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Prosus to invest $100 million in Sachin Bansals Navi in first institutional fundraise

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI)

19 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
Responsible AI must expand inclusion, not just efficiency: RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

At the same time, he warned against excessive reliance on algorithms, emphasising that human judgment remains essential

19 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Karnataka Bank empanelled as Arranger for HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds

Karnataka Bank customers can easily subscribe to HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds at the banks branches, supported by dedicated relationship management and customer service

19 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
UpTik hits 12 crore in monthly lending

The companys growth was supported by a strong operating track record

19 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Indian women set to inherit 73 lakh crore, but only 23% have a wealth transfer plan

Wealth creation emerged as the primary investment objective for 86 per cent of respondents, challenging the long-held assumption that women investors tend to be more conservative

19 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

The bank, through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, issued the bonds having a tenure of three years and a fixed coupon of 5.625%

19 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
InfinityDAO plans $1 billion insurance programme for IDL token ecosystem

The proposed programme comes as digital-asset platforms increasingly seek stronger governance, risk controls and institutional safeguards to build market credibility.

19 Aug 2026 1:16 pm
SEBI reviews IPO, delisting rules for small companies: Pandey

The regulator is examining market-making costs in small-company IPOs and proposed changes to portfolio manager rules.

19 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
IDFC First Bank raises $500 Mn via maiden 3-yr senior notes

The private sector bank said the notes carry a fixed coupon of 5.625% and were placed with investors outside the US in Regulation S format.

19 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
Supreme Court orders independent CBI probe into Indiabulls loan transactions

The Supreme Court has ordered an independent examination of allegations involving loan transactions, fund diversion and other suspected financial irregularities.

19 Aug 2026 11:21 am
RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil strain, traders say

The rupee was on track for a quiet open and was hovering at 95.70 on the interbank order matching system before the local spot market opened at 9 a.m. IST

19 Aug 2026 10:57 am
RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3% to 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7%

Agriculture and allied activities remained the largest component of the RRB credit portfolio, with outstanding credit at 3.78 lakh crore, accounting for 77% of total PSL

19 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Deeper bond with pets, rising vet bills fuel demand for pet insurance

Insurers report growing interest in pet insurance due to increased awareness of veterinary care, rising treatment costs, and changing lifestyles, especially among nuclear families and DINK households

18 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
L&T Finance expects gold loan biz to contribute over 10% to total loan book in next 5 years

In order to scale up the gold loan business, the NBFC is planning to set up at least 500 new branches each year till 2031

18 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
PNB Housing Finance eyes higher-yielding segments such as micro housing finance

Wven as the companysloan book is expectedto crossthe 1 lakh crorein the current financial year, the composition of prime and affordable housing &emerging markets is likely to shift to 55:45 in the overall loan book.

18 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
FM tells banks to consider launching a month-long banking outreach campaign for Gen Z on Oct 2

Meanwhile she asked banks to improve design of agriculture finance keeping mind Prime Ministers vision of Shakti of Sapt Dhara

18 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
DSP Finance buys lending platform Volt Money

Volt Money, an early player in the digital LAMF market, enables customers to borrow against their mutual fund holdings seamlessly, with funds disbursed in five minutes.

18 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Sammaan Capital draws curtain on 7-year legal overhang after Supreme Court hearing

Sammaan Capital is now controlled by Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company PJSC (IHC), which invested USD $1 billion in the lender.

18 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Sundaram Home Finance plans expansion of emerging business in AP

Company targeting disbursements of 150 crore this year

18 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
Visa expands premium card tier in India, targets growing affluent base

The move repositions the Visa Infinite brand as a scalable framework rather than a single product

18 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
ICICI Bank stock slips 0.45% as bank prices $750 million bond issue

The banks IFSC Banking Unit priced five-year Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes at a 5.417% coupon early Tuesday under its $7.5 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme

18 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
ICICI Bank mops up $750 million by issuing bonds to overseas investors

The bonds were raised through its IFSC banking unit at a coupon rate of 5.417 per cent, ICICI Bank said in a regulatory filing.

18 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
UPI growth pushes banks to look beyond payments for revenue: McKinsey

Unlike card payments, which generate transaction-linked revenues for financial institutions, instant payments can be harder to monetise directly

18 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Cash still king in India despite digital boom, says RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

Addressing central bankers from across the world, Murmu noted that currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates despite a decline in cashs share of individual transactions due to increasing digital payment adoption.

