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.

“Do Deewane Sahar Mein” Yes, it’s written correctly. The word is 'Sahar', not 'Shahar'. In Urdu, 'Sahar' means “morning”. But this “morning” has nothing to do with the film. Since the film’s hero pronounces “Sh” as “S,” the title also uses “S”. The heroine, however, doesn’t care whether her hero says “Sh” as “S” or even “Ph.” By the end of the film, she still isn’t “phure”, I mean "sure", about their relationship. Director Ravi Udyawar’s work also feels somewhat like that.

Infosys’ alliance with Anthropic has infused new energy into its stock narrative. Shares jumped nearly 3–4 per cent immediately after the announcement, and later settled. This surge wasn’t merely promotional, but it reflected investor confidence that Infosys is seriously embedding AI into its services rather than simply being influenced by it.

JK Tyre & Industries is riding on the back of India’s auto boom. As trucks, buses, and passenger cars roll out in bigger numbers, the demand for tyres naturally follows—and JK Tyre, with its strong presence in radial technology, is well-placed to capture that growth.