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Record gold prices lift loan demand: Is it time to borrow?
India’s gold loan market surged 91% in FY26 Q3, with NBFCs gaining share and banks expanding focus. Gold loans now make up 9.7% of retail lending, driven by high gold prices.

Prefer retail NBFCs over gold lenders; avoid BPOs, mid-tier IT firms on watchlist: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey, Managing Director of DRChoksey Finserv said the BPO sector is seeing AI-led change, but revenue model clarity is still evolving, so no firm investment view has been taken. In IT, some mid-tier companies offering product solutions may see contract wins, but they are not yet part of the firm’s recommended list.

RDB infra shares extend rise to 2nd consecutive session, hit 5% upper circuit; check details
The company has presence in packaging, power and telecom transmission equipment, retail, logistics and real estate.

NHPC rises 4% as retail bidding opens after oversubscribed OFS, full greenshoe exercise
The government has decided to exercise the full greenshoe option after the issue received robust investor interest.

Neutral Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail; target of Rs 65: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail with a target price of Rs 65 in its research report dated May 26, 2026.

Value fashion retail: Growth broadens beyond store expansion
Strong SSSG, continued store additions, and improving operating leverage suggest that the sector is entering a more balanced growth phase

ICICI Lombard: Significant acceleration in business growth in Q4 FY26
Retail health and motor rebound power insurer’s Q4 surge; profitability discipline keeps premium valuation intact

Baazar Style Retail – Private labels could make the growth story more profitable
Store expansion and rising private-label penetration are supporting stronger growth and improving earnings quality

V2 Retail: Can execution keep pace with expansion?
Strong same-store growth and improving store productivity support the next phase of expansion

Retail, NII interest weakens in recent IPOs as selectivity rises
Retail and non-institutional investors are turning selective in recent IPOs, with multiple issues since late February witnessing under-subscription in these segments despite overall demand being supported by institutional investors

Bata India stock soars 17% as ex-Nike retail head Sanjay Rao takes over as CEO
In an exchange filing, Bata India said Rao will succeed Gunjan Shah, who will conclude his tenure upon completion of his five-year mandate leading the company

GIC shares fall 5% as govt to sell up to 5% stake via OFS at discount
The OFS for retail investors and eligible employees will open on June 17.