18 Aug 2026 12:38 pm
Rising oil, US yields add to rupee pressure after RBI move

The rupee is expected to open in the 95.68 to 95.72 range, traders said, after settling at 95.6025 to the dollar on Monday

18 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Axis Bank prices its Senior Notes aggregating $300 million at 5.179%

These Senior Notes form part of the private sector banks $5 billionGlobal Medium Term Note programme.

17 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Rupee declines to a 2-week low on early closure of swap facility to attract FCNR-B deposits

Traders indicated that RBI was present in the market, stabilising the Rrupee through Ddollar sales

17 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
Airtel Payments Bank Chairman Sunil Mittal steps down; Shabnam Sinha to succeed

Sinha will take on a three-year term starting October 1, 2026, pending Board appointment and RBI approval, the company announced

17 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
FCNR(B) inflows stabilise rupee but fail to trigger 2013-style rally

Heavy foreign-currency inflows have strengthened the central banks ability to manage volatility, but broader global forces continue to shape exchange rates.

17 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
FM asks public sector banks to leverage strong balance sheets for next phase of growth

The government is seeking a stronger role for lenders in financing emerging opportunities as improved asset quality creates greater room for expansion.

17 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
South Indian Bank unveils Onam Orumayude Olam campaign

The campaign features festive offers on Home, Car, and Personal Loans, plus exclusive debit card deals with 40+ brands at over 250 outlets in Kerala

17 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Indian Bank celebrates 120th Foundation Day with a series of community initiatives

Commits itself to strengthening financial inclusion, empowering communities and contributing to Indias journey towards a stronger, more inclusive future

17 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Yes Bank makes bond market comeback years after AT1 write-off

The bank plans to sell a benchmark-sized three-year US currency note and is holding calls with fixed-income investors starting Monday

17 Aug 2026 2:14 pm
IPO-bound Paramotor Digital partners with NSDL Payments Bank to issue prepaid cards

The partnership will leverage NSDL Payments Bank's prepaid card issuance services and banking infrastructure to support secure, RBI-compliant prepaid payment solutions across payment networks

17 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
Govt to soon announce high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'

Panel to comprehensively review the sector and align it with Indias next phase of growth

17 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Sammaan Capital eyes up to 92,000 crore annual disbursements by FY29-FY30

Under its Clear Path to Growth plan, the company is aiming to up its network from 220 branches currently to 1,600 in the next few years

17 Aug 2026 10:36 am
Muthoot Fincorps Q1FY27 net profit soars about 4 times to 705 cr

NBFCs bottomline boosted by a jump in net interest income and gains made from sale/assignment ofloan portfolio

16 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
IN-SPACe proposes 500 crore third-party insurance cover for space launches

The third party damage insurance framework will likely be part of Indian Space Activity Bill

16 Aug 2026 6:29 pm
Recoveries gather pace for ARCs: Security Receipt redemptions outpace issuances by a wide margin in Q1

Developments on the SR front come in the wake of robust credit growth and lenders stepping up vigil on asset quality

16 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
Star Health expects Home Health Care initiative to grow over 50% in next one year, backed by significant traction

Segment records 600% y-o-y growth in customers in Q1; available across 300 cities

16 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Punjab & Sind Bank exploring QIP option to raise funds, bring down govt holding: MD Saha

Currently, the government holds a 93.85% stake in Delhi-headquartered Punjab & Sind Bank

16 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Indian Bank plans to raise $400 mn via ECB this week: MD Binod Kumar

Indian Bank may mop up another $600 million via ECB before RBIs concessional swap window deadline of December 31, 2026

16 Aug 2026 11:42 am
PhonePe widens lead as UPI transactions climb to 23.66 billion in July

Paytm remained the third-largest player. Its monthly transaction count increased to 1.90 billion from 1.80 billion in June

15 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
S&P Global Ratings assigns IDFC First Bank investment grade rating

The rating agency observed that regular capital raisings, improved profitability, and a low dividend payout should support IDFC First Banks capitalization

15 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Life insurance: Average annual premium per policy grew 42.6% in last 5 years in India

An analysis of life insurance business data for FY21FY25 compiled by the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) of India has pointed to an encouraging shift in the countrys protection landscape

15 Aug 2026 8:50 am
Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlier deadline of September 30

14 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable limits

14 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Newtap Finance gets CRISIL A-rating on back of disciplined growth

As of March 31, 2026, Newtaps managed loan portfolio stood at 4,582 crore, with on-book assets under management of 859 crore

14 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

14 Aug 2026 7:00 pm