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Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall 5% after Q4 results but analysts see 30% upside
Kotak Mahindra Bank's loan growth is expected to remain strong, guided at 1.5-2x nominal GDP, led by retail, SME, and selective unsecured lending.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
AI agents becoming day traders, but gains prove elusive
In a groundbreaking shift, retail investors are now harnessing artificial intelligence to facilitate their trading endeavors. Many see this as a revolutionary step in the investment landscape, with enthusiastic supporters touting the potential for significantly enhanced returns. Emerging platforms enable users to seamlessly integrate AI-driven models into their trading strategies through straightforward commands.
Private Credit’s Retail Risk Draws Scrutiny From Global Watchdog
The world’s top financial stability watchdog is examining the potential risks posed by an influx of retail investors into the $1.8 trillion private credit market, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Mint Explainer: Why Reliance Retail is backing loss-making celebrity brands
Despite near-term financial pressures, celebrity-led brands may offer some strategic advantage for a player like Reliance Retail. Execution, however, will continue to be a challenge
Retail Dilemma: NBFC top guns diverge on deposit rates
Retail investors are seeing contrasting interest rate movements from two major finance companies. Bajaj Finance has boosted deposit rates by up to 45 basis points to accelerate fundraising, while Shriram Finance plans to reduce rates by 15-35 bps following a rating upgrade.
Federal Bank to acquire select retail credit card portfolio from Standard Chartered
Federal Bank approves acquisition of select Standard Chartered Bank India retail credit cards.
Motilal Oswal targets 25% profit growth as retail flows support markets: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman & Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services remains firmly optimistic on India’s long-term growth story, backed by strong earnings momentum and resilient domestic flows.
Federal Bank to buy select retail credit card portfolio of Standard Chartered
Federal Bank will acquire around 450,000 credit cards from Standard Chartered. The deal values the portfolio at 1.5-1.6 times implied equity as estimated by Federal Bank.
Smallcap stocks head for best month in 12 years, outpace Nifty since Iran war
India’s smallcap stocks are posting their best monthly gain in 12 years, driven by improved earnings outlook and attractive valuations after correction. Despite geopolitical risks and largecap weakness, retail investors are returning, signalling risk appetite and confidence in earnings recovery.
What war? Smallcap stocks defy Middle East tensions with up to 56% gains in 2 months as Nifty slides
Despite Middle East tensions and a sliding Nifty50, India's smallcap stocks have surged up to 56% in two months. While institutional desks warn of elevated valuations and earnings risks, domestic retail investors appear to be betting on a swift resolution to geopolitical concerns, driving this market divergence.
Phoenix Mills Q4 Results: Profit jumps 50%, margins expand; dividend declared
Phoenix Mills reported strong Q4 earnings with profit up 50% and margins expanding, while announcing a ₹2.5 dividend. Retail consumption and commercial portfolio growth supported overall performance.