The banking system’s cheapest source of funding has been under pressure for the past 8-10 quarters. Slowly, yes, but enough to shake margins. And here’s the thing: this isn’t a one-off blip. It’s a steady shift in how savers behave. People are moving their money to places that earn more; and banks are struggling to keep up. So what does it mean for banks today? Let’s unpack it.

The past couple of years have been a rollercoaster for One 97 Communications, shaped by regulatory shocks and a fiercely competitive UPI landscape. Yet its latest numbers show a positive shift that warrants a closer look. Is this the result of strategic tweaks, changing merchant behaviour, or simply the rise of UPI itself? The answer isn’t obvious, and that’s what makes the trend interesting.

In FY25, India Inc. demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global headwinds. The sharpest rebound came in Q4, marking a recovery from earlier earnings softness. A defining theme of the year was the significant earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies compared to large-caps, with SMIDs leading in 15 out of 19 sectors. The article deep dive into sectoral and segmental key factors that drove FY25 earnings.

A few technical formations are as popular or sought after as the elusive ‘Cup and Handle’ formation. A bullish signal, it helps identify high-potential trading opportunities. Learn its structure and see a practical application through PAYTM, poised for a potential breakout. While powerful for identifying strategic entry points and projecting targets, always remember that no pattern is foolproof.

Starting FY26 at just 0.2% of GDP, India’s current account deficit is projected to widen to 1.1 - 1.5% later this year, citing rising imports, higher precious-metal prices, and global trade uncertainties. But what do the underlying numbers reveal? This article examines whether fears of a sharply widening CAD could be, and whether a 1.5% CAD is really something to worry about.

Dixon Technologies and Vivo India have announced a joint venture to establish an OEM facility in India, focusing on manufacturing smartphones and electronics for Vivo. The facility may also offer OEM services to other brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Oppo, Transsion, Google, and Nothing.

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, part of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is generating significant attention ahead of its highly anticipated IPO launch. Expected to be the largest IPO in India’s history, it is set to surpass Hyundai Motor India's ₹27,870 crore ($3.3 billion) IPO from October 2024. Jio's IPO could set new records on Dalal Street and boost investor confidence in India’s equity markets.

In many cases, investors practising DIY investing typically look at the short-term performance of these funds and invest in schemes that have done well for the past few years. And some of them tend to bet pretty heavily on short-term performance.