SRG housing loans worth Rs 400 crore may be fictitious: National Housing Bank
The National Housing Bank raised concerns over SRG Housing Finance, identifying potentially fictitious loan accounts. Investigations have revealed that around one-third of the lender’s loan portfolio consists of these phantom accounts. The inquiry also indicated possible manipulation regarding non-performing assets and the practice of evergreening. Funds linked to these dubious accounts were allegedly redirected to […]
FCNR boost for bank credit growth may be temporary, says Axis CEO Amitabh Chaudhry
Recent foreign currency deposits could provide a short-term uplift to the growth patterns in bank lending. With the narrowing of differentials, it’s anticipated that domestic interest rates will rise soon. The banking sector is poised for accelerated consolidation in the upcoming years, favoring larger banks that leverage scale and technological innovation. In this landscape, Axis […]
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain flags speed, concentration and opacity as fintech risks; says technology must serve customers
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain warned financial institutions and fintech firms that rapid adoption of emerging technologies brings risks around speed, concentration and opacity. He said institutions must ensure technology works fairly, reliably and safely for customers, while retaining responsibility for outcomes even when computing, cloud infrastructure or models are outsourced.
Global Market: Amazon diversifies debt funding with first Sterling bond offering
Amazon has launched its first sterling-denominated bond sale, with four maturities ranging from three to 19 years, as hyperscalers diversify funding sources to finance heavy AI infrastructure spending and data-centre expansion.
Biggest wealth destroyer is not poor performance, but constant search for better returns, says Radhika Gupta
Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta warns that constantly chasing higher-performing investments can undermine wealth creation. Investors may shift from goal-based investing to comparing returns, often chasing recent winners without considering risk, strategy or suitability. She advises focusing on financial objectives, consistency, time horizon and disciplined investing rather than short-term performance.
CLSA sees 29% downside in Meesho despite a 19% YTD rally. Buy, sell or hold?
CLSA maintained an Underperform rating on Meesho with a Rs 150 target, citing stretched valuations and optimism around advertising monetisation, order frequency and logistics savings. The brokerage sees significant downside if these growth drivers fail to meet market expectations.
Market wrap: Adani Ent, Max Healthcare, Infosys, HDFC Life among top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Wednesday
Indian equities extended losses on September 9 as rising oil prices pressured sentiment. Sensex fell 813 points and Nifty declined 204 points. IT stocks led sectoral losses, while metals gained. Technical indicators remained bearish, though oversold conditions could trigger a rebound.
Rupee plunges 34 paise to 95.08 against dollar as crude prices surpass USD 100 mark
The rupee fell by 34 paise, settling at 95.08 against the US dollar, amid rising crude oil prices that have breached USD 100 per barrel, raising inflation fears. The depreciation was fueled by sluggish equity markets and foreign institutional investor sell-offs. Additionally, escalating tensions in West Asia contributed to Brent crude futures surpassing USD 100, […]
IFCI shares fall 4% on reports of lower price band for NSE IPO
IFCI shares fell sharply on Wednesday after reports suggested NSE could price its IPO below earlier indications and reduce the stake offered. The proposed price band of Rs 1,700–1,785 values NSE at around Rs 4.4 lakh crore. IFCI’s indirect exposure to NSE through Stock Holding Corporation has put its shares under pressure.
PC Jeweller shares jump 4%, surge 38% in one week. What’s polishing the stock’s shine?
PC Jeweller shares have surged 38% in a week and 40% in a month as the company moves closer to becoming debt-free. The jeweller has repaid outstanding dues to 10 of 14 consortium banks and cleared more than 96% of the remaining debt.