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How Binance built a global market for traditional assets that never closes
Binance is reshaping global finance by enabling continuous trading of traditional assets through crypto rails, unlocking a market that operates beyond the limits of time zones and exchanges.
NBFCs doing well, but Iran war, margins cloud road ahead
Non-banking finance companies anticipate strong growth in the upcoming quarter. However, rising funding costs may limit profit margins. Analysts are closely monitoring asset quality for potential stress in the coming months. The impact of global events on consumer demand and specific sectors is a key concern. NBFCs are preparing for these challenges.
CreditAccess Grameen looks to scale down microfinance growth, says MD & CEO Ganesh Narayanan
CreditAccess Grameen, a leading NBFC-MFI, is shifting focus from microfinance to secured lending like home loans. The company aims to become a Rs 50,000 crore entity by 2028, with a significant portion from retail finance. It is actively exploring acquisitions to accelerate growth in its secured business segment.
Anthropic’s Mythos AI sparks global bank alerts over cyber risk
Anthoripic Mythos: A single AI model has prompted rare, near-synchronized action by major central banks, signalling that the next systemic risk to finance may emerge from algorithms as much as markets.
Ownership mandate in new Shipping Law may dampen GIFT city’s global ambitions
India is reviewing maritime laws, proposing a 51% Indian ownership rule for registered ships. This change could significantly affect ship leasing at GIFT City, a growing maritime finance hub. Experts warn this might deter global investment and disrupt existing financial structures. Competitors like Singapore and Hong Kong offer more flexible terms.
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.
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.
L&T Finance retail disbursements jump 62% YoY to ₹24,080 crore in Q4
For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, L&T Finance's retail disbursements are estimated at around ₹83,190 crore, representing a growth of about 39% compared with ₹60,040 crore in the previous financial year.
Jayesh Mehta explains what RBI fixed and why the rupee is reacting now
Jayesh Mehta, VC & CEO of DSP Finance, expects the onshore-offshore spread to widen back to historical levels of 50–60 paise, with currency movements eventually returning to fundamentals like global cues and foreign investor flows once the adjustment phase is complete.
Manappuram, Muthoot Finance shares in focus after Gold prices sell-off in global markets
Rising fears of the economic impact of the war, a stronger US Dollar, dwindling prospects of rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve, are all contributing to the downside for bullion. All of these scenarios, are negative for the yellow metal.
India’s economy ‘in a position of strength’; domestic LPG output up by 25% to offset import risks, FM Sitharaman says
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reassured Parliament on India's economic resilience amidst global shocks, detailing supplementary spending for MGNREGA, fertilisers, and MSMEs. She highlighted the nation's strong position to withstand disruptions, including uninterrupted LPG supplies despite West Asia tensions, and emphasized the growing dominance of non-fossil fuel energy capacity.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.