IndusInd Bank received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to set up a wholly-owned asset management business, a first for a mainstream lender. This move could signal more opportunities for other banks looking to diversify into para-banking sectors. The RBI had earlier allowed HDFC and ICICI Bank to increase stakes in insurance subsidiaries.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline for the third consecutive day on Friday. Metals, auto, and financial stocks led the fall. The ongoing Iran-Israel/US