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Joshi to exercise powers and functions of GIC Re Chief for 3 more months

Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi, who is currently Executive Director with the state-owned reinsurer, has been exercising the financial and administrative powers and functions of CMD of GIC Re since October 1, 2025

7 Jan 2026 9:59 pm
Mizoram Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Mizoram) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

7 Jan 2026 5:47 pm
Meghalaya Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Meghalaya) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

7 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Manipur Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Manipur) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

7 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
Citi, JPMorgan opt Out of $1.4 billion SBI Funds IPO on fees

Shareholders selling in the IPO State Bank of India and Frances Amundi SA offered fees of about 0.01% of the issue size, which bankers called rock bottom

7 Jan 2026 4:17 pm
CMS Info Systems bags 1,000 crore ATM deal from SBI

It is a 10-year contract starting January 1, which includes managed services, improving cash efficiency, and delivering higher ATM uptime to benefit millions of bank customers

7 Jan 2026 12:24 pm
USVenezuela crisis sparks Bitcoin rally, reviving digital hedge debate

Recent geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Venezuela crisis have shed light on the cryptos role during global uncertainty, particularly in relation to typical safe-haven assets such as gold and silver

6 Jan 2026 8:57 pm
Zepto rolls out in-app UPI as delivery platforms bring payments in-house

The move comes as large consumer internet platforms increasingly seek to bring payments in-house to streamline checkout flows, reduce transaction failures and lower dependence on external UPI apps

6 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Axis Bank launches Safety Centre on its mobile banking app to give customers control over key

The Safety Centre enables customers to tailor security settings based on their usage and comfort

6 Jan 2026 7:14 pm
Delhi Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Delhi) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

6 Jan 2026 6:28 pm
NBFCs to report higher AUM growth, improving asset quality in Q3

Borrowing costs for most NBFCs are expected to trend down

6 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
Public sector banks well prepared to move to weekly reporting of credit data

PSBs have a market share of 56.2 per cent in total advances of scheduled commercial banks

6 Jan 2026 6:05 pm
Tighter risk framework strengthening India's bank operating environment: Fitch

The sector's return on assets is also comparable with peer banking systems in the Asia-Pacific region, with a bbb category operating environment, at around 1.3 per cent in recent years

6 Jan 2026 5:22 pm
Paid-up capital of life insurers up 7.2% in FY25

This increase was primarily attributed to a 1,600 crore infusion of additional capital in Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited and 1,040 crore capital invested by the 12 life insurers into the life insurance industry

6 Jan 2026 5:00 pm
Why regulators are easing bank capital rules worldwide

Global regulators are easing bank capital rules to boost lending and competitiveness years after the financial crisis. The US is leading the shift, while Europe and Britain move cautiously and Japan implements Basel III, raising financial stability concerns

6 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Bank fraud case: SC grants bail to former Amtek Group chairperson in ED case

The Enforcement Directorate had arrested Dham in July 2024 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and attached assets worth over 5,115 crore.

6 Jan 2026 12:26 pm
IndusInd Bank reports decline in advances and deposits in Q3

Net advances fell 13.1 per cent year-on-year to 3.18 lakh crore, while deposits declined 3.8 per cent to 3.94 lakh crore.

6 Jan 2026 9:23 am
Indias EXIM Bank taps overseas markets with $1 billion bond issue

The bonds, rated BBB by Fitch, will be listed in Singapore, London and India, with proceeds used for overseas lending and capital goods imports.

6 Jan 2026 9:03 am
5 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
RBI holds first Payments Regulatory Board meeting in Mumbai

Board reviewed the functions of the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems and current focus areas covering both domestic and global payment systems.

5 Jan 2026 7:50 pm
RBI Guv calls for sound underwriting standards in meeting with NBFC heads

The Governor stressed on the criticality of customer-centricity, ethical conduct and responsible lending along with prompt grievance redressal for preserving confidence in the sector

5 Jan 2026 7:44 pm
HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank report double-digit growth in loans, deposits in Q3

YES Bank posted 5 per cent growth in overall advances at 2.57 lakh crore, while deposits grew 6 per cent on-year to 2.92 lakh crore

5 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Karur Vysya Bank cuts Base rate and BPLR

In an exchange filing, the bank said that the Base Rate would be revised from 11.15 per cent to 10.70 per cent while the BPLR rate would be updated from 16.15 per cent to 15.70 per cent

5 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Bitcoin advances to three-week high as stocks, silver rise

Political uncertainty fanned by Maduros capture by US forces late last week has failed to dent investor appetite for riskier assets like technology stocks, while driving fresh gains in gold and silver

5 Jan 2026 5:45 pm
5 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Sundaram Alternates ESG-aligned real estate fund crosses 1000 crore in capital commitments

The fund attracted commitments from a diversified investor base comprising insurance companies, family offices, corporate treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth investors.

