Bandhan Bank sells Rs 3,212 crore microfinance bad loans to ARCIL
Bandhan Bank has sold a ₹3,212 crore microfinance non-performing loan portfolio to ARCIL for ₹578 crore. This sale followed a Swiss Challenge process. The bank also initiated a process to sell an additional ₹3,720 crore in loans. These actions come as the bank’s asset quality faced pressure from the microfinance segment.
A brutal year for stock picking spurs trillion-dollar fund exodus
Investors faced a tough choice. A few tech giants dominated market gains, forcing many to own them to keep up. This concentration made active fund managers struggle. Money flowed out of active funds, while passive funds saw inflows. Deviating from the market index proved costly for investors.
Will Encora acquisition cement Coforge’s AI leadership in healthcare and hi-tech?
Coforge is acquiring California-based Encora for $2.35 billion, bolstering its AI capabilities in healthcare and hi-tech, and expanding its US market presence. This strategic move aims to position Coforge for future growth, with the combined entity projected to significantly increase revenue and potentially become India’s seventh-largest software exporter.
Banks urge RBI to extend trade relief measures beyond December
Banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India for more time on loan relief for exporters. The current scheme ends this month. Exporters face ongoing challenges from global trade issues. Banks believe the real impact of these issues will be seen next quarter. An extension would offer a crucial safety net for exporters.
Finance ministry to take a relook at crop insurance plan
The finance ministry is reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’s cup-and-cap model. This comes as crop insurance business declines, with premium collections expected to fall significantly. Large states are shifting to the cup-and-cap model, which limits insurer risk and profitability. The review aims to ensure the scheme’s long-term sustainability and effective farmer coverage.
Nifty faces 26,200 hurdle; indicators flag uncertainty
Nifty 50 is consolidating near all-time highs, facing resistance at 26,200, indicating near-term indecision. Analysts suggest range-bound trade with sector-specific opportunities, while Bank Nifty shows signs of potential profit-booking. Experts recommend specific stock bets like Lupin and Varun Beverages for potential gains.
Why active investing could outperform passive strategies in 2026
As 2026 approaches, experts suggest active, selective investing may outperform passive strategies amid wide dispersion in earnings and valuations. Largecaps remain strong, midcaps show steady growth, while smallcaps lag. Investors are advised to focus on bottom-up stock selection, thematic plays, and balanced allocation across equities, commodities, and debt.
14 Penny stocks surged up to 440% in CY25; 6 emerge as multibaggers. Did you own any?
In CY25, select penny stocks delivered sharp gains of up to 440%, with several emerging as multibaggers, highlighting strong momentum in low-priced micro-cap stocks despite elevated risks.
9 Midcap stocks with massive upside potential; up to 45%! Do you own any?
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay aligned with long-term goals.
11 IPOs set to list this week. GMPs signal listing returns of up to 90%
The IPO calendar is crowded with listings this week, even as fresh fundraising slowed. As many as 11 companies are set to list, most of them on the SME platforms. Grey market trends suggest that investors could still see sharp listing pops in select names, with GMPs indicating gains of up to 90%, even as […]