New RBI draft norms to curb mis-selling of financial products are poised to impact private sector banks more significantly due to their higher reliance on insurance income. These banks have seen a notable increase in insurance income’s share of their ‘other income’ over recent years, a trend less pronounced in public sector banks.Read More

Unrated and lesser-known issuers are increasingly tapping the debt capital market, raising ₹1.5 lakh crore in FY26, driven by investor appetite for higher yields. These issuers prefer unrated structures to bypass procedural delays and regulatory disclosures, with private credit funds and AIFs emerging as key buyers.Read More

Nine of India’s top 12 new-age firms grew revenues by 25% or more in October–December, driven by wider market reach and rising digital demand. Eternal, owner of Zomato and Blinkit, tripled its revenue, while Swiggy, Ather Energy, Lenskart, PB Fintech, Meesho and Nykaa saw 25–54% growth. Profits also rose at Nykaa, Eternal, Delhivery and Paytm.Read More

The RBI has tightened norms for bank loans to brokers and capital market intermediaries, mandating 100% collateral for credit facilities. These changes, effective April 1, aim to increase transparency and will impact proprietary trading desks significantly by reducing leverage and increasing borrowing costs for brokers.Read More

New RBI guidelines effective April 1, 2026, mandate 100% collateral for bank funding to capital market intermediaries, including significant cash margins. This will likely push equity brokers towards bond markets and commercial papers, increasing funding costs and potentially impacting sector profitability and market liquidity.Read More

Wealth managers are advising investors to take profits on gold and silver after their significant rally, suggesting a cautious approach. While geopolitical tensions and industrial demand fueled the surge, current valuations are considered stretched. New investors are cautioned against large allocations, with SIPs recommended for gradual entry.Read More

Indian benchmarks ended their losing streak on Monday, driven by banking stocks. Analysts anticipate a sideways market with a slight positive bias, influenced by Infosys’ AI investor meet and the India AI Impact Summit, which could guide tech stocks. The Nifty’s movement around 25,600 will be key for the near-term uptrend.Read More

Information Technology stocks are losing their grip on the Nifty index. Banks are now more influential, their share in the key index reaching new highs. This shift reflects changing earnings trajectories and investor sentiment. Overseas investors have significantly reduced their exposure to Indian IT. The impact of Artificial Intelligence disruption is a key concern for...Read More

The RBI on Monday issued draft norms for banks to report foreign exchange derivative transactions involving rupee undertaken by their related parties globally, a move aimed at enabling better pricing decisions by market participants.Read More

Indian benchmarks rebounded, snapping recent losses as financial, energy and pharma stocks advanced. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gained strongly, though broader market breadth remained negative with more declines than advances despite bullish technical signals.Read More