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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.
Bank of Baroda Q4 profit tops estimates despite higher provisions; FY27 guidance in focus
Bank of Baroda reported better-than-expected Q4 results driven by healthy loan growth and improving asset quality, while the lender guided for stable margins and double-digit deposit growth in FY27. The board also recommended a final dividend.
SBI Q4 Results 2026 LIVE: Net profit may rise 4% despite treasury pain, NII seen up 8% YoY; dividend in focus
SBI Q4 Results 2026 LIVE: SBI is expected to report muted earnings growth in the fourth quarter of FY26, weighed down by treasury losses. Margins and asset quality of the PSU bank is expected remain largely stable.
UltraTech stays Avvashya Capital's top pick as Ambuja, Shree shift focus to profitability
Avvashya Capital Fund Manager Mangesh Bhadang believes the Indian cement industry is finally becoming more disciplined after years of aggressive capacity expansion. He said leading players such as Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement are now shifting focus towards profitability as weak pricing and lower returns continue to pressure the sector. Bhadang continues to prefer UltraTech Cement, citing its strong execution, consistent volume growth and industry-leading profitability. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
J&K Bank profit jumps 36% as asset quality and growth improve
Jammu & Kashmir Bank reported a 36% rise in Q4 profit with improved asset quality and higher operating profit. Annual profit hit a record high, while advances and deposits grew steadily, supported by focus on retail, MSME and agriculture lending.
India's retail car sales hit record in April, but Mideast crisis clouds outlook
Indian car sales reached an all-time high in April. Passenger vehicle sales saw a significant jump. This growth was driven by rate cuts, easier financing, and strong demand from rural areas. However, concerns about Middle East tensions and rising fuel prices may affect demand in the coming months. Dealers are monitoring inventory levels and urging caution from manufacturers.
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Earnings Boom: 10 stocks with over 100% profit growth in Q4FY26
​Several Nifty 500 companies reported over 100% year-on-year net profit growth in Q4FY26, reflecting strong earnings momentum. Firms like Eternal, India Cements, Kajaria Ceramics, and Chennai Petroleum led gains, showcasing improved profitability across sectors including finance, banking, and manufacturing.​
Kotak’s Ashok Vaswani to evaluate IDBI when govt restarts process; West Asia conflict hits growth
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani on IDBI Bank plans, West Asia conflict impact, asset quality gains, and FY27 growth focus on microfinance and credit cards.
TCG Asset Management’s Shahzad Madon picks digital infra, defence & renewables as key themes
Shahzad Madon of TCG Asset Management says investors should focus on long-term themes like energy transition, digital infrastructure, defence and manufacturing amid global uncertainty. He believes these sectors will see strong multi-year growth driven by geopolitical changes and rising demand. Madon prefers transmission plays within renewables, and remains comfortable with EMS companies due to steady earnings growth and improving margins. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Eternal to Titan: These four Nifty companies are likely to post over 50% YoY growth in Q4 profit. Do you own any?
Q4 earnings: Nineteen of Nifty 50 stocks are likely to post a profit growth of 10% or more on a YoY basis, with four names, Eternal, Titan, JSW Steel and Tata Steel, slated to record a sharp rise of 50% and above.