WazirX has launched crypto Futures trading for Indian traders, offering the lowest maker and taker fees in the market without volume thresholds. This move aims to democratize derivatives trading by allowing direct INR access and prioritizing user education on responsible practices. The initiative also supports WazirX's ongoing restructuring efforts by generating profits for creditor recoveries.
Power Finance Corp reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for FY26, supported by higher interest income, improved fee income and a reversal in impairment provisions. Lower credit costs and steady growth in core lending operations helped the state-run power sector financier deliver improved profitability despite higher finance costs.
HPCL has declared a final dividend of Rs 19.25 per share, its highest payout in five years, with August 14 set as the record date. Shares gained 4% after the announcement, even as the stock remains down in 2026. Q4 profit rose 46% to Rs 4,902 crore.
India's oil marketing companies face escalating under-recoveries due to persistent crude oil supply disruptions and an uncertain global market. Industry veteran MK Surana warns of intensifying financial stress, suggesting a potential retail fuel price hike may become inevitable to manage the growing burden on fuel retailers.
Shares of gold financiers Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance rallied sharply after the government raised import duty on gold to 15%, triggering a surge in domestic gold prices. Higher gold prices improve collateral value for gold loans, potentially boosting lending demand and benefiting companies focused on gold-backed financing businesses.
Increased import duties on gold, while potentially impacting jewellery demand, present new opportunities for the gold loan industry. Higher gold prices boost collateral value, enabling larger loans for borrowers, particularly MSMEs needing working capital amidst economic pressures. The gold loan sector largely relies on existing jewellery, not new purchases, thus remaining resilient.
The budget proposed restricting negative gearing to newly built homes and replacing the 50% capital gains tax discount with inflation indexation, changes aimed at shifting investor demand away from existing properties and toward new housing.
TVS Motor Q4 Results: TVS Motor posted a strong Q4FY26 with net profit up 19% to Rs 772 crore and revenue rising 30% to Rs 15,053 crore. Overall sales grew 28% to 15.6 lakh units, driven by robust motorcycle, scooter and EV volumes, even as profit dipped sequentially.
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