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PM Modi stated that the 2024 general election results demonstrated that people had rejected propaganda and voted for performance. Modi has been elected as Prime Minister for the third time, a feat previously only achieved by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) is facing hurdles in its negotiations to acquire a minority stake in HDFC Bank Ltd.'s consumer lending unit, HDB Financial Services Ltd. The main point of contention is the extent of control MUFG would have over HDBF's business strategy. While MUFG remains interested in the deal, talks are at risk of further delays or possibly collapsing altogether due to these disagreements.

The NSE Nifty index closed 162.66 points up at 24286.5

The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a record high of 80,074.3 before closing the session at 79,987, up by 545 points or 0.69%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty hit a peak of 24,309.15 before ending the day at 24,287, gaining 163 points or 0.67%.

As a NEWS EDITOR, investors are urged by Nilesh Shah to maintain a long-term perspective and proper asset allocation as Sensex reaches the 80,000 milestone. He draws parallels with Nasdaq's history and notes Gold's outperformance compared to Nifty in the first half of 2024.

HDFC Bank's shares surged approximately 3% to reach a new 52-week high on Wednesday. Investors reacted positively to news suggesting a potential increase in the bank's weightage in the MSCI Emerging Markets index. Doubling lenders' weightage in the global index can attract FII flows, ranging from $3.2 bn to $4 bn.

The NSE Nifty index was trading 149.31 points up at 24273.15

Vraj Iron and Steel's strong listing surge correlates with its exceptional 126.36 times subscription rate, reflecting robust investor confidence. Analysts highlight risks including regional facility concentration and absence of long-term customer contracts, advising cautious consideration amidst the company's promising outlook.

The NSE Nifty index was trading 153.21 points up at 24277.05

Indian market soared to all-time high with HDFC Bank surge propelling Sensex past 80,000 and Nifty nearing 24,300. Kotak Mahindra, JSW Steel, PFC, REC, Auto also showed significant gains in the bullish market.

Jefferies and UBS rate HDFC Bank as Buy. Jefferies also buys M&M Finance; Citi is neutral on M&M. UBS reiterates Buy on HDFC Bank. Citi rates Avenue Supermarts neutral; Morgan Stanley sees it overweight, with sell ratings from both firms.

HDFC Bank's shares surged, attracting billions, with FIIs reducing stakes. Analysts predict a significant increase in the MSCI index weight, potentially doubling inflows. The bank's NSE shares closed higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment.

Indian markets corrected impacting shares of YES Bank, DMart, and Kotak Bank. Despite this, Zomato and Hindustan Zinc were affected, with DMart reporting increased revenue. Additionally, HDFC Bank's weight in the index may increase, as YES Bank reported growth in loans. Force Motors sales declined, KEC International secured new orders, and IEX saw an increase in electricity volume.

HDFC Bank's FII shareholding dropped to 54.83% in the June quarter, sparking speculation of a potential weight increase in the MSCI EM Index. This could trigger significant inflows, according to a Nuvama note. The bank's foreign investment ceiling remains at 74%.

Nifty Financial Services has typically outperformed broader market indices, but has struggled in recent years, underperforming in four of the last five calendar years, including year-to-date 2024.

The NSE Nifty index closed 18.11 points down at 24123.85

Today, because one private sector bank and some of the PSU banks are under pressure, the bank nifty is trading in the red. Because the bank in question, Kotak Mahindra bank has come under pressure due to one specific development which tends to be eye-catching, the whole narrative shifts to something which is not related to the core business of banking. If one leaves aside what is happening in the banks today and looks at a slightly broader picture, probably there are underlying indications of something else. A probability of a tactical investment opportunity building in the private sector banks taking place. Look at the leaders from that space, HDFC bank which has been at the forefront of getting all negative news is pretty much close to its earlier highs.

Axis Securities expects reduced volatility and a smooth US market landing, targeting Nifty at 27,000 for March 2025 (bull case) and 24,600 (base case). They recommend stocks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Coal India, Nestle India, SBI, HCL Tech, Federal Bank, Varun Beverages, TVS Motors, Bharti Airtel, among others.

The NSE Nifty index was trading 13.25 points down at 24128.7

HDFC Bank shines with a 16% rally, surpassing Sensex performance. Market awaits MSCI EM Index rebalancing news on August 13, fueling anticipatory speculation.

