FCNR(B) windfall for banks explained: Who got highest inflows and what it means for investors

FCNR(B) deposits offer banks a cheaper and balance-sheet-efficient source of funding, but their finite tenor and initial deployment challenges could pressure margins. While ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank stand to benefit from higher inflows, IDFC First Bank offers the strongest earnings upside. Investors may see margin pressure initially before stronger liquidity, loan growth and […]

CAS rewrites the closing bell: How market stocks fared in a month and what’s next

Following the introduction of the Closing Auction Session, capital-market stocks displayed a range of performances. While Motilal Oswal Financial Services and MCX enjoyed substantial gains exceeding 20 per cent, companies like Indian Energy Exchange, BSE, HDFC AMC, and CAMS experienced significant falls. The uptick in trading activity sparked gains for several brokerages and wealth management […]

Copper hits record high, UltraTech’s Ultravolt on the offensive: A double whammy for cable makers in FY27?

Copper prices have soared to unprecedented levels, creating ripple effects on manufacturing expenses worldwide. UltraTech’s Ultravolt is making bold strides into the Indian wires and cables sector, creating a competitive landscape for established manufacturers in fiscal year 2027. As a response to escalating input costs, companies are enacting price hikes, raising investor apprehensions about increased […]

IDBI Bank shares crash 11% as Fairfax deal moves closer

IDBI Bank shares fell sharply as investors focused on Fairfax Financial Holdings’ reported Rs 81-per-share offer for a 60.72% controlling stake. The proposed Rs 53,000-crore deal and potential CSB Bank merger are key developments for investors.