India Q4 Earnings: IT Navigates AI, Steel Faces Costs, Banks Steady
Around 500 Indian companies, including Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, and Canara Bank, report their Q4FY26 results from May 11-16. Investors will watch for mixed sector performance: IT is adjusting to AI, steel faces risi...
PFC Forms Two SPVs Via Subsidiary for Transmission Projects
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has formed two new, wholly-owned subsidiaries (SPVs) called Western Ghats PSP Transmission Limited and Hingoli West Power Transmission Limited. These SPVs, created through PFC's subsidi...
REC Ltd Adds PFC Finance Director Agarwal to Board
REC Limited appointed Rajesh Kumar Agarwal, Director (Finance) at Power Finance Corporation (PFC), as a Nominee Director to its Board. The appointment, effective May 1, 2026, received approval from the Ministry of Pow...
Antony Waste Backs ₹123 Cr Subsidiary Loan Transfer to HDFC Bank
Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd has announced a corporate guarantee of ₹123 crore for its subsidiary, Antony Lara Renewable Energy Private Limited (ALREPL). This move supports ALREPL's existing credit facilities being...
India Markets Diverge: Energy Themes Rise as IT Faces AI Headwinds
The Indian market navigates a complex environment marked by cautious sentiment due to geopolitical tensions and global rate uncertainties. Ajit Mishra, SVP Research at Religare Broking, suggests a calibrated trading a...
Foreign Investors Exit India, Growth & Developed Nation Goal at Risk
India is seeing significant foreign money leave, which is slowing its economic growth and threatening its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. While India has strong domestic savings, problems like high stock...
REC Ltd: Executive Director Smt. Saraswathi to Retire May 1, 2026
REC Limited announced Executive Director Smt. Saraswathi will retire May 1, 2026, as she reaches the company's retirement age. This is a standard leadership transition for the public sector undertaking.
PFC Subsidiary Creates 5 SPVs to Boost Renewable Energy Transmission
Power Finance Corporation's subsidiary, PFC Consulting Ltd. (PFCCL), has established five new Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). These entities will develop Independent Transmission Projects (ITPs) to integrate renewabl...
PFC Names Rajesh Kumar Agarwal Director (Finance) and CFO
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has appointed Shri Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as its Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 23, 2026. This key financial leadership role follows an offi...
Indian Stocks Tumble Amid Geopolitical Fears & Oil Price Surge
Indian equities closed lower on April 28, 2026, with the Nifty 50 falling below 24,000 and the Sensex shedding 417 points. Persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia escalated crude oil prices to over $111 per barr...
REC Ltd Sees Record Annual Profit Amid Q4 Earnings Drop
REC Limited reported a record ₹16,282 crore standalone annual profit for FY26, with consolidated revenue up 5.66% YoY. The company's latest quarter saw consolidated net profit drop 21.69% and revenue fall 4.98% year-o...
REC Ltd Posts Record ₹16,282 Cr FY26 Profit, Proposes ₹18.55 Dividend
REC Limited announced its highest ever annual standalone profit of ₹16,282 crore for FY26, driven by significant growth in sanctions and disbursements. The company also recommended a final dividend of ₹1.55 per share,...
India's Energy Security Drive Fuels Massive Spending Amid Rising Risks
India's drive for energy security is spurring huge domestic spending on power, transmission, and storage. While this offers investment chances, significant risks remain. Execution hurdles, the mix of thermal and renew...
PFC Appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Finance Director, Bringing 31+ Years Experience
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) appointed Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as its new Director (Finance), effective April 23, 2026. Agarwal brings over 31 years of experience from the power and financial sectors, including h...
PFC Stock Jumps to 52-Week High on REC Merger Clarity
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) shares surged to a 52-week high of Rs 467 on April 16, 2026, gaining approximately 22% in April. This rally, driven by strong volumes, is largely attributed to the impending merger with...
Power Finance Corp Faces Stricter RBI Oversight Under New NBFC Rules
The Reserve Bank of India plans stricter rules for large NBFCs, classifying them by asset size. This will bring state-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) under increased regulatory oversight. With assets over ₹1 lak...
PFC-REC Merger: Government's Stake Plan Could Discount Valuation
The government is considering ways, such as issuing preference shares or new equity, to keep its majority 51% stake in the merged Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC). Currently,...
PFC, REC Appoint Advisors for Merger Amid Market Crash
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd. are moving forward with their merger, appointing RBSA Advisors as valuation consultant and SBI Capital Markets as merchant banker. This consolidation aims to boost scale an...
