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Indian firms turn to floating-rate debt as interest rate hikes loom
Indian firms shift to floating rate bonds as rate hike bets rise, ICICI Home Finance, Tata Capital, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and HDB plan ₹85.50 billion in issues.
Shivalik Small Bank closes in on ManiBhavnam Home Finance
Shivalik has received Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval for this acquisition while it has sought clearance from the Registrar of Companies. The deal comprises share swaps and a cash payment, people familiar with the matter said.
Shivalik Small Bank closes in on ManiBhavnam Home Finance
Shivalik has received Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval for this acquisition while it has sought clearance from the Registrar of Companies. The deal comprises share swaps and a cash payment, people familiar with the matter said.
Better home & finance COO Smith sells $74,054 in shares - Investing.com India
Better home & finance COO Smith sells $74,054 in sharesInvesting.com India
Home First Finance Company India standalone net profit rises 42.75% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 20.82% to Rs 499.39 crore
Home First Finance profit surges 43% on strong AUM growth
Home First Finance reported a 43% rise in Q4 profit to Rs 150 crore driven by strong business expansion and 25% AUM growth. Operating profit and income also rose sharply, while asset quality remained stable and dividend payout was increased significantly
Home First Finance Q4 profit jumps 43%, asset quality improves; declares dividend of ₹5.20
Shares of Home First Finance Company India Ltd ended at ₹1,230.00, up by ₹43.45, or 3.66%, on the BSE.
ICICI Home Finance Company standalone net profit rises 3.01% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 11.39% to Rs 1058.66 crore
Fino eyes asset-light, tech-led small finance bank
Fino Payments Bank is moving forward with its plan to become a small finance bank. The bank will focus on technology and secured lending, avoiding a traditional branch model. This transition is on track despite ongoing leadership reviews. Fino aims to offer home loans, gold loans, and business loans.
IMGC, Bajaj Housing team up to make home loans easier for first-time buyers
IMGC partners with Bajaj Housing Finance to expand affordable home loans for underserved buyers in India, using mortgage guarantees, Bajaj Housing shares close up 1.85%.
Gurmeet Chadha prefers Home First, Bajaj Housing Finance; sees PSU banks lagging
Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle remains constructive on housing finance companies, calling them a key structural play within financials. He prefers digitally strong lenders such as Home First Finance and Bajaj Housing Finance, citing their ability to sustain high growth and yields. While growth moderated recently due to credit costs and MSME stress, trends are stabilising. He also sees private banks as attractive on valuations, while PSU banks may underperform in the near term. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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.