India’s Nifty index shows resilience against potential oil price surges from the Gulf conflict. Companies within the Nifty that supply energy like coal and electricity stand to gain. Demand for these energy sources is expected to rise as alternatives to oil and gas. Conversely, smaller companies face greater impact from rising fuel costs.
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