Nomura projects stable government borrowing for the second half of fiscal year 2026. The borrowing calendar is expected soon after discussions with the Reserve Bank of India. Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, confirmed no changes. Nomura anticipates a shift towards shorter-term bonds. Direct tax collections rose by 9.2% in H1FY26.
IDBI Bank Q2 results: Net profit tanks 39% YoY to Rs 2,205 crore; NII dips 49% YoY
IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 2,205 crore in Q2 FY27, impacted by a one-off gain in the previous year. Excluding