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Punjab National Bank MD and CEO Ashok Chandra outlined the bank's targets for FY26, including CASA share exceeding 38%, Net Interest Margin between 2.8-2.9%, gross NPA below 3%, and net NPA at 0.35%. The bank is targeting recoveries worth Rs 16,000 crore in FY26, with Chandra expressing confidence in achieving this goal. PNB maintains its credit growth guidance at 11-12% and deposit growth at 9-10%, while aiming to keep slippage ratio below 1%. In Q1FY26, CASA share stood at 36.99% with deposits at Rs 5,68,638 crore, showing 3.6% year-on-year growth. The slippage ratio improved to 0.71% from 0.76% in the previous year, while domestic NIM was 2.84%. The bank is expanding its international operations through branches in London, Dubai, and GIFT City, with Chandra noting good proposal flow despite thin margins.

Adani Enterprises has submitted the audio recording of their analysts and investors call discussing unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The call was held on July 31, 2025, and the audio recording has been made available through a weblink on the company's website. The submission was made to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited by Company Secretary Jatin Jalundhwala.

Cholamandalam has set a target to reach ₹2 lakh crore in assets under management by FY27. The company plans to focus on diverse retail lending and expand into new areas including e-commerce, SMEs, and affordable housing. The strategy includes implementing technology-driven digital solutions. The company forecasts maintaining a consistent return on assets above 2.5% while emphasizing solid capital strength and asset quality.

Reliance Industries will hold its 48th Annual General Meeting on August 29 at 2 pm, with August 14 set as the record date for dividend eligibility. The company will pay a final dividend of Rs 5.50 per equity share within a week of the AGM. RIL reported consolidated net profit of Rs 26,994 crore in Q1, up 78% year-on-year from Rs 15,138 crore, primarily driven by a one-time gain of Rs 8,924 crore from the sale of its Asian Paints stake. Revenue from operations increased 5.3% to Rs 2,48,660 crore, while EBITDA rose 36% to Rs 58,024 crore with margins improving to 21.2% from 16.6%. Jio Platform revenue grew 18.8% year-on-year due to subscriber growth and increased consumption. RIL shares closed at Rs 1,390 on NSE, down 1.4%, but have gained 14% year-to-date.

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell has stepped down from his position due to disruptions caused by US tariff policies. The US represents a key market for the luxury automaker, which is owned by Tata Motors Ltd. The company was among several carmakers that withheld profit guidance during the period of US tariff uncertainty.