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Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI leads hiring spree
Eight public sector banks, including SBI, collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, boosting their total workforce to over 6.28 lakh. State Bank of India led the hiring surge, accounting for nearly 67% of the new positions. This expansion occurs despite digitalization, indicating a continued reliance on human resources for growth and customer service.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Gold ETFs Break 13-Month Win Streak As Investors Pull Out Rs 725 Crore In May
Net gold ETF outflows stood at Rs 725 crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India
Sebi warns ICICI Bank over FPI fund repatriation under VRR framework
Market regulator Sebi has warned ICICI Bank for allowing an FPI to repatriate funds before completion of the committed retention period under the Voluntary Retention Route
MPC's repo rate pause will help stabilise growth: SBI chairman
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty anticipates a Reserve Bank of India interest rate pause to foster stable growth. He highlighted India's future economic expansion depends on boosting entrepreneurship, improving market access, and investing in its large young population. Banks must scale up financing for infrastructure, manufacturing, and green initiatives to meet ambitious targets.
MPC's repo rate pause will help stabilise growth: SBI chairman
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty anticipates a Reserve Bank of India interest rate pause to foster stable growth. He highlighted India's future economic expansion depends on boosting entrepreneurship, improving market access, and investing in its large young population. Banks must scale up financing for infrastructure, manufacturing, and green initiatives to meet ambitious targets.
Development Bank of Japan makes maiden realty investment in India with HDFC Capital
Development Bank of Japan has invested in HDFC Capital's H-DREAM Fund, marking its first real estate venture in India. The fund focuses on affordable housing and has raised over $350 million towards a $500 million target. The development shows growing Japanese interest in India's real estate.
Japan’s Development Bank invests in Indian real estate through HDFC Capital fund
Japan's Development Bank of Japan Inc. has entered India's residential property market. It committed capital to HDFC Capital's affordable and mid-income housing platform. This marks a significant new entry of Japanese institutional capital. The investment supports sustainable development and addresses India's housing shortage. It also enhances geographic diversification for the bank's overseas real estate portfolio.
How JSW Energies’ Rs 3,150-crore JSW Steel stake sale will help lower debt, Jefferies explains
JSW Energy’s Rs 3,150-crore stake sale in JSW Steel to GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund is expected to strengthen its balance sheet. Jefferies says the move will lower leverage, support capex plans and improve execution visibility, prompting a target price upgrade to Rs 675.
Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund
JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.
JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.
SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-year delay in claim: Nagpur consumer panel
A Nagpur consumer commission directed SBI to pay Rs 5 lakh to a widow. The payment is for an insurance claim filed six years late. The commission cited the widow's mental shock after her husband's sudden death. It stated the bank failed to inform customers of their rights. The bank's refusal was deemed a deficiency in service.