Small finance banks are strengthening their risk management. They plan to reduce unsecured loans and boost secured lending like vehicle and housing loans. Credit guarantee schemes will cover more microfinance loans. This strategy aims to prevent asset quality issues. Banks like ESAF, Suryoday, Ujjivan, and Utkarsh are implementing these changes to ensure stability and growth.Read More

Berkshire Hathaway has raised the annual salary of its new chief executive Greg Abel to $25 million, a sharp jump from the $100,000 salary that Warren Buffett chose to draw for more than four decades while running the company, according to a Reuters report.Read More

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 3,63,412.18 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard, amid a bearish trend in equities.Read More

Lodha Developers has acquired five land parcels in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. These acquisitions are for projects with an estimated sales value of Rs 34,000 crore. The company aims to develop housing and commercial real estate on these sites. This move strengthens Lodha’s future growth pipeline. The company is expanding its presence in the Delhi-NCR...Read More

Gujarat-based Narmadesh Brass Industries, a manufacturer of brass products, announced on Sunday that its Rs 44.8-crore initial public offering will open for public subscription on the BSE’s SME platform on January 12.Read More

A packed IPO calendar awaits investors next week, with 11 public issues in focus across mainboard and SME platforms. Of these, six IPOs are scheduled to open for subscription, while five companies are lined up to list, as grey market premiums (GMPs) point to potential listing gains of up to 45% in select names.Read More

Over the past month, as many as 13 penny stocks have witnessed steep sell-offs, with share prices plunging between 25% and 50%. These underperformers were identified using a targeted screening method that focused on companies with a market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, stock prices under Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of...Read More

Analyst forecasts go beyond mere numbers — they offer a strategic lens into future market potential. For investors looking out for the next breakout opportunity, Nifty500 stocks stand out as compelling picks. According to the estimates from Trendlyne, as many as Nifty500 stocks have the potential to deliver significant returns over the coming 12 months.These...Read More

Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran warns that an AI-driven data explosion doesn’t guarantee better investment decisions. He cautions against false precision and overconfidence, emphasizing that true competitive advantage lies in interpretation and judgment, not just data access. Global markets saw significant growth in 2025, with technology leading sectors.Read More

Realty firm Signature Global on Sunday reported a 27 per cent decline in its sales bookings to Rs 2,020 crore for the quarter ended December, despite high festive demand for housing properties.Read More