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SBI Q1 net profit rises 10% to 21,121 crore on strong NII, lower NPA provisions

Net interest income rose 15% to 46,992 crore, up from 40,907 crore a year ago

7 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
NBFCs have to restrict their lending only to term loans; cannot offer revolving credit: RBI Draft Directions

A term loan refers to a fund based credit facility of a fixed principal amount, made available by an NBFC to a borrower

7 Aug 2026 12:04 pm
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank tap dollar debt again in less than two months, bankers say

ICICI Bank and Axis Bank raise $300 million each in US dollar debt market for the second time in two months

7 Aug 2026 10:38 am
IRDAI should fast-track risk-based capital framework; GST on insurance needs rationalisation: Parliamentary panel

The Committee noted that the 18% GST on insurance products has adversely affected affordability and insurance penetration

7 Aug 2026 9:50 am
RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil jump, traders say

The rupee appeared on track to open weaker around 95.35-95.40 per dollar, but central bank intervention right around the time the local spot market opened at 9:00 am IST helped shore up the currency

7 Aug 2026 9:36 am
India must not rewrite its UPI policies under US pressure: GTRI

Zero MDR contributed significantly to this growth by allowing consumers, small shops and roadside vendors to make and receive payments without transaction charges: GTRI

7 Aug 2026 9:31 am
Indel Moneys arm get RBI approval to offer trade remittance services

The RBI approval enables the company to expand regulated cross-border payment services for businesses with faster and compliant trade remittances

6 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
RBI releases second NBFC upper layer list

Tata Sons continues to feature on it; REC, Power Finance Corporation, Indian Railway Finance Corporation and HUDCO are in the list

6 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Ex-Kotak Bank DVP laundered Panchkula civic funds to buy luxury cars, Harley-Davidson: ED

ED has chargesheeted Pushpinder Singh along with his two colleagues at Kotak Mahindra Bank and an employee of the Panchkula municipal corporation, accusing them of defrauding the Haryana government of more than 100 crore

6 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
RBI issues stricter loan recovery rules to protect borrowers from harassment

New RBI norms strengthen borrower rights through fair recovery practices, stricter lender accountability and safeguards against misuse of recovery powers.

6 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Tata Sons in RBIs new Upper Layer list for NBFCs

The inclusion is noted to be independent of Tata Sons ongoing application for de-registration, which is still under review

6 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Standard Chartered gets nod to launch wealth management services from GIFT City

Standard Chartered was the first foreign bank to commence operations in GIFT City in 2020

6 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
SBI MF launches Magnum Equity Ex-top 100 Long Short fund

The new fund offer will be open for subscription on August 7

6 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
RBI schedules underwriting auction for 32,000 crore government securities on August 7

The auction will follow a multiple price-based method and will be held through the RBIs e-Kuber system

6 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Paramotor Digital Tech to distribute prepaid products of Aditya Birla Capital Digital

Paramotor will undertake the marketing and distribution of ABCDLs prepaid products while ensuring compliance with applicable RBI regulations

6 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
IIFL Capital partners with Flytxt to leverage Agentic AI for AUM growth

With over 15 years of AI innovation, Flytxt currently serves more than 80 enterprise customers across 50 countries, helping them transform customer data into actionable intelligence and driving measurable business outcomes

6 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
GIC arm, Dymon Asia among investors in Leap India's 371-cr pre-IPO placement

The company undertook a private placement of 2.34 crore equity shares at an issue price of 159 apiece

6 Aug 2026 11:34 am
6 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Why the RBI is emerging as an Asian rate outlier

The bank has stood apart from regional counterparts ranging from Indonesia to Australia by keeping policy on hold since the Iran conflict erupted.

6 Aug 2026 8:40 am
MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains neutral stance amid uncertainty

RBI pares its FY27 retail inflation projection to 5%; marginally ups real GDP projection to 6.7%

5 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
No proposal to close concessional swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits before deadline: RBI

Central bank expects healthy inflows into FCNR (B) deposits going forward

5 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
RBI targeting polymer currency notes launch in early FY28: Guv Malhotra

Malhotra says polymer currency notes have lasted for over 30 years in some jurisdictions and will come in handy, especially for the lower denomination notes which have high velocity

5 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Is UPI becoming chargeable? Heres what you need to know

A Bill tabled in the Lok Sabha has led to speculation around MDR on UPI. Expert opinion suggests charges on UPI may not be on the cards

5 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
RBI proposes to rationalise interest rate framework to boost transparency, consumer protection

For better transparency, RBI directed banks to switch to external benchmarks like repo for loans from the earlier Marginal Cost of Funds framework in 2019

5 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
Consumption story remains resilient despite challenges in specific sectors

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMCs Balasubramanian and Krishnan on oil, currency, consumption, earnings and SIPs

