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HDFC Life Insurance approves extension of Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO for 5 years

Padalkar joined HDFC Life in 2008 and has held several leadership roles within the organisation

21 Apr 2026 9:43 pm
RBI issues e-mandate framework for digital payments

The framework introduces a set of rules to govern recurring digital transactions across payment systems

21 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
SBI moves Supreme Court to revisit verdict barring spectrum from insolvency

Lender argues that ruling contains errors apparent on the face of the record

21 Apr 2026 8:34 pm
Rupee drops 38p amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and partial roll-back of RBI measures that supported it

Rupee ends the day weaker at 93.51 per US dollar, against the previous close of 93.13

21 Apr 2026 8:01 pm
Telangana shows 79%installation of digital payment applications:MFINNCAER Study

Based on a survey of over 10,000 borrowers across 10 states, thestudy shows microfinance in Telangana continued to play a `critical role in enabling livelihood creation and enterprise growth

21 Apr 2026 7:16 pm
Telangana Grameena BanksFY26 net profit up 90%at 1,283 crore

This jump is the result of our steady focus on prudent lending, digital innovation and strengthening our roots in semi-urban and rural Telangana, said banks ChairmanK Prathapa Reddy

21 Apr 2026 6:33 pm
Karnataka Bank inks pact with Pine Labs for point-of-sale service

The bank aims to strengthen digital payment options for its customers through the partnership

21 Apr 2026 6:04 pm
PLI onboarded on Bharat Connect; digital premium payments expand to over 1.25 crore policyholders

With this addition, Bharat Connects insurance category now includes 65 billers, reflecting the growing shift towards digital premium payments

21 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
IMGC ties up with Bajaj Housing Finance to back home loans

IMGCs mortgage guarantee will cover BHFLs Sambhav Loans, aimed at customers with informal income or limited credit history

21 Apr 2026 3:14 pm
Banks stay cautious on rupee NDF contracts despite RBI easing curbs

Banks remain cautious amid regulatory scrutiny; Deputy Governor Sankar's recent speech in focus; Relaxation seen facilitating genuine hedging needs

21 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
MFs raise stakes in ICICI Bank as FPIs trim exposure in FY26

Mutual fund holdings climbed to 32.42% as of March 31, 2026, up from 29.86% a year earlier

21 Apr 2026 1:01 pm
High foreign ownership positive for Indian financial institutions: Fitch

Fitch said recent greater interest from foreign investors indicates their rising confidence in India's long-term growth prospects, the financial sector's regulations and oversight and improved risk governance

21 Apr 2026 10:47 am
EQT raises record $15.6 billion for Asia-Pacific private equity fund

The fund, which hit its hard cap and was oversubscribed, comes at a time when capital raised for Asian private equity funds fell to a 12-year low in 2025 after four consecutive years of decline

21 Apr 2026 9:25 am
Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel launch visa rejection cover with ICICI Lombard

If a customer's visa application is rejected, the company will indemnify the insured for non-recoverable advance payments towards accommodation and travel, including applicable official cancellation charges

21 Apr 2026 9:12 am
RBI partially rolls back its April 1 fx market measures

The April 1 RBI directive, which was aimed at curbing speculation and arbitrage in foreign exchange market, disallowed ADs to offer non-deliverable derivative contracts involving INR to resident or non-resident users.

20 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Bandhan Life Insurance is aiming at 30% growth in FY27: MD&CEO Satishwar Balakrishnan

Till some time ago, life insurance policies, specifically the term life plans, were largely bought only by salaried peopleit was felt those are the kind of customer profile which will prefer and understand a term plan.

20 Apr 2026 6:04 pm
GIFT Citygrants first family office permit

Permit granted to Poornam Asset Management IFSC Pvt Ltd

20 Apr 2026 5:07 pm
RBI partially withdraws restrictions on certain rupee trades

RBI has withdrawn instructions that barred authorised dealers from offering resident and non-resident users non-deliverable forwards

20 Apr 2026 5:04 pm
YES Bank logs robust 45 per cent jump in Q4FY26 standalone net profit at 1,068 crore

Loan loss provisions declined about 41 per cent y-o-y to Rs 188 crore (Rs 318 crore)

18 Apr 2026 9:26 pm
ICICI Bank reports 8.5% rise in Q4 net profit amid lower provisions

The private lenders net profit for the fourth quarter came in at 13,701.7 crore, while net interest income was 8.4% higher on year at 22,979 crore

18 Apr 2026 8:15 pm
HDFC Bank Q4 profit rises 8% to 20,350 crore; NPAs improve

The banks asset quality improved, with gross NPAs falling to 1.15 per cent

18 Apr 2026 3:17 pm
Yes Bank posts higher Q4 profit on loan growth

The private lender's loans grew 10.7% year-on-year during the quarter.

18 Apr 2026 2:38 pm
Goldman sees softer oil demand, flags two-sided risks to 2026 price outlook

Crude prices settled down by around 9% on Friday on reported progress towards a potential peace deal, which Goldman said could lead to a faster unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium and send prices lower in the near-term

18 Apr 2026 10:25 am
IRDAI notifies obligatory cession for FY27

Obligatory cession refers to the compulsory sharing of insurance risk by insurers with the national reinsurer

17 Apr 2026 8:03 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Apr 17, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Apr 17, 2026

17 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Apr 17, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Apr 17, 2026

17 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
RBI pulls out 2 lakh cr transient liquidity via 7-day VRRR auction

The central bank had received higher bids worth 2,28,098 crore than the notified amount of 2 lakh crore in the auction

17 Apr 2026 3:05 pm
HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank expected to post healthy profits in Q4FY26

HDFC Bank expected to post 6-11% growth in Q4FY26 net profit year-on-year and 1-3% yoy for ICICI Bank

17 Apr 2026 1:13 pm
No role of Bank of India employees in scam: CBI in Winsome Diamond case

The CBI will soon be filing a charge sheet against the jeweller, who is understood to be in London, and his accomplices in the case registered under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code

17 Apr 2026 9:27 am
RBI urges state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buys

Central bank wants state-run refiners to tap credit line for FX; measure expected to help ease pressure on rupee, sources say

17 Apr 2026 7:36 am
Banking systems 5 lakh cr plus surplus liquidity prompts RBI to announce drain out auction

RBI aims to anchor WACR to policy repo rate to ensure effective monetary policy framework

16 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
Godrej Capital eyes 50,000 cr AUM in 2 years, to launch gold loans by June

Will add image soon Gold Loans is an area of particular focus with the company planning to launch the product by June of this year

16 Apr 2026 8:33 pm
Sushanta Kumar Mohanty takes charge as ED of Bank of Maharashtra

Prior to his elevation as ED, Mohanty was Chief General Manager at Bank of Baroda.

16 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
NIBM opens off-campus learning centre in Mumbai

NIBM was established in 1969 by RBI, in consultation with the Government of India, as an autonomous apex institution for research, training, education and consultancy in bank management

16 Apr 2026 6:25 pm
HDFC Bank Chairmans resignation not a breakdown in financial stability, operational integrity or board functioning: InGovern

The firm observed that the aforementioned episode is more about a governance-oversight nuance driven by an individuals personality rather than a material threat to shareholder value

16 Apr 2026 11:27 am