Bank of India allocates 2,000 crore for IT in FY26. The investment aims to upgrade tech and boost cybersecurity. Digital initiatives will improve products and operations. MD Rajneesh Karnatak emphasizes transforming the bank into a tech-driven entity. Automation efforts saved 12,000 manhours. The bank added 5.2 million mobile banking customers, reaching a total of 9 million.
NSE's listing plans hinge on resolving the financial relationship between the exchange and its clearing arm, NSE Clearing. SEBI has suggested NSE Clearing should become financially independent, potentially by directly collecting fees from brokers. This move aims to strengthen NSE Clearing's balance sheet and ensure its stability post-IPO, addressing concerns about its reliance on the parent company.
Nifty is expected to consolidate, finding support around 24,500, with a potential upside towards 25,600 if it decisively breaks above 25,200. Technical analysts suggest that sectors like chemicals, capital goods, metals, real estate, and banking & financial services may show resilience. Stocks including HDFC Life, ICICI Bank, and Tata Chemicals are anticipated to exhibit bullish momentum for short-term trading.
Investors hoped for trade war calm, but Donald Trump dashed those hopes. He threatened high tariffs on the European Union and smartphones. Equities dropped globally, and the dollar weakened. Business leaders now face ongoing uncertainty. Trump declared he is not seeking a deal with the EU. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned potential deals with other nations like India.
The IPO market is set to revive. Next week, Schloss Bangalore and Aegis Vopak Terminals, along with Prostar Info Systems and Scoda Tubes, will launch their IPOs. These companies plan to raise over Rs 6,600 crore. This follows a slowdown in IPOs this year, after a strong performance in 2024. Many companies are awaiting regulatory approval to launch their IPOs.
Titan Co is in advanced discussions to acquire a 72% stake in Damas International, a prominent Gulf jewellery retailer, for approximately Rs 2,500 crore. The Tata group company has commenced due diligence, with the remaining stake held by Mannai Corp. The deal, expected to be finalized in the second quarter of FY26, aims to replicate Titan's successful CaratLane acquisition model.