HDFC Bank announces temporary unavailability of UPI systems on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3:00 am to 3:45 am and 9:30 am to 12:45 am for migrating its Core Banking System to a new platform. The move aims to enhance customer experience by improving performance, capacity, reliability, and scalability. The upgrade is scheduled on a bank holiday to reduce inconvenience, prompting customers to plan ahead for banking activities.

Indian headline index S&P BSE Sensex started July trade on Monday, which is also the first day of the month, jumping by over 400 points. An ETMarkets analysys of Sensex's performance in months beginning with Monday since 2020 reveals that the 30-stock index has given positive closing on five out of seven occasions.

The NSE Nifty index closed 131.36 points up at 24141.95

Intimation of loss of share certificate

​Shares of underperforming heavyweight HDFC Bank, which have bounced back by 11% in the last one month amid value buying by large foreign investors, can jump another 10-15% if its weightage in MSCI increases in August review.

In comparison, private players like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and IDFC First have an average UPI technical decline of 0.04%. Among private players, Bandhan Bank has seen technical declines of over 1%.

"To a certain extent, the year-on-year rise in the bank borrowing numbers is a reflection of the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. But apart from that, it is clearly a reflection of the tightness in the liquidity and that was, to a certain extent, exacerbated in the month of May because government spending was restricted during the Union election," said Soumyajit Niyogi, director at India Ratings & Research.

"To a certain extent, the year-on-year rise in the bank borrowing numbers is a reflection of the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. But apart from that, it is clearly a reflection of the tightness in the liquidity and that was, to a certain extent, exacerbated in the month of May because government spending was restricted during the Union election," said Soumyajit Niyogi, director at India Ratings & Research.

​Nine of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 2,89,699.42 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer, in line with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,822.83 points or 2.36 per cent.

Latest PPF interest rate: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is widely favored as a savings option. The government has recently revealed the interest rates for small savings schemes for the period of July to September 2024. PPF investments are considered risk-free as it is government backed.

Banks adapt to RBI's risk weight changes by adjusting rates and enhancing capital adequacy. The pricing of new loans reflects increased risk, ensuring stability in unsecured lending. Tightened underwriting standards support sustained growth and portfolio quality, aligning with regulatory directives to manage loan risks effectively.

Banks adapt to RBI's risk weight changes by adjusting rates and enhancing capital adequacy. The pricing of new loans reflects increased risk, ensuring stability in unsecured lending. Tightened underwriting standards support sustained growth and portfolio quality, aligning with regulatory directives to manage loan risks effectively.

In May 2024, the Reserve Bank of India reported a marginal decline in weighted average lending rates on fresh loans and deposits by 16 and one basis points, respectively. The WALR on fresh rupee loans fell to 9.39%, while the WADTDR on fresh term deposits dropped to 6.47%.

Nifty futures rollovers hit 76% at June series end, exceeding the previous three-series average of 69%. The July series kicks off with a higher open interest base of Rs 36,400 crore. Roll cost for Nifty settled at 40 bps on expiry day, down from the previous day's 52-54 bps.

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The NSE Nifty index closed 175.71 points up at 24044.5

Heavyweights RIL, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank were among the biggest contributors to Nifty's rise. Sectorally, buying was noticed in banks, FMCG, metals, and pharma. For Nifty50, the latest 1,000-point gain from 23,000 to 24,000 has been the 2nd fastest ever. Nifty took 23 sessions to climb 1,000 points.

NSE's Nifty rose 147.5 points, or 0.62%, to close at 23,868.8 and hit a record of 23,889.90 during the day. BSE's Sensex rose 620.73 points, or 0.8%, to end at 78,674.25, having touched an intraday high of 78,759.40.

Credit card base in India grew 18% YoY to reach 103 million, with HDFC bank adding the most new cards. However, Kotak Mahindra bank saw a sharp drop amid RBI restrictions. Card spending also grew 17% YoY to reach Rs 1.65 trillion. The credit card industry has seen a continuous decline due to caution about large unsecured loans and asset quality issues.

Credit card base in India grew 18% YoY to reach 103 million, with HDFC bank adding the most new cards. However, Kotak Mahindra bank saw a sharp drop amid RBI restrictions. Card spending also grew 17% YoY to reach Rs 1.65 trillion. The credit card industry has seen a continuous decline due to caution about large unsecured loans and asset quality issues.