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On-shoring global rupee market: Indian banks will need to evolve as market-makers globally, says RBI Guv Malhotra

This observation comes in the backdrop of the Rrupee breaching the 95 to the Ddollar mark in intraday on Thursday for the first time since March 30, 2026, and closing at an all time low of 94.91 per US Ddollar

1 May 2026 9:35 pm
Capital Small Finance Bank eyes 34K cr total biz threshold for converting to a universal bank

CSFB reported 18 per cent year-on-year increase inQ4FY26 net profit at Rs 40 crore against Rs 34 crore in the year ago quarter

1 May 2026 9:10 pm
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1 May 2026 7:00 pm
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1 May 2026 7:00 pm
MAS Financial Services Q4 results: Net profit climbs 25% on robust lending growth

MAS Financial Services to pay dividend of 0.75 per share

1 May 2026 3:26 pm
UPI clocks 314 lakh crore transactions in FY26, marks 10-year milestone

This marks a more than 4,000-fold increase in value since its launch in 2016, alongside a nearly 12,000-fold surge in transaction volume.

30 Apr 2026 10:59 pm
PSBs hire over 50,000 staff in FY26; NARCL accelerates recovery efforts

The hiring trend reflects a steady rise in workforce across PSBs, driven by growing business needs and financial inclusion goals.

30 Apr 2026 10:49 pm
Central Bank of India reports 30% decline in Q4FY26 at 724 cr

Net profit impacted as the Bank took a one time impact of recognition of Deferred Tax Asset (DTA)

30 Apr 2026 9:09 pm
Oriserve launches AI platform for BFSI operations

Oriserve services are aligned with RBI guidelines, GDPR and ISO 27001 standards

30 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
Equitas Q4 profit surges on higher levels of business

The profit grew 136 per cent sequentially

30 Apr 2026 8:24 pm
ESAF Small Finance Bank post 24 crore net profit for Q4 FY26

Total business stood at 48,276 crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 14.8 per cent

30 Apr 2026 8:18 pm
Credit life cycle management firm Oolka raises $14 million in Series A round

The capital will be used to scale Oolkas AI engineering team and expand its agentic capabilities beyond credit, and grow the companys partnerships with banks and NBFCs

30 Apr 2026 8:18 pm
Banking built on judgment, and not just models, says RBI Deputy Guv

His lecture tied in three strands together theory, practice, and supervision to argue that finance must ultimately serve a public purpose

30 Apr 2026 7:31 pm
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Q4 profit up 30% y-o-y, makes provision for geopolitical risks

The highest AUM growth came in the Loan Against Property (LAP) business, with the AUM of 52,295 crore as of March 31, 2026 registering a growth of 26 per cent y-o-y

30 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
Public insurers should focus on investment, expansion to semi-urban areas: DFS secretary

DFS secretary Nagaraju emphasises need for developing new and innovative customised products to meet the requirements of the younger generation and to provide coverage for emerging risks

30 Apr 2026 6:18 pm
Edelweiss Financial Services Q4 net profit drops 16% to 132 cr

Total income declined to 1,969.28 crore during the quarter from 2,343.26 crore in Q4 FY25

30 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
IDBI Bank Q4 results: Net profit drops 5% to 1,943 crore

Net profit impacted by fall in operating profit to 3,043 crore from 3,195 crore a year ago

30 Apr 2026 3:29 pm
SEBI approves change of control at RBL Bank in Emirates NBD stake deal

Emirates NBD's proposal to buy a 60% stake in RBL for $3 billion was announced in October 2025

30 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
Federal Bank to acquire select credit card portfolio from StanChart India

The transaction values the portfolio at 1.5 to 1.6 times implied equity as estimated by Federal Bank.

30 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
PhonePe surpasses 700 million registered users

This milestone highlights PhonePes population-scale reach in India and the breadth of its digital platform offerings across payments and financial services distribution

30 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
Federal Bank plans to buy part of StanChart India's credit card portfolio

The London-based lender has been offloading non-core components in India as part of efforts to boost profitability

30 Apr 2026 1:08 pm
Bank Holidays May 2026: Full list of dates & closures

Bank branches will observe multiple closures in May, with the holiday schedule varying from state to state based on regional festivals and local observances

30 Apr 2026 10:08 am
Fed keeps rates unchanged; Powell to stay on after chair term

Jerome Powell said he will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair ends, citing ongoing legal pressures and institutional concerns

30 Apr 2026 5:08 am
RBI overhauls framework for Banks for handling loans affected by natural disasters

A natural calamity is as any event recognized under official disaster relief frameworks such as the National or State Disaster Response Funds.

