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Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha of Nuvama Professional Clients Group recommends buying ABB, Fortis, and Petronet. He also shares his views on Nifty, Bank Nifty.
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Indian tax authorities have highlighted significant risks associated with virtual digital assets like crypto, echoing the Reserve Bank of India's concerns. The anonymous and borderless nature of these assets, coupled with offshore platforms, makes tracking taxable income and beneficial owners extremely difficult. Jurisdictional challenges further complicate tax recovery, prompting authorities to implement safeguards like TDS and mandatory registration.
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The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme is a government-backed Post Office savings option designed for retirees and senior citizens. It offers a reliable stream of regular interest income, combining higher returns with low risk.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited public comments on the draft "Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Norms on Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026", proposing a revised framework for declaration of dividends and remittance of profits by banks.
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The Reserve Bank of India has proposed new rules to control bank dividend payouts, tying them to capital adequacy, asset quality, and profits starting FY27. Banks must meet stringent capital requirements and demonstrate healthy profits to distribute dividends. This move aims to strengthen the banking sector's financial resilience and ensure stability across the system.
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Policybazaar has launched an online loan insurance product, offering a significantly cheaper and more flexible alternative to traditional bank-bundled covers. This new offering allows borrowers to purchase insurance independently of loans, with potential savings of up to 72% compared to offline policies. The online product provides greater control over claim payouts and flexibility for loan adjustments.
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Gold prices might pause in 2026 after a strong rally. Analysts predict a bullish long-term outlook. US Federal Reserve rate cuts and global debt concerns will keep gold attractive. Prices are unlikely to fall significantly. Central bank buying and inflation fears provide strong support. Gold's role as a safe haven is expected to continue.
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Global rating agency Fitch reports that enhanced Reserve Bank of India oversight and improved regulatory tools are bolstering Indian banks, reducing systemic risks. Strong economic growth prospects and declining inflation further improve the sector's operating environment. Key metrics like non-performing loan ratios have significantly improved, positioning banks for prudent credit expansion.
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Indian banks are experiencing credit growth outpacing deposit mobilization, with advances rising faster than liabilities. Lenders are also seeing a shift in their deposit mix towards higher-cost term deposits over CASA. This trend is evident across major banks like HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, and Union Bank of India.
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Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities recommends buying CESC, and Indian Bank as the stop stock picks for the week starting January 5, 2026. Here is his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty:
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Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends buying Max Financials, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. While Max Financials is seen to have an upside potential of 25%, Kotak Mahindra Bank may go up 14%.
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Fino Payments Bank is set to transform into a small finance bank. This move will allow it to expand secured lending. The bank plans to separate its business correspondent arm. Fino has a strong digital-first, transaction-led model. It boasts over 20 lakh merchants and 1.6 crore customers. This provides a ready base for deposits and loans.
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As per a Union Bank of India report, India's retail inflation is projected to rise to 1.66% in December 2025, up from 0.71% in November, driven by increasing food prices. Despite this uptick, inflation is expected to remain significantly below last year's levels. Core inflation, however, is anticipated to climb due to a surge in gold prices.
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Bandhan Bank saw a 10 percent rise in loans and advances for the December 2025 quarter. Total deposits grew by 11.1 percent year-on-year. Retail deposits showed strong growth, increasing by 17.2 percent. The bank's collection efficiency improved across segments. Liquidity coverage ratio remained comfortable.
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