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Stock Alert: Route Mobile, Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp, V2 Retail, NMDC
Bharti Airtel said its subsidiary, Airtel Money has commenced commercial operations as a Type II non-deposit accepting non-banking financial company (NBFC).
India aims to recycle 16,000 ships in next decade: Union Minister Sonowal
India is set to recycle approximately 16,000 ships in the coming decade, backed by an $8 billion financial commitment. Over 30 Indian ship recycling yards are seeking EU recognition, with several already progressing through compliance. This initiative aims to significantly boost India's contribution to the global circular economy, building on its recent substantial growth in ship recycling volume.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
SBI boosts AI-powered banking with new digital journeys for retail, corporate customers
The announcements span SBI's YONO platform, introducing new customer journeys, AI-driven capabilities and industry-first features that simplify banking, empower businesses and promote financial and sustainability wellness, the bank said in a statement.
Nifty reclaims 24,000 as auto, FMCG stocks drive market rebound
Benchmark indices snapped a two-day losing streak on Wednesday, supported by broad-based buying in auto, FMCG and financial stocks, while IT shares remained under pressure following KPIT Technologies' weak Q1 FY27 outlook. The Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, while broader markets also ended higher. Positive global cues and value buying in beaten-down large-cap stocks lifted overall market sentiment.
JPMorgan names Rahul Badhwar senior country officer for India
JPMorgan has appointed Rahul Badhwar as its senior country officer for India, a significant move for the financial giant. Badhwar, formerly the global head of corporate sales at HSBC, will now lead JPMorgan's operations in the country. This strategic appointment underscores the bank's commitment to the Indian market and its growth ambitions. He will be reporting to Sjoerd Leenart, CEO for Asia Pacific.
HSBC inks pact with Prestige Group to pre-lease 1.2 million sq ft office in Bengaluru
Global banking giant HSBC has secured a massive 1.2 million sq ft office space in Bengaluru's Prestige JRC Signature Towers. This significant deal, valued at over Rs 3,000 crore for a 20-year lease, highlights Bengaluru's appeal for multinational financial firms. The under-construction campus, set for completion in October 2027, underscores the strong demand for integrated, high-quality office spaces in India's tech and finance hub.
Indian financial system remains resilient as Bank NPA's at multi-decadal low of 1.8%: RBI FSR report
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low of 1.8 per cent at end-March 2026. The Indian banking sector continued to remain robust with adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and steady improvement in asset quality, the financial stability report stated. Macro stress test results showed that SCBs aggregate capital levels will continue to remain above the regulatory minimum, even under adverse stress scenarios. The NBFC sector remained robust with an improvement in asset quality alongside healthy capital and profitability ratios. Interconnectedness among different categories of financial entities, in terms of outstanding bilateral exposures, continued to grow. Despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility ..
HUDCO Q1 Update: Loans sanctioned nearly double, disbursements up 28%; Stock up 2%
HUDCO has seen a sharp shift towards urban infrastructure financing, which now forms nearly 74% of the total loan book at the end of the previous financial year.
Banks NPA at multi-decadal low of 1.8%, Indian financial system remains resilient: RBI report
India's financial system remains robust, with bank NPAs hitting a multi-decade low of 1.8%. Despite global uncertainties and rising oil prices, strong domestic fundamentals offer resilience. However, funding challenges are emerging as savers seek higher returns, and AI-driven cyberattacks pose a significant near-term threat to banks. The RBI remains vigilant against evolving risks.
Stocks to Watch for July 1: Auto stocks, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Prestige Estates, KPIT Tech and more
From KPIT Tech expecting its financial performance for the June quarter (Q1FY27) to fall short of earlier expectations to Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd signing a business transfer agreement worth about ₹281.7 crore in cash to acquire Deutsche Bank AG’s retail banking, here are stocks to track ahead of Wednesday trading session.