Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has increased its stake in Bank of India to 8.38% as of May 9, acquiring an additional 2.026% stake since September 2021. This move reflects LIC’s confidence in the bank’s performance, which recently reported a significant surge in profit for the March quarter.
West Asia conflict drives 15-20% rise in corporate working-capital demand at banks
Working-capital demand from banks has increased significantly due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Higher raw-material costs and elongated shipping timelines have led to