HDFC Bank Q4 business update: Lender reports 15% YoY growth in deposits, advances jump 12%
HDFC Bank reported a steady Q4, with deposits rising 15% YoY and advances growing 12%. Average deposits touched Rs 28.51 lakh crore, while period-end deposits stood at Rs 31.06 lakh crore. The bank had been in the headlines after the abrupt exit of its director Atanu Chakraborty.
Dalal Street Week Ahead: All eyes on 21,700 make-or-break zone as Nifty braces for volatility
Nifty ended lower after persistent selling dragged the index below key short-term supports, signalling further weakness. With the index approaching the crucial 21,700 zone, sentiment remains fragile amid global uncertainties. Technical indicators stay bearish, suggesting caution, selective stock picking, and a defensive approach until stability emerges near major support levels.
Bandhan Bank Q4 business update: Advances rise to Rs 1.54 lakh crore, deposits up 10%
Bandhan Bank reported a 12.6% YoY rise in advances to Rs 1.54 lakh crore and 10% growth in total deposits for Q4 FY26. Retail deposits led the surge, while the CASA ratio stood at 29.31%. Collection efficiency remained strong at 98.9%, despite broader market headwinds.
Top 5 midcap mutual funds deliver up to 25% annualised returns in 3 years; Invesco India Mid Cap leads
Midcap mutual funds have delivered strong returns over the past three years, with the top five schemes offering up to 25% annualised gains. Invesco India Mid Cap Fund leads the pack, followed closely by Nippon India and WhiteOak funds, while some laggards delivered significantly lower returns in the same period.
8 stocks surged over 50% in each of the last 3 fiscal years; rally up to 3,100%
Eight stocks have delivered over 50% returns in each of the last three fiscal years, defying broader market volatility. With gains ranging from 500% to over 3,100%, these consistent outperformers highlight strong underlying momentum despite fluctuating benchmark returns across FY24 to FY26.
AU Small Finance Bank Q4 business update: Deposits up 23% YoY at Rs 1.52 lk cr, advances rise 25%
AU Small Finance Bank reported steady Q4 growth with deposits rising 23% year-on-year to Rs 1.52 lakh crore and advances increasing 25%. Despite strong operational performance, the stock has declined amid broader weakness in banking stocks, FII outflows and macro pressures linked to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
Smallcap Stars: 10 stocks rally up to 72% despite 11% Nifty crash in March. Do you own any?
Despite an 11% fall in the Nifty during March amid global tensions and rising crude prices, select smallcap stocks delivered strong gains of up to 72%. The list highlights standout performers across sectors that defied the broader market downturn, showcasing resilience and stock-specific momentum in a volatile environment.
Are you looking for the best mutual funds for SIPs in April? Here is help for conservative investors
ETMutualFunds outlines ready-made SIP portfolios for conservative investors across three investment brackets. The allocation blends large-cap and hybrid funds to balance risk and returns. Selected using in-house criteria like rolling returns and downside risk, these portfolios aim to simplify fund selection for investors seeking stable, long-term wealth creation.
AI evolution decoded: Ace investor Vijay Kedia explains it with a simple house-building analogy
Veteran investor Vijay Kedia explains AI’s evolution using a house-building analogy, from expert advice (LLMs) to autonomous action (agents), collaborative teams (multi-agent), human-level mastery (AGI), and beyond (superintelligence). This framework mirrors his investment philosophy: learn, earn, evolve. However, Kedia’s portfolio faced a challenging FY26, with most holdings declining amid market pressures and geopolitical concerns.
Bitcoin holds near $67K as crypto markets stay muted; volatility seen rising ahead
Bitcoin hovered near the $67,000 mark on Saturday as crypto markets stayed muted, with traders awaiting a potential volatility spike. While BTC and ETH moved sideways, analysts flagged tightening ranges and bottoming implied volatility. Key levels remain $65K on the downside and $69K on the upside, even as institutional inflows and sentiment show early improvement.