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ViyonaFintech gets NPCI certification

With this milestone,Hyderabad-based Viyonajoins a select group of fintech infrastructure players building end-to-end payment orchestration capabilities aligned with National Payments Corporation of India standards.

18 May 2026 8:38 pm
Bitcoin at two-week low as crypto liquidations hit $500 million

The token has been under pressure in recent days as uncertainty around the US war with Iran weighed on risk assets

18 May 2026 8:37 pm
Not activating countercyclical capital buffer: RBI

The framework envisages the credit-to-GDP gap as the main indicator, which may be used in conjunction with other supplementary indicators

18 May 2026 8:23 pm
Fintechs turn to AI for personalised finance, fraud detection and smarter operations

The sector looks beyond basic automation and chatbots toward more intelligent financial services infrastructure

18 May 2026 8:17 pm
RBI dispenses with commercial banks requirement for investment fluctuation reserve

This move is aimed at reducing operational rigidity while preserving prudential safeguards

18 May 2026 8:10 pm
Central Bank of India keen on supporting Indian exporters: ED Murali Krishna

Timelybanking assistance is vital to enhancethe competitiveness of Indian exporters in global markets, says Executive Director

18 May 2026 7:16 pm
TVS Venu Group to acquire 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank for 193 crore

The move follows TVS groups recent expansion in financial services, including its agreement to acquire PGIM India Asset Management, and reflects its focus on Indias growing digital financial ecosystem

18 May 2026 7:15 pm
SBI nation-wide 2-day strike next week

All India State Bank of India Staff Federation puts forth 16-point charter of demands

18 May 2026 6:48 pm
IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance FY26 profit up 15% at 248 crore

New business premium increased 18.5% year-on-year to 1,475 crore in FY26

18 May 2026 6:04 pm
IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance posts 18% rise in new business premium

The results mark the companys first full financial year since rebranding from Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, following IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) acquiring a stake alongside existing partner Nippon Life Insurance

18 May 2026 4:01 pm
How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

Sun and Binance, the crypto exchange owned by Zhao, are both prominent backers of World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm co-founded by Trump and his family

18 May 2026 3:30 pm
Liberty Mutual raises India stake to 74% in Liberty General Insurance

The remaining 26% stake in LGI is held by Enam Securities

18 May 2026 3:24 pm
Bank of India raises fixed deposit rates for medium- and long-term tenures

Senior Citizens will receive an additional 0.50% p.a. over the applicable rate for deposits maturing between six months and less than three years, while Super Senior Citizens will get an extra 0.65% p.a. for the same tenure band

18 May 2026 2:50 pm
India directs State-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs

The order, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Life Insurance Corp of India and million of their employees across the country

18 May 2026 1:57 pm
Govt weighs options to revive stalled IDBI Bank privatisation

One of the options is to reduce the reserve price by as much as 20% after buyers balked in the previous round, which was halted in March, sources said

18 May 2026 1:53 pm
TVS Motor to acquire 4.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank for 193 crore

The move follows TVS groups recent expansion in financial services, including its agreement to acquire PGIM India Asset Management, and reflects its focus on Indias growing digital financial ecosystem

18 May 2026 1:09 pm
Banks asset quality stable in Q4FY26, West Asia risks may emerge in Q2FY27: Report

The report noted that most banks continued to maintain healthy asset quality metrics, with net slippage ratios remaining under control despite macroeconomic uncertainties and pressure on margins following the repo rate cut

18 May 2026 11:55 am
RBI lifts bond-trading target for primary dealers by 48%

Each of the 21 primary dealers must trade at least 4 lakh crore ($41.8 billion) of bonds in the financial year starting April, up 48% from last years target

18 May 2026 10:32 am
Prudential buys 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for 3,500 crore

The transaction will be funded from existing resources, says Prudential

17 May 2026 9:45 pm
Delhi govt to provide up to 10 crore collateral-free loans to women startups, SHGs

The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) reach a wider market

17 May 2026 2:34 pm
Muthoot FinCorp post 73,448.82 crore AUM in FY26

The companys standalone performance was strong, with AUM at 56,185.10 crore, PAT at 1,640.21 crore, and revenue at 8,364.28 crore as of March 2026

17 May 2026 11:11 am
Margins may stay under pressure in FY27 as banks brace for West Asia risks, ECL transition: Report

For SBIN, AXIS Bank and Indian Bank, the sequential decline in Yield on Advances was steeper than peers

17 May 2026 10:15 am
PFC-REC merger plan moves ahead, to seek Presidential approval

Once approved, RECs assets and liabilities will be transferred to PFC, with REC eventually being dissolved

16 May 2026 9:11 pm
IDBI Bank to raise up to 10,000 crore via long-term rupee bonds in FY27

Move comes in the wake of banks deposit growth continuing to lag credit growth

16 May 2026 5:31 pm
RBL Bank gets regulatory, govt approvals for investment by Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD will subscribe to up to 959,045,636 fully paid equity shares of RBL Bank at 280 per share through a preferential issue, representing approximately 60 per cent of RBL Banks post-issue paid-up share capital.

