Beneficial to reach 29,500 by end of 2026, says BNP Paribas, with backing from HDFC Bank and Maruti Suzuki among top bets

India’s benchmark Nifty 50 could rise to 29,500 by end-2026, which BNP Paribas said would deliver returns in the mid-teens, largely driven by earnings growth. The brokerage urges investors to focus on large, domestically oriented stocks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel, as policy support, […]

Axis Bank is launching ‘Safety Centre’ on its mobile banking app to give customers control over the key

Axis Bank has launched its new ‘Safety Center’ on its mobile banking app ‘open’, giving customers control over key digital banking features so they can protect their accounts from unauthorized or suspicious activity, without the need to call customer service or visit a branch. The Safety Center allows customers to adjust security settings based on […]

Helpful correction looks healthy, 26,100 key support; Bank Nifty Likely to Outperform: Vinay Rajani

Indian equity benchmarks witnessed mild selling pressure after hitting record highs earlier this week, but the broader trend remains constructive, said Vinay Rajani, AVP and Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at HDFC Securities.Speaking to ET Now, Rajani said the Nifty’s recent decline is an ‘ongoing correction’ rather than a trend reversal. Despite falling over 200 […]

Credit growth in Q3 signals economic recovery and still favors bigger banks like Axis, Kotak, ICICI, SBI: Sandip Sabharwal

According to Sandip Sabharwal, founder of askandipsabharwal.com, the strong credit growth reported by leading banks in the December quarter points to an improving economic cycle, even as select consumer and retail sectors face challenges in the near term.Speaking to ET Now, Sabharwal said double-digit loan growth at most major banks reflects rising economic activity after […]

Investment Outlook 2026: Varun Saboo sees opportunities in financial sector, FMCG and real estate

As investors look ahead to 2026, Varun Saboo, of Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, remains bullish on Indian markets, highlighting specific sectors and themes that could deliver promising returns.When asked about attractive investment themes for the year ahead, Saboo said, “Honestly, we are very, very positive on the markets. You’ll remember the last time […]

Sensex gains over 100 points, Nifty tops 26,200 points on optimism over US economic growth

Indian shares traded modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty stabilizing after a flat close in the previous session, as stronger-than-expected US economic growth data boosted risk appetite. However, optimism was tempered by continued foreign fund outflows and meager trading volumes at the end of the year.The Sensex rose 100 points, or 0.07%, […]

Axis Bank launches digital loans for SMEs

Applicants receive an immediate credit decision within minutes and funds are disbursed within days. Private sector lender Axis Bank today launched ‘Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans’, a cash flow-based lending product for micro and small businesses (MSMEs) across India. This fully digital product offers unsecured loans ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh, allowing merchants, […]