered banking with new digital journeys for retail, corporate customers
The announcements span SBI's YONO platform, introducing new customer journeys, AI-driven capabilities and industry-first features that simplify banking, empower businesses and promote financial and sustainability wellness, the bank said in a statement.
Explained - What led to Havells, Page Industries and Titan shares surge up to 4% on Wednesday
Havells' growth will improve in the current financial year, according to Citi, led by strong growth in cables and wires, a gradual recovery in consumer businesses and the solar segment emerging as a meaningful growth driver.