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8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Anthropic’s Mythos AI sparks global bank alerts over cyber risk
Anthoripic Mythos: A single AI model has prompted rare, near-synchronized action by major central banks, signalling that the next systemic risk to finance may emerge from algorithms as much as markets.
TReDS tweak to ease MSME credit flow amid global pressure
Banks are set to boost credit flow to MSMEs as regulators ease onboarding for the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). This move aims to improve liquidity and working capital efficiency for small businesses facing global economic strains. Revised guidelines and government mandates further support this shift towards dynamic, cash flow-based financing, crucial for timely payments and business growth.
RBI's move to scrap investment buffer could lift banks' capital
Banks may soon see their capital positions improve. The central bank proposes to remove the Investment Fluctuation Reserve. This move could help lenders recover losses on bond investments. Accumulated reserves might transfer to core capital. This could boost lending capacity for banks. The proposal is open for public comment.
RBI's move to scrap investment buffer could lift banks' capital
Banks may soon see their capital positions improve. The central bank proposes to remove the Investment Fluctuation Reserve. This move could help lenders recover losses on bond investments. Accumulated reserves might transfer to core capital. This could boost lending capacity for banks. The proposal is open for public comment.
IndusInd Bank appoints Jagdeep Mallareddy as head of consumer banking
Prior to joining IndusInd Bank, Mallareddy was associated with Piramal Finance Limited as chief business officer. Shares of IndusInd Bank Ltd ended at ₹814.90, down by ₹20.90, or 2.50%, on the BSE today, April 9.
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 23,950 | ICICI Bank & Bajaj Finance Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 23,950 | ICICI Bank & Bajaj Finance Top LosersEquitymaster
Shriram Finance shares surge 11% after board approves allotment of shares to MUFG
Earlier in February, Shriram Finance had received confirmation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that Japan’s MUFG Bank does not require prior approval for the proposed transaction.
Sensex Today Rallies 2,833 Points | Nifty Above 23,900 | Bajaj Finance & HDFC Bank Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 2,833 Points | Nifty Above 23,900 | Bajaj Finance & HDFC Bank Top GainersEquitymaster
Advent gets CCI nod to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India has approved Advent International's proposal to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. This move involves a significant capital infusion into the housing finance subsidiary. The CCI also cleared other acquisitions, including Citrus Investment LLC's increased shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery and Indus Infra Trust's acquisition of KNR SPVs.
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 ...