Category: Business News & Economy

Indian stock gauges rose over one percent on Wednesday. Overseas fund flows are expected to shift into local technology companies. The Nifty and Sensex closed higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment. Declining crude oil prices and a stronger rupee also supported market gains. Foreign and domestic institutions were net buyers of shares.

In the first quarter of FY27, revised liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) norms came into effect, reducing the assumed run-off rate on deposits from non-financial entities such as trusts, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), and partnerships to 40% from 100% earlier. The change lowered projected 30-day cash outflows for banks, providing flexibility to the LCR mandate.

Patanjali Ayurved and Dharampal Satyapal Group secured IRDAI approval for Magma General Insurance. This acquisition marks Patanjali’s significant entry into the financial services sector. Patanjali will acquire a majority stake, while DS Group will become a co-investor. Magma General Insurance has shown strong premium growth and achieved profitability. Patanjali plans to expand the insurer’s product…

Gold loan NPAs may increase as lenders shift to monthly installments. The overall gold loan market is projected to grow over thirty percent. This expansion will take the market to thirty lakh crore by March 2028. NBFCs’ market share is expected to rise to twenty-three percent by 2027-28. New players and banks entering the segment…

ProTec General Insurance will be allowed to undertake general insurance business under the applicable regulatory framework. The four registrations granted so far in calendar 2026 include two general insurers, one health insurer and one reinsurer, Irdai said.

Axis Bank will increase the DCC fee on its credit cards to 3.5% from 1.5%, effective August 28, 2026, according to the bank’s revised terms and conditions. Kotak Mahindra Bank will raise the fee on debit-card transactions to 3.5% plus goods and services tax (GST), from 1% plus GST, effective August 1.

Manipal Health Enterprises plans to raise ₹8,000 crore through a fresh issue for debt repayment and expansion. The company’s revenue grew strongly in recent years, while margins faced pressure. Its occupancy rate declined, and geographic concentration is noted in Karnataka. The promoter group’s stake will decrease after the initial public offering. Investors may consider waiting…

Motilal Oswal Private Wealth favors Indian mid and small-cap stocks. They are increasing allocations to these segments by ten percentage points. The firm suggests a neutral stance on Indian equities overall. Hybrid and large-cap allocations are set at forty percent. Global equities will comprise the remaining ten percent of investments.

Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates. AI-related chip stocks also saw further losses ahead of key earnings reports. Investors are concerned about the sustainability of AI spending and increasing competition from China. Major companies like Microsoft and Meta Platforms are set to release their quarterly results soon. The…

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stressed commitment to the 2% inflation target. He clarified there is no implicit inflation target above this for the committee and noted that the committee is focused on understanding the underlying inflation dynamics and shocks.