RBI GDP growth 2026-27: Forecast cut to 6.6% as oil, war and subpar monsoon risks mountRBI GDP Growth 2026-27: The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its economic growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6 percent. This adjustment comes a...
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
Withholding tax removal could unlock $25 billion in bond Inflows, says Citi's Aditya BagreeIndia anticipates substantial foreign investment. Two key policy shifts, removing withholding tax on government bonds and inclusion in the ...
Jefferies initiates coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with Buy rating. Why are analysts bullish?Jefferies has initiated coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 490. The brokerage sees strong growth pot...
PSU bank stocks vs private banks in FY27: The valuation trap you need to avoidPSU banks achieved historic profit and NPA lows in FY26, yet analysts favor leading private banks for FY27. This shift is driven by superio...
Bearish move or buying opportunity? Geojit's Anand James on Nifty levels and top stocks to watchMarket volatility surged following a late-Friday sell-off, with MSCI rebalancing and global cues cited as triggers. Geojit Financial Servic...
ICICI Bank, AU Small Finance Bank top picks as banking sector gears up for earnings revivalIndia's banking sector is poised for a strong earnings rebound. Profit growth is set to recover significantly over the next two years. Priv...
FinMin to meet chiefs of PSU banks on Fri to review credit flow to agri, MSME sectorsPublic sector banks posted record profits of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 2026. The finance ministry will meet bank...
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
RBI dividend provides fiscal buffer, but inflation risks loom large: Kanika Pasricha, Union BankThe Reserve Bank of India's dividend payout provides a small fiscal buffer. However, government finances face pressure from fuel excise cut...
Nifty IT bottoming out? Anand James on the expiry outlook, pharma profit-booking, and 2 stocks to buy this weekGeojit Investments’ Anand James expects Nifty to attempt a range breakout above 23,700 during the monthly expiry week. He highlighted early...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
RBI's record dividend payout to provide partial cushion to stressed govt finances: ExpertsThe all-time high dividend declared on Friday is 6.7 per cent greater than Rs 2.69 lakh crore for the 2024-25 fiscal. urplus transfer by RB...
India bond gains capped by smaller than expected RBI dividendThe benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield settled at 7.0917%, bouncing off the day's low of 7.0636%, but still 2.2 basis points below Thursday's ...
In FY26, private banks' return on equity moderates amid NIM pressure, treasury lossesPrivate banks saw their profitability dip in FY26. Net interest margins faced pressure as loan rates adjusted faster than deposit rates in ...
Better recoveries, low slippages pull down PSU banks write-offs to multi-year lows in FY26Public sector banks in India saw loan write-offs fall to multi-year lows in fiscal year 2025-26. This positive trend is attributed to fewer...
Indian banks remain stable despite margin pressure after RBI rate cut: ReportIndian banks are financially stable. Bad loans are under control. Profit margins face pressure from recent interest rate cuts. Banks are fo...