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These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analyst
No doubt, the mood in the market has changed and the bulls seem to be back in a determined fashion. Don’t, however, expect the indices to keep climbing daily. There will be pauses. Also, though the things troubling the market have receded for now, they can still return. And these troubles are likely to be global rather than local.
US household debt rises to $19.1 trillion in Q3, delinquencies edge higher: New York Fed
US household debt rises by $334 billion to $19.1 trillion in Q3, while troubled borrowing edges up to 5% of total debt, according to the New York Fed. Despite rising mortgage, auto and credit card delinquencies, overall credit quality remains relatively stable, with student loan defaults continuing to increase.
North Carolina NC-11 Election 2026: Democrat Jamie Ager faces Republican Jennifer Balkcom in race for US House seat
North Carolina 11th Congressional District election 2026: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District will see Democrat Jamie Ager face Republican Jennifer Balkcom and Libertarian Travis Groo in the November 3 election. The Republican nomination changed hands after incumbent Chuck Edwards withdrew from the race on August 5, 2026, following a House Ethics Committee recommendation to censure him over allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female staffers.
Bank of Baroda Q2 profit jumps 36% to Rs 6,532 crore on NSE stake sale
Bank of Baroda reported 36% year-on-year profit growth to Rs 6,532 crore in Q2FY27, boosted by NSE stake sale gains and higher interest income. The lender raised annual credit and deposit growth guidance amid strong loan demand.
Bank of Baroda Q2 Results: Standalone profit jumps 36% YoY to Rs 6,532 crore; NII up 9%
Bank of Baroda reported a 35.8% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to Rs 6,532 crore in Q2FY27. Net interest income grew 9% to Rs 13,026 crore, while asset quality improved, with the gross NPA ratio declining to 1.78%. Global advances and deposits also recorded double-digit growth.
The Conjuring real-life family: Where are the Perrons now after their terrifying haunting story?
From 1971 to 1980, the Perron family inhabited a farmhouse in Rhode Island, rumored to be haunted. Their unsettling experiences prompted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to step in during 1973. Although the farmhouse gained notoriety as a site of intrigue post-The Conjuring, the family endured significant personal hardships.
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These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
There is really no doubt about what will happen in the short term. It is going to be tough. Trying to guess the exact day when things will improve is a waste of effort. But a frightened market is exactly when it helps to look the other way. Because markets go too far in both directions, not only the one that is hurting today.

SBI increases home loan rates: How your Rs 30 lakh to Rs 1 crore home loan EMIs can be impacted; see calculations
In response to a recent 25 bps hike, the State Bank of India has updated its home loan interest rates. Those linked to the External Benchmark Linked Rate will need to revise their equated monthly installments. Borrowers can mitigate the impact through options like adjusting EMIs or extending the loan period.

HDFC Bank Q2 results preview: PAT, NII may rise up to 9% YoY; deposit growth in focus
HDFC Bank is set to unveil its Q2 results on October 17, 2026, showcasing key financial indicators. Analysts predict a year-on-year rise in net interest income of about 8%, driven by an increase in loans. Profit after tax forecasts vary among brokerages, reflecting a range of expectations regarding the bank's financial health.

These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 20%
In times like these, the market will have its green and red days. What matters, however, is not the colour of a single day, but the things underneath it: The central bank, the fund flows, and, above all, corporate earnings. Watch those, stay patient, and forget the daily noise.

These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analysts
Talk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why being in a hurry to take any market-related decision is the one thing to avoid right now. It is better to be cautious, to wait and watch. And let the picture become a little clearer before you act.

These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
As an investor, what you need to do at this point of time is this: A bit of extra work in terms of stock-picking so that you avoid anxiety during future corrective phases in the market. And there should not be any doubt that, given the current geopolitical conditions, there will be many more corrective phases.

These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 28%, according to analysts
With each passing day, things are getting more complicated in the Gulf region – as well as in the market. When will things get sorted out? No one knows, and anyone claiming otherwise is indulging in guesswork. So, be ready to see a decline in the value of the stocks you hold or buy for some time at least, if not more. And the chances are that volatility will continue in most emerging markets, including India, even if the war ends tomorrow.

India’s senior living market could become a $10.1 billion opportunity by 2030
The senior living market in India is expected to blossom, with projections indicating it could reach USD 10.1 billion by 2030. This growth trajectory calls for major investments to accommodate the increasing demand for both housing and care services. The glaring shortfall in assisted living options underscores an urgent necessity that is not being met.

China unveils fresh stimulus to boost economy: To cut mortgage rates amid property crisis
China's central bank on Tuesday unveiled fresh measures to boost the struggling economy, cutting the amount of cash banks must hold in reserve and lowering a key interest rate. It will "guide commercial banks to lower the interest rates of existing mortgage loans to the vicinity of the interest rates of newly issued loans".

How to transfer old share certificates in physical form to demat account
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China property protests threaten to dent $220 bln of banks' mortgage loans
The widening home buyer protest in China adds to the woes for the country's property sector, which accounts for a quarter of the economy, and for banks that have been dented in the past year by a string of developers defaulting on their debt obligations. Chinese investors dumped banking and real estate stocks on Thursday, fearing deepening trouble in the property sector would begin to hit the financial system. The CSI300 Bank index fell as much as 3.3%.

Infosys wins five-year deal with US-based Frost Bank
Infosys will help design the bank's mortgage loan process landscape from origination to servicing, design the end-customer experience, and select the most effective technology platform to run and manage operations, while driving growth for its mortgage solutions over the next five years, it said in a statement.

Should a senior citizen opt for reverse mortgage to get regular income?
Reverse mortgage enables senior citizens to convert their one big asset —their home—into a source of regular income without giving up ownership.

Targeting Rs 2 lakh crore mortgage business by March 2020: ICICI Bank
Executive director Anup Bagchi said that it has digitised a large part of the mortgage loan eco-system to push seamless growth.

Lenders tracking digital data may get you loan without a credit record
Banks are tracking your personal financial data to draw conclusions about your repayment capacity.

Reverse mortgage: Tax breaks for seniors on the house
Now, the annuity income from a reverse-mortgage loan will become tax-free. The government has also scrapped the restriction of a 20-year annuity payment.
ET Classroom: Reverse Mortgage loans
Reverse Mortgage Loan (RML) enables a Senior Citizen - In India, citizens above 60 years age - to avail of periodical payments from a lender against the mortgage of his/her house.
HSBC launches mortgage loan product 'Smart LAP'
Foreign lender, HSBC today launched a mortgage loan product that offers loan facility to customers against their self-occupied residential properties at a lower rate.
Wachovia quits offering risky mortgage loan
Beleaguered consumer bank Wachovia Corp said on Monday it will quit offering a mortgage payment option that allows borrowers to pay less each month than the bank charges in interest.
Corporation Bank launches reverse mortgage loan scheme
Public sector lender, Corporation Bank, has launched its reverse mortgage loan scheme for senior citizens, called 'Corp Shelter'.
Wizard Home launches mortgage loan facility
Wizard Home loans, a joint venture between GE Money and mortgage firm Wizard, on Wednesday launched the facility of giving loan against property.
Central Bank to foray into reverse mortgage loan market
Shortly after the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) announced its foray into the reverse mortgage loan market, Central Bank of India on Thursday said it will also enter the business soon.
SBI launches Reverse Mortgage Loan in Gujarat
Country's largest public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched two new schemes - Reverse Mortgage Loan and SBI Home Cash - for people in Gujarat.
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