Financials

Industry

Bank lending stays strong in Q1 despite war, outpacing deposit growth

Most large and mid-sized banks posted year-on-year credit growth between 12.9% and 19.5% whereas the figure was as high as 25.5-26.5% for smaller banks such as Jammu and Kashmir Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank. Deposit growth for mid-sized and large banks was in a range of 7.0-14.9%.

5 min read4 Jul 2026
Companies

Six months after deadline, Ola files financials flagging steep losses

Ola Consumer’s consolidated revenue from operations fell 41% to ₹1,171 crore in FY25, while it reported a loss of ₹1,974.7 crore, compared with a profit of ₹531.4 crore a year earlier.

4 min read7 May 2026
Markets

Bank Nifty nears key 56,000, led by ICICI, HDFC Bank, SBI shares; Breakout or profit-booking zone? Here’s how to trade

The Bank Nifty index opened strong at 55,182.25, buoyed by gains in major banks. Analysts suggest monitoring profit-taking as it approaches 56,000, while a positive earnings outlook persists, despite concerns in the MSME sector and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

2 min read10 Apr 2026
Industry

How money moved out of BookMyForex cards as customers scrambled for answers

Customers slept while their money was spent in Brazil. BookMyForex cards saw balances drained overnight. Users are miffed about the lack of accountability and answers from the card provider, eager to know when they will be refunded.

6 min read26 Feb 2026
Industry

India's wealth boom sparks a talent war for relationship managers

India’s rising population of high-net-worth individuals has triggered an intense talent war for relationship managers. Wealth firms are luring bank RMs with 20-40% salary hikes and bonuses, driving attrition as high as 40%.

4 min read18 Feb 2026
Markets

Can the silver rally continue to mask Hindustan Zinc’s production problem?

Q3 performance was mainly buoyed by the unprecedented rally in silver prices, but the near-full utilization of its capacity means HZL will find it hard to raise production quickly, leaving the stock vulnerable to fluctuations in metal prices.

2 min read20 Jan 2026
Markets

Stock market recap: 2025 was a mixed year despite policy support, here's why

Several challenges held markets back in 2025. Earnings growth remained muted at 6–8% for FY2025–26, accompanied by multiple downgrades

2 min read11 Jan 2026
Money

How AI is reshaping fraud—and the new scams you must prepare for

Small but steady losses are quietly eroding Indian families’ monthly budgets, as AI makes fraud more personal, convincing, and harder to detect.

3 min read5 Jan 2026
Money

Your 2026 financial calendar: Key dates, deadlines and decisions that will shape your finances

Throughout the year, there are key financial actions and deadlines that can make a real difference to your tax savings, compliance, investments, travel plans and overall money health

2 min read1 Jan 2026
Markets

Vodafone Idea promoter, promoter group entities agree on ₹5,836 crore infusion, shares to be in focus

Vodafone Idea announced that the company promoter and promoter group entities have agreed to infuse ₹5,836 crore into the company to strengthen its financials and improve future cash flows. Shares will be in focus of the stock market investors on 1 January 2026.

1 min read31 Dec 2025