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Federal Bank leads in credit expansion among Kerala-based lenders
Federal Bank led in gross loan expansion with a 20% year-on-year increase to Rs 2.24 lakh crore by June's end. Meanwhile, CSB Bank recorded the highest deposit growth among Kerala-based lenders, marking a 22.4% rise to Rs 29,920 crore. Other banks like South Indian Bank also saw notable loan portfolio growth, with CSB Bank reporting a 17.8% increase to Rs 25,099 crore and South Indian Bank reaching Rs 82,510 crore, up 11.4%.
Federal Bank leads in loan expansion among Kerala banks in Q1
Federal Bank reported a 20% year-on-year rise in gross loan portfolio to Rs 2.24 lakh crore at the end of June. Fairfax-backed CSB Bank clocked a 17.8% rise in gross loans to Rs 25,099 crore while South India Bank's loan portfolio rose 11.4% to Rs 82,510 crore.
Potential for huge NRI money coming into India via GIFT city: Bhavin Shah
“We have investments in large private sector banks, some regional private sector banks, NBFCs, MFI, microfinance, wealth management, life insurance, so pretty much across the board. We continue to find a large number of stocks that are still reasonably valued. We also are overweight on aviation,” says Bhavin Shah
Few cities have effective heat action plans: Report
Cities lack heatwave preparedness, with limited resources allocated to mitigate extreme heat impact. Recommendations include redefining heat waves based on 'feels like' temperature and setting new warm night thresholds. Implementing local thresholds for early warning systems, considering factors like the urban heat island effect, is crucial to combat escalating heatwave challenges and prevent heat-related deaths.
Small cap stock but business opportunity is big: 5 stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 48 %
As nifty touches a new all time high, the desire to look at one's portfolio and see whether it has touched a new high. There is a high probability that if one had a higher exposure to small cap stocks the value of one's portfolio might not have touched a new high. The reason, a large part of the small cap market is in a consolidation mode. This is once again a reminder of the fact that there are phases where small caps will not perform and investing in small caps should be delinked from what is happening in nifty. So, if one is looking for small cap stocks, look at individual basis, which industry they are operating, is the industry size is large and is going to grow, only when Industry has tailwind of growth these players are going to see a growth and when the growth is more than ordinary it is than there is possibility of outsized gains.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 32%, according to analysts
The majority of play in the options segment for the election results fear and greed and hope has been played in the weekly option settlement. Whatever little has been left would be over today as the June series expiry gets over. This is relevant because once this technical volatility is done and dusted the true picture would emerge for many segments of the market including the midcap segment. If one looks at their recent performance in the last few days of volatility, it is clear that there is not much selling pressure. If one goes on by the market breadth, there are indications that bulls might be back in control. Keep an eye on liquidity and the market breadth in the next few sessions as that will determine what happens to mid-cap stocks in the medium term. If the market breadth stays positive then it is very likely that we might see more strength in mid-caps. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
In 2020, only 4% could not access an urban centre in India, reveals study
In 2020, only four per cent of India's population lacked access to an urban centre, according to a study published in the journal Nature Cities. The research, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Italy, examined over 30,000 urban centres globally. The study highlighted that three per cent of India's population could only reach towns within an hour of travel.
Celebrating the inspiring journeys of four small business innovators who dared to dream big
Entrepreneurs like Yashovardhan Sharma, Kanak Deka, Biju Kuriakose, and Reena Chauhan embody resilience and innovation in India's MSME landscape. Through programs like Walmart Vriddhi, these entrepreneurs thrive, preserving heritage, empowering communities, and shaping a brighter future for Indian households with unique products and sustainable practices.
Can AI answer the needs of smaller businesses? Some push to find out
Economists generally believe that the diffusion and adoption of generative AI will occur much faster, in part because information flows more quickly than it did in the past.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
One segment of the markets which was most vulnerable to election results was the mid-cap segment of the market for one simple reason, valuations have been on the higher end. Now that a part of the election anxiety is behind as a new government gets formed. Once again the focus is back on the mid-cap. There are selected stocks from different sectors where analysts are bullish in time where there is rotational trade likely to take place in the next couple of months. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
Israeli army says it used small munitions in Rafah airstrike, and fire was caused by secondary blast
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Tuesday that the military fired two 17-kilogram (37-pound) munitions that targeted two senior Hamas militants. He said the munitions would have been too small to ignite a fire on their own and the military is looking into the possibility that weapons were stored in the area.
FD interest rate up to 9.1% in May 2024: These 7 banks have revised fixed deposit rates in May
Many banks have revised their fixed deposit interest rate in the month of May. These banks include SBI, DCB Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, City Union Bank, RBL, Capital Bank Small Finance Bank.
Small cities home to big dream jobs: Hiring scene in tier 2, 3 cities gets busy
Job opportunities are growing across sectors in tier 2 and 3 cities, and professionals are eager to join, recruiters and firms said. Escalating living costs and infrastructural challenges in metros are prompting executives to move to smaller cities. Companies, on their part, are drawn by cheaper land costs, lower salaries and easy talent availability, besides rising disposable incomes in these cities.
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit in Lucknow to highlight the city’s thriving labour-intensive industries
The second session of this year’s ET Make in India SME Regional Summit will be held in Lucknow with a special focus on uplifting the city’s MSMEs.
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit to kick off with the high-tech city of Hyderabad
After carving out a strong identity for itself, the ET Make in India Regional Summit is all set to begin a fresh innings this year. It becomes crucial as the country aims to tap the various opportunities the world is offering in the midst of economic and geopolitical shifts.
FD interest rate of up to 9.1%: These four banks have revised fixed deposit interest rates in May 2024
In May 2024, many banks, including Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (SFB), City Union Bank, RBL Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank, revised their fixed deposit interest rates. Here is a list of banks and their revised FD rates in May, with the highest interest rates and tenures.
IGX launches ssLNG contracts, to take gas availability beyond national grid
"The introduction of ssLNG contracts on IGX aims to address the growing gas demand from industries and CGD (City Gas Distribution) companies that do not have access to pipeline networks," IGX said in a statement.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why are arbitrage funds popular among HNIs, Anuj Kapoor decodes
Anuj Kapoor of JM Financial discusses the tax efficiency of arbitrage funds for HNIs and the growth of new millionaires in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. He highlights the interest in unlisted opportunities, strategic advisory for family businesses, and the impact of market volatility on investments. Kapoor says: "Funds focussed on the manufacturing, defence, PSUs, which have been underperformers over the last decade, have shown strong performance and have delivered stellar returns."
FD interest rate up to 9.5%: Banks offering highest FD interest rates for senior citizen investors
Best senior citizen FDs: Seniors can increase the growth of their savings at a higher rate with senior citizen FD rates without having to take on more risks. Here are banks offering best rate for senior citizens fixed deposit interest rates.
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