Can Fin Homes has been quietly building a reputation for stability in the housing finance space. The company’s loan book has crossed ₹40,000 crore, reflecting steady growth despite prepayments and balance transfers slowing momentum.

In India, a case of sexual violence against women is reported every 20 minutes. To remind viewers of this grim reality, the film ‘Assi’ flashes a red screen with the words ‘20 minutes’ at regular intervals, almost as if to shake the audience into remembering the context behind the story. Perhaps this would have been a more fitting ‘title’ for the film itself.

The surge in gold and silver prices has filled investors’ pockets, but there are still some who missed out on this rally. If they don’t want to take such a big risk now, they can still earn well by investing in other metals.

The mood around IDFC First Bank shifted suddenly, almost overnight. It felt as if everything had turned upside down. A fraud of ₹590 crore was uncovered at its Chandigarh branch, linked to accounts associated with the Haryana government. The news shook the market. The government’s response was swift and stern—the bank was de-empanelled, stripped of its role in handling state transactions.

The journey ahead for small-cap mutual funds looks set to be quite volatile. In recent times, this category has not delivered strong returns, which is why hopes of improvement are now beginning to stir in funds that had remained stagnant for a while.

Bank of India carries the feel of a seasoned institution trying to reinvent itself in a fast-changing financial landscape.