IDFC FIRST BANK LTD Q2 RESULTS
Nifty Bank reclaims 52,500; next resistance is placed at 53,000: Experts
The banking index closed above its crucial resistance level of 52,500, The next big resistance is placed at 53,000, suggested experts. AU Small Finance Bank, ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank, and HDFC Bank saw buying action, while PNB, SBI, Bank of Baroda and IDFC First Bank saw selling pressure.
Nifty Bank climbs Mt 53K; here are important levels to track on Friday
The index hit a record high of 53,180, but pared most of the intraday gains and ended with a loss of 59 points at 52,811. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among top gainers while selling was seen in IDFC First Bank, Bandhan Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and PNB.
2 top stock recommendations from Rahul Sharma
Now, the way Nifty is heading, we feel that putting a target is anybody's guess. But 24,200, 24,500 is where we are expecting the Nifty to head very fast in the next few trading sessions. So, momentum moves is something that we are looking for.
ITC, Bharti Airtel’s weight may go up in Nifty rejig. $95 million passive inflows expected
ITC and Bharti Airtel’s weights in Nifty is expected to go up in the quarterly rejig which gets into effect on Thursday, triggering combined inflows of $95 million according to estimates by Nuvama.
Tech View: Nifty likely to trade in a range
Nifty's trajectory remains uncertain, influenced by sector rotation and FIIs' activities. Investors should focus on specific stocks and sectors for trading opportunities to capitalize on market movements.
2 top stock recommendations from Rahul Sharma
I think it is more of a traders market where stock specific bets do well. Today, we are seeing very good movement happening in metals and mining. Yesterday, it was banks. So, selectively sector rotation is happening within the market and we feel that unless and until the Nifty index gives a broad breakout or breakdown on the daily charts, it is best to stick to stock specific action.
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Private banks further consolidate lending market share
These banks including the banking sector leaders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank account for a majority share in service sector credit at 51% in FY24. In retail credit, public and private sector banks account for equal share at 49% each.
D-St investors richer by over Rs 2 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty extend record run
Indian benchmark indices Nifty50 and Sensex hit fourth consecutive record highs on Tuesday, driven by banking and IT stock gains, amid positive global market trends. Sensex rose 308 points to 77,301, while Nifty gained 92 points to 23,558.
Personal loan interest rates June 2024:Which bank is offering the lowest interest rate on personal loans
Personal loan interest rates June 2024: The interest rate on a personal loan varies across lenders and is determined by several criteria, such as the borrower's credit score, loan amount, and loan duration. Here is a list of banks' personal loan interest rates on different amounts.
Paytm Bank slows down in Fastag lane; q-comm in soup over food safety
Happy Friday! Banks are gaining ground in the toll payments space as Paytm Payments Bank’s market share continues to plummet. This and more in today’s Morning Dispatch.
No rate cut seen in August either, but enough signs of a shift in stance
The minutes of the meeting will be available on June 21. Varma and Goyal have argued that high interest rates might be hindering potential growth. They have previously debated that a high real interest rate—the difference between the actual interest rate and inflation—could be compromising growth.
Surprise poll results impact startups' plans, and other top stories this week
In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting day, with both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, dropping 8% intraday. They recovered a day later as hopes of a stable government revived.
No rate cut seen in August either, but enough signs of a shift in stance
In the normal course of events, the rising dissent in the MPC should have led to more joining the camp of rate cut seekers as data turns benign. Inflation may not have come back to the 4% target, but it's not threatening to soar. For the US, it is at 3.4% in April when the target is 2%.
Nifty Bank rallies over 2,000 points to reclaim 49K; deploy buy-on-dips strategy: Experts
The Nifty Bank opened higher and built on gains throughout the trading session. It witnessed a mild profit taking near its intraday high but closed above 49,000. "The Bank Nifty index saw a sharp recovery from its 200-day moving average, closing above its rising trendline and 21-day EMA,” said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities.
India's GDP grows 7.8 per cent in Q4, FY24 growth pegged at 8.2 per cent
India Q4 GDP: The analysts were anticipating a better-than-expected growth for the January to March quarter this time around. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) estimated Q4FY24 real GDP growth to be 7 per cent while ET Poll suggested the growth rate of 6.8 per cent. As per a Reuters poll, the Indian economy was expected to grow at 6.7 per cent in the January-March quarter on a year-on-year basis, owing to weak demand.
