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Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
India's external debt to GDP ratio rises to 20.8% in Mar-26 from 19.8% in Mar-25
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stated in a latest update today that at end-March 2026, India's external debt was placed at US$ 762.8 billion, an increase of US$ 26.3 billion over its level at end-March 2025. The external debt to GDP ratio increased to 20.8 per cent at end-March 2026 from 19.8 per cent at end-March 2025. Valuation effect due to the appreciation of the US dollar vis-vis the Indian rupee and other major currencies amounted to US$ 24.6 billion. Excluding the valuation effect, external debt would have increased by US$ 51.0 billion instead of US$ 26.3 billion at end-March 2026 over end-March 2025.
SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB funding
India Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and is also in talks with the Asian Development Bank for an additional $400 million. This move follows recent Reserve Bank of India measures designed to bolster dollar inflows and support the rupee.
Stocks to buy below ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Next week, Bank Nifty's trading range is set between 57,000 and 59,000, with breakouts suggesting future trends. Analyst Mehul Kothari advises buying Trident, UCO Bank, and MMTC under ₹100, as the Indian market remains strong amid mixed signals and easing crude oil prices.
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok Chandra
Punjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD and CEO Ashok Chandra highlighted the bank's strong financial position and commitment to digital expansion and customer service. PNB aims to contribute to India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047, integrating ESG principles for responsible and sustainable development.
Reserve Bank of India issues final rules on credit derivatives
The rules will allow resident Indian non-retail users to deploy instruments such as credit default swaps and total return swaps without any restrictions on purpose, while limiting the use of these instruments by non-resident users for hedging purposes.
Reserve Bank of India issues final rules on credit derivatives
The rules will allow resident Indian non-retail users to deploy instruments such as credit default swaps and total return swaps without any restrictions on purpose, while limiting the use of these instruments by non-resident users for hedging purposes.
Gold Loans Emerge As Fastest-Growing Retail Credit Segment; Portfolio Seen Touching Rs 25 Lakh Crore By FY28
The Reserve Bank of India has also moved to tighten oversight of the sector. In June 2025, the central bank introduced stricter guidelines governing gold-backed lending.
IRFC OFS opens for retail investors today — All you need to know
The government's divestment drive continues to gain momentum as the IRFC stake sale comes after the recent OFS' in Coal India, Central Bank of India, NLC India, NHPC and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC).
Bandhan Bank raises FD rates by up to 20 basis points
Bandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 basis points, with senior citizens now earning a competitive 7.95% on select tenures. This move comes as other banks also adjust their deposit offerings, even with the RBI holding the repo rate steady. The bank aims to attract more retail deposits with these revised, attractive rates.
Bank of India eyes $3.5 billion foreign currency inflows on RBI's dollar push
Bank of India aims to raise approximately $3.5 billion through foreign currency deposits and overseas borrowings, leveraging recent RBI measures. This strategic move, including $1 billion from FCNR(B) deposits and $1.5 billion via concessional swap facilities, is expected to reduce borrowing costs by 50-60 basis points.