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PNB Q4 Results: Cons net profit jumps 14% YoY to Rs 5,225 crore, but NII down 4%
Punjab National Bank announced a robust 14% year-on-year net profit surge to Rs 5,225 crore for Q4 FY26, despite a slight dip in net interest income. The bank also recommended a Rs 3 per share dividend. Asset quality showed sequential improvement, with gross NPAs falling to 2.95%.
Sensex falls over 250 points, Nifty below 24,100 as US-Iran launch fresh attacks, rupee tumbles to record low
Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty declining due to escalating US-Iran tensions and a record low rupee. Broader markets, however, showed resilience with small and midcap indices trading in the green. Top sectoral losers included PSU and Private Bank indices.
Sensex, Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE: Sensex falls over 200 points, Nifty 50 below 24,100; auto, metals, banks drag
Sensex, Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE: Among sectors, losses were seen in Nifty Auto, Nifty Metals, Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Realty indices, while Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Pharma and Nifty Media witnessed gains.
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Sebi seeks to align securitisation framework with RBI regulations
Sebi has proposed easing securitisation norms, including relaxing the 25% single borrower exposure cap, to align with RBI regulations for entities governed by central bank rules. The regulator also suggested shifting disclosure responsibilities to the servicer and modifying governance for SPDEs, aiming to facilitate single-asset deals and enhance transparency.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.

Bank of India Notifies Shareholders of Share Transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) - scanx.trade
Bank of India Notifies Shareholders of Share Transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)scanx.trade
CSB Bank Q4 profit rises 6% on lower provisions, growth steady
CSB Bank reported 6% Q4 profit growth aided by lower provisions despite higher costs and weaker income. Margins improved, while advances and deposits showed strong growth. Asset quality improved sequentially but weakened year-on-year, reflecting mixed operational performance.

Markets bullish, but taxes and currency worry investors: Samir Arora
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO at Quant Mutual Fund maintained that improving sentiment, infrastructure-led investments and increased exposure to mid- and small-cap segments could drive the next phase of growth.

Markets close in green; Adani Ports, Godrej Properties, BHEL rally on Q4 results
The Sensex rose 356 points to 77,269, while the Nifty gained 122 points to close at 24,119. The Nifty Bank index underperformed, adding just 15 points to end at 54,879.

Bank Nifty falls 8% in 2026 so far: Is this correction a buying opportunity?
As Bank Nifty faces an 8% decline in 2026, experts debate whether this downturn presents a buying opportunity for investors. While some advise caution, others highlight the attractive entry points for select banking stocks amidst ongoing market volatility and regulatory changes.

CSB Bank Q4 Results: Stock jumps 6% after strong core income growth, better asset quality
Asset quality for CSB Bank improved on a sequential basis, with Gross NPA improving to 1.66% from 1.96% in the December quarter, while Net NPA improved to 0.4% from 0.67% in the previous quarter.