29 Apr 2026 9:27 pm
Subrat Mohanty reappointed as Axis Bank ED; RBI clears three-year extension

His new term will run from August 17, 2026, to August 16, 2029

29 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Bajaj Finance reports 23% increase in standalone net profit at 4,839.5 cr

Vice-Chaiman & Managing Director Rajeev Jain has expressed his willingness to step down from the Company

29 Apr 2026 8:47 pm
Rupee closes at record low of 94.84 amid rising oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty linked to West Asia conflict

The central bank may turn more aggressive in the market if the rupee breaches the psychologically crucial 95 mark

29 Apr 2026 7:46 pm
Indian Bank net rises 11 per cent y-o-y in FY26 on growth in core business

Binod Kumar, MD and CEO, Indian Bank, told mediapersons in an interaction that the public sector lender has exceeded guidance for FY26 on all operational parameters

29 Apr 2026 7:36 pm
Bank credit growth slows to 14.88% in April fortnight, says RBI

The moderation follows a strong surge in the previous fortnight driven by year-end balance sheet adjustments.

29 Apr 2026 6:56 pm
Indian Bank Q4 profit rises 5% to Rs 3,103 crore on lower NPAs

For the full year, the bank posted an 11% rise in profit to Rs 12,156 crore, along with higher income and improved margins

29 Apr 2026 4:56 pm
IOBs net profit crosses 5,000-crore mark in FY26

Profit surges 56% on lower provisions and stronger credit growth

29 Apr 2026 4:16 pm
US Fed likely to hold rates steady, amid inflation risks from conflict, in policy announcement today: Report

According to the report, growth projections for the US economy have been revised downward

29 Apr 2026 4:06 pm
City Union Bank will continue focus on trust, customer service, and ease of banking, says new MD

We are not looking to bring in any drastic changes to a system that has seen robust growth over the last 15 years, said Vijay Anandh, the incoming MD and CEO of City Union Bank

29 Apr 2026 2:55 pm
UAE OPEC exit signals de-dollarisation, positive for India's Oil for rupee: Kotak Securities

Impact hinges on Hormuz supply normalisation, says Anindya Banerjee

29 Apr 2026 12:46 pm
Paytm's approach with Paytm Payments Bank secures core business growth, profitability

Post the regulator's action in 2024, Paytm transitioned to a multi-bank model for its UPI services, partnering with leading banks to ensure uninterrupted payments for its users

29 Apr 2026 12:16 pm
JPMorgan CEO flags risk of sharper private credit downturn

While noting that the $1.8 trillion private credit market may not pose systemic risks, Dimon flagged concerns about potential stress for some firms and banks

28 Apr 2026 10:25 pm
Dhanlaxmi Bank post 43.49 crore net profit in Q4 FY26

The net profit for the whole FY26 was 102.75 crore compared to 66.64 crore; Operating profit for the period was 216.28 crore against profit of 95.10 crore in the last financial year

28 Apr 2026 9:34 pm
Punjab & Sind Bank plans to raise 3,000 crore through stake sale

The board has given approval for fund mobilisation of 10,000 crore through various instruments

28 Apr 2026 8:46 pm
Star Health posts net profit of 111 crore in Q4 on business growth

Net earned premium for Q4FY26 grew around 14 per cent year-on-year to 4,327 crore

28 Apr 2026 8:44 pm
Bank of Baroda launches Indian Sign Language support through video calls

The public sector bank said the ISL service is available across five key customer touch points: website, mobile banking app, WhatsApp Banking, Phygital Branches, and ADI (GenAI-powered chatbot)

28 Apr 2026 8:24 pm
RBI launches capacity-building training initiative for UCB

The Mission is expected to enhance managerial and operational capabilities, improve the compliance culture, and strengthen institutional resilience across UCBs, per a RBI statement.

28 Apr 2026 8:24 pm
Bandhan Bank Q4 net up 68% at 534 crore on lower provisions

The Kolkata-headquartered banks net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25 stood at Rs 317.90 crore

28 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
SC upholds SBI-led banks as financial creditors in Reliance Infratel case

The Apex court set aside earlier rulings by the National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, reaffirming that guarantee liabilities are enforceable even if not disclosed or improperly stamped

28 Apr 2026 7:14 pm
Punjab & Sind Bank plans 3,000-cr share sale this fiscal

Currently, the government of India holds a 93.85 per cent stake in Punjab & Sind Bank

28 Apr 2026 5:34 pm
Indian fintech funding holds steady at $513 million in Q1 2026; deal volume halves

Total funding saw a marginal 2% increase from $503 million in Q1 2025, though it declined 9% sequentially from $562 million in Q4 2025

28 Apr 2026 2:54 pm
SBI Life witnesses better premium growth rate in April, says MD & CEO Amit Jhingran

While we continue to exploit all the opportunities that are available on the bancassurance side, we also see opportunities that are available in the market to strengthen our agency channel as well

28 Apr 2026 2:18 pm