Credit card profit pool shrinks as revolvers evolve
“The decline in the level of revolvers has impacted profitability,” ICICI Bank group CFO Anindya Banerjee said, adding that the business remained profitable and retained multiple levers-including cost management and rewards optimisation-to sustain returns. “It is a business one would continue to have a very strong focus on.”
Worker shortage clogs up piped gas adoption; 2030 goal seems doubtful
According to industry players, the workforce required to install PNG connections does not exist at the scale needed. The shortage has intensified in major hubs such as the National Capital Region (NCR), Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with many plumbers returning to their hometowns amid election-related disruptions.
AI Shock: IT valuations fall near levels seen during subprime crisis
Indian IT exporters’ valuations have plummeted to near 2008-09 subprime crisis levels, trading at 15-18 P/E multiples. This sharp decline, driven by AI advancements impacting headcount-based execution and OpenAI’s direct entry into enterprise solutions, has seen stocks lose nearly 30% in 2026. While a weakening rupee offers short-term support, the AI overhang is expected to […]
Bharti Airtel rings loud on D-St, briefly tops HDFC Bank in m-cap
Bharti Airtel briefly surpassed HDFC Bank to become India’s second-most valuable company on Monday, with its market capitalization reaching ₹11.9 lakh crore. However, HDFC Bank’s shares rebounded, pushing it back to the second spot by market close. This shift reflects the underperformance of traditional heavyweights like IT and banks.
Margin trading funding soars in April as traders come back
Equity margin funding rebounded in April, with the average MTF book reaching ₹1.14 lakh crore, signaling renewed investor confidence after March’s sell-off. This surge was driven by a strong recovery in mid- and small-cap stocks, encouraging leveraged bets as markets showed signs of a short-term bottom. Regulatory shifts in derivatives may have also redirected traders […]
US stocks today: Nasdaq falls as technology stocks slide, Treasury yields climb
US stocks closed mixed as Nasdaq slipped due to profit booking and rising Treasury yields, while Dow edged higher. Oil prices surged on supply disruption fears but later eased after geopolitical comments. Energy stocks outperformed, Nvidia earnings are awaited, and Regeneron fell after a failed drug trial result.
IOC Q4 results: Cons PAT surges 78% YoY to Rs 14,458 crore, revenue rises 7%
Indian Oil Corporation announced a significant 78% jump in net profit for the March quarter. Revenue also saw a healthy increase. The company’s board recommended a final dividend for shareholders. Despite global uncertainties, IOC’s profitability remained strong. Financial metrics like debt-to-equity ratio and profit margins showed improvement.
GIFT Nifty jumps nearly 1% after reports of US relief on Iran oil sanctions
GIFT Nifty rallied nearly 1% after reports indicated possible temporary US sanctions relief on Iranian oil exports. Hopes of additional crude supply eased inflation and energy shock concerns, lifting investor sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, volatile crude prices, rupee weakness, and uncertainty surrounding West Asia negotiations.
Indian markets capable of absorbing different types of shocks: SEBI chief on West Asia crisis
“Due to the prevailing conflict in West Asia, the oil supply chain and its prices got affected in the rest of the world. All the economies have been affected by this and obviously, there are inflationary risks. Besides, spillover effect and second-order effect will also come in,” he said.
Arohan Financial Services files IPO papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 600 cr via fresh issue
US Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, a retirement financial services firm, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company-II Ltd, Tano Capital, TR Capital III Mauritius, and Danish Sustainable Development Goals Investment Fund, among other existing investors, will offload shares.