Can Union Bank maintain its momentum after a 13% stock surge?
The loan book grew by 9.5% to ₹9.5 lakh crore while deposits rose by 7.2% to ₹13.1 lakh crore year-on-year compared with 6.7% and 3.8% growth in the previous quarter, respectively. Credit growth was buoyed by 22.1% increase in retail loan book and 12.5% rise in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME).
LIC helps life insurers log robust new biz premium growth in April
India’s life insurance sector experienced an 8.43% surge in new business premiums in April 2025, reaching ₹21,965 crore, fueled primarily by LIC’s strong performance. Private insurers collectively grew by 6%, with HDFC Life leading among listed players with a significant 23.37% premium jump. Industry experts anticipate traditional savings products will gain traction amid softening interest […]
Hot Stocks: 3 stocks that may give returns between 12-35%
Analysts predict significant upside for Reliance Industries, IIFL Finance, and Tech Mahindra. Reliance is expected to benefit from improved O2C performance and potential Jio listing updates. IIFL Finance could see sharp rerating due to microfinance recovery and lower costs. Tech Mahindra’s earnings growth potential is underestimated, with positive news expected regarding US policies.
Rupee steady at 85.33/$ amid oil demand, trade optimism
The rupee opened at 84.70/$1 versus 85.37 per dollar close on the previous day (Friday). The initial optimism seen in the rupee on Tuesday came on the back of US-China trade agreement and a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.