Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 Results: PAT jumps 13% to Rs 4,026.55 crore, NII rises 8%
Kotak Mahindra Bank posted a net profit of Rs 4,026.55 crore in Q4 FY26, up 13.3% from a year ago, with net interest income rising 8%. The results signal steady earnings momentum, though investors will watch asset quality and margin data for a fuller picture.
1mo ago · 2 min · Markets
Auto makers clock double-digit growth in April led by Maruti, Tata see sales rise of over 30%
India's auto sector kicked off FY26 with double-digit sales growth in April, led by Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors each posting over 30% gains. Strong utility vehicle demand drove volumes, with domestic UV sales reaching 56,331 units, up 8% year-on-year.
2mo ago · 2 min · Business
UPI hits record scale: 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore in FY26
UPI processed 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore in FY26, setting a new record for India's digital payments network. The scale reinforces UPI's role as the core of retail finance and supports broader goals around financial inclusion and formal economic activity. The government has signaled continued focus
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
AU Small Finance Bank, ICICI Bank top picks as banking sector shows resilience: Siddhartha Khemka
India's banking sector ended FY26 with 16.1% credit growth and 13.5% deposit growth, maintaining expansion despite a persistent credit-deposit gap. Analyst Siddhartha Khemka names AU Small Finance Bank and ICICI Bank as top picks given their growth strategies and resilience under tight liquidity conditions.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
HCLTech Q4 Results: Date, Time, Dividend News, Earnings Call Details And More
HCLTech's Board of Directors will meet on April 20-21 to approve Q4FY26 earnings and consider a dividend declaration. The results will serve as an early indicator of IT sector demand, with analysts focused on revenue growth, EBIT margins, and FY27 guidance. An earnings call is expected to follow the board session.
2mo ago · 1 min · Business
Market swings trigger retail rethink, active client base of top brokers falls
Six of India's top ten brokerages, including Upstox, Zerodha, and Motilal Oswal, reported year-on-year declines in active clients in FY26. The broad-based retreat signals reduced retail trading appetite driven by market volatility, pressuring transaction-fee revenue across both discount and full-service platforms.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
China Surpasses US As India's Largest Trading Partner In FY26; Trade Gap Swells To $112.16 Billion
China surpassed the United States to become India's largest trading partner in FY26, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $151 billion. The trade deficit widened to $112.16 billion as imports from China hit $131.63 billion, even as Indian exports to China jumped 36.66%. The structural imbalance intensifies press
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs