*Financial News*
Source: Leading Newspapers
*Compiled by: RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Tuesday, 06 January 2026
*Economy, Policy & Central Banking*
• India’s urea imports more than doubled to 7.17 million tonnes during April–November, as per FAI data.
• RBI injected Rs 50,000 crore liquidity while rejecting bids for the 2040 bond.
• Payments Regulatory Board held its first meeting.
• GDP base reset, pending inflation data and potential Trump-era tariffs pose challenges for Union Budget 2026.
• India is likely to retain the 4% inflation target for its central bank.
*Banking & Financial Services*
• IndusInd Bank reported a sequential decline in loans for the fourth consecutive quarter.
• Small Finance Banks led job creation in the Indian banking sector in FY25.
• Bank loan-to-deposit ratios touched all-time highs, raising concerns over liquidity.
• RBI notified sweeping changes to the credit risk framework for commercial banks.
• HDFC Bank’s loan book grew 12% YoY to Rs 28.44 trillion in Q3, with CD ratio rising to 98.5%.
• HDFC AMC entered the private credit space with a Rs 2,500 crore fund.
• Axis MF’s Ashish Gupta expects 15–16% earnings growth in FY27.
*Capital Markets & Investments*
• PhonePe, Zepto and Oyo are leading a new-age IPO wave targeting Rs 50,000 crore in 2026.
• Startups may collectively raise around Rs 50,000 crore from public markets in 2026.
• ECM activity could reach $70 billion in 2026 as valuations improve, according to Kotak Investment Banking.
• Gabion Technologies IPO opens on January 6, with shares commanding over 30% grey market premium.
• Coal India arm Bharat Coking Coal set IPO price band at Rs 21–23 per share.
• FIIs/FPIs were net sellers of Indian equities worth Rs 36 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 1,764 crore.
• Premier and Waaree Energies shares declined after inclusion in the F&O segment.
*Corporate & Industry*
• Supreme Court rejected customs duty demand on Adani Power’s Mundra SEZ electricity supplied to the domestic market, providing relief to the company.
• Leela Palaces incorporated a new subsidiary for luxury hotels and resorts.
• Government withdrew import restrictions on low-ash met coke with ash content below 18%.
• Motherson secured PLI incentives for electronics components manufacturing.
• HPCL commissioned a residue upgradation unit at its Vizag refinery, aiding margin improvement.
• NCCCL secured a Rs 112.5 crore construction contract from Lodha Developers.
• Avanse Financial Services raised Rs 1,200 crore through a rights issue.
• ONGC partnered with Japan’s Mitsui to enter the ethane shipping business.
*Commodities*
• Copper prices hit a record $13,000 amid a US import rush.
• Gold and silver prices jumped as geopolitical risks rose due to Venezuela-related tensions.
*Technology, Internet & New-age Businesses*
• Swiggy launched its EatRight offering in over 50 cities, targeting health-conscious consumers.
*Deals, Stakes & Shareholding*
• Laroia Mona acquired a 0.5% stake in Mirc Electronics.
• Generational Capital bought a 0.62% stake in KV Toys.