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In November, mutual funds increased their holdings in sectors such as banks, technology, capital goods, telecom, PSU banks, and retail, resulting in a month-on-month (MoM) rise in their weights, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. MF Favourites

Sectors that caught mutual funds’ attention in November: Here’s the breakdown - MF Favourites

The secretary, department of financial services (DFS), M. Nagaraju, chaired review meetings Thursday with stakeholders, including representatives from Public Sector Banks, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).

NARCL has acquired 22 accounts with an exposure of Rs 95,711 cr

Indian public sector banks’ gross non-performing assets fell to a 10-year low of 3.12% by September 2024, aided by government reforms. Profitability soared, with record net profits and increased dividend payouts. Financial inclusion deepened with a surge in Jan Dhan accounts and collateral-free loans. Bank branches expanded, and MSME lending grew significantly.

GNPA of PSBs declines to 3.12 pc in Sep from peak of 14.58 pc in Mar 2018: FinMin

The PSBs have paid a total dividend of Rs 61,964 crore over the past three years.

Public Sector Banks Record Rs 1.41-Lakh-Crore Profit In FY24: Finance Ministry

Rahul Gandhi’s jibe on public sector banks faces Nirmala Sitharaman’s backlash. Finance Minister responds in a detailed social media post. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Rahul Gandhi’s Jibe On Public Sector Banks Faces Nirmala Sitharaman’s Backlash | English News - News18

Indian markets are witnessing mixed trends. IT remains a defensive bet amid global uncertainties, while PSU banks face challenges. Railways and defense stocks show resilience. FMCG sector faces disruption from new entrants in quick commerce, impacting incumbents like Avenue Supermarts. Pharma CDMOs face uncertainty due to potential delays in the Biosecure Act.

Why IT looks safer & more defensive compared to other segments? Amnish Aggarwal explains

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses loan increase, bank vacancies, and employee benefits, responding to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations.

FM Sitharaman counters LoP Rahul Gandhi on situation in Public Sector Banks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered Rahul Gandhi’s accusations of government misuse of public sector banks. She attributed the bad loan crisis to the UPA’s lending practices, highlighting the Modi government’s efforts to revive banks through recapitalization and reforms, focusing on lending to small businesses and MSMEs.

UPA caused banking crisis, Modi govt restored PSBs to health: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Rahul Gandhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended public sector banks against Rahul Gandhi’s criticism, highlighting their improved health and employee-friendly measures under the Modi government. She cited increased recruitment, the 12th Bipartite Settlement, and new leave provisions for women employees as evidence of positive change, contrasting it with alleged “phone banking” practices during the UPA tenure.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman attacks Rahul Gandhi, says citizens benefited cleaner, stronger banking system in Modi govt

Rahul Gandhi’s statements are a ‘misrepresentation of facts’ and an ‘insult to the hardworking PSB employees’, Nirmala Sitharaman said.

‘Baseless’: Nirmala Sitharaman Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi’s Charge Of PSU Banks’ Misuse

Public Sector Banks write off ₹7 lakh crore in NPAs, recover over ₹5 lakh crore, but recovery record remains low.

Public sector banks’ write-offs touched ₹7 lakh cr in FY20-FY25

HDFC NIFTY PSU BANK ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Nifty PSU Bank Index by investing in public sector bank stocks.