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MSCI Rejig: MCX, Indian Bank make the cut; RVNL, Kalyan Jewellers dropped
On the flip side, HUL, Bajaj Finance, TCS, ONGC, UltraTech, Infosys, HAL, Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle India, Power Grid are among the 75 names whose weightage will see a decline on the MSCI Standard Index.
Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakens
Small Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. The unsecured microfinance sector continues to face high bad loan ratios. This strategic pivot is happening as regulators encourage diversification. Some larger banks are also growing their microfinance business. This change is crucial for long-term stability and growth.

Q4 Results Today: SBI, Swiggy, Hyundai Motor, Urban Company Over 75 Companies To Declare Earnings
Titan, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Tata Consumer Products, MCX and Kalyan Jewellers India are among the companies that will declare Q4FY26 results on May 8.
CSB Bank cautious on gold loans, focuses on wholesale business, says MD Pralay Monda
CSB Bank, a lender backed by Prem Watsa, is adopting a cautious stance on gold loans following global uncertainties. The bank intends to shift its focus towards wholesale and small business lending. Having completed its digital transformation, CSB Bank is now poised to expand its product offerings.
Stock Alert: Wockhardt, Jindal Stainless, Petronet LNG, Manappuram Finance, Aarti Industries
Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra and Mahindra, Punjab National Bank, Marico, Hero Motocorp, Lloyds Metals and Energy, SRF, Coforge, United Breweries, Poonawalla Fincorp, Ajanta Pharma, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Aadhar Housing Finance, Gallantt Ispat, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Voltamp Transformers, AAVAS Financiers, Lloyds Engineering Works, Alkyl Amines Chemicals, SJS Enterprises, Shilchar Technologies, GNG Electronics, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals, Aeroflex Industries, Shanthi Gears, Shoppers Stop, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries, Cigniti Technologies, Raymond Realty, Raymond, Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets, PTC India Financial Services, Spandana Sphoorty Financial, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India), CFF Fluid Control, DCW, Automobile Corporation of Goa (ACGL), Paushak, Mafatlal Industries, B Right Realestate, Kothari Petrochem, Foseco Crucible (India), Sutlej Textiles and Industries, Primo Chemicals, Onward Technologies, Kriti Nutrients, Jenburkt Pharma, Kriti Industries ..
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.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: UTI AMC profit drops 73%; IEX operating profit up 23%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Infosys, LTIMindtree, IEX, Union Bank of India, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Energy Solutions, CIE India, Bluestone Jewellery, Mahindra Logistics, Tata Capital, Sterling & Wilson Renewables, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), and UTI AMC are among the important earnings to track today. The street will react to results reported by Trent, BCCL, and other companies as well. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
IIFL Finance Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Union Bank of India, Havells India Ltd, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 23 April 2026.
Finance ministry to meet bank CEOs on Anthropic ‘Mythos’ cyber risk
Indian bank leaders will meet the finance minister today. They will discuss protecting the nation's payment system. The focus is on cyber threats from a new AI model called Mythos. Banks are seen as vulnerable due to their interconnected IT platforms. This meeting follows reports of unauthorized access to the AI model. Global regulators are also discussing these potential risks.
INR slips back beyond Rs 93 per dollar mark amid volatile geopolitical situation; RBI in focus
The Indian rupee depreciated around 20 paise to close beyond Rs 93 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. The USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end notably higher on Tuesday as the clock ticked towards a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a fourth consecutive session despite Trump describing a "significant proposal" received from Iran as "not good enough" and threatening to decimate Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night. Moreover, market participants ...
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Metro Brands Ujjivan Small Finance Bank among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% return
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Manappuram Finance shares in focus as RBI clears Bain Capital deal
Manappuram Finance and Bain Capital are aiming to complete the capital infusion before March 31, 2026.