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Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi, who is currently Executive Director with the state-owned reinsurer, has been exercising the financial and administrative powers and functions of CMD of GIC Re since October 1, 2025
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Shareholders selling in the IPO State Bank of India and Frances Amundi SA offered fees of about 0.01% of the issue size, which bankers called rock bottom
It is a 10-year contract starting January 1, which includes managed services, improving cash efficiency, and delivering higher ATM uptime to benefit millions of bank customers
Recent geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Venezuela crisis have shed light on the cryptos role during global uncertainty, particularly in relation to typical safe-haven assets such as gold and silver
The move comes as large consumer internet platforms increasingly seek to bring payments in-house to streamline checkout flows, reduce transaction failures and lower dependence on external UPI apps
The Safety Centre enables customers to tailor security settings based on their usage and comfort
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Borrowing costs for most NBFCs are expected to trend down
PSBs have a market share of 56.2 per cent in total advances of scheduled commercial banks
The sector's return on assets is also comparable with peer banking systems in the Asia-Pacific region, with a bbb category operating environment, at around 1.3 per cent in recent years
This increase was primarily attributed to a 1,600 crore infusion of additional capital in Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited and 1,040 crore capital invested by the 12 life insurers into the life insurance industry
Global regulators are easing bank capital rules to boost lending and competitiveness years after the financial crisis. The US is leading the shift, while Europe and Britain move cautiously and Japan implements Basel III, raising financial stability concerns
The Enforcement Directorate had arrested Dham in July 2024 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and attached assets worth over 5,115 crore.
Net advances fell 13.1 per cent year-on-year to 3.18 lakh crore, while deposits declined 3.8 per cent to 3.94 lakh crore.
The bonds, rated BBB by Fitch, will be listed in Singapore, London and India, with proceeds used for overseas lending and capital goods imports.
These amendments will come into force from April 1, 2026
Board reviewed the functions of the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems and current focus areas covering both domestic and global payment systems.
The Governor stressed on the criticality of customer-centricity, ethical conduct and responsible lending along with prompt grievance redressal for preserving confidence in the sector
YES Bank posted 5 per cent growth in overall advances at 2.57 lakh crore, while deposits grew 6 per cent on-year to 2.92 lakh crore
In an exchange filing, the bank said that the Base Rate would be revised from 11.15 per cent to 10.70 per cent while the BPLR rate would be updated from 16.15 per cent to 15.70 per cent
Political uncertainty fanned by Maduros capture by US forces late last week has failed to dent investor appetite for riskier assets like technology stocks, while driving fresh gains in gold and silver
The fund attracted commitments from a diversified investor base comprising insurance companies, family offices, corporate treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth investors.
Deposits up 13.23%, CASA ratio declines to 47.12%; CD ratio improves to 72.06%
Thepartnershipwill alsoexpand UPI use cases inlending and collectionsleveragingTechFinisUPI Autopay solution,helpingautomate EMI and loan repayments directly from customers UPI handles
The fund has already secured about 1,290 crore in commitments in its first close, and is targeting a total corpus of 1,500 crore, with a green-shoe option of an additional 1,000 crore
Total deposits rose 15.3%, CASA deposits nudged up to 49.55% of total deposits
HDFC Bank expects loan growth to match the industry in FY26 and outperform it in FY27, aiming to restore pre-merger LDR levels
The insurer is launching innovative products such as senior-focused health plans and comprehensive cyber insurance to address unmet customer needs
If the strike goes ahead, public sector bank operations may be hit for three consecutive days as January 25 and 26 are holidays
Retaining 2-6% inflation tolerance band preserves credibility and communication clarity: Experts
The total outstanding credit was 11.73 lakh crore at the end of the third quarter of previous fiscal, BoB said in a regulatory filing
NBFCs gross advances rose by a robust 21.1 per cent y-o-y as at September-end 2025 against Scheduled Commercial Banks gross advances growth of 11 per cent
On a sequential basis, total deposits saw a marginal decline of 0.9%.
ICRA revises its projection of credit expansion in FY26 to 19.5-21.0 trillion (10.711.5%) from its earlier estimate of 19-20.5 trillion (10.4-11.3% y-o-y growth)
The system usually sees a surplus of Rs 1-1.5 lakh crore at the beginning of the month, with Government spending releasing liquidity.
Total deposits rise 9.27%; CD ratio improves to 79.37%
The RBI said the Amendment Directions will be applicable from April 1, 2026, or from an earlier date when these directions are adopted by a NBFC in entirety
With slippages going up in unsecured retail lending, PVBs resorted to write-offs in a big way even as recoveries were muted.
The launch follows the governments approval of ICICI Bank as an authorised CGAS institution
The proposed framework introduces clearly defined eligibility criteria to ensure that only well-capitalised and systemically robust banks are permitted to sponsor Pension Funds
Loan sanctions during the period stood at 40,100 crore, reflecting a growth of 29% over 31,087 crore a year ago
The move seeks to attract India-centric financial activities currently handled offshore, generate employment, and deepen Indias integration into the global financial value chain.
Valued at around Rs 150 crore, the property is held through offshore trusts and companies controlled by Kasliwal and his family
Private sector banks recorded a CAGR of 19.3% in the advances to capital market sector from FY20 to FY25, and a 20% CAGR in their exposure to the real estate sector

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