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IIFL Capital initiates coverage on Aye Finance with 'Buy', sees 40% upside
IIFL Capital expects the company to deliver a 27 per cent AUM CAGR over FY26-FY29, while profit after tax (PAT) is projected to grow at a stronger 44 per cent CAGR
Small-cap NBFC stock Aye Finance rises 5% after IIFL Capital initiates coverage with 'buy'
Aye Finance shares surged 5% as brokerage IIFL Capital initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating, predicting a 40% upside potential. The small-cap stock has been witnessing healthy buying interest recently.
Indian firms turn to floating-rate debt as interest rate hikes loom
Indian firms shift to floating rate bonds as rate hike bets rise, ICICI Home Finance, Tata Capital, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and HDB plan ₹85.50 billion in issues.
Jana Small Finance Bank approves ₹728 crore fund raise via preferential issue; Check list of investors
Jana Small Finance Bank has also separately approved raising up to ₹500 crore through a private placement of rated, listed, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable non-convertible debentures classified as Lower Tier II Capital under Basel II norms.
SBI Ventures to manage Rs 20,000 crore Maritime Fund
SBI Ventures has been appointed as the fund manager for the ₹20,000-crore Maritime Investment Fund. This initiative, backed by government equity, aims to attract private capital for the maritime sector's growth. The fund will operate as a trust and be registered with SEBI, focusing on a blended finance model to boost long-term, affordable capital availability.
PFC-REC merger may not be a priority amid war squeeze
Boards of Power Finance Corporation and REC will meet Saturday. Uncertainty surrounds their proposed merger. The government's stake may fall below 51 percent. This could require a substantial capital infusion of around 25,000 crore rupees. Analysts question the feasibility of this. The merger is targeted for April 1, 2027. Discussions continue on the final structure.
TVS, other investors keen to buy into Jana Small Finance Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank is poised for a significant capital infusion. The TVS Venu Group plans to acquire a 10% stake. Several other investors are also lining up to invest. This marks Jana's first equity raise since going public. The bank's capital adequacy ratio remains strong. TPG Capital may partially reduce its holding.
Artificial Intelligence: Why it’s a productive, not destructive, force for capital markets
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming capital markets by automating trading, research and portfolio management functions once handled manually. While AI is improving efficiency and productivity across finance, experts believe human judgment, relationships and strategic decision-making will remain essential in investment banking, sales and client advisory roles.
TVS Group eyes stake in Jana Small Finance Bank through preferential route: Exclusive
CNBC-TV18 had first reported on May 6 in its D-Street Chatter segment that Jana Small Finance Bank was evaluating a potential capital raise. CNBC-TV18 has reached out to both Jana Small Finance Bank and the TVS Group for a comment. While Jana SF did not offer any comment on the story and TVS Group's response is awaited.
SBI chief flags risks in rapid growth in digital finance, stresses trust-based innovation
State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty highlighted emerging risks in digital finance and platform lending. He stressed that financial systems must prioritize trust and strengthen governance. India needs significant capital mobilization for its development goals. Banks alone cannot meet these needs, requiring deeper bond markets and broader investor participation. Innovation must balance speed with safety and inclusion.
Tata Capital Housing Finance standalone net profit rises 33.70% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 19.18% to Rs 2300.09 crore
Trading guide: Nifty eyes 24,750; AB Capital, SBI, LIC HFL on analyst radar
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying the shares of Aditya Birla Capital, LIC Housing Finance, and SBI today