IREDA Board to Decide Interim Dividend March 25, Trading Window Closed
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) plans a Board meeting on March 25, 2026, to consider an interim dividend for FY25-26. Its trading window will close until 48 hours after the meeting, halting trades f...
IREDA Board Meets March 25 on FY26 Interim Dividend
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) will hold a Board Meeting on March 25, 2026, to consider an interim dividend for FY26. The decision could impact shareholder returns. The company's trading window wil...
MCX, PFC, BSE Stocks Show Strong Technicals Amid Geopolitical Fears
Analysts are flagging MCX, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and BSE as strong buys due to promising technical charts and breakout potential. However, the broader market faces significant challenges. Escalating geopoli...
Power Finance Corp Board OKs ₹1.6 Lakh Crore Borrowing, Declares ₹3.25 Dividend
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced its board has approved a ₹1,60,000 crore borrowing plan for FY 2026-27. The company also declared a ₹3.25 per share fourth interim dividend for FY 2025-26, providing a direct...
REC Limited Board to Decide on FY25-26 Dividend March 16
REC Limited's Board of Directors will meet on March 16, 2026, to decide on a fourth interim dividend for the 2025-26 financial year. The company has temporarily closed its trading window for securities from now until...
PFC Sells Transmission Unit to Montecarlo for ₹3.61 Crore
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sold its wholly-owned subsidiary, NES Dharashiv Transmission Limited, to Montecarlo Limited for ₹3.61 crore. The unit was set up for a power network expansion in Maharashtra. PFC no...
PFC Board Meeting Set for March 17: FY27 Borrowing, FY26 Dividend on Agenda
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) will hold a board meeting on March 17, 2026. The agenda includes planning market borrowing for fiscal year 2026-2027 and deciding on the fourth interim dividend for fiscal year 2025-26....
IRFC Roadshow in Singapore Targets Japanese, Taiwanese Investors for Global Capital
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) conducted a two-day roadshow in Singapore (March 2-3, 2026) targeting Japanese and Taiwanese investors. The initiative aims to enhance IRFC's access to global capital markets...
India Eyes Mega-Lenders, Pauses PSB Bank Merger Roadmap
India's Finance Ministry has announced a strategic shift, shelving immediate public sector bank (PSB) mergers in favor of a 'High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'. This body will devise a long-term bluepr...
PFC's 3QFY26 Growth: Dividend Income Masks Margin Pressure
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) posted a robust 15% year-on-year rise in standalone PAT to INR 47.6 billion for 3QFY26, fueled by a 19% increase in Net Interest Income (NII). However, a significant portion of its Othe...
PFC-REC Merger: Powerhouse Formation Meets Integration Scrutiny
A high-level committee has been formed to oversee the merger of PFC and REC, intended to create a ₹11.5 lakh crore financing behemoth crucial for large-scale power and digital infrastructure projects, including AI dat...
PFC-REC Merger: Govt Stake Dilution Emerges as Key Hurdle
The boards of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) have greenlit a merger, creating a consolidated entity with a ₹11.5 lakh crore loan book. While intended to boost scale and eff...
REC Ltd's Green Hydrogen Gambit Leverages PFC Synergy
REC Ltd's subsidiary, Vizag Power Transmission, is established for green hydrogen infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. This move leverages REC's strategic consolidation under Power Finance Corporation (PFC), aiming to ta...
PFC Stock Surges on Earnings, But Leverage Looms
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) shares saw a notable increase, buoyed by robust financial results for the December 2025 quarter and the announcement of an interim dividend. Revenue and net profit showed year-on-year g...
PFC Finances Hybrid Power Hub with Storage Integration
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sanctioned a ₹2,046.24 crore term loan for ACME Urja One Private Limited's 380 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. This financing supports a sig...
India PSUs Raise ₹12,000 Cr Bonds Amid Tight Rates
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), and Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) successfully raised nearly ₹12,000 crore f...
PFC, REC Boards OK Merger to Forge India's Power Finance Giant
The Boards of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited (REC) have given in-principle approval for their merger, aiming to forge India's largest power sector financer. This consolidation, a move aligning with Un...
PFC-REC Merger: Performance Gap Casts Shadow Over Synergy Hopes
The proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC is drawing attention, yet Q3 FY26 results reveal a significant performance split. PFC demonstrates stronger loan growth and stable margins, outperforming...
PFC Acquires REC Stake, Merger Talks Gain Momentum Post-Budget
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has acquired a 52.63% stake in Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd (REC) following board approval. This move positions REC as PFC's subsidiary and advances merger plans initially...
