Keki Mistry, Former VC & CEO, HDFC, says to the best of his knowledge from whatever little I have seen with some of the banks or even Poonawalla Fincorp or some of the other NBFCs that I know of, very good and systematic diligence is carried out before a loan is disbursed. Now, it is … Read more
As the dust around the Union Budget 2024 settles down, potential losers in the market as a result of announcements or rather lack of it, are coming to the fore. Sectors that are likely to get negatively impacted in the near term are banks, NBFCs, asset management companies (AMCs), real estate, consumer, defence, OMCs and … Read more
HDFC Bank is discussing with investors and the regulator a plan through which the country’s most-valued lender would buy back some of the bonds issued by the erstwhile HDFC, and replace these instruments with new infrastructure bonds to be sold to the same set of investors holding the securities. This exercise, if approved, would help … Read more
Indian market is expected to trade volatile amid election results. The Nifty future closed positive with gains of 3.30% at 23450 levels on Monday. India VIX crashed and was down by 14.87% from 24.60 to 20.94 levels. On the options front, the weekly maximum Call OI is placed at 24000 and then towards 23500 strikes … Read more
In the realm of investment planning, longevity is a virtue. The journey to financial security once you are near retirement often requires a careful balance of strategy, foresight, and adaptability. In a quest for clarity amidst the retirement planning maze, Gururaj, a 50-year-old investor brimming with aspirations, seeks to grow the portfolio so that he … Read more
Mumbai: With the market capitalisation of ICICI Bank crossing ₹8 lakh crore for the first time on Monday, the gap in market value between the two major private sector lenders, HDFC and ICICI, has nearly halved since July. Following the merger of HDFC and HDFC Bank on July 24 last year, HDFC Bank’s market-cap was … Read more
India’s determined digital drive, which linked its villages to the internet at breakneck speed, also prompted what now seems to be rather premature obituaries of branch banking. More banks, contrary to expectations, are busy building brick-and-mortar presence across the country for access to something that has defined banking since it began: Deposits. “Thanks to core … Read more
