Core Insights - The festive season saw a significant boost in consumption due to GST rationalization, with credit card spending rising 19.6% year-on-year in October to ₹2.14 lakh crore, driven by strong e-commerce sales and festive purchases [8][6] - However, new credit card additions have slowed, with a drop to 6.27 lakh in October from 10.76 lakh in September, indicating a potential tapering off of festive momentum [8][7] - Private banks have strengthened their dominance in the credit card market, increasing their market share from 70.8% to 77.7%, while the share of other lenders has decreased from 29.2% to 22.3% [6][8] Credit Card Market Trends - New credit card originations have fallen 42% over eight quarters, from 76 lakh in Q2 FY24 to 44 lakh in Q2 FY26, highlighting a calibrated slowdown in acquisition [3][4] - Major issuers reported declines in net monthly additions, with HDFC Bank experiencing a 44% month-on-month decline, SBI Card down 26%, ICICI Bank down 46%, and Axis Bank down 25% [8][7] - The credit card market in India is highly consolidated, with the top four banks accounting for approximately 71% of all outstanding credit cards, around 77% of transaction volumes, and about 75% of transaction value [8][7] Customer Behavior and Asset Quality - New cards issued remain metro-centric, with private banks targeting higher-value customers, while asset quality pressures persist, with a portfolio-at-risk in the 31-180-day bucket at 4.1% [7][6] - The new-to-credit share has remained stable, indicating a maturing customer base, and there is a strategic shift towards driving higher spends from existing customers amid elevated delinquency concerns [7][6]

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Monday (November 24, 2025) amid last-minute selling by cautious investors and lack of any major triggers. Paring early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 331.21 points or 0.39% to settle at 84,900.71. During the day, it dropped 521.81 points or 0.61% to 84,710.11. The 50-share NSE Nifty fell by 108.65 points or 0.42% to 25,959.50. Among Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv and Tata Mot ...

Airtel Payments Bank has found a way to make a virtue out of necessity.In September, it launched a campaign to get people to open their “second” bank accounts with it. The eight-year-old payments bank is the largest by revenue and has 51 million customers, but that’s still about half of what a large lender like HDFC Bank has. So to bring in more users, it wants other banks’ users to also use the payments bank, not because it’s any more convenient, cheap, or fast, but for safety.The country saw payments frau ...

The BSE benchmark rose 669.14 points, or 0.79 per cent, during the week.Reliance, Airtel top weekly gainsThe market valuation of Reliance Industries increased by Rs 36,673 crore to Rs 20,92,052.61 crore, while Bharti Airtel’s mcap jumped Rs 36,579.01 crore to Rs 12,33,279.85 crore.Tata Consultancy Services added Rs 16,299.49 crore to reach Rs 11,39,715.66 crore, while Infosys gained Rs 17,490.03 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 6,41,688.83 crore.HDFC Bank’s mcap rose by Rs 14,608.22 crore to Rs 15,35,132.5 ...

Market Overview - The Indian market ended lower due to profit-taking, with the Sensex and Nifty near record highs, led by declines in banking heavyweights ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank [1][2] - The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 400.76 points, or 0.47%, closing at 85,231.92, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 124 points, or 0.47%, settling at 26,068.15 [1][12] Market Sentiment - Market sentiment was bearish, with 2,898 out of 4,338 stocks traded on the BSE declining, while only 1,278 advanced [11] - A soft manufacturing PMI reading, a weakening INR, and concerns over potential delays in India–US trade discussions contributed to the cautious market tone [3][12] U.S. Market Influence - Better-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data dampened expectations for a December rate cut, impacting Indian market sentiment [2][12] - U.S. stocks rallied sharply, with the S&P 500 climbing 64.89 points, or 0.99%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging 505.03 points, or 1.08% [6][12] Technical Analysis - A bearish Harami pattern formed on the hourly chart of the Nifty, indicating further weakness in the coming sessions [8][12] - Resistance for the Nifty is placed at 26,166, while a decline could extend towards the 25,920–25,900 zone [9][12] Active Stocks - HDFC Bank was the most active stock in value terms at Rs 1,752 crore, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Adani Wilmar [10][12] - In volume terms, Vodafone Idea led with 74.6 crore shares traded, followed by JP Power and YES Bank [10][12] Stock Performance - Over 87 stocks reached their 52-week highs, including Bharti Airtel and RIL, while 225 stocks hit their 52-week lows [10][12] - Notable selling pressure was observed in stocks like JP Power and GE Vernova T&D India [10][12]