PFC's Q3 Profit Surges; Stock Flat Amidst YTD Gains
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced robust December quarter financial results, with net profit climbing 14.6% to ₹4,763.3 crore, driven by a 19.4% rise in Net Interest Income and a substantial reduction in provi...
PFC Board Approves In-Principle Merger With Subsidiary REC Limited
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) has received in-principle board approval to merge with its subsidiary, REC Limited. This strategic move follows PFC's recent acquisition of a majority stake in REC and aims to bols...
REC, PFC Merger Gets In-Principle Nod For PSU Power Sector Overhaul
REC Limited's Board has granted in-principle approval for a merger with Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC). This strategic move aligns with the Union Budget 2026-27's call to restructure public sector NBFCs for e...
PFC Acquires REC: PSU NBFC Consolidation Sparks Synergy Play
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has secured a controlling 52.63% stake in REC Limited, establishing REC as its subsidiary. This move aligns with the Union Budget 2026-27's mandate to scale up credit disbursement and t...
PFC Board Greenlights Merger with REC, PSU Finance Consolidation Accelerates
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has received in-principle board approval for its merger with REC Limited. This move follows the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs' nod for PFC's acquisition of a 52.63% stake in REC...
PFC Reports Strong YoY Growth, Declares Interim Dividend Amid Auditor Notes
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) reported robust year-on-year growth for Q3 FY26, with standalone total income up 12.36% and PAT rising 14.65%. Consolidated PAT grew 5.83%. The company announced an interim dividend of...
India Forges Mega-Lenders: PFC-REC Merger Fuels 'Viksit Bharat' Ambition
The Indian government is orchestrating a significant restructuring of its financial sector to bolster lending capacity for the 'Viksit Bharat' initiative. This includes the proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation...
PFC, REC Boards Greenlight Merger in PSU Power Finance Consolidation
The boards of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC have given their in-principle approval to merge the two state-owned entities. This consolidation aims to create a larger balance sheet and strengthen the non-banki...
PFC, REC Merger: Strategic Move for India's Energy Transition
Power Finance Corporation and REC have received in-principle board approval for a merger, a move intended to consolidate state-run NBFC capabilities. This strategic consolidation, driven by the Union Budget, aims to b...
PFC Board Okays REC Merger Plan
Power Finance Corporation's board has given in-principle approval for a merger with Rural Electrification Corporation, a move aligned with the Union Budget's objective to consolidate public sector non-bank lenders for...
PFC Q3 Results: Dividend Focus Amidst Valuation Puzzle
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. is poised to unveil its third-quarter and nine-month financial results for FY26 on February 5th. The board will also consider a third interim dividend for the fiscal year. Shareholders a...
India Launches Banking Sector Overhaul for Future Growth
India's Finance Minister has proposed a comprehensive review of the banking sector through a 'Viksit Bharat' committee, aiming to align it with the nation's next growth phase. This initiative is coupled with the restr...
REC Denies PFC Merger Talks Amid Budget Restructuring Proposal
REC Limited clarified to stock exchanges that it is not engaged in merger discussions with PFC, contrary to a recent Economic Times report. While denying current talks, REC acknowledged the Union Budget's proposal for...
India's Banks Face 'Viksit Bharat' Reform Push
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the formation of a "High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat" and proposed restructuring Public Sector NBFCs like PFC and REC as part of Budget 2026. Th...
Budget 2026: PSU Giants Restructured, Infra Bonds Bolstered
The Union Budget 2026 signals a strategic push for financial sector consolidation with the proposed restructuring of REC Ltd. and Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Concurrently, it aims to invigorate urban infrastructu...
Budget 2026: Banking Review, PFC & REC Restructuring Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a dual strategy in the Union Budget 2026: a comprehensive review of India's banking sector and the restructuring of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrificatio...
PFC, REC Rally on Restructuring Buzz
Shares of Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) and REC Ltd. saw a surge of up to 4% on February 1, 2026, reacting to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of a restructuring plan for the two state-owned e...
PFC Eyes ₹5,000 Cr Via NCDs as Investor Confidence in Power Sector Surges
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has launched its third public issue of non-convertible debentures, aiming to raise up to ₹5,000 crore. The offering, featuring tenures of 5, 10, and 15 years including a novel zero-coup...
Nabard Halts Huge ₹7,000 Crore Bond Issue: Is Your Money Safe?
