Manappuram Finance surged 17% in a month as Bain Capital’s Rs 4,385 crore investment boosts governance and growth prospects. Analysts upgrade stock, expecting expansion in gold loans, mortgages, and vehicle financing despite competition and asset quality concerns. Regulatory approvals pending.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,