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What to expect from real estate and infra sector in upcoming Budget? Keki Mistry answers
Well, I think the focus will be on affordable housing in my opinion and there will some scheme or the other that will come up for the affordable housing segment.
Should investors buy the dip in brokerage stocks? Deepak Shenoy answers
But there is a headwind there because SBI did a lot of unsecured lending as well. But therefore, of the public sector bank, Indian Bank looks better. We have a bunch of private banks in our portfolio. So, a little bias there.
Comeback Trail: After IT, time for large private banks to make a comeback? 6 top private banks with an upside potential of upto 40%
Today, because one private sector bank and some of the PSU banks are under pressure, the bank nifty is trading in the red. Because the bank in question, Kotak Mahindra bank has come under pressure due to one specific development which tends to be eye-catching, the whole narrative shifts to something which is not related to the core business of banking. If one leaves aside what is happening in the banks today and looks at a slightly broader picture, probably there are underlying indications of something else. A probability of a tactical investment opportunity building in the private sector banks taking place. Look at the leaders from that space, HDFC bank which has been at the forefront of getting all negative news is pretty much close to its earlier highs.
Short-term headwind, long-term opportunities for investors: 4 small finance banks with upside potential of up to 35%
The increase in credit costs has been an issue which has been bothering banks, some more, some less. Even the chairman of India’s largest bank had to come out and give a statement regarding it. However the question arises when these headwinds which are periodic in nature and part of the business cycle hits any sector what should be done. Should one move out of the sector? Should one continue to stay invested or should one buy more of the stock of that sector. The answer is dependent on one simple factor which is how large is the opportunity which that sector has. If the answer is that the opportunity is very large, then probably, it is the second and third option which one may look at. Probably in case of small finance banks, which are today reeling under the pressure due to guidance by one bank fit the bill. These banks are no stranger to dealing with challenges since the time they were born. Challenges thrown by regulatory tightening and economic cycles.
Block deals worth over Rs 40,543 crore this week. Indus Towers, HAL, Suzlon Energy among stocks with major action
Despite the Nifty index closing the shortened trading week with a slight increase of 0.4%, significant activity was observed in block deals. Over three dozen companies across various market caps saw block deals worth a total of ₹40,543 crore, involving both buying and selling.
NBFC lobby group demands dedicated refinance bank, more level playing field with banks
The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has urged for a dedicated refinance window through Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) to reduce NBFCs' reliance on banks and address liquidity challenges. FIDC also seeks harmonisation of regulations with banks for tax benefits and recovery processes. RBI has raised concerns about NBFCs' heavy reliance on bank funding, prompting calls for regulatory alignment and improved access to funds for NBFCs.
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Kotak Bank bets big on MSME loan uptick
Kotak Mahindra Bank is optimistic about the MSME segment's demand for working capital and term loans in the second half of the fiscal year, driven by rural development initiatives under PM Modi.
A big decision for Boeing's next CEO: Is it time for a new plane?
Boeing raced to update the 737 Max to compete with Airbus but faced fatal crashes. The jet's troubles left Boeing behind Airbus in the single-aisle market, impacting its global dominance.
Will short-term narrative against PSU banks bring back mojo to private sector banks: 5 banks with an upside potential of up to 24%
One of the sectors where the election results hit hard was the PSU banking space. Two reasons, the stocks had done well in the last one year and had been sitting on big gains, so there is bound to be some nervous selling. Second, they have been seen as following a certain discipline and it is being assumed that because it is a coalition government than probably some amount of laziness might creep in. Well, only time will tell whether it creeps it or not. The hard fact is that in the short term a tactical trade might emerge in banking space, which is incremental money which comes into the banking sector, flows into private sector banks as compared to PSU banks stocks. Another reason why this could happen, over the last three years these private sector banks have under performed on a relative basis. Although they are still heavily owned by institutional investors, the ones who have not sold in the last three years are unlikely to be in a hurry to sell even now. So, for a short term tactical trade, it would be worthwhile to have them on your watchlist.
Re-KYC update of bank account: How to update KYC of bank account online in HDFC Bank, SBI, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank
How to update KYC details: Re-KYC is a procedure that allows banks and other financial organisations to stay up to date on a customer's most recent contact data and personal details. Here is how you can update your KYC details online for these top banks.
Israel reopens Gaza food sales as Rafah raid chokes aid
Army authorities gave Gazan traders the green light to resume their purchases from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers of food such as fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy goods this month, days after Israeli forces launched an assault on the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah, the people said.
Banking tech startup Gravity raises $1 million from Kettleborough VC
Business-to-business (B2B) banking tech startup Gravity will use the fresh capital to strengthen “our engineering strength to build the product and take it to the next version, offering the best in product engineering we can,” cofounder and chief executive Satish Krishnaswamy told ET.
The business ties that bind the U.S. and China are strong but fraying
Many big U.S. companies depend on China for a substantial part of their income and rely on Chinese suppliers and factories for their products.