State-owned Nabard has canceled its planned ₹7,000 crore bond issuance for the second time due to persistently high yields at the shorter end of the debt market. This indicates that the Reserve Bank of India's recent...
Power Stocks Skyrocket! REC & PFC Stage Massive Comeback - Best Week in Months!
State-run power financiers REC Ltd. and Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) are experiencing a significant rally, with shares up nearly 4% on Friday, marking their third consecutive day of gains. REC shares have surg...
Secret to 2026 Wealth? These 3 Indian Value Stocks Could Skyrocket!
Discover the power of value investing for long-term wealth with three promising Indian stocks for your 2026 watchlist. Learn how to identify companies trading below their intrinsic value. The article highlights Oil an...
India's Green Energy Push: Subsidies Soar, But Fossil Fuels Still Rule – What This Means for Your Investments!
India's clean energy subsidies rose 31% to nearly Rs 32,000 crore in FY24, while fossil fuel subsidies fell 12%, narrowing the gap to a five-year low according to an IISD report. However, government support for fossil...
Power Finance Corporation's THIRD Bond Withdrawal Sparks Alarm: Why Investors Are Demanding Sky-High Yields!
Power Finance Corporation has withdrawn its planned bond issuances for the third consecutive time, intending to raise ₹6,000 crore. Investors are demanding significantly higher yields, driven by recent upticks in gove...
India Inc. Curtails Overseas Loans: Weak Rupee Forces Major Shift in Funding Strategy!
Indian companies borrowed $2.21 billion via External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) in October, a 21% drop from September and the fourth consecutive monthly decline. This pullback is largely driven by the weakening Indi...
India Denies Renewable Energy Funding Halt: What Lenders and Investors Need to Know!
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has refuted reports claiming it advised lenders to pause financing for renewable energy projects and equipment manufacturing. MNRE clarified it has shared manufacturing ca...
PFC Declares Rs 3.65 Dividend After Strong Q2 Profit Surge: Record Date Set - What Investors Need to Know!
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) announced strong Q2 FY26 results, with a consolidated net profit rising nearly 9% to Rs 7,834.39 crore. The company also declared its second interim dividend of Rs 3.65 per share fo...
Motilal Oswal's Bold Call: Power Finance Corp Set for HUGE Jump to Rs 485!
Motilal Oswal reiterates a 'BUY' rating on Power Finance Corporation (PFC) with a target price of INR 485. The brokerage report notes 2QFY26 Net Interest Income (NII) grew ~20% YoY to INR 52.9 billion, while Profit Af...
ICICI Securities: Power Finance Corporation BUY Call Maintained, Revised Target Price Revealed! What Investors Need to Know Now.
ICICI Securities maintains its BUY rating on Power Finance Corporation (PFC), revising its target price to INR 480 from INR 510. The report highlights PFC's Q2 FY26 PAT growth of 2% YoY to INR 44.6 billion, driven by...
Power Finance Corporation Reports Strong 9% Profit Growth in Q2 FY26, Declares Interim Dividend
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced a nearly 9% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit for Q2 FY26, reaching ₹7,834.39 crore. Total income also saw a rise. The company declared an interim dividend...
Power Finance Corporation posts 2% net profit growth in Q2, declares ₹3.65 interim dividend
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced its results for the September quarter, reporting a net profit of ₹4,462 crore, a modest 2% increase year-on-year. However, the company's Net Interest Income (NII), its core in...
India's ACME Solar Seals Massive ₹4,725 Crore Funding for Green Energy Projects!
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd. has secured ₹4,725 crore in financing from leading Indian financial institutions. This substantial capital will fund new renewable energy projects and optimize the company's capital structure...
India's Power Sector: Tech Surge Meets DISCOM Financial Strain
India's power sector is advancing rapidly with AI integration and a significant shift to green energy, boosting generation capacity and transmission networks. However, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) K Sanja...
Energy Efficiency Giant EESL Faces Debt Crisis, Sells Assets
Once India's flagship for energy efficiency, EESL is battling massive debt. The company, instrumental in the LED lamp revolution and early EV push, is now seeking buyers for its lucrative smart meter arm, IntelliSmart...
India's Energy Giant EESL Seeks $723M Sale of Smart Meter JV Amidst Debt Crisis!
Cash-strapped Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) are selling their IntelliSmart joint venture for an estimated $723 million. Advised by Deloitte, the sale...
Debt-Hit PSU Venture Eyes IPO: Can Investors Stomach ₹4,000 Cr Dues?
State-run power giants NTPC Ltd, Power Finance Corp., REC, and Power Grid Corp. of India are considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for their joint venture, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). EESL faces sign...
