The Hindu Businessline

Banks are anticipated to report steady Q4 due to strong loan and deposit growth, improved profitability, and controlled slippages

At present, there is no classification among business correspondents, while the commissions they get paid vary from bank to bank

Tonse takes over the reins from Prashant Kumar who demitted office as MD & CEO on April 5

The Kolkata-based lender reported 11% rise in total deposits at 3.27 lakh crore; low-cost CASA deposits improved to 38.48%

It has been unable to shake consistent downward pressure since a selloff in October, leaving it down about 45% from its peak above $126,000 that month

Investors had long pushed for states to align their borrowing disclosures with the central government

According to experts, the MPC members will take into account the continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, volatility in commodity prices and sharp currency movement hitting the value of the domestic currency

The onboarded network includes Independent Financial Advisors, Registered Investment Advisors, Mutual Fund Distributors and Chartered Accountants

Bankers attributed the surge in hedging costs to importers rushing to cover dollar payments after the RBI-triggered rupee rally

While profitability is set to improve on the back of higher fee income and lower credit costs, growth may moderate amid inflationary pressures

The focus is likely to be on calming financial markets, with assurances of readiness to support the weakening rupee and inject liquidity to keep bond yields in check, economists and traders said

Deposits grew 14% to 3.50 lakh crore, pushing total business up 18% to 6.42 lakh crore.

Lenders seek four-quarter window to absorb mark-to-market losses on investments

Analysts and industry players underscore varied borrowing attitudes, structural factors and policy tailwinds as factors contributing to increased lending

Total deposits stood at 4,00,178 crore as of March 31, 2026, down 2.6 per cent year-on-year from 4,10,862 crore, reflecting moderation in liability growth amid a competitive environment.

Total deposits increased 11.05% year-on-year to 25,850 crore as of March 31, 2026, indicating continued customer accretion and improved deposit mobilisation across segments

The CASA ratio stood at 24% during the quarter under review compared to 21.8% in the year-ago period

IIFCL has an exposure of 3,000 crore across nine InvITs as of March 31, 2026

The report noted that the war has plunged the entire world into chaos, with disruptions in global energy markets emerging as a key concern

Public sector banks also showed steady momentum, with Bank of Baroda crossing the 30 lakh crore global business milestone, while Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India recorded moderate growth in deposits and advances

Loan growth for IDBI Bank stands at 16%, Kotak Mahindra Bank at 16.2% and AU Small Finance Bank at 25.1%

Total deposits rise 10% on-year to 1,66,344 crore in Q4 FY26

However, the quarter was overshadowed by governance concerns after the abrupt resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who stepped down mid-term citing ethical issues.

The public sector bank clocked a 12% yoy growth in global deposits and a 16.23% yoy growth in global advances in the fourth quarter (Q4FY26) ended March 31, 2026

The BIS strategy will involve issuing securities in specific benchmark tenor buckets as per the pre-announced calendar

We aspire to be amongst the top three (UL-NBFCs), which we used to be. So, we intend to go back there, says Chief Banga

From a scale perspective, the insurance broker serves over 1000 clients across sectors in the country, supported by a team of 241 associates, with plans to scale this to around 380 as it continues to grow

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The union alleged the move was arbitrary, ignored existing policies, and impacted employee morale, including concerns over transfers close to retirement and lack of consideration for personal circumstances

Digitalisation and retail credit penetration remain key long-term drivers, broadening the investment universe beyond traditional banking

The central bank explains that the move toward a more structured strategy is part of a long-term effort to stabilise the market for state-level securities

The Association has sought the governments intervention for assessing the governance, compliance, and risk management practices at Indias second-largest private sector bank

The provisions applicable to foreign banks operating in wholly owned subsidiary mode shall be applicable to the bank, except the requirement to have at least half of the directors attending board meetings to be independent directors shall not apply

In 2019, Prudential Global Investment Managers completed purchase of 50% stake held by its joint venture partner DHFL

The study indicates responsible borrowing behaviour, with an overall Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio (FOIR) of 18.7 per cent %, which is well within the 50 per cent % limit prescribed by the RBI.

The regulator also directed insurers to assess compliance with dark pattern guidelines and strengthen governance and risk management, as part of broader efforts to improve transparency and oversight in the sector

RBI looks prepared to escalate its push to curb speculation and support the rupee

The Reserve Bank of Indias restrictions on non-deliverable derivatives will impact major currency hubs like Singapore and London, where trading has grown to about twice the onshore market size

Transaction value rises to 29.53 lakh crore with 24 per cent year-on-year growth in volume

Margins may fall 2030 bps below its current 3.1% forecast in FY27

The rupee is expected to benefit from the measures as the unwinding of arbitrage positions would spark a bout of heavy dollar sales in the onshore market

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This newly launched solution allows customers to update their registered mobile numbers digitally, anytime and anywhere, through a secure three step Aadhaar Face Authentication journey

RBI tightens forex rules to stabilise plunging rupee amid volatility

Rating agencies flag moderation in credit ratios and rising geopolitical uncertainty overall

The total value in circulation has dropped sharply, though the notes continue to remain legal tender.

Total deposits of the bank increased to 1,08,840.95 crore in 2025-26 from 1,04,807.49 crore in 2024-25, a growth of 3.8 per cent

The case stems from LICs investment in company bonds, with allegations of fund diversion, false representations, and financial irregularities flagged in a forensic audit

RBI extends November 2025 trade relief measures, benefiting exporters with longer timelines for export value repatriation and credit.