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Rising consumer grievances continue to be a matter of concern for India’s banking system, even as improvements in customer services have been made, the Reserve Bank of India said in its Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2025 report released on Monday.The central bank said consumer protection is fundamental to strengthening trust and confidence in the financial system and rests on fair treatment of customers and an efficient grievance redressal mechanism. While the RBI noted that “substantial progress” has been achieved in improving consumer services, it stressed that consumer education and protection remain a policy priority.The RBI said its customer protection policies reinforce its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights, improving service quality, enhancing awareness, and
Mumbai: After euphoria swept India's primary market to a record in 2025, it faces a reality check. Nearly half the companies that went public this year are trading below their initial public offer (IPO) price, highlighting a disconnect between listing-day enthusiasm and sustained investor interest. Of 103 companies that debuted on the bourses, 69 listed above their IPO prices, while 33 opened below. However, this initial momentum proved short-lived for several of them. By year-end, 54 stocks are trading above their issue prices, as of December 26, while 47 are trading below. "Many big-name IPOs saw strong initial enthusiasm but failed to sustain valuations post-listing," said Dev Chandrasekhar, partner at Transcendum, a valuation branding advisory. "Without fresh capital for growth initiat
Nifty 50 is entering a consolidation phase with the index struggling to sustain a move above 26,200. Technical indicators point to near-term indecision and range-bound trade, even as low volatility and selective sectoral strength keep the broader bias supportive.ROHAN SHAH TECHNICAL ANALYST, ASIT C. MEHTA INVESTMENT INTERMEDIATESWhere is Nifty headed? Nifty is hovering within a well-defined range of 26,300– 25,700 near its all-time highs. The index is expected to undergo further price- and time-wise consolidation before registering a decisive breakout. In the interim, sector-specific opportunities are expected to play out. Trading Strategies: Bank Nifty is facing resistance near the upper end of its multi-month rising channel, with momentum indicators indicating overbought conditions. On
