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 […]
As strategic ties deepen and discussions around the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) gain momentum, the State Bank of India (SBI), the only Indian bank with a presence in Israel, is looking to facilitate bilateral trade in Indian rupees. “Given India’s significant trade flows to/from its partner countries and the growing interest among the global […]
The Indian stock index could be headed for another leg higher in the next 15 months as the long-awaited earnings recovery takes hold. Antique Stock Broking has forecast the Nifty 50 to rise to 29,500 by March 2027 and urged investors to position themselves for a rebound led by banks, capex and select discretionary stocks. […]
The combined market capitalization of seven of the top 10 most valued companies rose by Rs 1,23,724.19 crore last week, in line with a bullish trend in equities, with Reliance Industries stealing the spotlight with the biggest jump in valuation.Last week, the benchmark BSE rose 720.56 points, or 0.84 percent. Among the top 10, Reliance […]
The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 most valued companies fell by Rs 35,439.36 crore last week during a curtailed holiday period, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in line with a subdued trend in equities.Last week, the benchmark BSE rose 112.09 points or 0.13 percent. Among the top […]
In 2025, India’s primary stock market reached new heights as companies raised a record Rs 1.95 trillion through more than 365 initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a latest strategy report from Motilal Oswal Financial Services.In the last two years, Rs 3.8 trillion was raised through 701 primary market IPOs. By 2024, Rs 1.90 trillion […]
India’s primary market looks set to have another busy year in 2026, with a crowded pipeline of large and high-profile companies preparing to tap the stock market. Around 84 companies have already received approval from regulator Sebi to raise around Rs 1.14 lakh crore through IPOs. Another 108 companies are still awaiting regulatory approvals and […]
Markets recovered on Friday after the recent decline, following favorable global signals. From a technical point of view, analysts Nifty have once again regained their short-term moving average, the 20-DEMA, around the 25,950 level. However, durability above this zone is essential for the index to move towards the 26,050–26,200 range.“In the current setup, a stock-specific […]
Mumbai: CS Setty, chairman of the State Bank of India, told ET that companies should start investing once consumption stabilizes in the world’s fastest-growing major economy, which the country’s largest lender expects to grow by more than 7.5% in FY27.The lender, which recently crossed the milestone of Rs 100 lakh crore in total turnover, has […]
Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), CS Setty | Photo credit: PTI CS Setty, chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), on Saturday said the bank will reconsider its policy on construction financing for residential real estate, but emphasized that accountability and transparency will be key factors in determining interest rates for […]