Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Motilal Oswal's research report on RBL Bank RBL Bank (RBK) reported an in-line quarter with net earnings up 27% QoQ to INR1.98b (+163% YoY) supported by healthy NII as NIM expanded 70bp QoQ along with controlled provisions. Business trends were modest with the loan book growing 3% QoQ, while the deposit book rose 7% QoQ. C/I ratio remained elevated at 60% on higher business expenses. Fresh slippages dipped 19% QoQ to INR6.2b - largely from the Retail portfolio (Credit Cards/MFI). GNPA/NNPA ratio improved 44bp/51bp QoQ to 4.40%/1.34%, respectively. We cut our FY23E/FY24E earnings by 10%/7% as we conservatively built in higher credit cost and opex, and await clarity on the appointment of the MD and CEO. Outlook We expect RBK to deliver an FY24E RoA/RoE of 1.2%/10.3%, … [Read more...] about Buy RBL Bank; target of Rs 160: Motilal Oswal
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Bitcoin trades below US$30,000 as markets digest TerraUSD fallout
- A + A LONDON (May 15): Bitcoin staged a modest recovery to trade just below US$30,000, extending a period of relative market calm after the collapse of a closely watched stablecoin roiled digital assets in the past week. The largest cryptocurrency advanced 1.1% to US$29,670 at 10.40am in London. Ether, the second-biggest token, rose 1.9% while coins like Avalanche and Cardano posted larger gains. Bitcoin dipped to a low of US$25,425 on Thursday after the TerraUSD algorithmic stablecoin unravelled, throwing the entire ecoystem that supports it into disarray. At its height, the market panic engulfed the US$76 billion stablecoin Tether, a key cog in crypto assets that briefly dipped from its dollar peg. "We have witnessed the rapid decline of a major project, which sent ripples across the industry, but also a new found resiliency in the market that did not exist during the last market downswing," Changpeng Zhao, chief executive officer of crypto exchange … [Read more...] about Bitcoin trades below US$30,000 as markets digest TerraUSD fallout
Dollar’s strength pushes world economy deeper into slowdown
Representative image The soaring dollar is propelling the global economy deeper into a synchronized slowdown by driving up borrowing costs and stoking financial-market volatility -- and there’s little respite on the horizon. A closely watched gauge of the greenback has risen 7% since January to a two-year high as the Federal Reserve embarks on an aggressive series of interest-rate increases to curb inflation and investors have bought dollars as a haven amid economic uncertainty. A rising currency should help the Fed cool prices and support American demand for goods from abroad, but it also threatens to drive up the import prices of foreign economies, further fueling their inflation rates, and sap them of capital. That’s especially worrying for emerging economies, which are being forced to either allow their currencies to weaken, intervene to cushion their slide, or raise their own interest rates in a bid to buttress their foreign exchange levels. ALSO READ: The Dollar … [Read more...] about Dollar’s strength pushes world economy deeper into slowdown
Indian rupee rebounds from all-time low; rises 19 paise to 77.31/USD
Representative image After closing at an all-time low against the US dollar on Thursday, the rupee recovered some lost ground to trade at 77.31 against the US dollar in morning trade on Friday as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 77.35 against the American dollar, then gained further ground to quote at 77.31, registering a rise of 19 paise from the last close. On Thursday, the rupee plunged 25 paise to close at its lifetime low of 77.50 against the US currency. Forex traders said the Indian Rupee could see range-bound trade against the US dollar as broad dollar strength could offset losses from a rate hike by the Indian central bank next month due to rising domestic inflation. India's headline inflation galloped for a seventh straight month to touch an 8-year high of 7.79 per cent in April on rising food and fuel prices, raising the odds of an interest rate hike by the RBI early next month to … [Read more...] about Indian rupee rebounds from all-time low; rises 19 paise to 77.31/USD
Sell EURINR; target of : 80.45 : ICICI Direct
Representative image ICICI Direct's currency report on EURINR Euro depreciated by 1.27% yesterday amid strong dollar and risk aversion in the global markets. Further, euro slipped on concern about lingering stagflation environment of slow growth and high prices. On top of its Russia unveiled a set of sanctions on energy companies operating on the continent threating supply • Euro is expected to trade with negative bias on the back of strong dollar, expectation of disappointing economic data from euro area and gloomy global market sentiments. Market sentiments are hurt on worries over repercussion of ongoing war in Ukraine and strict lock down in China. Further, market fears that major central banks efforts to bring inflation under control will hamper economic growth. Additionally, ECB is likely to raise interest rates gradually not at the same pace as US Fed. EURINR (May) is expected to trade in a range of 80.45-80.90. Intra-day strategy EURINR May futures … [Read more...] about Sell EURINR; target of : 80.45 : ICICI Direct
Rupee recovers from all-time low, settles 15 paise lower at 77.40 against US dollar
