IndusInd Bank received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to set up a wholly-owned asset management business, a first for a mainstream lender. This move could signal more opportunities for other banks looking to diversify into para-banking sectors. The RBI had earlier allowed HDFC and ICICI Bank to increase stakes in insurance subsidiaries.
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Kotak Securities anticipates a stronger second half for Indian markets, driven by festive demand and favorable monsoons benefiting rural areas. While consumer tech leaders like