Banks, companies better positioned to weather next downturn: CS Setty, SBI, Chairman

The chairman of the State Bank of India underscores the nation’s economic resilience, emphasizing the bank’s robust standing in the financial sector. With a growth forecast of 7.5% and inflation consistent with RBI predictions, SBI is gearing up for a remarkable 14-15% rise in credit, driven by retail and SME sectors. The bank is also […]

Stocks in news: Wipro, Lenskart, Tata Motors PV, Ather Energy and Kotak Bank

On Thursday, Indian markets faced downward pressure as they wrapped up trading lower amid mixed signals from global economies. Notably, Wipro’s stock saw gains following its expanded partnership with Google Cloud aimed at enhancing AI implementation. Meanwhile, Lenskart’s current investor is set to sell shares worth up to Rs 1,313 crore.

Lupin share falls 2%; Citi downgrades to Sell, cuts target price to Rs 2,050

Lupin shares fell after Citi downgraded the stock to ‘Sell’ and cut its target price to Rs 2,050. The brokerage expects weaker US base-business sales, margin pressure and limited benefits from new products. Citi also reduced FY27 EPS estimates by 14%. Lupin’s technical indicators remain bearish despite its oversold RSI reading.

ICICI Prudential AMC shares decline 7% in two days as promoter plans 2% stake sale

ICICI Prudential AMC promoter Prudential Corporation plans to sell up to 2% stake, worth over Rs 3,185 crore, to meet minimum public shareholding requirements. The sale will reduce promoter holding to 85.6%. Shares of ICICI Prudential AMC have gained over 22% in 2026, while Q1 net profit rose 23% year-on-year to Rs 965 crore.