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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…
Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why are employees demanding 5-day work week and pension tweak?
Bank unions (UFBU) plan a 3-day strike (Sept 28-30) demanding a five-day banking week and pension reforms. Banks will stay open on Sept 27 (Sunday) to offset disruption. Strike coincides with half-yearly closing on Sept 30, a key date for provisioning and tre…
Bank strike from Sept 28-30: Why bankers are on strike again this month
Bank Strike: The RBI has allowed all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests to remain open on September 27 to avoid a possible five-day disruption
Cash-flow-based lending key to financing new-age industries: SBI MD
Cash-flow-based lending will become increasingly important for financing new-age industries like data centres, solar manufacturing and technology-driven businesses, a senior bank official said on Friday. Banks need to develop new lending models, as emerging b…
Cash-flow-based lending to become important for new-age sectors: SBI MD
As new industries emerge, cash-flow-based lending is poised to play a pivotal role in their growth. With traditional collateral often absent, banks such as the State Bank of India are actively researching this funding model. To extend financing effectively, a…
Public sector bank services likely to be hit by Friday strike
Public sector bank services may be impacted by the September 11 strike as unions press for five-day banking, pension updates and other pending demands.
FCNR(B) liquidity may be deployed over 3-4 months: Setty
SBI's Chairman Setty anticipates a 3-4 month timeline for deploying surplus FCNR(B) liquidity amid robust credit demand.
FPIs are back. Oil is at $92. What should Indian investors do now?
India's next stock-market winners? PL Wealth picks banks, capex and consumption
Non-banks drive asset reconstruction purchases amid retail loan stress
Driven by tighter corporate debt supply and flexible pricing from non-banks, debt resolution firms are taking on larger volumes of small-ticket retail loans to free up lender capital.
SBI Q1 profit jumps 10 % YoY on loan growth , beats Street estimates
Time for India to move from financial inclusion to financial empowerment : Dr Jitendra
CUB Q1 net profit rises 25% to ₹383 cr
City Union Bank Q1 FY27 net profit rises 25% to Rs 383 crore; NII up 32%, deposits up 21%, advances up 25%, with GNPA down to 1.73% and NNPA to 0.61%.
Tata Capital’s Q1FY27 consolidated net profit jumps 56% at ₹1,547 crore
Once the Yogloans acquisition is complete, over the next two and a half to three years, TCL expects to add close to about 500 plus branches and with a portfolio of approximately ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 crores
Indian bank GNPAs at multidecadal low , may inch up to 1 . 9 % by March 2028 : RBI
HDFC Bank names former CEC, financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman
Rajiv Kumar, who is a former chief election commissioner and financial services secretary, will succeed interim chairman Keki Mistry.
Future growth will depend on governance quality in public, private institutions: HDFC's Parekh
India's future prosperity hinges on robust governance across public and private sectors, emphasized HDFC Bank Chairman Deepak Parekh. He highlighted that ongoing reforms are building a strong foundation for growth, with a call for further banking sector conso…
Banking sector needs more bold reforms, says Deepak Parekh
Deepak Parekh emphasizes the need for bold banking reforms to support India's growing economy and enhance governance for future growth.
HDFC Bank appoints former financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as new Non-Executive Chairman
HDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman. The bank's board approved his appointment as an Additional (Independent) Director for four years, effective June 30, 2026. Kum…
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7 % in April amid energy security concerns
Indian Funds in Swiss Banks Fall 8 % in 2025 Despite Rise in Customer Deposits
SBI board clears record Rs 60 , 000 cr fundraise in FY27
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27
State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims to bolster the bank's capital position and support business growth. Funds will be raised via various debt instruments fro…
ICICI Bank , AU Small Finance Bank top picks as banking sector gears up for earnings revival
IBC 10-year anniversary scorecard: Over Rs 4 lakh crore realised, big implications for credit markets, economic efficiency
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped creditors recover over Rs 4 lakh crore rupees. The Code has revived many distressed companies. It also reduced banking sector non-performing assets significantly. Recoveries through IBC have improved, boosting inv…
30 Nifty stocks wipe out Rs 22.64 lakh crore investor wealth in 2026 so far; HDFC Bank, TCS lead rout
Thirty Nifty 50 stocks have wiped out Rs 22.64 lakh crore in investor wealth this year. HDFC Bank and TCS led the decline, losing Rs 3.55 lakh crore and Rs 3.17 lakh crore respectively. Banking, IT, auto, and consumption sectors faced selling pressure. Expert…
Oil spike, global debt, market stress: RBI flags mounting external shocks but lays out 5 areas where India remains resilient
The Reserve Bank of India warns of global economic dangers from oil prices, debt, and market stress. However, India shows strength in growth, inflation control, and its banking sector. The nation remains a fast-growing economy. Strong domestic demand and gove…
AI layoffs: Artificial Intelligence will destroy certain jobs says HSBC CEO, urges staff to ‘not resist the change’
Amid AI job cuts, HSBC's CEO Georges Elhedery encouraged staff to adapt and not resist technological changes. The bank may cut 20,000 roles, focusing on non-client-facing positions, while AI advancements are reshaping the workforce across the banking sector.