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Baazar Style Retail hits the roof after strong Q1 update
Baazar Style Retail hit the 5% upper circuit at Rs 307.80 after the value fashion retailer reported a strong business update for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Bank of India shares rise after Q1 loan growth led by retail; deposits near ₹10 lakh crore
Bank of India's advances at the end of the June quarter, increased to ₹7.97 lakh crore globally, a growth of 18.6% from the year-ago quarter. Most of the loan growth came from the domestic business, where gross advances grew 19.1% year-on-year to ₹6.73 lakh crore.
CreditAccess Grameen gains 3% as MOFSL reiterates 'Buy'; sees 16% upside
CreditAccess Grameen, MOFSL said, is leveraging its strong microfinance (MFI) franchise to deepen customer relationships and scale higher-ticket retail lending products.
The surprising reason India's most expensive stocks often keep rising
Indian stocks defy logic, with expensive companies consistently outperforming. This trend, observed over 15 years, sees sectors like defence and retail surge despite high valuations, driven by structural shifts and strong earnings. Jefferies highlights the power sector as the next potential beneficiary, citing strong demand and private sector capex. Investors should remain aware of potential reversals if growth falters.
Stock Alert: Route Mobile, Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp, V2 Retail, NMDC
Bharti Airtel said its subsidiary, Airtel Money has commenced commercial operations as a Type II non-deposit accepting non-banking financial company (NBFC).
Corporate loan demand outpaces retail credit as firms shift from bonds to banks
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Corporate loans outpace retail
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
SBI boosts AI-powered banking with new digital journeys for retail, corporate customers
The announcements span SBI's YONO platform, introducing new customer journeys, AI-driven capabilities and industry-first features that simplify banking, empower businesses and promote financial and sustainability wellness, the bank said in a statement.
Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management
The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles
Escorts Kubota tractor sales up 19.1% at 13,695 units in June
Escorts Kubota reported a 19.1% surge in total tractor sales for June 2026, reaching 13,695 units compared to the previous year. Domestic sales climbed 19.8%, while exports saw a 4.4% increase. Despite a delayed monsoon impacting Kharif sowing, improved wholesale and retail performance fueled this growth. The company remains watchful of monsoon progress and El Nino's effects on rural sentiment and future growth.