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Metal stocks surged over 7% on Wednesday, driven by firm base metal prices and reduced uncertainty over US tariffs. Analysts suggest buying on dips, anticipating up to 25% upside. Companies like Lloyds Metals, National Aluminium, and Vedanta saw significant gains as investors shifted funds from IT to the buoyant metal sector.
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Indian IT stocks saw a brief rebound on Wednesday, ending a losing streak. However, analysts caution this relief might be temporary. Most derivative bets remain bearish after the IT index's substantial drop. The sector experienced pressure throughout February, with new AI tools intensifying concerns about future revenue. Short covering fueled the bounce, but underlying weakness persists.
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The microfinance sector is consolidating after a period of stress. Private banks and NBFC-MFIs have increased their lending portfolios. While the overall market saw a slight dip, early delinquency rates are improving. Experts anticipate a return to normal growth by the end of the first quarter of FY27. This marks an inflection point for the industry.
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Credit card spending in India moderated in January to Rs 1.99 lakh crore, down from December's festival-led high but up over 8% year-on-year. This indicates a normalization of growth after a festive surge, with active card numbers rising to 116.6 million, though new additions slowed due to tighter underwriting and regulatory caution.
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Fairfax-backed IIFL Finance is planning to raise $500-750 million in external commercial borrowings and dollar bonds this March. This move aims to diversify its funding sources and support business growth, with discussions underway with existing investors and banks from Singapore and Taiwan. The fundraising will utilize dollar-denominated loans and foreign currency social bonds.
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