Banking and finance stocks to watch: SBI, HDFC Bank, RBL Bank, Can Fin Homes

Group 1 - HDFC Bank has received approval from the RBI to acquire up to 9.5% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in IndusInd Bank, valid until December 14, 2026 [1] - The approval is contingent on ensuring that the aggregate holding of HDFC Bank and its group entities does not exceed 9.5% of IndusInd Bank's total paid-up share capital [1] Group 2 - Can Fin Homes Limited has declared an interim dividend of Rs 7 (350%) per equity share for the Financial Year 2025-26 [2] Group 3 - The Union Government appointed Ravi Ranjan as the new Managing Director of State Bank of India, succeeding Vinay M Tonse [3] - SBI will sign a €150 million line of credit with Germany's KfW to fund climate-friendly energy projects [3] Group 4 - Buvanesh Tharashankar, CFO of RBL Bank Limited, has resigned to pursue opportunities outside the bank, with an interim successor already identified [4]