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RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. "We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way," said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. "We have been seeing reasonably steady new customer acquisition and would hope to see better numbers in terms of growth."
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. "We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way," said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. "We have been seeing reasonably steady new customer acquisition and would hope to see better numbers in terms of growth."

'Chemical Munitions Found': Syria Says Remnants Of Assad's Deadly Weapons Program Recovered
Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria from July 2000 till December 2024.

Mutual Funds Are Cutting Exit Loads — What Does It Mean, And Should Investors Care?
Exit load refers to the fee charged when investors redeem mutual fund units before a specified holding period. Traditionally, many equity schemes charged a 1% exit load if investors withdrew within one year.
Gandhi Special Tubes Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Archidply Decor Ltd, Denta Water & Infra Solutions Ltd, TECIL Chemical & Hydro Power Ltd and Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 26 May 2026.
Tech Mahindra Ltd soars 1.01%, Gains for third straight session
Tech Mahindra Ltd is quoting at Rs 1450, up 1.01% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 8.94% in last one year as compared to a 3.34% fall in NIFTY and a 22.37% fall in the Nifty IT index.

Department Of Posts Puts Mutual Fund Distribution Initiative On Hold Pending Inter-Ministerial Consultations
The hold covers the full scope of the initiative, including NISM training, examinations, EUIN registration and mutual fund distribution activities.

Direct Plan Of Mutual Funds: What Are Key Benefits And Who Should Opt For It? — Explained
Choosing between the Direct Plan and a Regular Plan of a mutual fund scheme is a personal decision.

Premier Energies Shares Extend Gains A Day After Nomura, Quant Buy Stake In Block Deals
Among the key buyers, Quant Mutual Fund acquired 40.84 lakh shares, while Nomura India Investment Fund Mother Fund purchased 25 lakh shares at Rs 955 apiece.

‘More SIP isn’t bad for us’: Deepak Shenoy says stopping mutual fund SIPs could hurt India more than FII outflows - Mint
‘More SIP isn’t bad for us’: Deepak Shenoy says stopping mutual fund SIPs could hurt India more than FII outflowsMint
Healthcare, engineering and specialty chemicals remain key market themes: Mayuresh Joshi
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research at Marketsmith India, believes execution will remain key for companies like Suzlon, while healthcare, engineering and select speciality chemical names continue to offer strong growth opportunities. He also sees India-focused engineering and capital goods companies remaining resilient despite global uncertainties. Joshi says investors should stay selective in IT, remains positive on Navin Fluorine, and is closely tracking niche AI-linked opportunities emerging in smaller tech firms.