Kotak Bank eyes mid-market loans amid slow big-corp demand
Kotak Mahindra Bank is expanding its mid-market corporate loan book, targeting companies with ₹500 crore to ₹1,500 crore in turnover. This segment, which has grown over 35% compounded annually since its launch, is expected to see 20-25% growth over the next five years. The bank aims for this mid-market book to reach at least 20% […]
Asian stocks rise at open after S&P 500 hits record high
Asian stocks opened higher, mirroring record highs in US and global equities following the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut. SoftBank Group saw a significant jump, while caution lingered for some tech names despite the broader rally. The market anticipates continued momentum into year-end and potentially 2026.
Fed rate cut gives indices much needed impetus to bounce back
Indian stock markets saw a rise on Thursday, snapping a losing streak. This followed a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut. However, ongoing trade deal negotiations between the US and India are expected to influence market sentiment in the coming weeks. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to trade within a defined range. Foreign investors continue to […]
ICICI Pru pre-IPO round brings in 26 investors
ICICI Prudential Asset Management’s pre-IPO share sale saw robust participation. Around ₹4,900 crore was raised from 26 investors including foreign institutions and family offices. An additional ₹3,021 crore came from an anchor book with 74 institutional investors. Prominent names like Lunate, Premji Invest, and the estate of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala were among the participants. Major insurers […]
Broad-based revival in rural demand improvement in incomes: Nabard Survey
A NABARD survey reveals a significant boost in rural economic momentum, with 80% of households reporting higher consumption over the past year. This rise in prosperity is attributed to sustained welfare support, strong public investment, GST rate rationalization, and moderating inflation, leading to improved real incomes and purchasing power.
RBI relaxes rules on current, CC and OD accounts; threshold raised to ₹10 crore
The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed norms for business accounts. Customers can now open current, cash credit, and overdraft accounts more easily. The aggregate exposure limit for opening these accounts without restriction has been raised. New rules will be effective from April 2026. Banks will have specific criteria for maintaining accounts with higher exposures.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans. Additionally, the central bank eased norms for current and overdraft accounts, allowing banks to maintain them without restriction for customers with exposures under 100 million rupees.
BofA upgrades Swiggy to buy rating, lists 3 reasons why
Bank of America Securities upgraded Swiggy to buy, citing its stronger balance sheet after a major fundraise, rising cash generation in food delivery, and potential valuation rerating as quick-commerce consolidation accelerates and losses narrow amid improving margins.
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO: A Rs 1 lakh crore price tag seeks to dethrone market leader HDFC. Will investors pay?
ICICI Prudential AMC’s IPO, valuing the company at Rs 1.07 lakh crore, puts it nearly level with HDFC AMC, reflecting its rise as a co-leader in India’s fast-growing asset management industry. With the largest equity AUM, rapid profit growth and an unmatched distribution network, the fund house commands premium valuations. But rich pricing, tighter Sebi […]
Rupee slumps 54 paise to all-time low of 90.48 against US dollar in intra-day trade
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low of 90.48 against the US dollar following reports that a trade deal between India and the US is likely by March 2026. Forex traders cited the Chief Economic Advisor’s statement and prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, coupled with strong dollar demand, as key factors for the decline.