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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.

Kotak Mahindra Bank signs ₹282 crore deal to acquire Deutsche Bank India retail, wealth biz
Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd ended at ₹392.95, down by ₹2.80, or 0.71%, on the BSE.

Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Federal Bank Among Anand Rathi's Top BFSI Bets — Check List
The PSBs continued to gain market share in retail segment outgrowing ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank for the seventh consecutive quarter.
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Govt mobilises nearly ₹2,100 cr via share sale of state-owned IRFC
The government on Thursday said it has raised around Rs 2,100 crore from the share sale of state-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC). The OFS for IRFC closed with an enthusiastic response from the retail investors, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said in a post on X. "Combined with the institutional investors, 22.88 crore shares were sold to the minority shareholders over the two trading days for an estimated amount of Rs 2,084 crore. We thank all investors for their participation and for reposing their faith in us," he said. The government decided to exercise the green shoe option on Wednesday, allowing 2 per cent stake dilution in the public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Railway Ministry. The Department had fixed a floor price of Rs 91 per share, at a discount of 7.8 per cent over Tuesday's closing price of IRFC shares on the BSE. Shares of IRFC closed 0.8 per cent lower at Rs 91.78 on the BSE on Thursday. Prio
HDFC Mutual Fund buys additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health for Rs 130 crore
HDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for Rs 130 crore. This acquisition builds on a prior purchase made last month. The transaction accounts for a 0.37% stake in the company. In related news, Global Health has reported an impressive 39.7% increase in its fourth-quarter profit after tax, totaling Rs 141.7 crore.

Swiggy Teams Up With Zerodha Fund House To Enable Mutual Fund Investments For Gig Workers
Swiggy partners Zerodha Fund House to let delivery partners invest in mutual funds from Rs 100.
CBI arrests senior IAS officer Pankaj Aggarwal in ongoing alleged IDFC First Bank fund misappropriation case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Pankaj Aggarwal, IAS on Monday who was the then Principal Secretary in Department of School Education and Agriculture, in connection with the misappropriation of government funds from the account of Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad (HSSPP) and Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board (HSAMB) maintained with the Sector 32, Chandigarh branch of IDFC First Bank.
Laurus Labs, Biocon, Ather Energy, Lenskart among probable MSCI India Standard Index inclusion candidates, says JM Financial
JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additions from the Small Cap Index, while Ather Energy and SAIL are medium-probability candidates. SBI Card faces a high probability of exclusion. These potential changes could lead to substantial passive fund inflows into India, estimated around $3.2 billion, impacting institutional investors.

Five Stocks To Buy: Eternal, Trent, Eicher Motors And More | June 22, 2026
Top picks for Monday, June 22, include food-delivery platform Eternal, retail major Trent, automotive heavyweight Eicher Motors, PSU lender Union Bank of India, and pharmaceutical player Mankind Pharma.
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: Report
State Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He highlighted the success of the Yono digital platform, strengthened capital position, and the significant growth in value from its subsidiaries. SBI is also focusing on technology adoption, including AI, and sees opportunities in power, MSME, and retail lending, positioning itself for future growth despite evolving funding landscapes.