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Laser Power & Infra plans a ₹742 crore IPO to repay debt and fund expansion. The company expects growth from power infrastructure and network expansion projects. Revenue and profits have risen, and return ratios have improved significantly. However, elevated debt and raw material price volatility pose risks. The issue is suitable for long-term investors with…
Asian shares advanced, led by a rally in chipmakers and South Korean stocks. Oil prices extended their gains for a third day, reaching about $78.80 a barrel. Treasury yields rose as markets anticipated earlier Federal Reserve interest rate increases. These events have reignited inflation concerns among investors and traders. Markets are now grappling with elevated…
Gold and silver prices declined significantly in Mumbai trading on Wednesday. This retreat followed global bullion market weakness and US President Donald Trump’s comments. Crude oil prices surged, stoking inflationary concerns and impacting investor sentiment. Analysts noted that rising inflation and a stronger US dollar reduced gold and silver’s appeal. Investors now await US Federal…
India added over 2.5 million demat accounts in June, the highest since February. This growth occurred as key market indices Nifty 50 and Sensex advanced significantly. Improved market sentiment followed the easing of geopolitical concerns and potential IPO announcements. Broader market participation and digital onboarding are attracting new retail investors. Future demat account growth will…
Private banks are expected to show stronger profit growth than public sector banks this quarter. Analysts predict private lenders’ profits will climb ten percent year-on-year. Balance sheet growth also favors private banks, with higher deposit expansion. However, public sector banks led in loan book expansion during the June quarter. Investor focus will remain on individual…
Axis Bank has seen three senior executives resign from their positions. These departures add to a significant reshuffling occurring within private sector lenders. Anil Agarwal and Vikas Shinde, long-serving executives, have left the bank. Jimmy Tavadia, group head of trading, also resigned from his role. These changes coincide with the lender reorganizing key corporate banking…
Credit cards now hold 38% of unsecured credit, down from 56% in 2016. Small personal loans under fifty thousand rupees have gained significant market share. Card balances remain stable at fifteen to sixteen percent of total consumption credit. Delinquency data shows risk spilling across various credit products. Occasional card users exhibit low delinquency rates across…
Indian banks are experiencing a slowdown in special foreign currency deposit collection. Rising overseas borrowing costs are impacting banks’ leverage offerings to clients. High-net-worth individuals seek double-digit dollar returns, assessing tax implications. Banks are recalibrating deposit mobilization strategies after recent guideline releases. Investor expectations for higher spreads are increasing due to Indian supply.
Mahesh Muralidhar Pai will become South Indian Bank’s new MD and CEO. The Reserve Bank of India approved his appointment, effective October 1. He brings three decades of banking experience across various key verticals. Pai previously led digital banking and innovation initiatives at Canara Bank. His appointment follows the conclusion of PR Seshadri’s current term.
Nvidia’s stock has experienced a substantial market value decline recently. This chipmaker’s shares are now trading at their lowest valuation since early 2019. Investors are shifting their focus to memory and storage semiconductor manufacturers. Analysts are raising profit estimates for Nvidia’s upcoming quarters. The company’s consistent performance suggests it is currently undervalued.