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Healthy credit cycle set to keep NBFCs on growth track in Q1
Non-banking finance companies are poised for a strong April-June quarter, with analysts predicting a 20% rise in assets under management. This growth is fueled by robust loan demand, particularly in affordable housing and microfinance, alongside steady commercial vehicle financing. Despite a traditionally slow start, collection efficiency remains high, and falling bond yields are expected to lower funding costs, promising stable profits and continued loan expansion.
Lenders temper Vi business plan, seek group's guarantor for massive loan
Lenders are prevailing upon the company to scale back its financial projections, while also demanding a corporate guarantee from another Aditya Birla Group firm, according to two people aware of the development.
Record Date Alert: 15 companies set to see corporate actions for dividend, bonus this week
More than 15 stocks, including multiple Nifty 50 constituents, such as Titan, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Sun Pharma are set to see record dates for their respective corporate actions announced earlier, alongside their fourth quarter results. While most of these corporate actions pertain to final dividend announcements, some also include bonus issue awards as well.
Beyond Probiotics: Better Gut Health Starts With Your Nervous System, Says Nutritionist — Here's Why
Probiotics and fibre remain valuable for digestive health, but they work best alongside healthy lifestyle habits.
Buy Lodha Developers, Aditya Birla Real Estate; organised players to benefit from housing market consolidation: Siddhartha Khemka
India's real estate market is seeing a K-shaped recovery, with major developers outperforming smaller ones. Leading companies are gaining market share due to strong finances and execution, while new project launches are consolidating among well-capitalised players.
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1 trillion, Airtel top gainer
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance emerging as the biggest gainers, amid a largely positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty rose 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. Markets ended the week on a firm footing, supported by resilient domestic macroeconomic indicators, healthy GST collections and improving industrial activity, Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "Expectations of a more accommodative global monetary policy following softer-than-expected US labour market data further strengthened investor sentiment," he added. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel jumped Rs 36,529.21 crore to Rs 11,63,877.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Bajaj Finance added Rs 33,059.83 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 6,43,141.36 crore. ICICI Bank's valuation surged Rs 16,084.29 crore to Rs
HDFC Bank reports healthy Q1 business growth; gross advances rise 15% YoY
HDFC Bank reported its business update for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Dalal Street also smokes peace pipe, ends in green for 4th week in row
Indian stock markets concluded their fourth consecutive week of gains, buoyed by declining crude oil prices and improved geopolitical sentiment. Analysts anticipate further upward movement for the Nifty 50, with upcoming quarterly earnings reports expected to guide market direction. Sectoral strength was observed in Realty, Pharma, Healthcare, and Cement, while broader market indices showed mixed performance. Foreign investors were net buyers, contrasting with domestic institutional selling.
HDFC Bank Q1 business update: Gross advances rise 15% to Rs 30.61 lakh crore
HDFC Bank has announced robust financial results for the April-June quarter of FY27. Gross advances surged 15.4% year-on-year to Rs 30.61 lakh crore. Advances under management also saw a healthy 12.4% increase. Deposits grew by 14.7% to Rs 31.71 lakh crore, with CASA deposits rising 9.4%, indicating strong customer confidence and business expansion.
OMCs lost Rs 18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1
State-run oil companies faced significant losses in the April-June quarter, losing ₹18.9 per litre on diesel and ₹6 on petrol. This downturn occurred as domestic fuel prices failed to keep pace with rising international rates. Previously, these companies enjoyed healthy profits, but fluctuating global prices and limited domestic revisions have led to volatile retail margins, impacting profitability.
Benchmarks gain for third day on positive global cues; Nifty closes at 24,271
Key benchmark indices extended gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, supported by positive global cues. Weaker-than-expected US jobs data strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its upcoming policy meeting. The Nifty closed at 24,270.85, led by gains in IT, healthcare and metal stocks. However, profit booking in the second half trimmed intraday gains, while broader markets lagged the benchmark indices.
Sensex Today Ends 261 Points Higher | Nifty Above 24,250 | Bharti Airtel & Sun Pharma Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Ends 261 Points Higher | Nifty Above 24,250 | Bharti Airtel & Sun Pharma Top GainersEquitymaster