CreditAccess, Fusion Finance: Motilal Oswal bet on recovery-led growth in microfinance
The microfinance industry is gradually recovering from a turbulent phase, driven by operational reforms, digital adoption, and product diversification. Despite a significant GLP contraction and cautious lending, improved collection efficiencies and an easing funding environment signal a stronger future. Profitability is expected to rebound from 2HFY26, fostering sustainable growth.
Navratri 2025 brings 20% jump in Mumbai property registrations, Knight Frank data shows
Mumbai’s housing market recorded a remarkable surge during Navratri 2025, with 6,238 property registrations, marking a 20% year-on-year jump. This boosted government revenue by 17% to INR 587 crore. Stable interest rates, improved affordability, and favorable festive timing fueled this record-breaking performance, setting a positive tone for the upcoming festive season and solidifying buyer confidence.
SIFs explained: Understanding Specialized Investment Funds for investors
Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) are a new-age investment option for high-ticket investors, sitting between regular mutual funds and PMS.
David Solomon of Goldman Sachs sees market drawdown ahead, says AI frenzy may set stage for equity shakeout
David Solomon, Goldman Sachs CEO, warns of a stock market drawdown within 12 to 24 months. He notes AI enthusiasm drives current market cycles. Solomon indicates capital deployed into AI ventures may not deliver returns. He draws parallels to the dotcom era. Investor excitement leads to risk-taking. A market reset will happen. Other leaders also […]
Wework India to Infinity Infoway: 5 IPOs that could offer up to 33% return next week
The IPO market continues to stay busy with a mix of mainboard and SME issues drawing investor attention ahead of their listings. Grey Market Premiums (GMPs) offer a quick snapshot of sentiment, though they are unofficial and not always an indicator of listing-day performance. Here are five upcoming IPOs and the GMP trend around them.
DMart Q2 update: Revenue from operations jumps over 15% YoY to Rs 16,219 crore
Avenue Supermarts reported strong revenue growth for Q2 FY26. DMart’s standalone revenue increased by 15.4 percent year-on-year. It reached 16,218.79 crore rupees for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. This marks the highest Q2 revenue in four years. The company now operates 432 DMart stores. The board will meet on October 11 to approve financial […]
Copper surges to record high: Unpacking the global drivers behind the rally
Indian and global copper prices are soaring to record highs in 2025, driven by a perfect storm of factors. The green energy transition, significant supply disruptions, and Chinese stimulus are fueling this demand. Geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar further contribute to the rally.
Double Dip: 14 Nifty500 stocks slide in both quarters of FY26, slip up to 45%
Riding the market wave hasn’t been easy for all—despite strong index gains, several Nifty500 stocks are still stuck in the red so far this fiscal year. While the Nifty500 has climbed 8% and the benchmark Nifty is up 6% so far in FY26, not all constituents have kept pace. Data shows that 44 stocks from […]
Double Dip: 14 Nifty500 stocks slide in both quarters of FY26, slip up to 45%
Data shows that 44 stocks from the Nifty500 have slipped over 10% during this period, highlighting pockets of underperformance amid a broadly buoyant market.
How RBI’s nod puts banks at the centre of corporate deals
The Reserve Bank of India now permits banks to finance domestic company mergers and acquisitions. This reform updates capital market exposure guidelines. It aligns Indian banking with global standards. This opens new credit opportunities for banks. They can reclaim market share from non-bank lenders. Banks must develop specialized M&A advisory and underwriting skills. This policy […]