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Private sector banks experienced a deceleration in operating and net profits for the third consecutive quarter due to reduced net interest income, increased bad loan provisioning, and continued margin pressure. Conversely, public sector banks reported significant profit growth, benefiting from robust increases in both pre-provision operating profit and net profit.

Axis Securities PMS Fund Manager Neeraj Gaur anticipates a market turnaround in FY26, driven by factors like a stable currency, improved FPI flows, and increased government capex. He plans to adjust his banking underweight stance, remains bullish on pharma and discretionary consumption, and cautious on IT. Gaur also discusses strategies, market trends, and emerging investment opportunities for FY26.

The D/E ratio is calculated by dividing a company s total liabilities by its shareholders equity.

High dividend yield stocks are ideal for retirees, income investors, or anyone seeking regular cash flow.

Indian equity markets saw a strong weekly performance, with Nifty and Sensex posting significant gains, driven by foreign investor interest and market recovery. Rahul Ghose, Founder of Hegded.in, shared his insights on market trends, Nifty s potential reversal, Bank Nifty s strength, and stock recommendations for Airtel, Indigo, Bajaj Finance, and Manappuram Finance. Caution is advised, but opportunities persist.

You’re at a dinner gathering. You know, the kind where arguments break out over everything from politics to sports. Then someone, usually the "finance guy" of the group, leans in and says, "If only we had bought Bitcoin 10 years ago."

ETMarkets analysis reveals that nine BSE Smallcap stocks have shown significant gains in price, trading volume, and delivery volume over the past three sessions, indicating increased investor interest.

Sabharwal highlighted infrastructure, autos, and defence as some of the sectors to watch.

Factor-based investing is gaining popularity in India, with the Quality Factor strategy standing out for its focus on financially strong companies with stable earnings. The BSE Quality Index has outperformed the market in both bull and bear phases. Passive Quality Factor investing offers a disciplined, low-cost approach, helping investors navigate volatility while seeking long-term growth and stability.

Spot gold closed at $3023 on March 21, experiencing a loss of 0.68% amid a firmer US Dollar. Despite the drop, it gained about 1.5% weekly, marking its third consecutive weekly rise. Gold had surged to a record $3057 earlier, spurred by the FOMC’s monetary policy announcement. The outlook remains bullish with eyes on $3100.