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Loan against securities biz gains traction

The increased pledging volume by India’s rising urban investors (HNIs) and corporate honchos is leading the trend, said market experts.

August 12, 2025 11:05 IST

Punjab National Bank targets Rs 30 lakh crore business in FY26, eyes double-digit lending growth

Punjab National Bank is expecting a double-digit growth in the corporate lending segment. The bank’s corporate lending decision-making time is…

August 11, 2025 13:51 IST

Reserve Bank of India, RBI, banking, NBFC, banks, UPI, bank transfers

RBI co-lending guidelines likely to raise lenders’ cost burden

RBI’s final co-lending guidelines bring clarity but raise lenders’ operational costs. Mandatory escrow accounts, stricter KYC, tech upgrades, and risk-sharing…

Updated: August 11, 2025 17:06 IST

Higher treasury gains drive PSBs’ profitability in Q1

Public sector banks posted Rs 44,218 crore profit in Q1FY26, driven by higher treasury gains amid NIM pressure. SBI led…

August 10, 2025 20:50 IST

ICICI Bank hikes minimum balance for new metro, urban accounts to Rs 50,000

The minimum monthly average balance has been raised to Rs 50,000, up from the earlier Rs 10,000. The Rs 10,000…

Updated: August 9, 2025 12:12 IST

HDFC Bank sets up oversight dept for board-level updates

“This enables the board to maintain a sharper visibility over risk, compliance, audit and conduct across the group. However, each…

Updated: August 9, 2025 08:53 IST

SBI share price, State Bank of India Q1 results, SBI Q1 FY26 performance

SBI’s net profit at Rs 19,160 crore, beats street estimates

SBI posts Rs 19,160 cr profit in Q1FY26, up 12.5% YoY, beating estimates. Strong treasury and forex gains offset flat…

August 8, 2025 23:05 IST

credit card, banking, RBI, AU Small Finance Bank, Reserve Bank of India

‘I am not a big fan of co-lending,’ says Sanjay Agarwal

AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI’s nod to become a universal bank. MD & CEO Sanjay Agarwal outlines growth plans,…

August 8, 2025 20:23 IST

Rs 4.48 lakh cr NPAs written off by PSBs — SBI tops, PNB close behind

The big write-off has raised questions on accountability and transparency in public banking, says a report by The Tribune.

August 7, 2025 19:37 IST

Indian banks grappling with NIM pressure in Q1 FY26 as repo rate cuts weigh on profitability

How will RBI pause impact margins for banks? Axis Securities weighs in

Net interest margins of Indian banks declined in Q1 FY26 amid repo rate cuts and higher credit costs. Axis Securities…

Updated: August 7, 2025 17:17 IST

India Ratings and Research expects credit growth revival in H2

The rating agency continues to remain watchful on the evolving tariff situation. “If it materialises into something bigger, it will…

Updated: August 6, 2025 08:42 IST

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RBI MPC Meet HIGHLIGHTS: No change in rates –Governor Sanjay Malhotra says ‘geopolitical tensions pose risks to the growth outlook’

RBI Monetary Policy Repo Rate, Loan Interest Rate, RBI Inflation Rate: RBI keeps rates unchanged, to take measures to support…

Updated: August 6, 2025 17:04 IST

RBI, RBI MPC, repo rate, rate cut, inflation, CPI inflation, GDP growth, US tariff, Donald Trump, GST collection, exports, liquidity

RBI likely delivers $5 billion USD/INR swap

RBI likely executed the second leg of its $5 billion USD/INR swap, draining Rs 43,000 crore from the banking system.…

August 4, 2025 22:27 IST

banks, banking, MSME, Public sector banks, PSB, Federal Bank

Banks go all out to woo MSMEs

Banks slash MSME loan rates to as low as 8.5% amid fierce competition, rising liquidity, and regulatory tailwinds. With RBI’s…

August 4, 2025 21:06 IST

Capital Small Finance Bank, banking, banks, forex, capital SFB

Capital SFB in no hurry to become universal bank

Capital Small Finance Bank is in no rush to become a universal bank or apply for an AD-1 licence, focusing…

August 3, 2025 22:04 IST

Reserve Bank of India, RBI, banking, Regulatory Review Cell, RRC

30-member RBI team to steer removal of obsolete regulations

The RBI has set up a 30-member Regulatory Review Cell to streamline 8,000 existing rules and remove outdated regulations. This…

August 3, 2025 21:01 IST

Federal Bank share price, Federal Bank stock fall, Federal Bank Q1 results

Federal Bank Q1 profit down 15% to Rs 862 crore on higher MFI provisions

Federal Bank’s Q1FY26 net profit dropped 15% to Rs 862 crore due to higher provisions, mainly from agri microfinance stress.…

August 2, 2025 20:44 IST

IDBI Bank, BFSI, banking, LIC, Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India

IDBI Bank sale by March, financial bids in Q3

IDBI Bank’s strategic sale is on track, with financial bids expected by December and completion by March. The government and…

August 1, 2025 23:18 IST

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Coal stocks at thermal power plants have increased by 24% to 45.8 million tonnes due to favorable weather and reduced electricity demand. Only 18 out of 185 plants reported low stock levels, a significant improvement from last year. Peak power demand has reached 241 GW and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% in the next five years.

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