NHPC Exits PTC India as Promoter; NTPC Set for Sole Promoter Role
NHPC Limited has withdrawn its nominee director and relinquished its promoter status in PTC India Ltd. This action, effective March 2, 2026, follows a Ministry of Power directive designating NTPC Limited as PTC India'...
PTC India Shareholders to Vote on NTPC Becoming Sole Promoter, CMD Split
PTC India has issued a postal ballot notice for shareholders to approve significant changes driven by a Ministry of Power directive. These include making NTPC the sole promoter, with PFC, POWERGRID, and NHPC exiting t...
NTPC to be PTC India's Sole Promoter in Power Ministry Shake-up
NTPC Limited is set to become the sole promoter of PTC India Limited following a directive from the Ministry of Power. Existing promoters PFC, POWERGRID, and NHPC will withdraw their nominee directors and relinquish p...
Debt Market Shocker: India Raises ₹14,735 Crore, MISSING ₹25,000 Cr Target Amid Rate Cut Bets!
Indian financial institutions, including Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Axis Bank, and Sundaram Finance, raised ₹14,735 crore in the debt capital market. This is s...
Bond Market Frenzy! Top Companies Rush to Raise Record Funds Ahead of RBI MPC Amid Yield Fears!
Major financial institutions, including Axis Bank and ICICI Bank, are aggressively issuing long-term bonds, collectively raising approximately ₹19,600 crore. This unusual surge before the upcoming Monetary Policy Comm...
2026 Gold Rush: Analyst Rohit Srivastava Predicts Massive Equity Surge, Reveals Undervalued PSU Stock Picks!
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts, predicts Indian equities will lead the 2026 market cycle, outperforming gold and silver. He advocates a strategic asset rotation from overbought precious metals to equities li...
Don't Miss Out! India's Highest Dividend Yield Stocks for Guaranteed Income in 2025 Revealed!
As of October 31, 2025, Religare Broking identified top dividend-yielding Indian stocks. Coal India leads with over 8.2%, followed by PTC India (7%) and REC (5.3%). Other notable companies include ONGC (4.8%), Tata Co...
PFC's ₹6,000 Crore Bond Sale CRISIS: Yields Spike Forces Major Retreat! Investor Demands Unmet!
State-owned Power Finance Corp (PFC) has scrapped a ₹6,000 crore bond issuance due to elevated investor yield demands. This marks the third withdrawal in two months, highlighting muted transmission of the Reserve Bank...
India's Big Bond Rush: Companies Scramble for $3.5 Billion Before Rate Decisions!
Indian banks and state-run firms are rapidly raising up to $3.5 billion through bond sales. This rush, occurring ahead of India's GDP data release and a key monetary policy decision, is driven by concerns that interes...
India Inc Races to Raise $3.5 Billion in Bonds as Rate Cut Hopes Fade!
Ahead of India's GDP data release and monetary policy decision, Indian banks and state-run firms are rushing to secure up to $3.5 billion through bond issuances. This move aims to lock in current borrowing costs amid...
Market Hits New Peaks: Are These 3 Undervalued Indian Stocks Your Next Big Gain?
Despite Indian benchmark indices reaching record highs in late November and early December, finding value in large-cap stocks is tough. This analysis highlights three companies—Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC),...
EESL Debt Forces Sale of IntelliSmart Amid India Smart Meter Delays
IntelliSmart Infrastructure, co-owned by NIIF and EESL, is in early talks to be acquired for about $700 million. The sale is driven by Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)'s ₹6,045 crore debt (as of March 2025). Desp...
Big Week Ahead: Crucial Data & Corporate Surprises Set to Shake Indian Markets!
Investors are bracing for a significant week as November concludes. Key macroeconomic indicators including July-September quarter GDP, Index of Industrial Production (IIP), and forex reserves are due on November 28. T...
Indian Equities Rally: Nifty Surges, Stocks Eye Gains Amid Caution
The Indian market demonstrated bullish momentum, with the Nifty confirming a breakout above its short-term consolidation and Bank Nifty hitting fresh all-time highs. Analysts have identified Sona BLW Precision Forging...
India Outbound FDI Drops Sharply Amid Global Uncertainty
India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) fell to $2.76 billion in February 2026, a significant drop from $4.30 billion a year earlier. This decline across equity, loans, and guarantees suggests Indian companies...
