Bank of Maharashtra reports 26% YoY jump in profit to Rs 1,779 crore

Bank of Maharashtra posted a 26% rise in Q3 profit, supported by strong loan growth and improved asset quality. The lender declared a 10% interim dividend, maintained a healthy NIM, and reported robust corporate loan demand, with advances and deposits continuing to expand at a steady pace.

Russian oil trade: India slips to third-largest buyer in December

India has slipped to third place in Russian fossil fuel imports for December 2025, with Reliance Industries and state refiners significantly cutting crude oil purchases. Turkiye now ranks second, while China remains the top buyer. This shift follows new US sanctions on Russian oil producers, impacting India's previously high reliance on discounted Russian crude.

Valuation Watch: 10 large-cap stocks with sky-high PE ratios

Several NSE large-cap stocks trade at extremely high P/E ratios above 75, reflecting strong growth expectations but also raising concerns over valuation risks, speculative buying and the need to assess fundamentals, earnings sustainability and broader market conditions carefully.

India bonds fall after Bloomberg index entry setback

Indian government ‍bonds declined on Tuesday, as ​Bloomberg Index Services held off including Indian debt in ⁠its global index, surprising traders as they had already factored it into prices, and added that the review for inclusion was open and ongoing.