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MFIs push for real-time credit data, regulator hesitant to approve

Further, MFIs have also requested the RBI to allow bio-metric enabled Aadhar card as a borrower authentication document

9 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
RBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank

RBIs approval letter to CUB, as seen by businessline, mentions the remuneration to be a fixed pay of Rs 2.50 crore per annum including perquisites.

9 Feb 2026 8:29 pm
Micro, small enterprises with good track record can get collateral-free loans up to 25 lakh: RBI

Banks may increase the limit for loans up to 25 lakh as per their internal policy

9 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
RBI Guv flags the need to remain vigilant against KYC-related frauds and misuse of accounts

Financial Literacy Week 2026 will be observed between February 9 and 13, 2026, across the country.

9 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Bank of Baroda slashes floating rate car loans by 30 bps

The bank will not charge individual borrowers for prepayment/ part-payment on floating rate car loans

9 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
Tata AIA rolls out Value Index Funds with life insurance cover

The funds maintain 70-100 per cent allocation to equities and equity-related instruments, with the remainder in cash and money market instruments

9 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
Revised deposit insurance norms to support profitability of better rated Banks: ICRA

The new norms can improve the return on ayssets by almost 4 basis points (bps) for strong banks with a long operating history

9 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
Conglomerate Bank: BoB eyes more contribution from subsidiaries, JVs and associates to group assets and profit

The Bank recently received RBIs approval to establish a wholly owned subsidiary for undertaking SPD business by infusing capital of up to 2000 crores

9 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
RBI likely at end of rate-cut cycle, to opt for long pause as inflation risks tilt up: BoB Report

The report noted that recent RBI policy signals show the Monetary Policy Committee is now prioritising growth support and financial stability over further rate cuts

9 Feb 2026 9:23 am
SBI Q3 PAT up 24% on strong loan growth, stable asset quality

The bank received a special dividend of 2,200 crore from its subsidiary SBI MF, and it intends to complete IPO process of the company before 2026 end, Chairman CS Setty said

7 Feb 2026 6:35 pm
Bitcoin on shaky ground as crypto markets seesaw

Bitcoins price drop linked to thin liquidity and market volatility

7 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Karur Vysya Bank inaugurates 900th branch in Chennai

The Karur-headquartered bank reported a total business of 2.11 lakh crore as on December 31, 2025

7 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
SBI Q3 PAT up 24% on stable NII growth

Gross advances grew 15% y-o-y to 46.83 lakh crore in Q3, while deposits rose 9% y-o-y to 57.01 lakh crore

7 Feb 2026 2:16 pm
Kotak denies filing bid to acquire IDBI Bank

On Friday, various media reports had said that the Centre has received financial bids to acquire IDBI Bank from Prem-Watsa-backed Fairfax, Emirates NBD and Kotak

7 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
DIPAM receives financial bids for IDBI Bank

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

6 Feb 2026 11:00 pm
Expect policy rates to be low for a longer period: RBI Guv

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

6 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Risk-based deposit insurance framework to be ushered in for Banks from April 1st

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

6 Feb 2026 9:31 pm
RBIs type-1 NBFC proposal may halve number of NBFCs

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

6 Feb 2026 8:28 pm
Sundaram Home Finance eyes 500 crore Emerging Business disbursements this fiscal

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

6 Feb 2026 7:50 pm
Life insurance industrys new awareness campaign reaches 35.5 crore people across all channels

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

6 Feb 2026 7:42 pm
RBI proposes one-time compensation of up to 25,000 for victims of digital fraud

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

6 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
RBI doubles collateral-free loan limit for MSEs from 10 lakh to 20 lakh

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.

6 Feb 2026 6:58 pm
Farm sector to get a leg-up, revised KCC guidelines in the works

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

6 Feb 2026 6:50 pm
PFC acquires 52.63% government stake in REC, making it a subsidiary

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

6 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
RBI mulls relaxation of lending norms for Urban Co-operative Banks

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

6 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
RBI ups Q1 and Q2FY27 GDP and CPI inflation projections

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

6 Feb 2026 11:24 am
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%

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

6 Feb 2026 10:35 am
Bitcoin plunges to near $60,000 as investors flee risky bets

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

6 Feb 2026 8:50 am
LICs Q3 standalone net profit up 17% at 12,958 cr

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

5 Feb 2026 9:38 pm
Banks make a pitch to delay implementing the amended liquidity coverage ratio framework

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

5 Feb 2026 8:29 pm
PGIM India AMC to take inflows in 3 global funds

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

5 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
Bitcoin dips below $70,000, erasing gains since Trump win in 2024

Losses for the year so far now approaching 20%

5 Feb 2026 6:37 pm
PhonePe logs 60% rise in active merchant ratio

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

5 Feb 2026 6:15 pm
RBI MPC Meet Feb 2026: Date, Time, Expectations & live details

Heres everything you need to know about Fridays MPC announcements

5 Feb 2026 3:32 pm
RBI to keep repo rate unchanged amid currency volatility and bond yield pressures: SBI report

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

5 Feb 2026 12:41 pm
Fed to keep bank capital buffers unchanged until 2027 as it reviews stress test changes

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

5 Feb 2026 5:51 am
bl. profile: Mild mannered, hard-working Tonse to be new YES Bank boss

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

4 Feb 2026 10:03 pm
Liquidity improves as banks deployment at RBIs SDF window vaults over 3 lakh crore

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

4 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
Bajaj Life Insurance partners with Mirae Asset Sharekhan to expand life cover offerings

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.

4 Feb 2026 6:58 pm
Tamilnad Mercantile Banks Q3FY26 net profit rises 14%

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

4 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Lenders urge RBI to ease liquidity rules amid loan demand surge

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

4 Feb 2026 4:59 pm
100% FDI in insurance gives more power to regulators: LIC MD

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.

4 Feb 2026 3:29 pm
AINBEA, signs 9th bipartite wage settlementwith Nabard

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

4 Feb 2026 12:14 pm
RBI mulls supervision revamp for banks to curb risks

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

4 Feb 2026 11:56 am
Bitcoin-led Crypto rout erases nearly half a trillion in a week

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

4 Feb 2026 9:09 am
3-day RBI MPC meet begins today, policy decision due on Friday

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

4 Feb 2026 9:01 am