Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Bajaj Housing Finance with a neutral rating. The brokerage anticipates moderate growth and subdued return ratios. Valuations appear stretched, trading significantly above the IPO price. AUM and profit are expected to rise, but at a slower pace. NIMs may face pressure. The financier has a granular loan book with good asset quality.
Bank Lending to NBFCs Rises 26%, Fastest in FY26
In the previous fiscal year, bank lending to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) witnessed an impressive 26 percent increase, fueled by the Reserve Bank of India’s