Indian banks reported muted earnings in the first half of FY26, with net profits rising only 2.5% despite an 11.3% credit expansion. This was primarily due to a compression in net interest income as banks passed on policy rate cuts to borrowers while their cost of funds remained elevated. Private banks outperformed public sector banks...Read More

Hero MotoCorp’s stock reached a 52-week high following a strong second quarter with double-digit revenue and profit growth. The company achieved a record market share for its VIDA EV brand and saw significant growth in global dispatches. Analysts maintain a ‘buy’ rating, anticipating continued sales volume growth driven by new launches and improving rural demand.Read More

IL&FS is adjusting creditor voting rights in committees. This change reflects current outstanding debt after nearly ₹18,000 crore in interim payouts. Some lenders’ voting power will decrease as their debt has been substantially repaid. This move aims to ensure fair decision-making in asset sales, preventing outdated claims from influencing outcomes. Major IL&FS assets will see...Read More

Investors are increasingly favoring RBI’s Floating Rate Bonds, a secure government-backed debt instrument, over traditional bank deposits and small-savings schemes. Offering an 8.05% return linked to the National Savings Certificate rate plus 35 basis points, these seven-year bonds provide a higher yield and hedge against rising interest rates.Read More

Bharti Airtel’s credit rating has been upgraded by S&P Global Ratings. This reflects the company’s strong earnings and cash flow. The upgrade is expected to drive continued debt reduction over the next 12 to 24 months. Airtel’s financial flexibility is anticipated to improve. This positive outlook is supported by rational industry competition and tariff hikes.Read More

In the backdrop of India’s remarkable advancements in digital payments, a Visa executive brought attention to pressing issues regarding credit availability and the need for better fraud protection measures. He contrasted India’s credit card usage with China’s, suggesting that embracing fiat-backed stablecoins could greatly slash cross-border payment fees, driving greater efficiency and scalability in the...Read More

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is simplifying corporate disclosure rules. A review of Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements is underway. Sebi is also overhauling settlement regulations and other norms for stockbrokers and mutual funds. A closing-auction mechanism for equity markets is nearing implementation. Efforts are also focused on easing fundraising processes for companies.Read More

As artificial intelligence workloads grow in scale, big technology firms are turning to large-scale debt sales to fund infrastructure expansion plans that cost tens of billions of dollarsRead More

Berkshire Hathaway’s significant investment in Alphabet, valued at $4.93 billion, signals a strong endorsement of the tech giant’s artificial intelligence capabilities. This rare tech bet by the conglomerate, under Warren Buffett’s leadership, comes as Alphabet emerges as the top-performing “Magnificent Seven” stock this year, driven by AI advancements and a robust ad business.Read More

Indian markets rose for a sixth straight session, supported by financial stocks and strong earnings sentiment. Nifty reclaimed key levels as technical indicators turned bullish, with analysts highlighting favourable risk-reward, improving momentum and steady buying interest across several active countersRead More