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Fed holds rates steady, officials split over possible hikes this year

The meeting, chaired for the first time by Kevin Warsh, signalled a shift in the Feds communication strategy as it grapples with rising inflation pressures from energy costs and geopolitical tensions

18 Jun 2026 12:07 am
Attracting NRI inflows: RBI temporarily withdraws interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 yr tenor

Removes the restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors.

17 Jun 2026 9:47 pm
RBI conducts two VRR auctions to address liquidity tightness in banking system

The VRR auctions infused liquidity amounting to 72,300 crore in the banking system at a weighted average rate of 5.26%

17 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
Microfinance sector sees 17% contraction in portfolio in FY26: SIDBI-Equifax report

The POS of the microfinance sector declined to 2,77,053 crore as at March-end 2026 from 3,35,060 crore as at March-end 2025 and 3,77,706 crore as at March-end 2024

17 Jun 2026 9:17 pm
Axis Bank witnesses high double-digit decline in frauds, backed by AI-led intelligence system

The bank witnessed around 40 per cent reduction in fraud incidents in last financial year compared to previous financial year

17 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
RBI infuses 72,300 crore transient liquidity into banking system via VRR auctions

Experts attributed the narrowing of liquidity to outflows on account of advance tax payments.

17 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
Chinas central bank hints at shift to fed-style rate setting

A shorter-term policy anchor may give the PBOC greater precision and flexibility in steering market conditions

17 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
HDFC Bank prices $750 million bond in largest offshore deal by lenders since 2023

The deal is the largest by an Indian lender since the State Bank of India's $750 million five-year bond sale in May 2023 and comes as SBI and Bank of Baroda line up similar overseas debt sales.

17 Jun 2026 10:36 am
RBI eases capital norms for ECLGS 5.0 loans, cuts risk weight

As per the revised framework, 75% of the guaranteed portion will attract a zero risk weight, while the remaining exposure will carry a 20% risk weight under existing norms

16 Jun 2026 11:36 pm
Banks dangle mega returns to lureNRIstoFCNR(B) deposits

Besides high interest, lenders are offering significant leverage on the deposits

16 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Canara Bank launches new FCNR(B) Special Deposit Scheme for NRIs

Offers up to 6.50% p.a. on USD deposits with tax benefits and loan facility

16 Jun 2026 9:37 pm
Primary market heats up: 13,000 crore raised via corporate bonds in a day

The surge comes on the back of a rally in fixed-income markets, prompting borrowers to accelerate fundraising plans

16 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
ICICI Pru Life Insurance launches ULIP with fixed maturity benefit, life cover

ICICI Pru Signature Secure offers a simple proposition invest once, stay protected through life cover during the policy term

16 Jun 2026 6:36 pm
RBI launches awareness campaign against cyber financial frauds

RBI Reelathon 2026 is designed as a three-phase state-wide awareness initiative

16 Jun 2026 4:05 pm
RBI invites young professionals to work with central bank at 1.5 lakh/month stipend

The recruitment drive focuses on filling a total of 12 positions across diverse specialised domains, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cyber security and climate change risk

16 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
HDFC Bank to hit dollar bond market under new subsidised scheme

Bank may raise over $500 million through a five-year dollar bond amid strong investor demand.

16 Jun 2026 11:35 am
10-year benchmark G-Sec yield drops to 7% in May amid favourable regulatory shifts

The domestic debt market received notable structural updates during this period, which modified the operating landscape for overseas capital

16 Jun 2026 10:25 am
Government to sell up to 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation

OFS opens for non-retail investors on June 16 and for retail investors on June 17

15 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
RBI to Banks & NBFCs: Ensure policies and practices do not create incentives for mis-selling

Banks and NBFCs must ensure suitability and explicit customer consent from January 2027

15 Jun 2026 8:59 pm
India Inc raises more via CPs vis-a-vis corporate bonds in FY27 so far

In the current financial year (up to June 12, 2026), there were 1,920 CP issuances by companies aggregating 4,39,693 crore

15 Jun 2026 7:25 pm
Oil retreat hands RBI an assist in boosting rupee's near-term outlook

Rupee strengthened about 0.7% to 94.4625 per dollar on Monday, its highest level in seven week

15 Jun 2026 1:44 pm
Goldman Sachs sees India BoP surplus after 2 yrs of deficit, cuts CAD forecast to 1.3% of GDP

The report stated that India recorded a BoP surplus of $7.2 billion in Q1 2026, despite worries about weaker capital inflows and rising energy prices

15 Jun 2026 12:04 pm
Razorpay files confidential IPO paper, eyes $500-600 million public issue

In April 2025, Razorpay converted itself into a public limited company before completing its long-awaited reverse flip to India later that year

15 Jun 2026 10:54 am
Bitcoin rallies to two-week high after US-Iran Hormuz deal

Risk appetite returned to markets after President Donald Trump said on social media that a peace deal with Iran is now complete and that the US would end its blockade of the strait, a critical trade waterway

15 Jun 2026 9:55 am
As healthcare costs continue to rise, long-term health cover policies gain traction

There are several reasons behind this phenomenon. First, high inflation in healthcare expenses and hospital stays are pushing customers towards securing their health insurance policy for a prolonged period

14 Jun 2026 7:54 pm
Unauthorised absence by RBI official grave misconduct: HC; upholds his removal

The petitioner was employed with the RBI from 2013 and was designated as a senior assistant since January 2018

14 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
CPI in June quarter likely to undershoot RBI forecast, rate hike probability drops ahead of monsoon risks

Yes Securities expects headline CPI for Q1FY27 to undershoot RBI's 4.2% forecast as the May print at 3.93% y-o-y and benign base effects keep the average low

13 Jun 2026 11:13 am
NCLT declares Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed insolvent over Rs 1,454 crore loan default

The ruling also triggers legal provisions that could disqualify him from holding elected office

13 Jun 2026 6:23 am
IRDAI cautions public on Stareureka Insurance Marketing firm

The IMFwas granted a Certificate of Registration (CoR) by the Insurance regulator to operate as an Insurance Marketing Firm (IMF) for the period from May 18, 2020 to May 17, 2023

12 Jun 2026 9:33 pm
Equirus Raghnall Insurance Broking expects 35% growth in FY27

The insurance broker and risk advisor has largely been focussing on strengthening relationships with mid-market and SME clients rather than pursuing growth purely through scale

12 Jun 2026 9:12 pm
Bank of Baroda 555-day FD scheme offers 6.75% interest for general customers

BoBs Golden Goal Deposit Scheme offers higher returns for seniors with easy online and branch deposit options

12 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
RBI places Mogaveera Co-op Bank under Directions for 6 months

Bank permitted to allow depositors to withdraw up to 1 lakh; eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of their deposits up to a monetary ceiling of 5 lakh

12 Jun 2026 8:42 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Jun 12, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Jun 12, 2026

12 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 12, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Jun 12, 2026

12 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
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
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