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SBI, Bank of Baroda eye first dollar bonds since RBI subsidy, sources say

The RBI said this week that external commercial borrowings with an average maturity of at least three years by state-run companies would qualify for a swap facility at a fixed rate of 1.5% per annum, compounded semi-annually

12 Jun 2026 3:32 pm
ESAF Small Finance Bank crosses 50,000 crore in total business

The bank reported total deposits of Rs 26,197 crore and gross advances of Rs 23,832 crore as of June 11, 2026.

12 Jun 2026 3:32 pm
Motorcycle planted in road accident case for insurance claim from ICICI Lombard

According tothe insurer, a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which looked into a 2015 road accident case to claim insurance benefits illegally from ICICI Lombard, has revealed an implantation of the motorcycle

12 Jun 2026 3:28 pm
City Union Bank increases FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.10%

The revised rate came into effect on June 10, 2026, and applies to NRI customers

12 Jun 2026 3:26 pm
MSME loan growth decelerates to 13% amid global headwinds; ECLGS 5.0 slated to cushion impact: Report

IIFL estimates the scheme could unlock 2.55 trillion in additional credit amid global headwinds.

12 Jun 2026 1:12 pm
US-based peer-to-peer payment gateway Zelle to expand services in India

Zelle enables financial institutions of all sizes to offer near-instant cross-border remittances through trusted banks and credit unions

12 Jun 2026 12:52 pm
Smaller lenders offer over 7% on USD deposits in bid to attract FCNR(B) deposit rates

This follows RBIs recent proposal aimed at boosting US dollar inflows

12 Jun 2026 12:22 pm
Govt nominates DFS Secretary Lohiya on central boards of RBI and SBI

Lohiya nomination follows the superannuation of Nagaraju Maddirala

11 Jun 2026 8:36 pm
Attractive short-term interest rates trigger demand for short-term funds from banks and India Inc

Experts observed that the current softness in money market rates makes short-term funding attractive

11 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
HDFC Life pegs claim settlement ratio at 99.7% in FY26

HDFC Lifesays it is leveraging digital workflows, automation, AI-led validation, and analytics to simplify claims assessment and processing

11 Jun 2026 4:59 pm
SBI, ICICI, HDFC Bank raise FCNR(B) rates to tap NRI foreign currency deposits

The move follows the Reserve Bank of Indias foreign currency swap window announcement, which reduced the currency hedging cost for banks and enabled them to offer higher returns

11 Jun 2026 4:39 pm
IndianOverseasBankhikes rates for select non-callable fixed deposits

The interest rate for the general public for a 1-year non-callable deposit is now up to 6.7% from 6.6% earlier; for more than 1 year and less than 2 years it is 6.6% compared to 6.5% earlier

11 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
Banks look to foreign funding to maximize RBIs bazooka

Lenders have sought clarity on using NRI deposits as collateral to help attract additional foreign capital under the RBIs latest scheme.

11 Jun 2026 2:19 pm
SAMCO Securities launches global investing platform through GIFT City

The platform will provide research coverage on more than 700 global securities, including constituents of the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and over 100 ETFs, SAMCO Group Founder and CEO Jimeet Modi said

11 Jun 2026 1:39 pm
HDFC Bank likely to emerge as key beneficiary of RBIs FCNR-B Revival: Jeffries

Jefferies says the lender was the largest mobiliser under the 2013 scheme, while fresh RBI measures could support foreign inflows and future growth

11 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
Crisil upgrades long-term credit rating of Muthoot Microfin

The upgrade is expected to improve its access to diversified funding sources at competitive rates

11 Jun 2026 12:45 pm
RBI may ask banks to adopt risk-based internal audit approach

The primary objective of RBIA is to provide the Board or its committees with reasonable assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the institutions risk management and internal control framework.

10 Jun 2026 10:16 pm
Banks raise MCLR amid tight liquidity

Canara Bank raised MCLR for overnight to six-month tenures by 5 bps, while leaving longer-tenure rates unchanged

10 Jun 2026 10:06 pm
Banks can lend only to SEBI-registered and listed REITs, InvITs: RBI guidelines

REITS and InvITs are investment vehicles that allow investors to invest in real estate and infrastructure assets respectively

10 Jun 2026 9:09 pm
Banks kick-off rate hikes on FCNR (B) deposits

Peak interest rates touch 7%, or thereabouts

10 Jun 2026 8:18 pm
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 extended till August 31

The government has also raised the maximum loan amount limit for large NBFC-MFIs and MFIs to 1,000 crore from 300 crore, subject to a 20% Assets Under Management ceiling

10 Jun 2026 5:56 pm
Indian banks likely to see further decline in bad loans despite economic challenges: Report

The report said major lenders are likely to see further declines in bad-loan ratios, supported by stronger balance sheets and improved recovery mechanisms

10 Jun 2026 4:46 pm
GIFT City opens applications for second fintech cohort to support early-stage start-ups

Selected participants to undergo three months of in-person residency at GIFT City, followed by three months of virtual support dedicated to product development, market validation, and ecosystem engagement

10 Jun 2026 4:36 pm
Global AI debt issuance to double to $570 billion in 2026, Morgan Stanley estimates

A number of big-bang funding plans have been announced recently for the AI buildout

10 Jun 2026 3:56 pm
Indian 10-year bond falls sharply on tax relief-driven FPI buying

Benchmark 10-year yield drops 10 basis points in four days as foreign investors pump over 11,000 crore into government securities.