AI Spending Spree Sparks Tech Valuation Jitters; India Holds Steady
Global markets are unsettled by US tech giants' unprecedented AI capital expenditure, leading to valuation strains. Amazon alone pledges $200 billion, pushing combined outlays for Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft near $6...
HUGE Investor Alert! HDFC AMC, PFC, Shyamkamal Investments Announce Big Bonus & Dividend Payouts - Are You Eligible?
HDFC Asset Management Company, Power Finance Corporation, and Shyamkamal Investments are drawing investor attention with significant corporate actions. HDFC AMC announced a 1:1 bonus share issuance, while PFC and Shya...
CIO Murarka Picks India Sectors Poised for 2026 Turnaround
Renaissance Investment Managers CIO Pankaj Murarka anticipates a significant sector shift in India, identifying IT stocks for a turnaround driven by reasonable valuations and recovering spending. He also sees value in...
Dipan Mehta's Bold Picks: Why Oil & Power Stocks Are Hot, But Avoid Ola Electric!
Market expert Dipan Mehta sees significant value in oil marketing companies (OMCs) like BPCL and power finance lenders such as REC, PFC, and IREDA, citing attractive valuations and earnings visibility. He is turning c...
Indian Corporates Unleash Dividend Spree; Focus Shifts to Payout Impact
A wave of Indian corporations, spanning sectors from mining and defence to pharmaceuticals and energy, are distributing significant interim dividends. Companies like Coal India, Hindustan Aeronautics, ONGC, and Torren...
JSW Energy Secures Rail Infrastructure Amidst Insolvency Proceedings
JSW Energy Ltd. has secured approval from the bankruptcy court to acquire Raigarh Champa Rail Infrastructure (RCRIPL) via insolvency resolution. This Rs 700 crore acquisition offers lenders a recovery of approximately...
High-Yield Dividend Stocks Recommended for Building Retirement Corpus
Experts advise that building a retirement corpus requires consistent investment and a diversified portfolio. High-dividend-yield stocks, offering passive income, are highlighted as a valuable addition. A dividend yiel...
🚨 Oversold Alert! 7 Top Indian Stocks Flashing Buy Signals – Are These Your Next Big Gains?
Seven prominent BSE 100 stocks, including Hindustan Unilever, ONGC, and Trent, are technically trading in an oversold zone as indicated by the Relative Strength Index (RSI) below 30. These stocks have seen declines of...
Nippon India Mid Cap Fund: 30-Year Legend Faces Modern Market Test
The Nippon India Growth Mid Cap Fund, a 30-year industry veteran, has delivered exceptional returns, transforming a ₹10,000 monthly SIP into ₹26 crore and a ₹1 lakh lump sum into ₹4 crore. Despite its stellar historic...
PFC, Castrol, India Glycols Ex-Dividend; Kilitch, Times Green Announce Bonus
Five Indian companies are attracting investor attention through significant corporate actions. Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Castrol India, and India Glycols commenced trading ex-dividend today, March 23, 2026, off...
12 Stocks Go Ex-Date Next Week: Vedanta, PFC Dividends, Bonus, Splits
Investors should note at least 12 companies, including Vedanta and Power Finance Corporation, as they trade ex-date for important corporate actions between March 23-27, 2026. These events—dividends, bonus shares, and...
India Firms Payout Dividends, Split Stocks Ahead of Fiscal Year End
As the fiscal year wraps up, thirteen Indian companies are planning significant corporate actions. These include large dividend payouts, rights issues, bonus shares, and stock splits, mostly concentrated in late March...
India Markets Suffer Worst Budget Day Slump in 6 Years
Indian equity markets experienced their most significant Budget Day decline in six years on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed down by approximately 2%, leading to an erosion of ₹11 lak...
Infosys, L&T, BPCL: Top Picks for March 24 Trading as Market Eyes Rebound
Indian equity markets look set for a rebound on March 24, buoyed by hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. Analysts have identified 11 key trading ideas, spotlighting Infosys, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Petroleum Corpora...
India Market Split: AI Fears Hit IT, Defence & PSU Finance Surge
Indian equities displayed sharp divergence. The Nifty IT index plummeted 5.8%, with Infosys down 8.4%, as fears intensified over AI's disruption of software revenue models. Conversely, Adani Group stocks advanced on a...
HDFC Securities Unlocks 2024 Investment Secrets: Top Stocks to Watch for Massive Gains!
HDFC Securities' Head of Institutional Equities, Unmesh Sharma, forecasts a positive year for Indian equities, identifying banks, IT, and consumer stocks as top investment themes. He sees AI boosting Indian IT firms a...
