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Anup Bagchi's big test at HDFC Bank is winning back investor trust
Incoming HDFC Bank CEO Anup Bagchi’s immediate task is to restore investor confidence by improving execution and governance, as the bank’s loan growth and return on equity have fallen towards industry averages.
Anup Bagchi's big test at HDFC Bank is winning back investor trust
Incoming HDFC Bank CEO Anup Bagchi’s immediate task is to restore investor confidence by improving execution and governance, as the bank’s loan growth and return on equity have fallen towards industry averages.
A for apple, Y for yak and, for the first time, a price next to it. Will this change the non-agri part of
A bank or an insurer needs three things: an identity, a value and a history. Until recently, a cow, buffalo, camel – or almost any animal that forms part of Indias rural economy – had none of these. India has fixed the first problem. More than 36 crore animal…
Want insurance cover on your loan? IRDAI proposes new rules for lenders bundling the two; details here
IRDAI has proposed certain rules with an aim to provide clearer choices for borrowers considering insurance cover for their loans. Check full details here.
HSBC plans India equity broking return after 13 years amid IPO boom, sources say
After a decade-long hiatus, HSBC is gearing up to re-enter the Indian equity broking sector, responding to the increasing demands from wealthy clients and an active share sale market. The bank is set to introduce retail broking services shortly, leveraging it…
HSBC to return to India stock broking business after 13 years amid IPO boom
HSBC plans to re-enter India's equity broking market, targeting wealthy clients amid a surge in IPOs and market participation.
Explained: What IRDAI’s proposed insurance commission caps mean for customers
IRDAI has proposed caps on insurance commissions paid to banks, brokers and agents. Here is what the changes mean for customers and distributors.
RBI absorbs ₹75,026 crore through overnight VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed 75,026 crore rupees from the banking system through an overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction, amid surplus liquidity. The RBI absorbed the liquidity at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24 per cent…
Stocks to buy: UBS picks 4 NBFC shares with upside potential of up to 36%
UBS anticipates a robust cycle of unsecured credit growth in India, primarily fueled by personal loans. The brokerage emphasizes the strong asset quality in banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), coupled with sufficient liquidity in the system. In…
RBI said to conduct at least $10 billion forex swaps to drain cash
Banks have been awash with cash after the RBI’s measures to attract foreign capital raked in more than $140 billion, far exceeding official expectations.
Sensex cracks 700 pts intraday, Nifty below 23,250: 5 factors behind crash
Stock market crash: Most sectoral indices, barring pharma, traded with deep cuts. Banking and financial services stocks were the top drags in trade today.
FD-backed SBI Card: Advantage SBI Card launched; who can benefit from it?
SBI Card has introduced the Advantage SBI Card through the SBI YONO app, making it simpler than ever for customers to apply. This innovative offering features four variants of secured credit cards linked to fixed deposits. With a fully paperless application p…
Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared
Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs
The next frontier
Digital-payment trail can improve risk assessment for lending
Ban on flexi-loans: Should RBI be flexible?
The defining feature of a flexi-loan is amortisation, not revolveability. Instead of a blanket ban, the regulator may consider certain structural safeguards against evergreening
Smartphones will become India’s new bank branch despite price hike: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia asserts smartphones will serve as India's new bank branches, despite rising prices, during the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
RBI Resumes UCB Licensing : Need for Stronger Governance
Bank holiday today : Are SBI , HDFC , ICICI and other banks open or closed on August 8 , Saturday ?
Starting a PPF account after 50 : Can it still strengthen your retirement plan ?
Time for India to move from financial inclusion to financial empowerment : Dr Jitendra
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank tap dollar debt again in less than two months, bankers say
ICICI Bank and Axis Bank raise $300 million each in U.S. dollar debt market for the second time in two months.
RBI proposes to bar most NBFCs from offering revolving credit facilities - CNBC TV18
RBI proposes to ban most NBFCs from offering revolving credit, reshaping credit products. New rules define term loans and revolving credit.
RBI bars NBFCs from offering revolving credit facilities
India Business News: MUMBAI: RBI has proposed a sweeping overhaul of credit facility norms for non-banking financial companies, mandating a shift to term-loan structures w.
SBI Research calls for overhaul of Priority Sector Lending guidelines to align with Viksit Bharat goals
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Revises USD FCNR(B) Deposit Rate to 7.50% p.a.
BENGALURU, India, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with the Reserve Bank of India's recent policy measures to encourage higher foreign currency inflows through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has revised…
Bank of Baroda may raise up to $1 billion via senior unsecured notes issuance
The plan to raise resources via the senior unsecured notes may be to provide leverage to its NRI customers wanting to place fresh foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposit with the bank at higher interest rates
RBI injects ₹1.41 lakh crore liquidity in banking system via 7-day VRR auction
RBI injects ₹1.41 lakh crore liquidity into banking via 7-day VRR auction to address recent deficits and market pressures.
Bank holiday today : Are banks closed on Saturday , 20 June for the weekend ? Check RBI calendar here
RBI’s seeks daily data from banks under its limited period measures to attract foreign capital
RBI requests daily data from banks on foreign capital measures, including FCNR deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs, to attract investment.
RBI exempts banks from maintaining statutory reserve ratios on fresh NRE term deposits
The Reserve Bank of India has now exempted banks from maintaining statutory reserve ratios on fresh Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) term deposits of three years or more tenor mobilised by the banks between June 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 as part of i…