Piramal Finance Reports 67% Profit Rise and Appoints Former SBI Chairman as Director
Piramal Finance reported a 67% year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 545 crore, with assets under management growing 24% and retail disbursements increasing 34%. The company expanded its branch network and customer base across India, strengthened its capital through a Rs 3,850 crore equity raise, and enhanced operational efficiency including AI adoption. Additionally, former State Bank of India Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara was appointed as an Independent Director for a five-year term, bringing extensive banking experience.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 40/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 Oct, 06:40 am. Other outlets followed.