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RBI flags dumping of cheap steel from China, Japan, South Korea

RBI proposes 70% cap onfinancing for acquisitions

The regulator asked banks to put in place a policy on acquisition finance, which defines the overall limit under the…

Updated: October 25, 2025 00:44 IST

PE giant to buy minority stake in Federal Bank

As part of the agreement, Blackstone will be entitled to nominate one non-executive director to the board, contingent on full…

Updated: October 24, 2025 23:43 IST

UPI has become the most used retail fast payment system in India

Payments landscape shows a distinct deviation to digital

In the half-year ended June, 125.49 billion transactions were carried out, amounting to Rs 1,572 lakh crore — underscoring the…

October 23, 2025 21:03 IST

‘M&A financing nod a game-changer, to participate in big-ticket deals,’ says UCO Bank MD & CEO Ashwani Kumar

He outlined the bank’s strategic focus on expanding in southern and western India, deepening mid-corporate credit, scaling wealth management, and…

Updated: October 23, 2025 12:10 IST

RBI Brings QR Codes and PoS Under Regulation: New Master Direction Formalizes ‘Physical’ Payment Aggregators.

UPI volumes at new high on GST cut, festive push

In October, the average daily UPI transactions stood at Rs 92,909.4 crore — higher than Rs 83,200.3 crore in the…

Updated: October 22, 2025 23:49 IST

Digital Lending Push: Govt Nudges PSBs to Raise MSME Loan Limit to ₹1-2 Crore.

Private banks’ asset quality improves on lower slippages

A report by ICICI Securities noted that while microfinance slippages may have peaked, write-offs are likely to remain elevated due…

October 22, 2025 21:22 IST

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House panel seeks inputs on IBC Amendment Bill

In order to improve fairness and stop misuse, the bill has clarified that the government dues will not be treated…

October 22, 2025 19:45 IST

‘Managing gold loan risk now bigger challenge than demand,’ South Indian Bank MD & CEO PR Seshadri

“During the last quarter, there was ample liquidity in the system, so shorter-duration rates dropped even more than the repo…

October 22, 2025 18:16 IST

Expect loan, deposit growth at 18-20% in FY26: DCB Bank MD

In the long term, the bank plans to inch up the return on equity (RoE) to 13.5% for FY27 and…

October 21, 2025 23:30 IST

The Indian economy has so far exhibited resilience, driven by a focus on strong and durable macroeconomic fundamentals

Higher small savings rates hamper monetary transmission: RBI bulletin

Small savers get better returns than formulaic rates, bank deposits lose out

October 21, 2025 21:00 IST

AI to take over banking jobs? OpenAI launches ‘Project Mercury’ for automation of entry-level tasks

OpenAI’s Project Mercury enlists ex-investment bankers to train AI for automating junior banker tasks like financial modelling and analysis.

Updated: October 21, 2025 20:25 IST

Banks’ interest in loan against shares set to rise

The RBI guidelines mandates lenders to follow a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 50%. can lend only against group 1 shares…

October 21, 2025 20:02 IST

Jefferies India top bank stocks 2025 picks up to 33% upside

Digital-footprint loans by PSBs may touch Rs 1 L cr in FY26

Govt urges the banks to raise the ticket size to Rs 1-2-cr

October 20, 2025 17:12 IST

Gold prices see biggest drop in four years after record-breaking surge - Here is all you need to know

Small finance banks to scale up gold loan business

Besides small finance banks, scheduled commercial banks are also trying to expand gold loan portfolios to make the best use…

October 20, 2025 16:45 IST

RBL Bank aims to enter top 5 league

The bank also plans to foray into asset management, stock broking, and wealth management, leveraging Emirates NBD’s international expertise to…

October 20, 2025 16:27 IST

As the Diwali week begins, banks in several parts of the country will remain closed

Are banks closed today on October 21 for Diwali? Check complete list of bank holidays

Banks closed today, October 20, for Diwali in several cities. Check full list of bank holidays from Oct 20–31, including…

Updated: October 21, 2025 10:13 IST

Punjab National Bank reported a 14 per cent rise in standalone net profit at Rs 4,904 crore

Punjab National Bank Q2 results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 4,904 crore; NPA improve

Punjab National Bank posted a 14% rise in Q2 FY26 profit to Rs 4,904 crore, with improved asset quality and…

October 18, 2025 17:28 IST

IndusInd Bank reported a net loss of 436.8 crores in the second quarter

IndusInd Bank Q2 results: Reports Rs 437 crore loss vs Rs 1,331 crore profit YoY; NII falls 17.5%, margins narrow to 3.32%

IndusInd Bank slipped into a Rs 437 crore loss in Q2 FY26 due to higher provisions and write-offs, as NII…

Updated: October 18, 2025 17:13 IST

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