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Ramamoorthy outlined how localised AI solutions could enhance operational efficiency and mitigate tech debt
The rupee is on a winning streak, locking in its third straight day of gains and outperforming its Asian peers, thanks to a stellar domestic growth numbers
Strong internal candidates are mostly going to be considered for these roles
Executive V-C Umesh Revankar expects gold loans, new vehicle financing to drive the NBFCs next growth phase
The September 11 strike will be followed by a three-day strike from September 28 to September 30. If the grievances are not addressed, the Unions stated that they would proceed on an indefinite strike from October 26
Together, the two platforms have already facilitated the issuance of over two crore insurance policies since inception as of March 31, 2026
The PIR is expected to reduce information gaps and foster greater competition, allowing insurers and other market participants to compete through innovative products, competitive pricing, better services and improved customer experience
Fibe plans to further integrate AI across customer engagement, risk assessment, credit decisioning, portfolio management and employee productivity
Bank branches will observe multiple closures in September, with the holiday schedule varying from state to state based on regional festivals and local observances
In his new role, Suman Ray will look after Department of Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation and Premises Department
While an internal candidate could ensure continuity, appointment of an external candidate would throw up cultural and integration challenges, an analyst said
Protocol may debut next week at Mumbais Global Fintech Fest, sources say
Festival activity and rising digital payment adoption supported transaction growth, with UPI volume increasing sharply from the previous month.
Brokerages retain bullish calls on the stock but say the next chief executive must provide a credible leadership reset and a clear path to revive growth and margins
After wealth management and AMC, Sanlam is in talks to invest in Way2Wealth Brokers to expand its broking footprint in India
The UAE, US, UK and Singapore account for nearly half of all non-resident holdings in Indian mutual fund
Credit growth was broad-based across sectors and borrower categories
The four-month programme seeks to bridge the digital skills gap and help economically disadvantaged youth achieve financial independence and dignity
The data also show that banks have begun to trim rates offered on fresh deposits
The bank has submitted the names of executive directors Anup Saha and Paritosh Kashyap to the Reserve Bank of India for approval
Banks received additional rupee liquidity from foreign currency inflows and government expenditure, while the RBI continued absorbing excess funds
UPI is currently accepted in 10 countries -- Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Greece
Four state-run companies have raised 12,000 crore ($1.26 billion) through bonds maturing in 10 years or more over the past four days
The fundraising drew strong interest from domestic mutual funds and global institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Eastspring Investments
PhonePe claims to have become the first major third-party application provider (TPAP) to extend UPI payment capabilities to an estimated more than 200 million feature phone users across the country
New CEO is likely to be tasked with shoring up investor confidence at HDFC Bank, whose shares have fallen 28% this year
Drawing a difference between borrowers and guarantors, Chandra said he has not borrowed any money himself.
The latest move marks a shift towards larger and longer-tenor operations as the RBI seeks to absorb liquidity generated by its measures to attract foreign inflows to shore up the rupee
Chandras statement came in response to social media posts over the weekend carrying hashtags such as #PaiseVapasKaro
Indian Bank had 6,003 domestic branches and three overseas ones - Singapore, Colombo and Jaffna - and an IFSC Banking Unit at Gandhinagar as of June 30, 2026
The new CEO will have to assure investors that the banks governance systems are robust, with the focus squarely on growing the business at a time when peers are eager to gain ground
The private lenders board decides to fast-track the process for selection and appointment of Mr. Jagdishans successor well within time
Chandra allowed to pay just 6.5 crore against admitted claims of 22,006.57 crore
The bank informed the exchanges of CEO Jagdishans decision
Canara Bank, which held a 1.60% voting share, said it had voted against the repayment plan and will file an appeal before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
Many properties may have been acquired decades ago at historical costs, while current commercial value in metropolitan and prime urban locations, could be substantially higher
Financial markets increased bets on a September rate hike after Warsh offered a clearer assessment of inflation and monetary policy priorities
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Poor recoveries may prompt tougher scrutiny of guarantor assets and repayment plans
Based on its assessment, including favourable orders received from the GST authorities on identical issue for FY19 and FY20, the bank believes that it has adequate grounds to contest the matter on merits
As per RBI guidelines for on tap licensing of SFBs in the private sector, existing Payments Banks which are controlled by residents and have completed five years of operations are eligible for conversion into SFBs
The PSU lender expects treasury income of Rs 1,000-1,500 crore this financial year after first-quarter earnings of Rs 500 crore beat its Rs 300 crore estimate.
The transactions were executed on Thursday at prices ranging from 168.02 to 168.19 apiece, according to data on the BSE.
The loan would contribute to SoftBanks recent debt financing related to its investment in OpenAI, including a potential $20 billion bond sale, amid rising credit risks in the AI sector
Rajans comments come as investors await Kevin Warshs Jackson Hole speech for clues on the Federal Reserves policy direction and rate outlook
Urges RBI to adopt targeted regulation instead of a blanket ban
However, reacting to dissenting creditors claims of 22,000 crore against him, Chandra on Thursday clarified that he has not borrowed any money from any lender.
The journey of PMJDY over the past 12 years has shown that financial inclusion can become a powerful instrument of economic transformation when policy, banking and technology move together.
Insurer says agentic AI push will be cross-subsidised and will not raise overall cost ratios

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