State Bank of India aims to maintain net interest margins above 3% in FY27, driven by easing funding costs from deposit repricing. However, slower CASA deposit growth compared to credit expansion may necessitate reliance on costlier term deposits. The bank plans to boost yields by accelerating growth in retail and MSME loans to offset margin pressures and support fee income.
New Nasdaq 100 ETF to launch soon, BlackRock fund to give investors exposure to AI-driven tech rally
BlackRock is launching the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF to capitalize on strong demand for AI-driven technology stocks. The fund will compete with established Nasdaq-100 offerings