Indian banks are projected to reduce dividend payments in fiscal year 2026 due to squeezed profitability from slowing loan growth, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The total dividend payout of 12 major banks is expected to decline by 4.2% to $5.98 billion. HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda are anticipated to cut dividends, while SBI’s payout will remain stable.
AMFI reshuffle: Hindustan Copper among 6 smallcap stocks that may get upgraded to midcap
Six smallcap stocks could be upgraded to the midcap segment in AMFI’s H2 CY26 semi-annual rejig, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.