5 Aug 2026 11:02 am
RBI MPC seen maintaining status quo on rates as easing inflation, strong growth support pause

Analysts are anticipating the central bank to retain its 'neutral' policy stance amid easing inflation, resilient economic growth and comfortable external sector indicators

5 Aug 2026 9:47 am
ESAF Small Finance Bank eyes 1 lakh cr total biz of by 2030

Bank chief outlines universal bank plans

4 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
IRDAI tells insurers to mobilise resources for speedy settlement of Assam flood claims

The insurers have been advised to communicate the nomination of a Senior Executive to the Chief Secretary immediately

4 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Ionic Wealth rolls out AI tool for personalised investment portfolio analysis

The feature syncs an investors data from Mutual Fund Central with Ionics internal market, macroeconomic, and asset class knowledge

4 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
UGRO Capitals GROx platform disburses 1,853 crore in Q1FY27, crosses 3.4 lakh active customers

GROx AUM reached 3,003 crore on June 30, 2026, a 32% increase from 2,280 crore in March 2026 and nearly four times higher than five quarters ago

4 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Aditya Birla Health Insurance hopeful of increasing market shares in both retail and group segments

The company is planning to have tie-ups with more digital platforms to reach out to more young customers, Aditya Birla Health Insurance CEO Mayank Bathwal said

4 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
RBI seen holding rates as inflation risk stay in focus

The committee is also likely to retain a neutral stance, with inflation remaining within the RBIs 2%-6% tolerance band and Malhotra signalling policymakers would act only if price pressures become more broad-based

4 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Ashika Global Securities net up 15%, plans 1000 cr fund raise via QIP

Board also approved plans to raise 1,000 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement, subject to shareholders and regulatory approval.

4 Aug 2026 10:40 am
Bank Retirees body wants payment of ex-gratia to private sector bank pensioners

AKBRF alleged that private sector banks such as DLB, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Karnataka Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, RBL Bank and SIB have not implemented payment of ex-gratia to the pensioners

4 Aug 2026 10:36 am
Govt to offload 6.54% in LIC, likely to get over 31,000 crore

Based on the floor price, it is expected to generate over 31,000 crore for the government, marking the largest OFS proceeds to date

3 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Private banks top FCNR (B) deposit drive led by ICICI, HSBC; SBI No. 1 PSB

The scheme aims to attract stable foreign currency inflows, strengthen Indias balance of payments, bolster forex reserves and support rupee stability

3 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Monisha Chakraborty named RBI Executive Director; to oversee forex and financial markets departments

A career central banker with over 30 years experience, Chakraborty previously served as Chief General Manager, Department of Supervision

3 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
Sundaram Finance consolidated net profit up 34 per cent in Q1 FY27

Total disbursements grew by 22% to 8,947 crore

3 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Financial services landscape undergoing a fundamental shift: JFSL chief

KV Kamath says era of traditional moats being challenged

3 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
ICICI Lombard unveils 25 product innovations on 25th anniversary

The announcements come as Indias largest private general insurer crosses 25 years of operations, having served over 500 million customers and settled more than 60 million claims

3 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
DBS hires ex-Standard Chartered banker to lead India wealth team

DBS Bank India announced that Chengappa has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Treasures Business and Wealth Management

3 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
Jio Financial Services eyes next growth phase with AI and global partnerships

The company is expanding its digital finance ecosystem through AI, strategic partnerships and rapid growth across lending, payments and asset management

3 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
HDFC Bank launches two new variants of savings accounts for senior citizens and women

The bank offers features like FD-like higher returns on surplus savings with an Auto Sweep facility, personal accidental death cover on debit cards up to 3.19 crore, and complimentary benefits

3 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
Fed's Williams expects inflation to ease, says Fed will act if it doesn't

Williams reiterated the current stance of interest rate policy is well positioned to bring inflation back to target

3 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
State Bank of India, HSBC and ICICI lead India's overseas deposit drive, data shows

ICICI Bank leads private-sector peers with about $3.7 billion in deposits under the scheme. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, the countrys largest and third-largest private lenders respectively, raise about $1.5 billion each

3 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
MPC's 3-day meeting begins amid expectations of status quo on interest rates

As global uncertainties and inflation risks persist, most experts expect the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to adopt a cautious approach despite resilient domestic economic growth

3 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
FM Sitharaman moves bill on presenting bank records as evidence in courts, will replace 125-yr-old law

The Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026, which seeks to repeal the 1891 Act, provides for a technology-neutral legal framework for bankers books

3 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Karnataka Bank launches KBL Finsurance platform

The project is powered by SprintMoney, a fintech company providing a comprehensive suite of white-labelled digital solutions to banks and financial institutions

3 Aug 2026 12:34 pm