Indian Earnings Mixed Amid Global Tech Jitters; NSDL Lock-in Expiry Looms
India's benchmark indices are poised for a cautious start, influenced by Wall Street's tech-led decline and mixed signals from Asia. Domestically, Q3FY26 corporate results present a divergence: Tata Power's profits fa...
India's PFC-REC Merger: Powering Growth with Synergies and Scrutiny
The Indian government is merging state-owned Power Finance Corp (PFC) and REC Ltd to create a consolidated power sector financier. This move, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, aims to enhance scale and efficiency...
India Firms Eye Record $4.4B Foreign Debt Amid Currency Risks
Indian companies filed for $4.43 billion in external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds in December 2025, the highest monthly total for fiscal year 2026. This surge, driven by infrastructure...
Corporate Action Surge: 50+ Firms Eye Shareholder Payouts Amid Market Wobble
A significant wave of corporate actions, including interim dividends from 50+ Indian companies and bonus/stock split announcements, is scheduled from February 16-20, 2026. Escorts Kubota leads with ₹18/share dividend,...
Adani Power, NMDC, IDBI Bank: Breakout Stocks Defy Market Flatness
Indian equity markets closed near flat on February 4, 2026, pressured by IT stock declines due to AI fears. Despite the subdued sentiment, Adani Power Ltd, NMDC Ltd, and IDBI Bank Ltd exhibited significant price-volum...
Market Rallies on Earnings; REC/PFC Merger Concerns Surface
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed higher, driven by broad-based buying and robust corporate earnings reports, notably from State Bank of India (SBI) and Reliance Industries. The Nifty reclaimed...
Indian Stocks Diverge: SBI Soars, REC Dips Amidst Merger Woes
Indian equities showed strength, led by State Bank of India hitting record highs on robust December quarter results and broad PSU bank support. Shipping Corporation of India surged on profit growth, while Vodafone Ide...
Unlock Passive Income! Axis Securities Reveals Top 15 PSU Stocks with Jaw-Dropping Dividend Yields!
Axis Securities has identified the top 15 public sector undertaking (PSU) stocks offering the highest dividend yields for Indian investors seeking passive income. Coal India leads the pack with an impressive 7% divide...
Post-Budget Sell-off: Analysts Eye Select Stocks
Indian benchmark indices declined nearly 2% on February 1 following the Union Budget announcement, with market breadth weakening significantly. Analysts are now focusing on select stocks exhibiting resilience or formi...
PSE Index Nears Highs: Value Plays or Momentum Trap?
The Nifty Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) index has surged, outperforming the broader Nifty 50 index in both calendar and fiscal year-to-date metrics. This rally, attributed to improved fundamentals and government ref...
PSE Stocks Dive Up to 29% in 2025: Experts Bullish on 2 Turnaround Stars for 2026!
While many public sector enterprise (PSE) stocks saw significant dips up to 29% in 2025, with RECL and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) leading the decline, market experts are now turning bullish on these two stocks fo...
PSU Capital Surge: PFC QIP, BEML Rail Plant, IDBI Sale Signal Strategic Overhaul
State-owned enterprises are at the forefront of strategic market activity. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) is raising up to ₹2,994 crore via Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) to fuel renewable energy investments....
Indian Markets Eye Muted Start Amid Global Tech Sell-off; Key Q2 Results & Bharti Airtel Stake Sale on Watch
Indian equity benchmarks are expected to open muted on Friday, November 7, 2025, tracking weak global markets, particularly in technology and AI stocks. Key updates include strong Q2 FY26 results from LIC and Lupin, m...
RBI's NBFC Overhaul: State Giants PFC, REC Face Stricter Oversight
The Reserve Bank of India's proposal to classify Upper-Layer NBFCs based on asset size (₹1 lakh crore) and remove exemptions for state-owned entities will place Power Finance Corp (PFC) and REC under stricter regulato...
12 Indian Stocks Signal Short-Term Gains Amid Market Caution
Amid cautious Indian markets, geopolitical concerns, and weak investor breadth, 12 stocks are highlighted as short-term trading opportunities. These picks show strong technical signals, with analysts pointing to poten...
India Budget 2026: BFSI Sector Faces Yield Hikes, Digital Boost
India's 2026 Union Budget introduces a bifurcated outlook for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Elevated government borrowing is set to increase bond yields, potentially straining bank trea...
Indian Markets Enter Post-Budget Caution Zone
The Indian stock market is navigating a post-Budget 2026 landscape characterized by caution and profit-taking across major sector indices. Analysts anticipate a period of consolidation as investors digest new fiscal p...