Sharp drop in provisions helped RBI transfer bumper dividend to RBI
The Reserve Bank of India's income rose 15% last fiscal due to higher interest income from bond holdings and a sharp drop in provisions transferred to the Contingency Fund, enabling a record dividend payment to the central government.
India's growth outlook: Economy to get a blockbuster release this Friday? But that's too late to stream in poll campaigns
GDP Q4: As the country buzzes with election excitement, India is set to release its GDP growth numbers for the fourth quarter of FY24 this Friday, alongside the full fiscal year figures. Analysts are eagerly awaiting to see if the January to March quarter numbers surpass expectations, fueling hopes of a surprising uptick in growth.
FD interest rate up to 9.1% in May 2024: These 7 banks have revised fixed deposit rates in May
Many banks have revised their fixed deposit interest rate in the month of May. These banks include SBI, DCB Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, City Union Bank, RBL, Capital Bank Small Finance Bank.
New credit card rules, changes in May 2024: These 4 banks have revised their credit card rules
Credit card customers should be aware of the changes and make sure to follow the latest fee and guidelines set by the bank or credit card company. The top banks that have revised their credit card rules this month are Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, IDBI Bank, and HDFC Bank.
Govt's cash balance surges, banks starve
The ongoing general elections have led to a surplus in government cash balances, impacting the banking sector due to reduced spending. The Centre's adoption of efficient fund management practices has resulted in over ₹3 lakh crore in cash balances, affecting borrowing costs and liquidity in the market.
IDFC FIRST Bank revises FD interest rates: These fixed deposits to earn 8.4% rate
IDFC FIRST Bank has revised fixed deposit interest rates on amounts less than Rs 2 crore and savings account interest rates, according to its official website. The new FD interest rates are effective May 15, 2024.
Government gets Rs 2.11 lakh crore from RBI by way of dividend
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transferred a record surplus of Rs 2.1 lakh crore to the central government for FY’2023-24, exceeding expectations. This windfall, largely from interest income on overseas securities and income from LAF operations, strengthens the government's fiscal position and may lead to a reduction in borrowing. The surplus, determined by the Economic Capital Framework (ECF), represents 25.5% of RBI's total assets.
Rs 2.1 lakh crore: RBI’s record dividend swells govt coffers
The benchmark bond yield retreated below 7% on expectations that New Delhi would now need to borrow less this fiscal year. “The higher dividend is welcome, of course,” finance secretary TV Somanathan told ET. “It exceeds our estimate by 0.2-0.3% of GDP.” In the interim budget, North Block had factored in receipts of Rs 1.05 lakh crore under dividends and profits.
GDP likely expanded 6.8% in Q4; FY24 print may hit 7.8%
The strong March quarter print could lift overall gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the full fiscal year to 7.8% against 7.6% assessed in the government's first advance estimates released in February. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also forecast 7.8% growth for FY24. The government will release fourth-quarter growth numbers and provisional GDP data for FY24 on May 31.
Debt, equity holders approve merger of IDFC with IDFC First Bank
"We wish to inform that the resolution approving the Scheme was passed by the overwhelming majority of 99.95 per cent of the equity shareholders, representing more than three-fourths in value of the equity shareholders of the bank voting through remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting, in terms of the provisions of Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013," the lender said.
Debt, equity holders approve merger of IDFC with IDFC First Bank
"We wish to inform that the resolution approving the Scheme was passed by the overwhelming majority of 99.95 per cent of the equity shareholders, representing more than three-fourths in value of the equity shareholders of the bank voting through remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting, in terms of the provisions of Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013," the lender said.
India's transaction trends: ePayment riches leave circulation of currency poorer
India's transition to digital payments is effectively curbing the traditional outflow of currency from its banking system, as evidenced by the sharpest decline in the growth of currency in circulation (CIC) since demonetisation in FY24. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to phase out Rs 2,000 banknotes from circulation last year further contributed to this trend.
IDFC First Bank shares fall nearly 6% after Q4 results. Should you invest?
In the January-March quarter, IDFC First Bank disclosed an interest income of Rs 8,219.21 crore, a notable increase from Rs 6,424.35 crore reported in the corresponding period of the previous year. This represents a substantial year-on-year growth of 28%.
IDFC First Bank Q4 profit dips 9.8%
IDFC First Bank 's net dipped 9.8% in Q4 but total deposits rose 39% to ₹2 lakh crore, while the share of CASA stood at 47.2% as of March 31, 2024 - probably highest among all private banks. Retail deposits stood at ₹1.51 lakh crore and legacy high-cost borrowing stood at ₹11,809 crore.
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