Bhavesh Jain: ‘Quicker credit data updates will aid underwriting’

‘This helps the consumers secure more favourable terms from CIs.’ Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: Pabitra Kaity/Pixabay Credit institutions (CIs) and credit information companies (CICs), or credit bureaus, have since January this year

Forex reserves jump $4.5 bn to $690.62 bn on rise in gold assets

India’s forex reserves jumped by $4.55 billion to $690.62 billion for the week ended May 9 on the back of a steep increase in gold assets, the RBI said on Friday. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters In the previous reporting week, the

Which PSU Stocks Should You Invest In?

‘The universe of PSU stocks is huge and diverse.’‘Investors should bet on specific sectors and stocks from the basket as most of them may continue to consolidate after years of outperformance.’   Once the Street’s favourite, shares of public sector

Equity MF inflows down 3% at Rs 24,269 cr in April

Inflows into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes declined for a fourth consecutive month in April, even as systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows reached a record high of about Rs 26,632 crore. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Equity schemes reported net inflows of

Why jewellery giant Titan will continue to shine

Strong margins in the jewellery segment in Q4FY25, steady growth guidance for FY26 and expectations of outperformance in the organised jewellery sector boosted sentiment for the largest listed jewellery maker by market capitalisation, Titan Company. Photograph: Courtesy, Tata.com The stock

Prashant Kumar: ‘Yes Bank has solved the asset quality problem’

‘Now we have one of the best asset qualities in the industry.’ Photograph: Late Danish Siddiqui/Reuters “I target loan growth which is reasonable but not very risky,” Prashant Kumar, MD and CEO, Yes Bank, tells Abhijit Lele and Subrata Panda/Business

Exports up 9% to $38.49 bn in Apr; trade deficit widens to 5-month high of $26.42 bn

India’s exports rose 9.03 per cent to $38.49 billion in April, the highest in six months, driven by healthy growth in sectors such as electronics and engineering goods, while the trade deficit widened to a five-month high of $26.42 billion.

India’s GDP growth revised downward to 6.3% for 2025

India’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 6.3 per cent, and despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies, supported by resilient consumption and government spending, the United Nations has said.

Markets end lower on profit taking in IT shares

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday due to profit-taking in IT shares and Bharti Airtel after a sharp rally in the previous session. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 200.15 points or 0.24 per

PV dispatches rise 4%; two-wheelers dip 17%

Passenger vehicles dispatches from factories to company dealerships in the country increased 4 per cent year-on-year to 3,48,847 units in April, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 335,629 units in April last