HDFC Bank’s market value surged by $21 billion over past year. Among 25 biggest lenders globally, no other stock commands a higher price relative to earnings.
Lakshmi Vilas Bank was recently placed under Prompt Corrective Action due to high level of bad loans & negative return on assets for two consecutive years.
Yes Bank is at the epicenter of rising stress in India’s credit markets, where last year's shock defaults by a major infrastructure lender led to strains at other shadow banks.
Indiabulls’ shares plunged after the Delhi High Court admitted a plea against the shadow lender and RBI placed restrictions on its acquisition target, Lakshmi Vilas Bank.
Indiabulls is also in legal hot water after the Delhi High Court agreed to hear a petition to investigate the company over allegations that it gave out “dubious loans”.
The merger is crucial for shadow lender Indiabulls, which is seeking to diversify its asset base, while Lakshmi Vilas bank needs to raise capital to meet regulatory norms.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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