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ICICI Bank leads private-sector peers with about $3.7 billion in deposits under the scheme. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, the countrys largest and third-largest private lenders respectively, raise about $1.5 billion each

As global uncertainties and inflation risks persist, most experts expect the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to adopt a cautious approach despite resilient domestic economic growth

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The report said overall bank credit, estimated at around Rs 219 trillion, grew 18.6% year-on-year (YoY) in June 2026, while non-food credit expanded 18.3% YoY

Economists and market experts believe the RBI is unlikely to rush into any change in interest rates despite persistent global headwinds, including elevated crude oil prices and a relatively hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve

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These approvals are crucial, as investments from countries sharing a land border with India have required prior government approval since April 2020 under DPIITs Press Note 3

The most significant change relates to prior approval for share transfers

The MPC will meet between August 3 and August 5 to decide on the policy rates.

PNBs capital adequacy improved to 18.13% as on June 30, 2026, compared to 17.5% at the end of the first quarter of the previous fiscal year

The proceeds will fund expansion, acquisitions, capital expenditure and working capital

The action stems from a July 21 complaint by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment alleging cheating, criminal conspiracy, and causing wrongful loss to the EPFO

UPI transaction volumes rose 4.1% month-on-month from 22.72 billion in June, while the value of transactions increased 3.3% from 28.92 lakh crore

UPI transactions touched a record high of 29.9 lakh crore in May 2026

Muthoot Finance has unveiled a leadership transition as it prepares for its next growth phase after achieving record business milestones

Strong demand for gold-backed credit helped Muthoot Finance deliver record loan growth and double-digit profit expansion in the first quarter

The gross aggregate business of the bank stood at 1,97,006.62 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026

Interest rate hiked 0.25% to 7.25% for 3 year deposits and to 7.40% for 4 and 5 year deposits for regular category

Banks have attracted massive NRI deposits under the RBIs temporary hedging facility, boosting forex inflows and strengthening external sector confidence.

The proposal could mark the biggest operational change at the Federal Reserve in decades, altering how often policymakers communicate.

A Reuters photograph has sparked fresh speculation over possible U.S. Treasury action after Japanese authorities intervened to support the yen

Assets Under Management increased 18% YoY to stand at 31,364 crore as at June-end 2026

The new directions consolidate 628 existing circulars, including Master Circulars and earlier Master Directions, into a streamlined framework covering 11 categories of regulated entities.

Revenue grew 29 per cent yoy to 14,731 crore

Banks also raise the one-year median MCLR to 8.6 per cent in July

Banks gross advances stood at 23,216 crore and secured advances increased to 14,465 crore

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Total income rose 15 per cent to 611 crore from 530 crore in the year ago quarter

Rajaramans extension is aimed at ensuring continuity at the helm as the regulator works towards strengthening the International Financial Services Centre ecosystem at GIFT City

BFS to enter re-insurance business

The outlook for the bank is stable and incorporates strong affiliate support from Emirates NBD Bank, its largest shareholder

The transactions were executed on Thursday at an average price of 590 apiece, taking the deal size to Rs 374.02 crore

Fed reinforces its data-dependent approach, with future policy decisions likely to be driven by incoming inflation, labour market data rather than forward guidance, says ICICI Bank

The new insurance product strengthens Indias maritime risk management framework while expanding domestic underwriting capacity and reducing reliance on overseas insurers.

These instructions come in the wake of banks following differing practices in dealing with bulk deposits

The NBFC logged a 28% y-o-y growth in consolidated net profit at 6,081 crore against 4,765 crore in Q1FY26

Credit active consumers are those whohave at least oneretail loan with balance or limit reported on the portfolio date

Indias domestic credit has grown at a CAGR of 15% to 235 lakh crore in the last 21 years

Assets under management grow 24% on robust retail credit demand, its fastest pace in 3 quarters

Parivartan, the bank's CSR initiative, has impacted over 10.77 crore lives, HDFC Bank said in a statement

Disbursements rise 12% to 1,665 crore

New customers will also receive up to 2% cashback on their first forex load on a minimum load of 25,000

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