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The successful bidder would also be subject to the RBIs fit and proper assessment

Underlying inflation is low, even forecasts are much lower than the inflation target, says Sanjay Malhotra

DICGC said based on the risk assessment score obtained using its internal rating methodology, each bank will be categorised into four groups, namely A, B, C and D

Gold loan NBFCs with over 1,000 branches may no longer need prior RBI approval for opening new branch

Sundaram Home Finances Emerging Business branch network doubles to 100 in 12 months; expansion accelerates beyond Tamil Nadu

During the initial three-month period (JulySeptember, 2025), the Sabse Pehle Life Insurance campaign had reached approximately 31 crore people overall, including 17 crore through digital channels

To introduce guidelines on advertising financial products to curb mis-selling; harmonise recovery norms

RBI data shows the industry segment recorded 13.3% year-on-year growth as of December 31, 2025, with MSEs leading at 31%, followed by medium enterprises at 20.4% and large enterprises at 7.5%, highlighting the sectors growing contribution to Indias industrial landscape.

The Governor noted that the RBI has comprehensively reviewed the KCC scheme with a view to expand coverage, streamline operational aspects and address emerging requirements

The acquisition follows in-principle approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and aligns with the Union Budget 202627 plan to consolidate public sector non-banking financial companies

Tiered, simplified framework planned for unsecured loans, housing finance, and member lending limits. For securing the next phase of growth for UCBs, the RBI will soon be launching Mission SAKSHAM (Sahakari Bank Kshamta Nirman)- a sector-wide capacity-building and certification framework

Our Mumbai BureauCPI inflation estimate for Q1 and Q2FY27 was raised by 10 bps and 20 bps, respectively

Announcing the policy decision, the Governor said the MPC arrived at the decision after a detailed assessment of evolving macroeconomic conditions and the overall economic outlook

The worlds largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.64% at $64,153.24 in volatile trade, swinging between gains and losses after having hit a low of $60,008.52 earlier in the session

Corporation not in a hurry to foray into the health insurance segment; plans to optimise its real estate holding

They also want a portion of the cash reserve ratio to be recognised as high quality liquid assets for the computation of LCR

The fund house will take upto 5 lakh per day per person in each of the schemes -- PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund of Fund, Emerging Markets Equity FoF, Global Select Real Estate Securities FoF

Losses for the year so far now approaching 20%

PhonePe has seen a healthy revenue growth led by an improving monetization illustrated by the rising Revenue/Total Payment Volume ratio

Heres everything you need to know about Fridays MPC announcements

Hardening bond yields, rupee volatility and weak policy transmission argue for a status quo

The Fed also released its 2026 stress scenarios, which include sharp job losses, market volatility, and falling asset prices.

Tonse has his tasks cut-out over the next three term

In the last one week, RBI injected 1,11,500 crore via 90-day VRR auction; 50,000 crore via OMO purchase of G-Sec, and about 90,000 crore via the dollar/rupee three-year buy-sell swap

The partnership aims to integrate life insurance and long-term income solutions into the investment journeys of Mirae Asset Sharekhans digitally active and investment-focused clients.

Net profit touched highest-ever quarterly figure in Q3 on robust MSME and gold loans growth

Lenders also requested the RBI consider an early rollout of revised liquidity rules that allow them to hold fewer government bonds, something that also frees up more cash for lending

Major announcements in Budget 2026, such as GST exemption on individual life and health insurance and the insurance amendment bill, underline the governments renewed push for the insurance sector.

Proposes average wage increase for workmen staff across different lengths of service at 20 per cent

The shakeup comes as Indias banking system expands at an unprecedented pace, straining supervisory tools designed for a simpler era

Bitcoin on Tuesday tumbled to its lowest level since US President Donald Trump won re-election in early November 2024 and ushered in a more crypto-friendly administration

On the inflation front, Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 stood at 1.33 per cent (provisional) compared to December 2024

The move follows the completion of Prashant Kumars extended tenure as the banks MD & CEO

Excluding the accelerated provisions and one-time impact of new Labour Codes, the NBFCs net profit rose 23% y-o-y to 5,317 crore

Under the collaboration, Bharti AXA Life will offer its protection, savings and retirement products to Equitas SFB customers across more than 1,042 banking outlets in 18 states and Union Territories

The company posted a standalone net profit of 1,287.66 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, up 18%

Having reduced repo by 125 bps since February 2025, the MPC could pause to allow transmission

The bank has already submitted contenders for the MD post and is awaiting further word from RBI, Kamakodi said

Financial bids likely in February or March for IDBI Banks strategic sale

The move would help make payments easier for Indian tourists as they would be able to use India's Unified Payments Interface with merchants in foreign countries who have signed up with Alipay+

The company has declared 160 per cent interim dividend (16 per share)

India allows 74% foreign investment in private banks but limits shareholdings of any single foreign institution to 15% unless the Reserve Bank of India grants an exemption

Banks across India will observe several holidays in February 2026 due to a mix of weekly offs, national observances, and state-specific festivals. As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms, banks will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, in addition to all Sundays. Regional holidays such as Maha Shivaratri, Losar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, and Statehood Days in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram will also impact banking operations in select states. Customers are advised to plan

The selloff is being driven less by fear than by fading belief and vanishing buyers

An online petition to President of India sought her intervention in larger national interest, Devidas Tuljapurkar, Convenor; and Ratnakar Wankhade and Vithal Koteswara Rao, Joint Convenors, told businessline

As the transition to a debt-to-GDP regime starts, the figure is 56.1 per cent for the current fiscal and is expected to go down further to 55.6% in FY27

The proposed amendment seeks to rationalise the penal consequences under these provisions

The committee will examine reforms, consolidation, regulatory changes, and ownership patterns to strengthen banks and NBFCs for the next growth phase

While compliance and surveillance have tightened, true growth requires economic rationalization to keep Web3 innovation and talent within India