Federal Bank is acquiring Standard Chartered’s credit card portfolio, gaining a high-quality, younger customer base with strong credit scores. The deal presents significant cross-selling opportunities for Federal Bank to expand its product offerings. However, customer attrition and geographic reach are potential challenges that the bank aims to mitigate.Read More

Former IndusInd Bank CFO Gobind Jain has filed a ₹70-crore lawsuit against the bank in the Bombay High Court, alleging wrongful termination. Jain seeks ₹20 crore for lost earnings and ₹50 crore for reputational damage and mental trauma. The suit details Jain’s repeated attempts to resign and his calls for an external audit into alleged...Read More

Sebi has proposed easing securitisation norms, including relaxing the 25% single borrower exposure cap, to align with RBI regulations for entities governed by central bank rules. The regulator also suggested shifting disclosure responsibilities to the servicer and modifying governance for SPDEs, aiming to facilitate single-asset deals and enhance transparency.Read More

Adani Cement is prioritizing increased utilization of its current facilities. The company will focus on optimizing existing capacities. Capital expenditure plans may be adjusted. The CEO indicated a potential shift in targets to FY30. This strategy aims to leverage existing assets effectively. Adani Cement currently has a production capacity of 109 million tonnes.Read More

RBI cautioned such campaigns can mislead borrowers into believing their obligations can be written off outside formal processes, which could affect repayment behaviour and weaken credit discipline. “Such campaigns not only mislead the general public but also interfere with the orderly functioning of the credit system of the country,” it said.Read More

Sun TV is part of the Sun Group, controlled by Kalanithi Maran, a relative of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who also heads the DMK. The stock had dropped as much as 9.5% earlier in the session, hitting an intraday low of ₹547.55 on BSE.Read More

Shares of several West Bengal companies saw gains on Monday. This followed the BJP’s victory in the state assembly polls. Companies like CESC, McLeod Russel India, Dhunseri Tea, Bandhan Bank, and Emami experienced share price increases. Analysts suggest this is a sentiment-driven rally. They advise waiting for policy clarity from the new administration.Read More