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Indian Bank drops capital raising plan on lower ECL hit
Indian Bank has cancelled its planned share sale to raise funds. The lender's expected credit loss impact is now estimated lower than previously calculated. This revised calculation means the bank will not need to raise additional capital. The bank's net profit rose ten percent year-on-year in the fiscal first quarter. Gross advances and deposits also saw significant year-on-year growth.
Indian Bank drops capital raising plan on lower ECL hit
Indian Bank has cancelled its planned share sale to raise funds. The lender's expected credit loss impact is now estimated lower than previously calculated. This revised calculation means the bank will not need to raise additional capital. The bank's net profit rose ten percent year-on-year in the fiscal first quarter. Gross advances and deposits also saw significant year-on-year growth.
Federal Bank gains after S&P assigns first international investment-grade issuer rating
Federal Bank rose 1.11% to Rs 331.40 after the private sector lender announced that S&P Global Ratings has assigned it its first international investment-grade issuer credit rating.
Shriram Finance taps foreign banks for cheaper debt
DBS Bank, HSBC, Standard Chartered and MUFG are among the banks which have lined up to provide this loan. ET could not ascertain the names of all lenders. "The loan has been launched with half a dozen banks already lining up for the first underwriting.
Shriram Finance taps foreign banks for cheaper debt
DBS Bank, HSBC, Standard Chartered and MUFG are among the banks which have lined up to provide this loan. ET could not ascertain the names of all lenders. "The loan has been launched with half a dozen banks already lining up for the first underwriting.
Stocks to Watch today: Maruti, RCF, BHEL, Torrent Pharma, Tata Power, IHCL
Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, Uno Minda, BHEL, Torrent Pharma, Tata Power, IHCL, IDFC First Bank, Kalyan Jewellers, Premier Energies, RCF, RRP Defense, among others, will be in focus today
Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard, IDFC First Bank, Premier Energies, Glenmark Pharma
Markets traded subdued on the weekly expiry day, with indices ending marginally lower. Cochin Shipyard's offer for sale saw strong investor demand on its first day. Adani Enterprises' US legal case faces a likely dismissal by federal prosecutors. IDFC First Bank launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. Premier Energies secured significant orders, and Glenmark Pharma launched a generic drug in the US.
IDFC First Bank launches EPFO payment services
IDFC First Bank has launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration. This integration allows establishments to initiate PF payments directly via the EPFO portal. Transactions can then be completed using IDFC FIRST Bank's digital banking platforms. Customers can now make provident fund payments quickly and securely. The bank served 38 million customers as of March 31, 2026.
China stocks fall as growth concerns weigh on investor sentiment
Investor confidence weakened after the World Bank projected China's economy to grow 4.4% in 2026 and 4.3% in 2027, pointing to the prolonged property market slowdown and weak consumer demand. Adding to the cautious mood, the Chinese government set its 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5%5.0%, the lowest since 1991 and the first reduction since 2023, after keeping the target at around 5% for the previous three years.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints at a positive start as index aims 24,500
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty is now 50 points away from the May 7 high of 24,482, which will be the first level to track, followed by 24,500. After a two-day break, the Nifty Bank resumed its upmove, but 58,500 remains a barrier. The index remains in the broad 57,500 - 58,500 range.
Global Market: Citi joins London's bullion clearing network in major precious metals expansion
Citi has joined London's over-the-counter gold market clearing network, becoming the fifth bank to do so. This significant move expands the bullion trade's settlement infrastructure, which handles approximately $160 billion in daily transactions. Citi's entry, the first in a decade, signals progress in making the market more accessible. The bank will now offer Loco London settlement for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
IDFC First Bank Ltd up for third straight session
IDFC First Bank Ltd is quoting at Rs 81.28, up 1.02% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 4.59% in last one year as compared to a 4.02% slide in NIFTY and a 2.5% slide in the Nifty Bank index.