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Tata Mutual Fund reopens lump-sum investments in small-cap fund after market correction
Tata Mutual Fund has resumed lump-sum investments in its small-cap fund, citing better valuations after recent correction and improved opportunities for long-term capital deployment.
Rs 61,000 crore FII sell-off hits bank stocks. Cheap enough for you to buy now?
Foreign investors divested a massive Rs 60,655 crore from Indian bank stocks in March, a significant portion of their total equity withdrawals. Despite this selloff, analysts now see compelling valuations for long-term investors, with some brokerages upgrading key banking counters. While sectors like auto and construction also saw outflows, IT experienced modest selling, and capital goods attracted buying.
JPMorgan’s Dimon Adds Fresh Twist to Argument for Keeping Teams Small
The bank CEO is echoing comments from executives at companies including Amazon and HSBC.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Jubilant FoodWorks revenue up 19%, Shyam Metalics steel sales surge
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Investors are gearing up for the earnings season as companies continue to report their provisional numbers for the fourth quarter and the financial year 2026. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank, CSB Bank, IndusInd Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Yes Bank, Bandhan Bank are among the lenders that have reported their provisional numbers over the extended weekend. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
RBI cancels licence of Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank. This action is due to the bank's insufficient capital and future earning potential. The bank will cease all banking operations from April 6, 2026. Depositors will receive their insured amounts up to Rs 5 lakh from DICGC.
INR regains momentum following RBI initiatives
The Indian rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculation and dampen volatility in the rupee. Though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and capped banks' net open positions at USD 100 million. Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end sharply higher on Monday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations to explore a potential 45-day truce that could lead to a more permanent resolution to the conflict.
AU Small Finance Bank rises as total deposits rise 23% YoY to Rs 1.53 lakh crore in Q4
AU Small Finance Bank rose 1.83% to Rs 883.95 after the bank reported a 22.8% YoY growth in total deposits to Rs 1,52,660 crore as of 31 March 2026, compared with Rs 1,24,269 crore as of 31 March 2025.
Avendus ropes in UBS’s Gaurav Arora to lead infrastructure vertical
Avendus Capital has appointed Gaurav Arora as its new Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure. Arora previously held key roles at UBS, Deutsche Bank, and Jefferies. This strategic hire follows the departure of veteran banker Prateek Jhawar.
Iran war may cap loan growth at 10-12%: Ambit; likes HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
Analysts at Ambit Capital expect Iran war to slow bank credit growth to 10-12 per cent in bear case scenario, pressure margins, and cap liquidity. It prefers private bank stocks like HDFC & ICICI Bank
TPG to buy NIIF Green Infra NBFC Aseem for Rs 4,000 cr
US buyout group TPG, alongside ICICI Bank and GIC of Singapore, is set to acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd for Rs 4,000 crore. This strategic move aims to accelerate green funding and investment initiatives in India, with the existing sponsors exiting the non-bank lender.
AU Small Finance Bank Q4 Update: Deposits rise 22.8% YoY to ₹1.53 lakh crore; advances grow 25.1%
The Bank said that its gross advances for the quarter rose to ₹1,36,040 crore, reflecting a 25.1% year-on-year increase compared with ₹1,08,778 crore reported a year earlier. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, advances expanded 8.7% from ₹1,25,209 crore recorded in the December quarter.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests ACME Solar, Shriram Finance, Hindalco shares to buy today
On March 20, Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher after a significant drop, buoyed by easing oil prices. The indices experienced a decline of 3.3% previously, with HDFC Bank losses leading. ACME Solar shows bullish momentum while Shriram Finance and Hindalco indicate bearish trends.