Ace investors take a hit on portfolios in March quarter
Top Indian investors saw their portfolios shrink in the first quarter. Hemendra Kothari and Mukul Agrawal experienced over 25% declines. Madhusudan Kela’s holdings fell 21%. The portfolios of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s family and Anil Kumar Goel were least affected. This period marked a sharp market downturn impacting many.
Supreme Court seeks govt, RBI response to plea for audit of banks’ realty exposure
The Supreme Court has asked the government and the Reserve Bank of India for their response to a petition that wants banks’ dealings with real estate projects to be reviewed. The court also wants an investigation into developers accused of misusing homebuyers’ money. Several authorities and builders have been issued notices.
Coal India OFS gets good demand amid green energy risks
Coal India’s offer for sale opens for retail investors amidst a conflicting investment narrative. While the state-owned miner boasts strong financials and a consistent dividend track record, concerns over its long-term prospects due to the global shift towards renewable energy persist. Non-retail investors showed strong demand, subscribing 8.14 times on the first day.
Bajaj Finserv lines up Rs 2,000 crore for AI, cybersecurity and quantum technologies
Bajaj Finserv is launching Finserv Intelligence, a ₹1,500-2,000 crore, five-year initiative to build scalable technology solutions for India and the world. The program will invest in early-stage startups and collaborate with academic institutions to develop capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies, aiming for transformational medium-term research.
Big tech gives South Korea, Taiwan the edge over India
South Korea and Taiwan’s equity markets are outperforming India, driven by a few tech giants like TSMC and Samsung. While Taiwan’s market cap grew 54% and South Korea’s 81%, India’s market cap has shrunk 7% amid significant FPI outflows. India’s market boasts a much larger number of actively traded stocks compared to its peers.
Why investors are ready to play in global equity league
Indian investors are increasingly looking overseas as global markets outperform domestic equities, driven by themes like AI. While international mutual funds are a simple route, they face utilization limits. Alternative options include GIFT City-based funds and direct investing via international brokerage accounts, each with its own process and costs.
Listed banks earned a record profit of ₹4 lakh crore in FY26
Indian banks achieved a record consolidated net profit exceeding ₹4 lakh crore in FY26. Top lenders SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank contributed over half of this aggregate. Private banks slightly outpaced state-run banks in profit share. This growth faced headwinds from rising bond yields and a cap on net open positions.