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Home First Finance Q4 profit jumps 43%, asset quality improves; declares dividend of ₹5.20
Shares of Home First Finance Company India Ltd ended at ₹1,230.00, up by ₹43.45, or 3.66%, on the BSE.
Nifty strategy, May 6: Key levels; L&T Finance, CG Power among top picks
After Monday's rise, the Nifty fell 86 points on Tuesday to close at 24,032. It opened 69 points lower and extended its losses by another 170 points during the first half of the session
ICICI Home Finance Company standalone net profit rises 3.01% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 11.39% to Rs 1058.66 crore
Dharavi Redevelopment: Upper-floor home rehab hinges on ground-floor eligibility
Upper-floor residents in the Dharavi redevelopment project may face eligibility challenges, as their rehabilitation depends partly on whether the ground-floor occupant qualifies. Under a Maharashtra government resolution, they can get 300 sq ft homes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region if they prove occupancy before November 15, 2022 — marking the first inclusion of upper-floor residents in such schemes.

Inter Miami vs Orlando City Live Streaming: Lionel Messi Targets First Home Win At Nu Stadium
Messi leads the scoring charges for Inter Miami with 7 goals in 9 appearances.
Fino eyes asset-light, tech-led small finance bank
Fino Payments Bank is moving forward with its plan to become a small finance bank. The bank will focus on technology and secured lending, avoiding a traditional branch model. This transition is on track despite ongoing leadership reviews. Fino aims to offer home loans, gold loans, and business loans.

Bajaj Housing Finance shares gain after a healthy Q4 but HSBC expects stock to fall
Bajaj Housing Finance's management has guided for the margins in the first quarter of FY27 to remain broadly stable, but for the entire fiscal, some spread compression is likely as lower-yield new loans replace older high-yield loans.

IMGC, Bajaj Housing team up to make home loans easier for first-time buyers
IMGC partners with Bajaj Housing Finance to expand affordable home loans for underserved buyers in India, using mortgage guarantees, Bajaj Housing shares close up 1.85%.

Gurmeet Chadha prefers Home First, Bajaj Housing Finance; sees PSU banks lagging
Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle remains constructive on housing finance companies, calling them a key structural play within financials. He prefers digitally strong lenders such as Home First Finance and Bajaj Housing Finance, citing their ability to sustain high growth and yields. While growth moderated recently due to credit costs and MSME stress, trends are stabilising. He also sees private banks as attractive on valuations, while PSU banks may underperform in the near term. 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.
CreditAccess Grameen looks to scale down microfinance growth, says MD & CEO Ganesh Narayanan
CreditAccess Grameen, a leading NBFC-MFI, is shifting focus from microfinance to secured lending like home loans. The company aims to become a Rs 50,000 crore entity by 2028, with a significant portion from retail finance. It is actively exploring acquisitions to accelerate growth in its secured business segment.

Sam Altman's home hit by Molotov cocktail, OpenAI CEO shares rare family photo in first reaction — ‘We try to be…’
San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home in the city and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence startup's headquarters, OpenAI said on Friday.
Housing finance stocks near inflection point, Bernstein picks 2 favourites
Affordable housing finance stocks are nearing a turning point. Bernstein highlights attractive valuations and improving growth and asset quality. HomeFirst and Aadhar Housing Finance are named as preferred investments. The sector is poised for a turnaround, offering significant upside potential for investors. This presents a favorable entry point for the segment.