Microlending veteran Padmaja Reddy is exiting unsecured business by fiscal end to focus on gold loans, transitioning her firm Keertana Finserv to a 94% secured portfolio. Citing a “structural crisis” in microfinance, Reddy aims for Keertana to be a fully secured lender with gold loans comprising 95% of its assets under management by FY25.
Polycab shares slide 17% in 3 months amid Ultravolt shock, but Jefferies sees 33% upside. What’s behind the bullish view?
Polycab shares have fallen 17% from their June peak after UltraTech entered the wires and cables segment. Jefferies retained its Buy rating and Rs 11,100