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India's external financial position improves in FY2025-26
At the end of March 2026, net claims of non-residents on India declined by US$ 52.4 billion to US$ 209.9 billion during the January-March quarter. The improvement was driven by a US$ 40.1 billion decline in foreign-owned assets in India and a US$ 12.3 billion increase in Indian residents overseas financial assets. Exchange rate movements also affected the value of liabilities in US dollar terms.
Stocks to Watch for July 1: Auto stocks, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Prestige Estates, KPIT Tech and more
From KPIT Tech expecting its financial performance for the June quarter (Q1FY27) to fall short of earlier expectations to Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd signing a business transfer agreement worth about ₹281.7 crore in cash to acquire Deutsche Bank AG’s retail banking, here are stocks to track ahead of Wednesday trading session.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
Kotak Mahindra Bank has significantly expanded its footprint by acquiring Deutsche Bank's retail, private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This substantial deal, one of the largest in recent years, includes approximately ₹29,000 crore in loans and ₹16,000 crore in deposits. Around 1.5 lakh clients and nearly 1,000 employees will now join Kotak Mahindra Bank, bolstering its presence in the Indian financial landscape.
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok Chandra
Punjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD and CEO Ashok Chandra highlighted the bank's strong financial position and commitment to digital expansion and customer service. PNB aims to contribute to India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047, integrating ESG principles for responsible and sustainable development.
India's retail lending sector entering multi-decade growth cycle driven by digital transformation, financial inclusion: Report
India's retail lending sector is poised for decades of growth, fueled by digital innovation, financial inclusion, and rising incomes. Housing, vehicle, and gold loans are set to expand significantly, with technology and data-driven approaches reshaping credit delivery. Experts highlight low credit penetration and rapid digital adoption as key drivers for this robust expansion, presenting compelling opportunities within the financial services landscape.
Falling gold prices put gold financiers Manappuram, Muthoot and others under pressure
According to brokerage firm Investec, the sharp run-up in gold prices, constrained supply in unsecured lending were tailwinds for the gold finance segment in the financial year 2026. Gold is now India's second-largest retail loan segment behind only mortgages.
Nithin Kamath recalls falling for a pyramid scheme, warns retail investors against 'easy money' promises
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared his past entanglement with a pyramid scheme in his late teens, emphasizing that wealth building requires no shortcuts. He warned against schemes promising unusually high returns, noting that many continue to operate in India despite growing financial awareness. Kamath cautioned that making money in the stock market isn't easy and urged people to avoid referral-based money-making schemes, calling them almost invariably fraudulent.
Tech Mahindra's Mohit Joshi Got A 12% Pay Raise In FY26. Here's How It Compares With Employees
Among other key management personnel, Chief Financial Officer Rohit Anand saw his remuneration increase 24.29% including ESOPs and 87.52% excluding ESOPs.
KPR, Indo Count, Gokaldas rally up to 9%; what's driving textile stocks?
Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services initiated coverage on 8 companies across apparel and home textiles, with Gokaldas Exports, Arvind, and Indo Count Industries as high-conviction picks.
Sebi weighs allowing celebrity endorsements for market entities
SEBI is proposing a significant overhaul of advertising rules for financial entities, aiming for a unified framework. The changes would allow celebrity endorsements at the brand level, while most advertisements will shift to a post-issuance reporting system, enhancing efficiency and relevance. This move acknowledges the widespread use of celebrity endorsements for brand building, but safeguards against undue investor influence on specific products.
Hybrid Financial Services Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Mahalaxmi Rubtech Ltd, Haleos Labs Limited, ABM Knowledgeware Ltd and Banswara Syntex Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 22 June 2026.
'Indian financial firms to tap $1.5 billion overseas bonds this week'
India's top private lender, HDFC Bank, sold $750 million of five-year dollar bonds last week at a spread of about 90 basis points over US Treasuries