India Inc raises record debt capital in FY24
India Inc raised more debt capital in FY24 compared to the previous fiscal, with increased interest from both local and overseas investors in Indian companies. According to the Reserve Bank of India's state of the economy report, bond issuances during 2023-24 grew by about 15% to Rs 8.6 lakh crore. Additionally, corporations received higher funds through external commercial borrowings in FY24, with registrations, disbursements, and net inflows substantially higher than FY23 levels.
What is the best way to play the election uncertainty? Pashupati Advani answers
Pashupati Advani discusses telecom sector, Bharti Airtel, Indus Towers, challenges faced by private banks, HDFC Bank, election uncertainty, and insights on IPOs and the primary market. Advani says: "If one was being prudent, I would actually say take money off the table in the market and wait for the actual election result. "
Mission impossible? Next Boeing CEO faces pile of problems
On Tuesday night, the Department of Justice said Boeing had breached a 2021 criminal settlement over the 737 MAX crashes, opening the company up to possible prosecution. Faced with these challenges, Boeing's next chief will need to be a kind of corporate magician capable of turning around troubled operations, resetting bruised relations with airline clients and redefining the company's public identity following scandal and missteps.
Mother's Day gift: Can credit card be a good gift to your mother especially when she is not earning?
Mother's day: This mother's day give her the gift of financial freedom by by taking out a credit card and giving to her. A credit card will be useful for her in many situations like in case of emergencies, household shopping, etc. A credit card will also help a non-working mother by giving her better autonomy.
Soon-to-be unfair trade practice, telemarketing & fraudulent calls to incur criminal liability
The Department of Consumer Affairs is working to bring out relevant guidelines in a couple of months. These will put accountability on telemarketers and their principal entities — such as banks, real estate companies or any other consumer-facing business — while sending promotional or transactional messages or making such calls for customer conversion.
What's the new RBI proposal giving cold sweats to lenders?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed stringent new rules for project finance, aiming to minimize risks associated with long-gestation infrastructure projects. These regulations include higher provisioning during construction phases and classification of delayed projects as non-performing assets. However, banks and NBFCs fear these rules may hinder project viability and impede India's capital expenditure momentum.
Citi targets clients with a ‘digital nexus’, high transaction volumes
Citi is strategically targeting high transaction volume sectors in India like industrials, auto supply chains, clean energy, mobility, consumer, and healthcare. The bank aims to maintain its lead in funding digital disruptors and supporting startups in navigating market conditions.
Banks may challenge CBI's retro touch to fraud accounts
Last year, the highest court had ruled that a borrower must be given a hearing before labelling the account as 'fraud'. Now, CBI, which is probing many of these cases, insist that the SC verdict stands for all fraud accounts - new as well as old cases - but banks assert that the SC ruling cannot be given 'retrospective' effect to cover borrowers listed as frauds before the ruling.
AU Small Finance Bank's gross advances grow 25% annually
The bank's gross advances stood at Rs 73999 crore at the end of March. The bank also said that it has achieved the highest ever monthly disbursement in March.
ET Explainer: What RBI's norms on penal charges mean for borrowers
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented new guidelines on penal charges for loan accounts starting from April 1. These regulations prohibit commercial banks and finance companies from imposing penal rates on loan defaults or any non-compliance event. The guidelines aim to promote credit discipline and prevent banks from using penal charges as a revenue enhancement tool.
Growing at closer to 18% per annum very possible for Federal Bank: Shyam Srinivasan
Shyam Srinivasan, MD & CEO of Federal Bank, projects 15-18% bank growth, emphasizes NIMs importance, foresees sustained deposit growth, and anticipates potential rate cuts in the future based on inflation outcomes. He says: "We have a reasonable presence now in the south. We are looking at increasing our presence in the west, in particular the bigger metros like Mumbai and adjacent cities."
Flexible workspace market size likely to touch 126 million sq ft by 2028
The flex workspace market in India is dominated by product-led operators offering flexible office solutions across the spectrum. Various sectors such as information technology (IT) & IT-enabled services, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), consulting, e-commerce, manufacturing, and emerging startups, alongside the steady influx of global captive centers (GCCs), are driving this demand.
A year later, what are the lessons from Silicon Valley Bank’s epic collapse?
The collapse of SVB was swift and stunning, triggering days of sheer terror in Silicon Valley. Y Combinator’s Garry Tan warned that the failure could be an “extinction-level event” for tech startups.
Citigroup's new big hire is a no nonsense, hard-charging dealmaker
Viswas Raghavan, a competitive and ambitious dealmaker, has been hired by Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser to lead the struggling Wall Street operation. Raghavan will oversee the advisory, capital markets, corporate, and commercial banking businesses amid a decline in revenues and dealmaking.
For next 3-4 years, PSU banks can be a good bet: Sunil Subramaniam
Sunil Subramaniam prefers good quality in portfolio, whether PSU or private sector, due to capital adequacy and government ownership ensuring governance. He sees value in TVS, M&M, Tata Motors, Maruti. Two-wheelers and entry level passenger cars expected to bounce back. Bullish on commercial vehicles due to capex and election cycle. Ample liquidity in market, mid and smallcaps attracting investment.
RBI diktat on commercial card payments; Google eyes WhatsApp Business territory
India’s central bank has asked Visa and Mastercard to stop card-based commercial payments made by corporations. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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