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The acquisition will make Varthana Finance a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India and a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of TVS Holdings after the deal closes. The move will help the group expand into a “complementary secured and longer-tenure lending segment” and strengthen its position in India’s financial services sector, the company said.
ICICI Lombard’s net profit fell 46 per cent in the June quarter. This decline resulted from two large fire insurance claims. A Supreme Court judgment also impacted its motor third-party portfolio. The insurer’s combined ratio worsened to 107.2 percent from 102.9 percent. Gross direct premium income rose seven point five percent during the quarter.
Indian equities closed higher, mirroring gains across Asian markets after US inflation data. Oil prices around $85 a barrel limited upside, raising supply disruption concerns. The NSE Nifty rose 26.5 points, while the BSE Sensex gained 130.5 points. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have made investor sentiment cautious recently. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares,…
Indian technology stocks demonstrated resilience on Wednesday, defying IBM’s significant overnight decline. Depressed valuations and positive first-quarter results provided support for local outsourcing firms. The Nifty IT index saw a minor dip, while the broader Nifty 50 index edged higher. Analysts noted that IBM’s issues were not directly correlated with Indian IT services. Investor concerns…
India’s new maritime insurance pool has received its first claim. A vessel covered by the arrangement was damaged in a drone attack. This incident marks the pool’s initial test amid regional tensions. The claim is currently being assessed for payout within the pool’s capacity. Government backing provides an additional layer for larger potential losses.
The RBI has sought comments from the public by August 17 on its draft proposals titled ‘Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance.’ These seek to strengthen controls over the growing use of external service providers, technology vendors and group entities by banks and other regulated financial institutions.
Wall Street closed higher as softer US producer inflation and strong early Q2 earnings boosted sentiment. PayPal surged on a reported buyout offer, while BlackRock and Morgan Stanley beat estimates. Despite weak semiconductor stocks, easing rate hike expectations and solid bank results supported gains across major indexes.
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Pentair shares dropped sharply after the company cut its annual forecast, citing weak demand in its pool segment. High interest rates and inflation have pressured spending on outdoor projects, while distributors continue inventory cuts. The outlook signals a deeper slowdown in the pool equipment industry and broader demand concerns.