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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.
TVS Venu, Shruti Lohia-promoted firms to buy minority stakes in Jana Small Finance Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank is raising Rs 728 crore by selling equity shares, with Shruti Lohia's firm set to acquire around 4% and TVS Venu Group taking a 9.9% stake on a fully diluted basis. The bank is planning to upgrade to a universal bank, having reapplied for a license after an initial rejection.

Jana Small Finance Bank approves ₹728 crore fund raise via preferential issue; Check list of investors
Jana Small Finance Bank has also separately approved raising up to ₹500 crore through a private placement of rated, listed, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable non-convertible debentures classified as Lower Tier II Capital under Basel II norms.
SBI Ventures to manage Rs 20,000 crore Maritime Fund
SBI Ventures has been appointed as the fund manager for the ₹20,000-crore Maritime Investment Fund. This initiative, backed by government equity, aims to attract private capital for the maritime sector's growth. The fund will operate as a trust and be registered with SEBI, focusing on a blended finance model to boost long-term, affordable capital availability.

Market Cap Of Nine Of Top 10 Valued Firms Erodes By Rs 3.12 Lakh Cr; Reliance Biggest Laggard
Reliance Industries remained the most valued firm followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and LIC.

Assam CM Inaugurates India's 'First AI And Digital-Powered' Bank Branch In Guwahati
Assam CM Himanta Sarma addresses the inauguration of Slice Small Finance Bank, at GS Road, in Guwahati.

Axis Bank Ltd stock (INE238A01034): recent earnings, capital plans and growth drivers in Indian bank - AD HOC NEWS
Axis Bank Ltd stock (INE238A01034): recent earnings, capital plans and growth drivers in Indian bankAD HOC NEWS

ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance to SBI: Axis Securities picks top banking, NBFC stocks to buy post Q4 results 2026 - Mint
ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance to SBI: Axis Securities picks top banking, NBFC stocks to buy post Q4 results 2026Mint
PFC-REC merger may not be a priority amid war squeeze
Boards of Power Finance Corporation and REC will meet Saturday. Uncertainty surrounds their proposed merger. The government's stake may fall below 51 percent. This could require a substantial capital infusion of around 25,000 crore rupees. Analysts question the feasibility of this. The merger is targeted for April 1, 2027. Discussions continue on the final structure.
TVS, other investors keen to buy into Jana Small Finance Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank is poised for a significant capital infusion. The TVS Venu Group plans to acquire a 10% stake. Several other investors are also lining up to invest. This marks Jana's first equity raise since going public. The bank's capital adequacy ratio remains strong. TPG Capital may partially reduce its holding.

Finance Ministry clears Emirates NBD’s RBL Bank acquisition
Emirates NBD has received the Government of India’s approval to acquire up to a 74% stake in RBL Bank, marking a key milestone for one of the largest foreign investments in an Indian lender.

RBL Bank Stake Sale: Finance Ministry Gives Go-Ahead To Emirates NBD For Acquisition
Emirates NBD, one of the largest banks in the middle east, will acquire up to 74% stake in RBL.