Indian Bank drops capital raising plan on lower ECL hit

Indian Bank has cancelled its planned share sale to raise funds. The lender’s expected credit loss impact is now estimated lower than previously calculated. This revised calculation means the bank will not need to raise additional capital. The bank’s net profit rose ten percent year-on-year in the fiscal first quarter. Gross advances and deposits also…

SpaceX’s near-term AI payoff seen tethered to Earth, not outer space

SpaceX’s current value stems from building essential AI infrastructure on Earth. The company is generating significant revenue from terrestrial compute contracts with major clients. These deals are expected to far exceed income from other SpaceX businesses this year. Orbital AI remains a longer-term prospect dependent on technological advancements. Analysts believe terrestrial compute will drive SpaceX’s…

Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say

In a significant move, major Wall Street banks have revised their employee conduct guidelines. The updated policies impose restrictions on engaging in financial and political prediction markets. Specifically, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have enacted firm prohibitions, while JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have also established comparable limitations. These initiatives are designed to eliminate…