Public sector banks are now originating more unsecured personal loans. They focused on larger loan amounts, especially over Rs 10 lakh. This shift occurred as banks had extra money and sought higher returns. Non-banking finance companies still lead in small loans but saw their share decrease. Private banks also experienced a slight decline in their...Read More

Foreign investors favored India’s primary market in November, investing more than in the secondary market. However, they were net sellers of Indian equities overall for the month. This trend continues for the year, with significant outflows. Local mutual funds are offsetting these sales by increasing their equity investments. Key factors for December fund flows include...Read More

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is in talks to raise ₹25,000 crore via unlisted debentures, targeting a 14-15% IRR. This comes as the group explores options to monetize its 18.37% stake in Tata Sons, including a potential listing or buyback, which could lower borrowing costs.Read More

A Bank of Baroda study reveals that only about a quarter of equity raised through IPOs is allocated for capital expenditure. Most funds are used for debt repayment, subsidiary investments, and working capital, with a significant portion of IPOs being offer-for-sale by existing shareholders, raising concerns about the purpose of public markets.Read More

RBI MPC 2025: India’s economy shows strong growth and record low inflation. This presents a challenge for the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming monetary policy meeting. Economists are divided on whether the RBI will cut interest rates. Some expect a rate cut, while others believe the policy rate will remain unchanged. The decision will impact...Read More

America’s options market is seeing record volumes. However, industry leaders are concerned about a few major banks handling most trades. This concentration poses a risk if one of these banks faces trouble. The Options Clearing Corp. oversees these trades. Experts worry about this potential instability in the market.Read More

Wall Street saw a powerful cross-asset rally this week, with stocks, bonds, Bitcoin, and commodities advancing strongly. Despite anxieties over AI valuations and a trading outage, investor confidence was restored by Big Tech innovation and hopes for a Fed rate cut. This surge rewarded passive investors, while cautious strategies struggled to keep pace.Read More

Traders are carrying forward bullish bets on select stock futures to the December series, with several stocks showing strong price and open interest buildup. Varun Beverages, Bajaj Auto, Glenmark Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, Siemens, and Cummins India are highlighted for their potential upward movement based on technical indicators and recent developments.Read More

Analysts anticipate the Nifty’s upward trend to continue this week, driven by a multi-month consolidation breakout and strong sector performance. Key support levels are expected to hold, with a buy-on-dips strategy recommended as the index targets 26,500-26,800. Several stocks, including Adani Ports and Kotak Mahindra Bank, are highlighted for potential gains.Read More

Gold prices are poised to remain firm and could edge closer to record highs next week as investors await key US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision, analysts saidRead More