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RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocks
In the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid balance sheets, reflecting a significant uptick in asset quality and sturdy capital reserves. With gross bad loans hitting their lowest levels in decades, comprehensive stress tests reaffirmed that banks are well-prepared for potential financial adversities.
S I Capital & Financial Services standalone net profit declines 50.00% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 30.77% to Rs 1.02 crore
Nomura Asset, Capital Group, others buy 5.3% stake in Premier Energies for Rs 2,291 cr
Global financial institutions and Indian mutual funds have bought a 5.3 percent stake in Premier Energies. The deal involved promoters selling shares worth over Rs 2,291 crore. This investment comes as Premier Energies secured significant orders for solar cells and modules. The company is expanding its manufacturing capacities for cells and modules.
Autofurnish IPO allotment finalised: Latest GMP, steps-by-step guide to check allotment status online for SME IPO
Autofurnish's IPO saw low investor interest, with allotment expected today. Shares will debut on BSE SME on 29 May. Investors can check allotment status online via BSE or Skyline Financial Services. The IPO was subscribed 1.21x, aiming to raise ₹15 crore for working capital.
Elevation Capital sells Rs 964 crore Paytm Shares via block deals
Over the past nearly two years, Elevation Capital and AntFin — the financial affiliate of Alibaba Group, have emerged among the biggest sellers in Paytm through block deals.
Aditya Birla Capital Plans To Use Rs 3,500 Crore To Drive Lending Business Growth
Earlier this week, the financial services arm of Aditya Birla Group announced a Rs 4,000 crore preferential issue of equity shares to the group companies and International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Engineering, cement, autos remain top cyclical bets; IT turns attractive: ASK’s George Joseph
Managing nearly $1.21 billion in assets as of April 30, ASK Investment Managers is turning positive on large-cap IT despite worries around AI disruption, says CIO & CEO-Equity George Joseph. He believes fears over AI replacing Indian IT firms are exaggerated, as these companies will continue to play a critical role in system integration and enterprise tech rollouts. ASK has remained constructive on sectors such as engineering, capital goods, cement, autos, banking & financial services, and commodities, seeing them as beneficiaries of the ongoing cyclical uptrend. 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.
Paytm Block Deal: Rs 960-Crore Stake To Change Hands; Elevation Capital Among Sellers
Paytm's net profit for the fourth quarter of financial year 2026 slipped 18.2% sequentially.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Sammaan in loss as impairments surge in 4th quarter
Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, reported a significant loss of ₹8,101 crore for the March quarter. Revenue from operations declined while impairments on financial assets surged. The company has completed a transaction with Abu Dhabi's IHC Group, which now holds a substantial equity stake. Sammaan Capital received substantial funds from this transaction.
Aditya Birla Grp to invest Rs 3,080 cr in fin services arm, IFC to pump Rs 920 cr
Aditya Birla Capital is raising Rs 4,000 crore for future growth. The Aditya Birla Group will invest Rs 3,080 crore and IFC will invest Rs 980 crore. This capital infusion will fund growth objectives, including lending and investments. The company aims to expand access to financing for entrepreneurs and businesses. This move supports India's economic transformation and financial inclusion.
Inside India’s biggest banking and financial services tech hubs
Standard Chartered plans to cut over 7,000 jobs in four years, replacing human capital with technology, particularly impacting back-office roles in India. This move aligns with a broader trend of financial firms leveraging AI and tech hubs in India for both support and higher-value functions, though some, like Wells Fargo, are also consolidating operations.