Billionaire PV Krishna Reddy taps $700 mn private credit for Megha buyout

Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party will contest Punjab’s 2027 elections alone. This move highlights the difficulty of forming a unified Dalit vote bloc. Punjab has India’s highest Scheduled Caste population, yet it remains divided. Mainstream parties like AAP and Congress have appealed across caste lines. The Bahujan Samaj Party’s gamble tests its ability to unite this…

Home First India Finance Company reported a 35% net profit increase for Q1 FY27. The company’s operating profit also saw a 33% rise during the same period. Total income for the mortgage lender grew by 19% year-on-year. Assets under management expanded by 26% to Rs 16,938 crore. Gross non-performing assets ratio remained steady at 1.8%.

Retail investors increased holdings in 124 smallcap stocks for the fourth straight quarter. Despite subdued sector performance, nine stocks delivered 50%-150% gains alongside steadily rising retail ownership.