10 Jun 2026 3:46 pm
Karur Vysya Bank hikes FCNR (B) US Dollar interest rate by 437 bps for maturities of 3-5 years

The FCNR(B) US Dollar deposit rates for these maturities will be 7% per annum from the earlier 2.63%

10 Jun 2026 2:25 pm
SEBI proposes new pay disclosure norms for mutual fund firms

Asset management companies may report executive remuneration on a consolidated basis instead of naming individuals.

10 Jun 2026 12:55 pm
Yes Bank hikes FX deposit rates to attract non-resident inflows

The private-sector lender will offer 7% on three-year FCNR(B) deposits, 7.05% on four-year deposits and 7.10% on five-year deposits, a spokesperson for the bank said

10 Jun 2026 11:55 am
Volatile equity markets, global uncertainty takes heavy toll on MF inflows

Equity inflows dipped 40% in May to 22,908 crore, against 38,440 crore in April, as investors confidence was shaken by extreme volatility in the market

10 Jun 2026 11:54 am
No plans to replace paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, clarifies PIB

PIB Fact Check in a post on X said the claims being circulated on social media were fake, and that the RBI maintains its current currency structure

10 Jun 2026 9:35 am
BOI sets up specialised branch to strengthen partnership-led lending ecosystem

This includes Pool Buyout, Co-Lending, TReDS and Supply Chain Finance at Nariman Point, Mumbai

9 Jun 2026 9:23 pm
Banks want RBI to relax liquidity buffer norm relating to institutional deposits

LCR requires banks to maintain high quality liquid assets to meet 30 days net outgo under stressed conditions

9 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
Bombay High Court rejects Lilavati Trust plea against HDFC Bank over alleged defamation

The court said the banks statements were factually accurate and imposed a Rs 5 lakh cost on the trust.

9 Jun 2026 6:23 pm
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by 8,795 cr after govt tax exemption move

According to data from the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL), FPI holdings in FAR securities stood at 3.32 lakh crore on Tuesday, up from 3.23 lakh crore on June 3.

9 Jun 2026 3:03 pm
Keeping close watch on MSME loan book as prolonged West Asia crisis may impact cashflows: Punjab & Sind Bank MD

Bank posts record 1,322 crore profit in FY26; targets 4 lakh crore business by FY29

9 Jun 2026 11:33 am
Banking stocks rise on forex swap facility for overseas borrowings

Banks can avail concessional swap from the RBI for overseas borrowings of a minimum maturity of 3 years

9 Jun 2026 10:03 am
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot with some roles cut

The hiring push, including for senior leadership roles, will continue through March 2027.

9 Jun 2026 10:03 am
RBI announces swap window for ECBs and FCNR (B) deposits

Measures extended hedging support and liquidity management till January 2027

8 Jun 2026 10:02 pm
Arnifi launches AI-powered banking, payments platform for corporates

This platform will allow businesses to access traditional banks, digital banks and payment processors across key global jurisdictions

8 Jun 2026 9:52 pm
121 Finance disburses 10 cr via GeM Sahay

The company has disbursed over 2,600 loans to more than 400 MSMEs across 173 cities in 27 States, helping small suppliers access working capital against confirmed government purchase orders

8 Jun 2026 9:32 pm
Indian IT sees rising share of revenue from BFSI in FY26

Four of the five top tier Indian IT services players saw an increase in share of revenue from the BFSI vertical in FY26, according to data from the companys annual reports

8 Jun 2026 9:32 pm
Viyona Fintech gets NPCI Bharat BillPay certification as a BOU

The certification clears Viyona to go live as a Biller Operating Unit, enabling billers across utilities, education, insurance, and financial services to collect payments through Indias Bharat BillPay network

8 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
I want Canara Bank to become the preferred bank for the younger generation: Brajesh Kumar Singh

For the new MD and CEO of Canara Bank, the first priority is on the resources side, raising low-cost deposits and improving CASA, which will strengthen overall efficiency.

8 Jun 2026 9:11 pm
ARCs seek review of SARFAESI Act and their functioning

Request FinMin to set up working group on ARCs to review their existing position and expand their role

8 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
SBI hands over 8,813 crore dividend cheque to government for FY26

The public sector lender reported a net profit of 80,032 crore for the year, with operating profit rising to 1.23 lakh crore

8 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
Blackstone looks to sell $2 billion of fund stakes, FT says

The deal would be one of the largest to ever come to market, ahead of a similar transaction from Carlyle Group Inc.s AlpInvest unit last year

8 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
RBI-government measures to attract foreign investment may bring $35-40 billion inflows: Report

The report stated that the measures aim to attract foreign capital into India while addressing rupee pressure and enhancing external sector stability

8 Jun 2026 3:38 pm
Bitcoin steadies after $60,000 breach as Saylor hints at buying

The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 3.8% to nearly $64,200 and was trading around $63,000 at 7 a.m. in London

8 Jun 2026 3:32 pm
Private capex set to broaden in FY27 as rate cuts spur investment: BoB

Consumer durables, logistics, retail and capital goods likely to lead the next phase of the investment cycle.

8 Jun 2026 12:42 pm