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Total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector in the first 2 months of FY27 up about 8 times

This is driven by a pickup in non-food bank credit and rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) to India, per the central banks latest monthly bulletin

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
RBI to conduct 2 lakh crore 7-day variable rate repo auction on June 23

The move follows a review of current and evolving market liquidity trends

22 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
IRDAI moots 10-fold hike in penalties to curb mis-selling

The draft regulations also seek to enhance transparency and accountability

22 Jun 2026 9:29 pm
Any breakdown of interim US-Iran peace agreement may reignite material risks: RBI Bulletin

The uncertainties could have an impact on the outlook through international trade, cost pressures, capital flows and commodity prices

22 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
Bankers expect RBI to issue detailed FAQs on limited period high interest rate FCNR (B) deposits

Offering leverage on a FCNR (B) deposit has emerged as a grey area

22 Jun 2026 8:21 pm
CBI arrests ex-RCFL and RHFL CEOs in 7,623 crore bank fraud case

The agency said the accused sanctioned loans to intermediary and conduit firms in violation of RBI and lending norms, resulting in massive losses to public sector banks

22 Jun 2026 7:51 pm
World Bank approves USD 1.5 billion to boost private sector jobs in India

The initiative is projected to generate employment opportunities for about 11 million young Indians over the next two decades under the private sector development financing programme

22 Jun 2026 5:31 pm
Alan Greenspan, ex-Federal Reserve chief, dies at 100

Widely regarded as the architect of a prolonged US economic expansion, Greenspan oversaw an era of low inflation, strong growth and booming markets, steering monetary policy through multiple crises including the 1987 crash and the Asian financial crisis

22 Jun 2026 5:11 pm
RBI Governor calls MSMEs key partners in Indias growth story

Malhotra described MSMEs as the nursery of entrepreneurship and stressed the need for a financial system that effectively serves enterprises across districts and towns

22 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
RBI unlikely to raise interest rates soon amid declining crude oil prices, say experts

The MPC projected Indias real GDP growth for 2026-27 at 6.6% while revising Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) upward to 5.1%, with inflation expected to peak at 5.9% in the third quarter

22 Jun 2026 3:21 pm
Global banks drive India asset-backed securities sales to record

Foreign banks share in total issuance grew to about 35% in the year ended March, from 28% to 30% in each of the preceding two fiscal years

22 Jun 2026 11:21 am
Health insurance claim process functional, not frictionless, says Policybazaar study

Customers seek greater clarity and proactive communication, among other things, the second edition of PBs claims study revealed

22 Jun 2026 9:40 am
SBI-Telangana face-off Over 5-acre land in Hyd raises stakes for both sides

SBI on Friday secured a stay from the Telangana High Court on the auction of the land by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC), which had earlier allotted the property to the bank.

21 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Kotak Bank open to acquisitions at right price; Focus on profitability over market share, says Wholetime Director Kashyap

Kotak Bank prioritises profitability over market share, open to acquisitions that align culturally and technologically, says Director Kashyap.

21 Jun 2026 6:50 pm
India remains ADB's largest private sector market; lender eyes $1 bn direct support in 2026

ADB to focus on clean energy, green hydrogen, e-mobility and green data centres as key segments

21 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
H P Singh and Roy Varghese elected as new members on board of Sa-Dhan

Following the elections, the board was reconstituted with K Paul Thomas, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ESAF Small Finance Bank, as chairperson

20 Jun 2026 5:59 pm
PhonePe wallet inactivity fee explained: No impact on UPI payments or bank accounts

PhonePe has clarified rules around dormant prepaid wallets after users raised concerns over inactivity charges. The company said wallet balances, UPI transactions and linked bank accounts follow separate systems with different operating rules

20 Jun 2026 3:19 pm
Supervisory Data Quality Index score of small finance banks and private sector banks drops

The SDQI of public sector banks declined marginally by 0.3 in March 2026 as compared to December 2025; overall, the SDQI score of scheduled commercial banks declined marginally by 0.2 in March 2026

20 Jun 2026 1:49 pm
RBI exempts banks from maintaining statutory reserve ratios on fresh NRE term deposits

Banks to offer higher interest rates on deposits as they will be able to deploy the full deposit proceeds as loans

19 Jun 2026 8:44 pm
RBIs seeks daily data from banks under its limited period measures to attract foreign capital

Foreign capital measures, including FCNR deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs, to attract investment

19 Jun 2026 8:38 pm
Zerodha Capital loan book jumps past 580 crore as profit rises

Zerodha Capital's total income increased to 53.5 crore in FY26 from 37.1 crore a year earlier, while total assets rose to 641 crore from 433 crore

19 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Jun 19, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Jun 19, 2026

19 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 19, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 19, 2026

19 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
HDFC Bank shares in focus as stock turns ex-dividend; board extends Keki Mistrys tenure as chairman

The stock traded at 779.35 on the NSE at 11.36 am, after opening at 788.70 against its previous close of 799

19 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
Short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts say

DBS Bank Ltd. expects the central bank to deploy a stronger tool in August by requiring banks to keep a larger proportion of deposits with the RBI

