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Credit growth outpaced deposit mobilisation through the current financial year, with incremental credit at Rs 25.3 lakh crore exceeding incremental deposits of Rs 24.3 lakh crore. As a result, the incremental credit-deposit ratio stood at 103.9%. Historically, an 80% credit-deposit ratio is seen as healthy as it factors in the 3% of bank deposits that have to be maintained as cash reserves (CRR) and 18% in liquid govt bonds (statutory liquidity ratio)from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/xtISJyV
Stock market recommendations: Granules India, and RBL Bank are the top two stocks that Bajaj Broking Research has recommended for March 27, 2026. Views on Nifty, and Bank Nifty have also been shared:
Deutsche Bank's Indian Global Capability Center is accelerating AI adoption with a startup-style incubator, drawing 100 ideas in its first 100 days. Employees are embracing AI transformation with less resistance than in mature markets, a cultural shift attributed to India's rapid digital progress.
The bank has reduced its 12-month Nifty target, for end-March 2027, to 25,900 from an earlier 29,300. This suggests expected returns of about 13% in rupee terms and 12% in dollar terms over the next year, which is lower than the 19% upside projected for the MXAPJ index.
Indian banks face a growing funding gap as credit expansion outpaces deposit growth. Lenders are turning to certificates of deposit, a wholesale funding source, to meet loan demand. This shift reflects changing household savings patterns and strong credit appetite across various sectors. Banks are also reallocating capital from government securities to support lending activities.
Bank customers must check holiday schedules before visiting branches this week. Closures will occur due to festivals and state holidays. RBI guidelines also mean branches will be shut on the second and fourth Saturdays of March. Plan your banking needs accordingly. Digital platforms like mobile apps and UPI remain active for everyday transactions. Services requiring branch visits will be unavailable.
Precious metals like gold and silver have seen significant price drops despite global uncertainties and inflation fears. This trend is attributed to a slowdown in de-dollarisation, potential interest rate hikes, central bank selling, and reduced industrial demand for silver. The war in West Asia has disrupted traditional market dynamics, leading to a bearish sentiment.
India's economy shows resilience, but the Reserve Bank of India notes rising price risks. A severe global conflict in West Asia has disrupted oil and commodity markets, causing price surges and volatility. This geopolitical shock is impacting financial systems, leading to equity market sell-offs and pressure on emerging market currencies, including the Indian Rupee.
Stock market recommendations: Coal India, and JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals stocks that Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities recommends buying for the week starting March 23, 2026. There is also a detailed analysis on Nifty and Bank Nifty:
The selloff was triggered by the resignation of Atanu Chakraborty, who said that certain “happenings and practices” within the bank over the past two years did not align with his personal values and ethics.
Nomura cut Petronet LNG's target price due to West Asia crisis impacting volumes, while HSBC maintained a hold on Blue Star, citing demanding valuations. BofA Securities remains constructive on HDFC Bank despite chairman's exit, and Citigroup upgraded Dr Lal Pathlabs, expecting strong revenue growth and attractive valuations.
Dalal Street experienced a significant market capitalisation erosion of over Rs 1 lakh crore for five top firms last week, with HDFC Bank bearing the brunt. Despite initial gains, selling pressure in later sessions led to a muted market close, reflecting participant caution.
