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Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
Churn at private banks' finance function, 2 CFOs quit
A significant reshuffle is underway in the finance departments of major Indian banks. Axis Bank and Bandhan Bank have seen their Chief Financial Officers resign, sparking speculation about future leadership. This follows another high-profile departure from HDFC Bank. Industry insiders suggest a potential move for one CFO to HDFC Bank, while another might step into the Axis Bank role, creating an unusual churn ahead of financial results.
IIFL Finance plans ₹10,000 crore fund raise; board also ups borrowing limits
IIFL Finance's board has approved raising up to ₹10,000 crore through equity and other eligible securities, while also doubling its global medium-term note programme limit and enhancing borrowing capacity.
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment tools
Digital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from payments and credit to payroll and future planning, according to DBS Bank India's latest Women and Finance study. The report saID sustaining this momentum will require "going beyond traditional banking to create connected ecosystems that help entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey."
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment tools
Digital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from payments and credit to payroll and future planning, according to DBS Bank India's latest Women and Finance study. The report saID sustaining this momentum will require "going beyond traditional banking to create connected ecosystems that help entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey."
Govt mobilises nearly ₹2,100 cr via share sale of state-owned IRFC
The government on Thursday said it has raised around Rs 2,100 crore from the share sale of state-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC). The OFS for IRFC closed with an enthusiastic response from the retail investors, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said in a post on X. "Combined with the institutional investors, 22.88 crore shares were sold to the minority shareholders over the two trading days for an estimated amount of Rs 2,084 crore. We thank all investors for their participation and for reposing their faith in us," he said. The government decided to exercise the green shoe option on Wednesday, allowing 2 per cent stake dilution in the public sector undertaking (PSU) of the Railway Ministry. The Department had fixed a floor price of Rs 91 per share, at a discount of 7.8 per cent over Tuesday's closing price of IRFC shares on the BSE. Shares of IRFC closed 0.8 per cent lower at Rs 91.78 on the BSE on Thursday. Prio
Sterling Bank selects Infosys Finacle SaaS platform for its transformation program
Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys, and Sterling Bank of Asia (Sterling Bank), one of the most progressive banks in the Philippines, today announced the bank's decision to select Infosys Finacle Software-as-a Service (SaaS) platform for its transformation program. Sterling Bank has opted to leverage the Finacle Core Banking, Finacle Customer Data Hub, Finacle Trade Finance, and Finacle Origination solutions for its requirements. Through this strategic collaboration with Infosys Finacle, Sterling Bank expects to enhance the experience of both employees and customers, maintain high standards of availability and reliability in its banking services, and reduce operational complexity through automation and digitization, thereby supporting its future growth.
IRFC OFS wraps up with non-retail book fully subscribed, retail at 41.39%
Indian Railway Finance Corporation's (IRFC) offer for sale (OFS) concluded on Thursday with the retail portion receiving a 41.39% subscription, while the non-retail segment was fully subscribed on the first day.
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.
IRFC shares fall 2% as OFS worth Rs 2,212 crore opens for retail investors today. Here's all you need to know
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares dipped as the government initiated an Offer for Sale (OFS), aiming to divest nearly 2% stake. The OFS, priced at a slight discount, saw strong institutional investor interest, leading to the exercise of the greenshoe option. Retail investors and employees can now participate in the sale, which aims to raise over Rs 2,212 crore.
IRFC OFS oversubscribed 1.86 times on day 1; Govt exercises green shoe option
Shares of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd ended at ₹92.53, down by ₹6.16, or 6.24%, on the BSE.
Triveni Turbine Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
GE Vernova T&D India Ltd, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd, TD Power Systems Ltd and Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 24 June 2026.