Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, BEL, Coal India, Adani Energy, Tata Power

Indian stock markets rebounded strongly on Monday, driven by easing global tensions. HDFC Bank concluded an internal review, while Bank of Baroda reported a data breach incident. Bharat Electronics and Coal India announced their quarterly financial results. Adani Energy Solutions launched a qualified institutional placement to raise funds. Tata Power also reported its first-quarter financial…

Small, medium banks offer higher rates to attract NRI deposits

Small and mid-sized Indian banks are ramping up FCNR(B) deposit rates to attract non-resident Indians after interest rate deregulation, offering returns above 7.4–7.5% without leverage benefits. In contrast, larger banks are focusing on structured offerings with high leverage (9–19x) but keeping base rates below 7%, leveraging their global partnerships and strong NRI relationships.