19 Jun 2026 9:58 am
RBL Banks board reconstituted following Emirates NBD Bank taking majority stake

This will enable RBL Bank to be positioned as a leading large bank, going ahead

18 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
SBI sets out digital, green growth path; Govt earns 8,800 crore dividend

SBI outlines a digital, sustainable growth strategy, pays an 8,800 crore dividend for the government amid strong profitability

18 Jun 2026 8:50 pm
RBIs balance sheet expands even as global peers contract

Data from central bank reports show a widening contrast between emerging and developed economies

18 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
SBI Board approves 60,000 crore fundraising plan for FY27

SBI has been actively tapping the bond market in recent months as part of its capital planning

18 Jun 2026 7:52 pm
Sify Infinit Spaces secures sustainability-linked loan of $70 million from IFC

IFC will also work with SISL to mobilizse up to $300 million to support the companys growth and expansion in India

18 Jun 2026 7:48 pm
Mistrys tenure as HDFC Banks interim Part-time Chairman extended by 3 months

Mistry was brought in as Atanu Chakraborty tendered his resignation as the PT Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank on March 17, 2026.

18 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
IRDAI forms AI working group to guide insurers

The proposed regulations provide for consultation with the Insurance Advisory Committee in accordance with the provisions of the IRDA Act, 1999

18 Jun 2026 7:08 pm
Muthoot Fincorp launches NCD issue

The company stated that net proceeds from the issue will be used for lending, financing, repaying existing borrowings, and general corporate purposes

18 Jun 2026 6:57 pm
IIFL Capital Services launches next-gen algorithmic trading platform

The platform offers access to more than 100 ready-made algorithmic trading strategies, making sophisticated trading tools accessible to a wider investor base

18 Jun 2026 6:18 pm
Emirates NBD completes acquisition of majority stake in RBL Bank with $2.75 billion investment

The transaction, which was announced on October 18 last year, was completed after receiving all regulatory approvals and fulfilment of closing conditions

18 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
Equitas SFB hikes USD FCNR (B) deposit rate to 7.13% pa for select tenure

The interest rate increase follows Reserve Bank of Indias special FCNR (B) swap facility, aimed at encouraging higher NRI fund inflows into India

18 Jun 2026 2:57 pm
Fed holds rates steady, officials split over possible hikes this year

The meeting, chaired for the first time by Kevin Warsh, signalled a shift in the Feds communication strategy as it grapples with rising inflation pressures from energy costs and geopolitical tensions

18 Jun 2026 12:07 am
Attracting NRI inflows: RBI temporarily withdraws interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 yr tenor

Removes the restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors.

17 Jun 2026 9:47 pm
RBI conducts two VRR auctions to address liquidity tightness in banking system

The VRR auctions infused liquidity amounting to 72,300 crore in the banking system at a weighted average rate of 5.26%

17 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
Microfinance sector sees 17% contraction in portfolio in FY26: SIDBI-Equifax report

The POS of the microfinance sector declined to 2,77,053 crore as at March-end 2026 from 3,35,060 crore as at March-end 2025 and 3,77,706 crore as at March-end 2024

17 Jun 2026 9:17 pm
Axis Bank witnesses high double-digit decline in frauds, backed by AI-led intelligence system

The bank witnessed around 40 per cent reduction in fraud incidents in last financial year compared to previous financial year

17 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
RBI infuses 72,300 crore transient liquidity into banking system via VRR auctions

Experts attributed the narrowing of liquidity to outflows on account of advance tax payments.

17 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
Chinas central bank hints at shift to fed-style rate setting

A shorter-term policy anchor may give the PBOC greater precision and flexibility in steering market conditions

17 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
HDFC Bank prices $750 million bond in largest offshore deal by lenders since 2023

The deal is the largest by an Indian lender since the State Bank of India's $750 million five-year bond sale in May 2023 and comes as SBI and Bank of Baroda line up similar overseas debt sales.

17 Jun 2026 10:36 am
RBI eases capital norms for ECLGS 5.0 loans, cuts risk weight

As per the revised framework, 75% of the guaranteed portion will attract a zero risk weight, while the remaining exposure will carry a 20% risk weight under existing norms

16 Jun 2026 11:36 pm
Banks dangle mega returns to lureNRIstoFCNR(B) deposits

Besides high interest, lenders are offering significant leverage on the deposits

16 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Canara Bank launches new FCNR(B) Special Deposit Scheme for NRIs

Offers up to 6.50% p.a. on USD deposits with tax benefits and loan facility

16 Jun 2026 9:37 pm
Primary market heats up: 13,000 crore raised via corporate bonds in a day

The surge comes on the back of a rally in fixed-income markets, prompting borrowers to accelerate fundraising plans

16 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
ICICI Pru Life Insurance launches ULIP with fixed maturity benefit, life cover

ICICI Pru Signature Secure offers a simple proposition invest once, stay protected through life cover during the policy term

16 Jun 2026 6:36 pm
RBI launches awareness campaign against cyber financial frauds

RBI Reelathon 2026 is designed as a three-phase state-wide awareness initiative

16 Jun 2026 4:05 pm