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Shriram Finance Q4 net profit jumps 41 per cent

This profitability came on the back of robust growth in loans to the commercial vehicle, passenger vehicle, farm equipment and gold segments

24 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
RBI cancels licence of Paytm Payments Bank amid compliance issues

The central bank cited PPBL's non-compliance with various Banking Regulation Act provisions for its action

24 Apr 2026 8:57 pm
IndusInd Bank logs 533 cr profit in Q4FY26 against a huge loss in Q4FY25

Driven by healthy growth in net interest income and other income

24 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence

In January 2024, RBI ordered the bank to stop accepting fresh deposits due to, what it said at the time, non-compliance with rules, including on customer due diligence, use of funds and technology infrastructure.

24 Apr 2026 7:40 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Apr 24, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Apr 24, 2026

24 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Apr 24, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Apr 24, 2026

24 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
J.P. Morgan upgrades Taiwan, tech to overweight; cuts India to neutral amid AI surge and stagflation

India downgrade reflects five headwinds, including stretched valuations and IMD forecast for below-normal monsoon

24 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
slice eyes merchant credit cards to tap MSME gap

Indias business credit card market has traditionally been skewed towards large corporates and established firms with audited financials.

24 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
JP Morgan, HSBC cut India ratings on oil, inflation concerns despite strong long term outlook

JP Morgan downgraded Indian equities to Neutral from Overweight, citing a combination of valuation concerns, earnings risks and limited exposure to emerging technology themes

24 Apr 2026 5:16 pm
Policybazaars Gift City arm sees over 50% NRI customer share; US, UAE, UK drive demand for dollar insurance products

The platform, which expanded into Gift City through a branch in September 2025, has enabled NRIs across 35 countries to access investment-linked insurance products denominated in US dollars

24 Apr 2026 5:10 pm
FM says Indian banks must build new defences as AI threats grow, West Asia crisis watched closely

Banks directed to strengthen defences under IBA-led mechanism after high-level meeting

24 Apr 2026 3:59 pm
Kerala Grameena Bank aims for 1 lakh crore business in FY27

The roadmap was discussed and formalised during a high-level strategic meet of the Board of Directors.

24 Apr 2026 1:39 pm
India approves 3,000 crore for Maldives under SAARC currency swap

The 3,000 crore facility has been released under the INR Swap Window of the 'Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Countries, 2024-2027

24 Apr 2026 10:11 am
63SATS Cybertech, law firm PDA join hands to offer cybersecurity solutions

Both 63SATS and PDA will provide clients with complete protection across prevention, detection, response, regulatory compliance, legal defence and recovery

24 Apr 2026 9:09 am
Indias virtual digital asset market is moving into a more mature phase, says BitDelta India CEO

The platform, registered with FIU-IND, aims to offer secure and regulated trading in cryptocurrencies and related digital assets.

24 Apr 2026 8:19 am
RBI approves Vivek Tripathi as executive director of AU Small Finance Bank

He will also serve as Whole-time Director from April 24, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

24 Apr 2026 6:49 am
Rupee pierces the 94 per $ mark amid uncertainty around West Asia war

As compared to last Fridays close of 92.93, the rupee has cumulatively weakened about 118 paise so far this week.

23 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
Union Bank reports 7% increase in Q4 FY26 net profit at 5,316 crore

The banks net interest income (NII) (difference between interest earned and interest expended) was marginally lower at 9,406 crore, against 9,514 crore in the year-ago period

23 Apr 2026 6:58 pm
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Q4 net down 18% at 187 crore on lower income

Revenue from operations increased 7% to 458 crore (428 crore), but overall income fell 15% to 425 crore

23 Apr 2026 6:28 pm
M2P Fintechappoints Vivek SeshadriasGroup Chief Financial Officer

Seshadri previously served as the Chief Financial Officer forHitachi Payment Services

23 Apr 2026 2:38 pm
PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI payments for 180 million customers

The initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and expand formal credit access, especially in semi-urban and rural areas where PNB has a strong branch presence.

23 Apr 2026 1:06 am
AI to transform financial market infrastructure, says SBI chairman CS Setty

Speaking at CCILs 25-year anniversary in Mumbai, he highlighted AIs ability to process large-scale financial data for better risk prediction and automation of clearing and settlement processes

23 Apr 2026 1:06 am
MPC members flag supply-driven external shock for holding the repo rate

Despite challenges, the outlook for 2026-27 remains cautiously positive with services, agriculture and healthy balance sheets continuing to support growth, RBI Governor said

22 Apr 2026 9:46 pm
RBI issues draft PPI directions, tightens norms for wallets and fintechs

Draft directions tighten norms for digital wallets, raise net worth requirements for non-banks and strengthen customer safeguards ahead of May 22 deadline

22 Apr 2026 9:26 pm
Curbs in forex market temporary, says RBI Dy Guv Rabi Sankar

It was a temporary measure and we (partially) rolled it back now, says T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor, RBI

22 Apr 2026 9:06 pm
FSIB invites application from private sector too for selection of public sector banks' EDs

Candidates holding the post of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) would not be considered for appointment to the post

22 Apr 2026 6:26 pm
SBI Life profit dips as operating expenses rise

Net profit falls to 805 crore as commissions and operating expenses rise despite premium growth

22 Apr 2026 5:26 pm
Bajaj Life insurance offers benefits to meet health, wellness goals with new rider

New rider provides living benefits worth up to 2 lakh per annum at 1,911 per month. Benefits vary by selected variant and eligible plan combination

22 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
RBI in talks with global regulators, banks to review Anthropics Mythos risks

The Reserve Bank of Indias preliminary assessment suggests Mythos could pose cybersecurity risks by accelerating the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, sources said

22 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Bank credit to moderate, slippage rate to rise amid expected slowdown in real GDP growth in FY27: ICRA

ICRA expects credit growth to moderate to sub-12% in FY27 from the significantly higher level of 15.9% in FY26

22 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
RBI closely monitoring FDI outflows and currency fluctuations: Sanjay Malhotra

Speaking at a round-table in New York, he highlighted ongoing reforms to ease regulations, improve market access, and integrate onshore and offshore markets

22 Apr 2026 1:06 pm
Bitcoin rises on optimism over Trumps extended Iran ceasefire

Bitcoin increases as much as 2.7% to trade around $77,500

22 Apr 2026 12:26 pm
Life insurers new business premium rises 15.7% to 4.59 lakh crore in FY26

The new business premium crossed 4 lakh crore mark for the first time, mainly driven by GST waiver

22 Apr 2026 11:06 am
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