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SBI widens cash withdrawal charges to all basic account customers push to plug fee income leak

Withdrawals beyond four will attract a charge of 15 plus GST per transaction

20 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
20 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Indias foreign exchange market will be ready when its deep enough to absorb global shocks: RBI Deputy Governor

He emphasised that the next phase of reform will be judged by accessibility of the foreign exchange services that citizens receive

20 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
7.5% growth is a given, India should aspire for more: RBI Deputy Governor

As per Gupta, RBIs ongoing work also suggests Indias growth is increasingly being supported by improvements in labour and capital quality

20 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
SEBI, RBI working on bond tokenisation project; pilot to test faster settlement

WTM Amarjeet Singh says the project will examine simultaneous transfer of securities and automated coupon payments; consultation on a wider bond distribution framework soon

20 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Parliamentary Panel flags use of bouncers for NBFC loan recovery, seeks stronger monitoring

The panel also raised concerns involving larger NBFCs, where substantial amounts of money are involved, and stressed the need for regular intervention by the Reserve Bank of India

20 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from adding new branches for six months

The regulatory action follows scrutiny of the insurers expenses, while Niva Bupa maintains that recent-period compliance remains on track.

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Bitcoin roars past $70,000 as yields sink, Trump sparks optimism

Bitcoin rose about 4.1% to over $71,900, its highest level since May 31

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Basic account cash withdrawals beyond four will attract a charge of 15 plus GST per transaction, says SBI

This policy adjustment aims to streamline banking services while maintaining accessibility for account holders who meet the banks KYC requirements.

20 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Life, health insurers see stronger growth as insurance sector outlook brightens: Kotak

Insurers are entering FY27 with stronger operating trends, supported by rising premiums, improved margins and better claims performance across key segments.

20 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
HDFC Bank eyes $1 billion overseas debt raise, bankers say

The lender plans to raise at least $500 million each through three-year and five-year bonds via its GIFT City branch

20 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Indian banks raise $4 bn by issuing global bonds, trend to continue: Report

The money has been raised between June 16 and August 13

20 Aug 2026 8:59 am
LIC gets RBI nod to raise HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%

The approval gives the insurer greater room to increase its exposure to Indias largest private-sector bank amid evolving institutional ownership.

20 Aug 2026 5:17 am
Resilience should be built into banks design for growth: RBI Dy Guv Murmu

He emphasised that Banks should focus, in particular, on the functions critical to their resilience and on those that matter most directly to their customers

19 Aug 2026 10:01 pm
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