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South Indian Bank Rated 'Buy' On Nirmal Bang's Coverage Initiation — Check Target Price
Nirmal Bang believes South Indian Bank's earnings profile is transitioning from turnaround-driven profitability to structurally-sustainable returns.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 net advances rise 15%, total deposits up nearly 12%
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported Q1 business growth: advances up 15.1%, CASA up 10.2%, total deposits up 11.7%. It will acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail, private, wealth businesses for Rs 281.7 crore.
Bank of India shares rise after Q1 loan growth led by retail; deposits near ₹10 lakh crore
Bank of India's advances at the end of the June quarter, increased to ₹7.97 lakh crore globally, a growth of 18.6% from the year-ago quarter. Most of the loan growth came from the domestic business, where gross advances grew 19.1% year-on-year to ₹6.73 lakh crore.
DXY holds steady around 101 mark; investors brace for US jobs report
The dollar index is holding steady on Thursday with all focus on June jobs report for fresh insights into labor market conditions and greater clarity on the Federal Reserves policy outlook. Data released on Wednesday showed private-sector hiring in the US slowed more than expected last month. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 101.08, down marginally on the day. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh firmly reiterated the central bank's absolute commitment to its 2% inflation target and maintained strict political independence during his speech at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum although he declined to give any signal as to what the central bank may do at its meeting later this month.
Dividend Alert! Last day to buy M&M, Swaraj Engines, 31 other stocks to earn payouts up to Rs 110
Investors have a final chance today to buy shares in 33 companies, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, and Union Bank, to qualify for upcoming dividend payouts. With July 3rd set as the record date, today is the last opportunity to secure these dividends. Notable payouts include Mahindra & Mahindra's Rs 33 per share and Swaraj Engines' Rs 110 per share, among many others.
Corporate loans outpace retail
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Corporate loan demand outpaces retail credit as firms shift from bonds to banks
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
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 shares up after Deutsche Bank India retail business acquisition, brokerages positive - BusinessLine
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares up after Deutsche Bank India retail business acquisition, brokerages positiveBusinessLine
Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s India retail unit - Investing.com
Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s India retail unitInvesting.com