15 May 2026 8:47 pm
SBI cuts bulk term deposits rates in four tenors by 25 bps

Experts said the move can help in improving the net interest margin without affecting the flow

15 May 2026 7:18 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: May 15, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: May 15, 2026

15 May 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: May 15, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: May 15, 2026

15 May 2026 7:00 pm
US CLARITY Act may shape Indias future crypto regulations: Industry players

Executives from WazirX, Coinbase and BitDelta India said the bill could reduce regulatory uncertainty, boost institutional participation and accelerate global crypto adoption

15 May 2026 6:02 pm
RBI raises dealer targets, lifts bond trading activity

Each of the 21 primary dealers must trade at least 4 lakh crore ($41.8 billion) of bonds in the financial year starting April, up 48% from last years target, say people familiar with matter

15 May 2026 2:02 pm
World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill retiring in August, internal memo says

Gill played a transformational role in advancing transparency through data, Banga said, citing the economist's work to improve debt transparency, sustainability and restructuring for low- and middle-income countries

15 May 2026 10:52 am
India Inc raises 33% less via ECBs in FY26 as bank credit turns attractive

The moderation in ECB reflects both favourable domestic interest rates following monetary policy easing and higher hedging costs making ECB loans costly

14 May 2026 8:45 pm
Muthoot Finance posts 105% rise in PAT at 3,086 crore in Q4

PAT for whole FY26 at 10,134 crore, against 5,201 crore in FY25, an increase of 95%

14 May 2026 7:22 pm
RBI schedules underwriting auction for 32,000 crore government securities on May 15

RBI says underwriting auction to follow a multiple price-based method

14 May 2026 5:50 pm
Bank of Baroda, Indias second-biggest state bank, aims to double size in 5 years

Bank of Baroda CEO says larger balance sheets crucial as lenders look to compete globally

14 May 2026 4:55 pm
IRFC Q4 profit flat at 1,684 cr, total income up 9%

IRFCs total income rises to 7,329 crore in Q4 FY26

14 May 2026 3:51 pm
SEBI proposes changes to municipal bond framework

In a consultation paper, the regulator suggested permitting two or more municipalities to raise money collectively through a pooled finance vehicle or SPV.

14 May 2026 1:40 pm
SEBI proposes easing derivatives compliance norms for exchanges, clearing corporations

Regulator seeks to simplify rules, remove duplication and cut compliance burden across exchange-traded derivatives segment

14 May 2026 1:21 pm
India considers reducing taxes on bond investments by foreigners

The Reserve Bank of India recommended the move, which is being seriously considered by the Finance Ministry

14 May 2026 1:14 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: May 08, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: May 08, 2026

14 May 2026 12:09 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: May 08, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: May 08, 2026

14 May 2026 12:09 pm
Lighthouse Canton launches $130 million credit fund targeting structured investments

The fund has a six-year tenure and average deal maturity of three years and aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through structured credit investments in mid-to-large companies

14 May 2026 12:06 pm
India PE-VC investments fall 17% in 2025 as investors turn selective: Bain-IVCA report

Despite the moderation in investment value, deal volumes increased around 10 per cent to nearly 1,700 transactions, indicating sustained investor interest in India

14 May 2026 10:28 am
US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid inflation concerns

Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell and is expected to lead critical policy discussions as inflation remains above target and markets increasingly rule out near-term rate cuts

14 May 2026 4:20 am
Shriram General Insurance Q4 net profit jumps 28% to 167 crore

Lower claim ratio major driver for profit jump, says MD & CEO

13 May 2026 10:12 pm
Banks credit offtake and deposit accretion picks up in 2nd fortnight of April

Credit growth of all scheduled banks jumped by 2,95,164 crore during the period

13 May 2026 8:16 pm
Raise Financial Services acquires GreenLife Insurance Broking

Raise Financial Services says it plans to invest $15 million in GreenLife

13 May 2026 7:44 pm