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Housing finance stocks near inflection point, Bernstein picks 2 favourites
Affordable housing finance stocks are nearing a turning point. Bernstein highlights attractive valuations and improving growth and asset quality. HomeFirst and Aadhar Housing Finance are named as preferred investments. The sector is poised for a turnaround, offering significant upside potential for investors. This presents a favorable entry point for the segment.
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.
Rajiv Ranjan Jha appointed as nominee director of PFC on REC board
Power Finance Corporation welcomes Rajiv Ranjan Jha as its newly appointed nominee director on the board of REC, effective April 6, 2026. With a rich history at PFC since March 1997, Jha is currently the Director of Projects.
Govt explores options to retain 51% stake in merged PFC-REC entity
The government is considering issuing preference shares or fresh equity to keep its stake above 51 percent in the Power Finance Corporation after its merger with REC. This move aims to ensure the combined entity remains a government-owned NBFC. The merged company will be the largest government-owned NBFC, enhancing its capacity for large projects and competition.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Jubilant FoodWorks revenue up 19%, Shyam Metalics steel sales surge
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Investors are gearing up for the earnings season as companies continue to report their provisional numbers for the fourth quarter and the financial year 2026. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank, CSB Bank, IndusInd Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Yes Bank, Bandhan Bank are among the lenders that have reported their provisional numbers over the extended weekend. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 20 March
On March 19, Nifty 50 and Sensex dropped over 3% due to HDFC Bank chairman's resignation and rising crude oil prices. Analysts recommend buying Ipca Laboratories, Great Eastern Shipping, Colgate Palmolive, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Power Finance Corporation amid market volatility.
PFC approves ₹1.6 lakh crore borrowing plan for FY27, declares dividend
Power Finance Corporation has approved a ₹1.6 lakh crore borrowing plan for FY27 and announced a fourth interim dividend for FY26, with March 23 set as the record date.
KPI Green Energy secures Rs 949 cr sanction from Canara Bank
KPI Green Energy has secured a sanction of Rs 931 crore from Canara Bank in the form of a Fresh Rupee Term Loan and Rs 48 crore in the form of a Bank Guarantee, to finance the development of its 150 MW wind power project in Gujarat.
Maharatna PSU Power Finance Corporation announces interim dividend of ₹3.25 for FY26. Check record date
PFC board of directors at their meeting held today, March 17, approved a fourth interim dividend of ₹3.25 per equity share on the face value of the paid-up equity shares of ₹10 per share each for FY 2025-26.
Coal India among 3 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend
Three Nifty200 stocks, including Coal India, Torrent Power and Muthoot Finance, formed the White Marubozu candlestick pattern on March 12, according to StockEdge technical scan data. The bullish pattern indicates strong buying pressure during the session and is often tracked by traders as a signal of potential upward price momentum.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 13 March 2026
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — HFCL, Cummins India, Ajanta Pharma, Power Finance Corporation, and Kirloskar Oil Engines.
Transwarranty Finance Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Sanathan Textiles Ltd, JHS Svendgaard Retail Ventures Ltd, Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd and Suraj Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 10 March 2026.