Core Insights - The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms increased by ₹1,28,281.52 crore last week, driven by a positive trend in equities [1] - Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel were the biggest gainers in market valuation [1] Group 1: Gainers - Reliance Industries' market valuation rose by ₹36,673 crore, reaching ₹20,92,052.61 crore [2] - Bharti Airtel's valuation surged by ₹36,579.01 crore to ₹12,33,279.85 crore [2] - Infosys saw an increase of ₹17,490.03 crore, bringing its valuation to ₹6,41,688.83 crore [3] - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) experienced a rally of ₹16,299.49 crore, with a market cap of ₹11,39,715.66 crore [3] - HDFC Bank's market cap grew by ₹14,608.22 crore to ₹15,35,132.56 crore [3] - State Bank of India rose by ₹4,846.08 crore to ₹8,97,769.87 crore [3] - Hindustan Unilever's market cap advanced by ₹1,785.69 crore to ₹5,71,972.75 crore [3] Group 2: Losers - Bajaj Finance's market valuation decreased by ₹8,244.79 crore, resulting in a total of ₹6,25,328.59 crore [3] - Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC) market cap tumbled by ₹4,522.38 crore to ₹5,70,578.04 crore [4] - ICICI Bank's market cap declined by ₹1,248.08 crore to ₹9,79,126.35 crore [4] Group 3: Market Overview - The BSE benchmark index increased by 669.14 points or 0.79% last week [1] - Reliance Industries remains the most valued domestic firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, and LIC [4]

Interacting with the students after delivering VKRV Rao Memorial Lecture at the Delhi School of Economics here, the governor said the RBI can not put a number of big banks India should have in the global list.Expressing optimism, Malhotra said, "...there are many banks in the public sector space and in private sector...the pace at which they are growing, I think it is only a matter of time that we will have a number of banks, quite a few banks, in the top hundred banks of the world".Currently, only ' cumu ...

Market Performance - The BSE Sensex increased by 446.21 points or 0.52% to close at 85,632.68, reaching a 52-week high of 85,801.70 during the day [3][4] - The NSE Nifty also achieved a 52-week high of 26,246.65 before closing at 26,192.15, reflecting a gain of 139.50 points or 0.54% [3][4] Influencing Factors - The rally in global markets contributed to the rise in Indian indices, with optimism surrounding India's trade talks and progress on phase-1 agreements enhancing market sentiment [4] - Strong performance in sectors such as Auto, Financials, and IT, along with fresh foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows, supported the positive trend [5] Institutional Activity - Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹1,580.72 crore in the previous trading session [6] - Domestic institutional investors also bought stocks valued at ₹1,360.27 crore [7] Sector Performance - Major gainers among Sensex firms included Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank [4] - Conversely, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Titan, and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards [4] Commodity Prices - Brent crude oil prices rose by 0.83% to $64.03 per barrel [7]

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Summary of the Asia Pacific Summit 2025 Conference Call Industry and Company Focus - **Industry**: Global Economics and Investment Strategies - **Company**: Morgan Stanley Key Points and Arguments Economic Outlook - Morgan Stanley's 2026 outlook anticipates moderate global growth and continued disinflation as the base case, with the US being a critical swing factor due to resilient consumption and AI-driven productivity [1][8] - Asia's real GDP growth is projected to accelerate from 4.3% in Q4 2025 to 4.7% in Q4 2026, driven by non-tech exports, improved capital expenditure, labor market conditions, and consumption [1][8] China’s Economic Policy - China's reflation is expected to be gradual, with modestly expansionary and supply-centric policies, including anticipated rate and RRR cuts [1][8] - Spending will focus on tech localization and infrastructure, with slow progress on rebalancing and social welfare support [1][8] Investment Recommendations - Strong performance is expected in risk assets, particularly US and Japanese equities, due to favorable policy and AI-driven fundamentals [1][8] - In Asia, a preference for Japan over emerging markets is recommended for 2026, with Chinese equities likely stabilizing after strong returns in 2025 [1][8] Corporate Themes and Trends - The conference will address four major global themes: Tech Diffusion, Multipolar World, Future of Energy, and Longevity [2] - Ongoing trends in Asia include China's Emerging Frontier, The New India, Singapore at 60, and Korea Renaissance [2] Keynote Speakers - Notable speakers include Chee Hong Tat (Minister for National Development, Singapore), Teo Chee Hean (Chairman, Temasek Holdings), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X and Waymo) [3] Market Positioning - Morgan Stanley recommends tight market-risk positions versus benchmarks, indicating a cautious approach to market volatility [1][8] - The firm highlights a preference for Japan within its coverage universe, suggesting a strategic focus on Japanese equities [1][12] Earnings Forecasts - The forecast for TOPIX EPS for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027 is ¥185 (+9%), ¥198 (+7%), and ¥225 (+14%) respectively, indicating a positive outlook for Japanese equities [13] Asset Allocation - Morgan Stanley's asset allocation recommendations include a focus on equities, particularly in the US, Europe, Japan, and emerging markets, while maintaining a cautious stance on government bonds and credit [9] Other Important Content - The conference will feature various panel discussions and presentations from Morgan Stanley analysts across different regions, providing insights into global economic trends and investment strategies [3][14][15] - The agenda includes discussions on navigating post-tariff growth divergence, the role of AI in various sectors, and the implications of geopolitical dynamics on investment strategies [14][15][17][18]