ET Intelligence Group: Shares of Federal Bank have risen 27% over the past three months, including a 9% gain in the past month. The BSE Bankex has gained 9% and 1%, respectively. The lender’s outperformance has been driven by global investment giant Blackstone’s plan to invest over ₹6,000 crore in the bank and the management’s … Read more
The flood of foreign money into India’s financial sector this year, over $7 billion and counting, is more than a capital infusion. It’s starting to look like the early rumblings of a structural reset in Indian banking. From Federal Bank’s Rs 6,200 crore Blackstone deal to Emirates NBD’s record Rs 26,853 crore bet on RBL … Read more
Markets ended the week on a strong note, with the Nifty 50 scaling a fresh 52-week high amid supportive global and domestic cues. Looking ahead, participants will react to the quarterly results of heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank in early trade on Monday, which could dictate market direction. “Technically, the Nifty’s prevailing … Read more
YES Bank shares have surged 10% over the past three sessions, touching a fresh 52-week high, as investors pile in ahead of quarterly earnings and amid renewed optimism following Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) stake purchase. On Monday, the stock rose as much as 1% to Rs 24.25 on the BSE. The Mumbai-based … Read more
Mumbai: The new Regulatory Review Cell (RRC) set up within the Reserve Bank of India’s department of regulation will give a structure to regulatory changes, help quicken the review process and allow financial institutions to flag redundant rules and give feedback on dated regulations, bankers and analysts said. A permanent review mechanism for old regulations … Read more
Private lender Yes Bank on Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to acquire up to 24.99% of the bank’s paid-up share capital and voting rights. Importantly, RBI has clarified that following this acquisition, SMBC will not be classified as a promoter of Yes Bank. The bank … Read more
Mumbai: KVS Manian, Federal Bank‘s MD, has expressed confidence that slippages in the bank’s micro finance book have peaked last quarter, and that return on assets (RoA) would improve on better festive-season demand and supported by products such as gold loans. Federal Bank’s net profit dropped 15% year-on-year in the first quarter ended June 2025 … Read more
Antique Stock Broking has named its top picks in the Indian banking sector, favouring large lenders like Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and SBI. It also sees strong upside in smaller banks such as Ujjivan, Equitas, Federal Bank, CUB, and KVB. While near-term consolidation is likely, broader gains are expected from … Read more
The fourth quarter earnings season is picking up momentum and on Wednesday as many as 52 companies will announce their quarterly numbers. Key earnings to watch out include from Vedanta, Adani Power, IOC and Varun Beverages. Apart from the above Federal Bank, Forbes & Company, Go Fashion (India), Godrej Agrovet, Greaves Cotton, Orient Green Power … Read more
The Indian banking sector continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability, navigating a dynamic economic environment with steady growth in credit, deposits, and profitability. Despite certain challenges, particularly in the unsecured retail and microfinance institution (MFI) segments, the sector’s overall outlook remains positive, underpinned by strong fundamentals and operational efficiency. Projected credit growth for FY25 is … Read more