Representative image Snapping its two-day winning streak, the rupee slumped by 15 paise to end at 77.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following risk-off sentiments amid increasing concerns over inflation globally. Weak domestic equities, surging US dollar in overseas markets and persistent foreign fund outflows also weighed on the rupee which plunged to its all-time intra-day low of 77.63 against the US dollar, forex traders said. Weak domestic equities, surging US dollar in overseas markets and persistent foreign fund outflows also weighed on the rupee which plunged to its all-time intra-day low of 77.63 against the US dollar, forex traders said. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened steeply lower at 77.52 against the greenback and moved in a range of 77.36 to 77.63 in the day trade. The rupee finally ended at 77.40, down by 15 paise over its previous close. The rupee had settled at 77.25 against the US dollar on Wednesday. On May 9, the … [Read more...] about Rupee recovers from all-time low, settles 15 paise lower at 77.40 against US dollar
PM should step down if he can’t ensure country’s economic recovery, says TMC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: ANI) With the Indian rupee hitting an all-time low and the country's forex reserve on the decline, the TMC on Friday slammed the Centre for alleged financial mismanagement, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take steps to recover the economic situation or step down. TMC national spokesperson Sukhendu Sekhar Ray said the BJP government's slogan Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' (Taking along everyone, Development for all) has turned into Sabka Sath, Sabka Sarwanash', (Taking along everyone, debacle for all). The BJP was quick to hit back, accusing the TMC of pushing West Bengal into a "debt trap". Talking to reporters, Ray said, "The country has never witnessed such a situation since Independence. It seems the country is heading towards economic bankruptcy due to the flawed policies of the BJP government. It is a result of financial mismanagement. The rupee pared its initial gains and settled 5 paise lower at its fresh lifetime low of … [Read more...] about PM should step down if he can’t ensure country’s economic recovery, says TMC
From Covid19 To The Ukraine Crisis, Cities Leaders Meet To Discuss Sustainable Urban Development
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Developing sustainable urban policies is seeing a momentum, as cities have to quickly roll out local strategies to continue their journey into becoming more equitable and resilient in light of the climate crisis and post pandemic. Between the 11 and 13 May, the international three-day ICLEI World Congress by the Local Governments for Sustainability network ICLEI , brought together over 100 cities, regional governments and urban practitioners. Held in the Swedish city of Malmö, the congress aimed at showcasing best practices in local sustainable development in order to thrive towards a climate neutral future: “The fact that the entire world is spending billions of dollars to mitigate and recover from the COVID19 crisis, shows that local and regional governments indeed need to adopt a broader understanding of resilience in their jurisdictions and, consequently, take integrate preventive risks measures in the urban planning … [Read more...] about From Covid19 To The Ukraine Crisis, Cities Leaders Meet To Discuss Sustainable Urban Development
Cover your home loan with a credit shield insurance policy
Abhishek Bondia In the books of financiers, home loan is considered to be one of the safest debts. A home loan is fully backed by a collateral, which is 20 to 25 per cent higher in market value. Further, the quantum of loan to be sanctioned is ascertained based on the income-generating ability of the borrower and not the underlying asset. The latter is true for commercial loans. Due to their low-risk profile, home loans are charged the lowest interest rates. However lenders have realized that when they look at the broader picture, i.e., the entire book, a certain proportion of loans end up as defaults because of the borrower’s death. Banks can take possession of the property to recover the principal amount. However, selling a real estate asset is a long-drawn process. To circumvent this, banks recommend that their borrowers buy life insurance. The question is whether this is good for the borrower as well. Insuring home loans The term insurance attached with loan products … [Read more...] about Cover your home loan with a credit shield insurance policy
Board clears deck for Tube Investments to foray into new businesses; terminate GDP programme
Founded in 1900, Murugappa Group runs over two dozen companies, of which 9 are publicly listed. Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × The Tube Investments of India Limited (TII) , a Murugappa group company, is gearing up to make a foray into newer areas with its board approving an amendment to the object clause of its memorandum of association (MoA). The board, which met on Thursday evening, approved insertion of three new sub-clauses in the MoA to facilitate the company to engage in the businesses of medical devices & instruments, electronic products & components and energy-related products. The board decision will now have to get the shareholders’ nod. The board also approved the termination of the Global Depository Receipts (GDR) programme. It chose to do so in view of the small number of unlisted GDRs … [Read more...] about Board clears deck for Tube Investments to foray into new businesses; terminate GDP programme