5 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Central Bank of India logs 19.57% growth in gross advances in Q3FY26

Deposits up 13.23%, CASA ratio declines to 47.12%; CD ratio improves to 72.06%

5 Jan 2026 3:39 pm
TamilnadMercantile Bank partners withTechFinitostrengthenUPI Infrastructure

Thepartnershipwill alsoexpand UPI use cases inlending and collectionsleveragingTechFinisUPI Autopay solution,helpingautomate EMI and loan repayments directly from customers UPI handles

5 Jan 2026 2:55 pm
HDFC AMC enters private credit market; launches 2,500 crore fund

The fund has already secured about 1,290 crore in commitments in its first close, and is targeting a total corpus of 1,500 crore, with a green-shoe option of an additional 1,000 crore

5 Jan 2026 2:28 pm
Bank of Maharashtras global advances up 19.61% in Q3FY26

Total deposits rose 15.3%, CASA deposits nudged up to 49.55% of total deposits

5 Jan 2026 10:42 am
Dec quarter snapshot: HDFC Bank loans rise 2.7% sequentially, deposits up 2.1%

HDFC Bank expects loan growth to match the industry in FY26 and outperform it in FY27, aiming to restore pre-merger LDR levels

5 Jan 2026 9:39 am
SBI General Insurance to step up focus on health, motor insurance via bancassurance push

The insurer is launching innovative products such as senior-focused health plans and comprehensive cyber insurance to address unmet customer needs

5 Jan 2026 8:45 am
Bank unions threaten nationwide strike on January 27 over 5-day week demand

If the strike goes ahead, public sector bank operations may be hit for three consecutive days as January 25 and 26 are holidays

5 Jan 2026 6:00 am
RBI likely to retain core components of FIT framework, say sources

Retaining 2-6% inflation tolerance band preserves credibility and communication clarity: Experts

5 Jan 2026 5:00 am
Bank of Baroda logs 15% loan growth in Q3

The total outstanding credit was 11.73 lakh crore at the end of the third quarter of previous fiscal, BoB said in a regulatory filing

4 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
RBI top brass to meet NBFC chiefs

NBFCs gross advances rose by a robust 21.1 per cent y-o-y as at September-end 2025 against Scheduled Commercial Banks gross advances growth of 11 per cent

4 Jan 2026 7:10 pm
Bandhan Bank loans grow 10% Dec quarter, deposits up 11%

On a sequential basis, total deposits saw a marginal decline of 0.9%.

4 Jan 2026 1:07 pm
Banks credit growth outpaces deposit growth in Q3 FY26

ICRA revises its projection of credit expansion in FY26 to 19.5-21.0 trillion (10.711.5%) from its earlier estimate of 19-20.5 trillion (10.4-11.3% y-o-y growth)

2 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
Banking system liquidity turns into moderate surplus

The system usually sees a surplus of Rs 1-1.5 lakh crore at the beginning of the month, with Government spending releasing liquidity.

2 Jan 2026 7:01 pm
Punjab & Sind Bank reports 15.25% growth in gross advances in Q3 FY26

Total deposits rise 9.27%; CD ratio improves to 79.37%

2 Jan 2026 9:42 am
RBI eases capital norms for NBFCs financing high-quality infrastructure projects

The RBI said the Amendment Directions will be applicable from April 1, 2026, or from an earlier date when these directions are adopted by a NBFC in entirety

1 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
Slippages in unsecured retail loans go up to 53.1 % of total retail loans for banks: FSR

With slippages going up in unsecured retail lending, PVBs resorted to write-offs in a big way even as recoveries were muted.

1 Jan 2026 4:20 pm
ICICI Bank launches capital gains account scheme to help taxpayers defer reinvestment

The launch follows the governments approval of ICICI Bank as an authorised CGAS institution

1 Jan 2026 12:47 pm
Scheduled Commercial Banks can now become sponsors of Pension Funds: PFRDA

The proposed framework introduces clearly defined eligibility criteria to ensure that only well-capitalised and systemically robust banks are permitted to sponsor Pension Funds

1 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
IREDAs loan disbursements up 44% at 24,903 cr in Apr-Dec

Loan sanctions during the period stood at 40,100 crore, reflecting a growth of 29% over 31,087 crore a year ago

1 Jan 2026 11:29 am
IFSCA notifies rules to operationalise global in-house centres in IFSC

The move seeks to attract India-centric financial activities currently handled offshore, generate employment, and deepen Indias integration into the global financial value chain.

1 Jan 2026 10:00 am
1,400 crore bank fraud: ED attaches UK property linked to S Kumars ex-CMD Nitin Kasliwal

Valued at around Rs 150 crore, the property is held through offshore trusts and companies controlled by Kasliwal and his family

1 Jan 2026 6:57 am
Banks exposure to capital market and real estate sector on a 6-year high

Private sector banks recorded a CAGR of 19.3% in the advances to capital market sector from FY20 to FY25, and a 20% CAGR in their exposure to the real estate sector

1 Jan 2026 6:30 am