Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are likely to outperform banks in the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) as stronger earnings growth, robust loan expansion and stable asset quality trends create a favourable backdrop for the sector, according to Ajit Kumar, BFSI Head (Banks, NBFC, Insurance & Capital Markets) at JM Financial Institutional Securities. He is particularly bullish…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 gathering pace from Monday onwards.After 10 days…
He entered a remote cave expecting to find little more than geological formations and mineral deposits. Instead, according to one of the most debated stories in American archaeology, the expedition reportedly uncovered ancient artefacts, unusual inscriptions and evidence that appeared to challenge conventional understandings of North American history.The claims were extraordinary. Reports described chambers filled…
Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta said the government had inherited a debt burden of Rs 8.15 lakh crore but would focus on restoring fiscal discipline while continuing welfare programmes. The BJP government in West Bengal unveiled its first budget on Monday, combining welfare spending with employment promises as it announced…
D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is preparing to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to sharpen some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating highly complicated positions makes him…
Taylor Swift’s quote of the day talks about being fearless and how fear is not a wrong thing to feel Taylor Swift has been working in the industry for decades now and has become a force to be reckoned with in pop music. The singer has inspired many, and today’s quote proves that from the…
Defence stocks were in focus on Monday after a Reuters report said the United Arab Emirates is in discussions with India to acquire some of its flagship defence systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence network. Following the report, shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd. rose as much as 3% to…
Tata Motors appears to be preparing an update for the Tigor compact sedan, shortly after launching the updated Tiago. Patent images of the facelifted model have surfaced online through a government filing, revealing some key exterior details. The refreshed Tigor is expected to follow the styling direction introduced on the recently updated Tiago hatchback and…
Starmer announced that he’s quitting as UK PM UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as the leader of the Labour Party. He will stay as the caretaker PM till the his successor is chosen.In a public briefing outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he has “heard the answer” of his party…
Rudraprayag: ‘Nihangs’ continue to stand on the roof of a gurdwara to demand the release of four members of the Sikh sect who were arrested following a clash in Chamoli district, in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Army personnel arrived in Uttarakhand’s Nagrasu on Monday as a standoff between the administration and a group…