India Inc's Q3 Earnings Blitz: 650+ Firms, SBI, Airtel, Tata Steel Face Results Gauntlet
Hundreds of Indian companies, including giants like State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Steel, will unveil their third-quarter financial results this week, from February 2 to 7. Investors are poised to scruti...
RBI Rate Cuts Fail: Indian Corporates Shun Bonds Despite 125 Bps Cuts; Rising Yields Dampen Demand
Indian corporates and financial institutions raised nearly the same amount via domestic bonds in 2025 as in 2024, at ₹10.84 lakh crore, despite the Reserve Bank of India cutting rates by 125 basis points. Rising gover...
Indian Stock Market Falls for Second Week on Mixed Earnings and Global Caution
Indian stock markets, including the benchmark Sensex and Nifty, experienced their steepest weekly decline in over a month, falling for a second consecutive week. This downturn was driven by mixed corporate earnings re...
India Markets: Steel & Banking Shine, Consumer Faces Headwinds
Indian markets opened positively, buoyed by Asian gains and strong Q3 earnings from manufacturing giant Tata Steel and banking behemoth SBI. Tata Steel's net profit surged over 700%, while SBI posted its highest-ever...
Power Finance Corporation: 3 Directors Complete Tenure, Step Down
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. announced that three Non-Official Independent Directors, Smt. Usha Sajeev Nair, Shri Prasanna Tantri, and Shri Naresh Dhanrajbhai Kella, have completed their one-year tenure and stepped...
REC Ltd Names PFC Director Jha to Board, Boosting PSU Synergy
REC Limited has appointed Shri Rajiv Ranjan Jha as its Nominee Director, effective April 6, 2026. Jha, Director (Projects) at Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), will represent PFC on REC's board, a move approved by...
PFC Independent Director Steps Down to Contest West Bengal Elections
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced that Independent Director Shri Bhaskar Bhattacharya resigned effective April 2, 2026. Mr. Bhattacharya is stepping down to run in the West Bengal Assembly elections, stating i...
IRFC Begins FY27 With ₹1,000 Crore Loan to MAHAGENCO
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has begun fiscal year 2026-27 by lending ₹1,000 crore to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO). This move shows IRFC is expanding its financing beyond railway...
PFC Independent Director Steps Down to Contest Bengal Elections
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) announced Independent Director Bhaskar Bhattacharya has resigned to contest West Bengal Assembly elections, preempting a conflict of interest. Two other directors also retired due to su...
REC Ltd: PFC Nominee Director Manoj Sharma Steps Down
Manoj Sharma is stepping down as Nominee Director for Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on the REC Limited board, effective April 1, 2026. His departure is due to retirement from PFC, a standard administrative change. R...
PFC Sells South Kalamb Transmission to Adani Energy for ₹12.53 Cr
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sold its South Kalamb Power Transmission unit to Adani Energy Solutions for ₹12.53 crore. The transaction, finalized on March 30, 2026, allows PFC to better focus on its core lendin...
REC Limited Closes Trading Window April 1 for FY26 Results
REC Limited will halt trading in its shares and securities from April 1, 2026, until its board approves the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Designated employees and their close relatives a...
REC Board to Approve FY27 Borrowing Plan March 25
REC Limited's Board meets March 25, 2026, to approve its Market Borrowing Programme for FY2026-27. This plan is crucial for REC's debt financing strategy and supports its growth in the power and infrastructure sectors.
PFC Forms 4 SPVs for Rajasthan & Karnataka Transmission Projects
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has set up four new wholly-owned subsidiaries through PFC Consulting Limited. These Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will develop transmission systems for projects in Rajasthan and Karna...
POWERGRID: Two Executive Directors to Step Down March 31, 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) announced that two Executive Directors, Shri Ashwani Kumar Gupta and Shri Jasbir Singh, will retire from their roles on March 31, 2026, upon reaching the age of superannuati...
PTC India Appoints Sukhdev Singh Non-Executive Chairman; Consent Pending
PTC India's board has named Sukhdev Singh, an Independent Director, as its new Non-Executive Chairman. The appointment requires consent from the CMDs of the four promoter companies. This is a major step in splitting t...
PTC India Shareholders Reject Key Rule Changes, OK Promoter and CMD Roles
PTC India Limited shareholders voted on seven resolutions via postal ballot. Four resolutions passed, but three key resolutions to amend its Articles of Association did not get enough votes. This shows differing views...