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ESAF Small Finance Bank posts Rs 160 crore Q2 profit as asset quality improvesESAF Small Finance Bank reported a net profit of Rs 160 crore in Q2, reversing a Rs 116 crore loss in the year-ago period. Improved margins...
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsWhen a market is as jittery as it is right now, poor numbers are treated harshly. A new-age company in the business of buying and selling u...
Satin Creditcare Q2 profit surges over three-fold as asset quality improvesSatin Creditcare Network reported a more than three-fold rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 176 crore in the second quarter, helped by l...
NBFCs curb fresh loans in rural markets as weak monsoon raises repayment risksIndia's leading non-bank lenders like Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance are limiting new lending in drought-affected regions. The lenders a...
AU Small Finance Bank shares tumble 10% after Q2 results, but Jefferies and Motilal see up to 37% upsideAU Small Finance Bank shares fell up to 10% despite a 53% year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit. Jefferies and Motilal Oswal retained Buy rati...
Halt water supply to construction projects, raise aid for drought-hit farmers: NCP (SP) to govtNCP (SP) leaders are urging the Maharashtra government to prioritize water supply for farmers amid severe drought. They demand an increase ...
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThere is really no doubt about what will happen in the short term. It is going to be tough. Trying to guess the exact day when things will ...
Cupid, Sterlite Tech among stocks top 10 equity PMS portfolios hold as Nifty, Sensex plunge up to 13% in 2026Despite a sharp market downturn in 2026, all 10 top-performing equity PMS strategies delivered positive returns in September, ranging from ...
NBFC stocks in focus: Rising funding costs threaten margins despite robust loan growth and asset qualityThe non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector is set to enjoy robust earnings, thanks to strong credit demand and consistent asset qual...
Bajaj Finance Q2 preview: Profit may jump 29%, NII 24% as strong loan growth lifts earningsBajaj Finance is projecting a remarkable 29% increase in net profit for the July-September quarter, driven by robust loan demand and a boos...
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
NFO Insight: Aditya Birla Sun Life Financial Services Sectoral Debt Fund opens for subscription. Is it the right time to invest?Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched a sectoral debt fund focused on financial services, with relatively high interest rate risk ...
Indian banks face a Q2 paradox: FCNR boosts loan growth but margins shrinkIndian banks are heading into the Q2 earnings season with strong loan growth, helped by FCNR(B) deposit inflows, but margins are likely to ...
These large-, mid- & small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOil prices are still up, and so are bond yields, both in the US and in other major markets. And fresh troubles seem to crop up somewhere or...
Strong growth for NEDFI during FY 2025–26NEDFI maintained a strong financial performance during the year, with gross income growing by 4.40% to Rs. 270.82 crore. Interest income in...
Share of high-value micro loans rise: ReportThe share of high-value microfinance loans above ₹75,000 to individual borrowers rose to 41% in Q1 FY27, from 28% a year earlier, as lender...
Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Bank’s next chief economist?Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's next chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviat...
First-time borrowers deepen credit reach: Credit uptake among eligible Indians more than doubled to 74% in March from 35% in 2017Consumer durable loans are leading new-to-credit customers into institutional borrowing. Gold loans and microfinance also significantly con...
Small finance banks' asset quality to improve, GNPA to drop by 120 basis points by March 2027: CrisilSmall finance banks anticipate improved asset quality this financial year. Gross non-performing assets are projected to decline significant...
Small finance banks' asset quality to improve, GNPA to fall by March 2027: Crisil RatingsSmall finance banks anticipate improved asset quality by March 2027. Gross non-performing assets are projected to decline significantly fro...