Banking & Finance HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Q4 FY26 preview: From asset quality to margins, 3 key expectations Banking & Finance
‘India is one of the most important countries for SMBC Group’ Q&A with Hiroyuki Mesaki, CEO, SMBC India
Bond yields record highest single-day fall in 4 years Indian bond yields saw their steepest single-day drop in four years as a West Asia ceasefire triggered a 14% plunge… April 8, 2026 22:14 IST
RBI to release new framework for categorisation of NBFCs RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a new regulatory framework for NBFC categorisation, expected by April 2026. April 8, 2026 21:40 IST
Cautious RBI holds rate, policy stance GDP growth seen at 6.9% in FY27, inflation at 4.6% April 8, 2026 19:49 IST
RBI expands money market to non-bank lenders, corporates The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the term money market to include NBFCs and corporates, aiming to enhance… April 8, 2026 19:04 IST
Women’s credit exposure jumps 4.8x since 2017 A 2026 Niti Aayog report reveals that women borrowers now command 26% of India’s total system credit, with a portfolio… April 8, 2026 18:28 IST
Banks set to get capital boost The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to bolster bank capital adequacy by allowing the inclusion of quarterly profits… Updated: April 8, 2026 18:09 IST
RBI pushes ease of doing business, announces key measures – A detailed analysis RBI announced key measures to improve ease of doing business, including easing compliance norms and other reforms. Updated: April 8, 2026 15:43 IST
‘Credit on UPI is a game changer, will democratise access’ Q&A with Baskar Babu, CEO at Suryoday Small Finance Bank Suryoday Small Finance Bank pivots beyond microfinance stress, focusing on individual underwriting, retail lending and UPI-based credit growth. April 8, 2026 00:16 IST
Kotak Bank unveils instant corporate loan disbursal Kotak Mahindra Bank launches instant one-click corporate loan disbursals, reducing processing time to seconds and digitising high-volume working capital lending. Updated: April 7, 2026 22:25 IST
RBI MPC Meeting: Goldilocks confused as concerns loom large over imported inflation Central bank may prioritise growth supportive options while tackling imported inflation risks driven by high crude prices and supply chain… Updated: April 7, 2026 08:49 IST
RBI proposes rehaul of business correspondent framework RBI proposes overhaul of Business Correspondent framework with new BC outlet structure, tighter governance norms, and formal remuneration rules to… April 6, 2026 22:17 IST
RBI keeps FPI debt investment limits unchanged for FY26‑27 RBI keeps FPI debt investment limits unchanged for FY27, retaining caps on G-Secs, state loans and corporate bonds while ensuring… April 6, 2026 21:41 IST
Dynamic bond funds a smart choice as yields rise These funds adjust duration, credit exposure to navigate market uncertainty April 6, 2026 05:30 IST
Repo Rate likely to remain unchanged? Economists weigh in ahead of RBI April review RBI is likely to hold repo rate at 5.25% in April policy review amid West Asia tensions, rising crude prices… April 5, 2026 21:08 IST
Result Preview: Banks likely to deliver a steady Q4 India’s banking sector is set for a resilient Q4FY26, with credit growth of 13.5% outstripping an 11% rise in deposits. April 5, 2026 18:30 IST
From collateral to credit: How RBI’s revised gold loan rules are changing the lending game India’s gold loan sector is bracing for a sharp growth moderation and rising compliance costs as the RBI’s revised framework… Updated: April 4, 2026 09:13 IST
MFIs drive out informal lending, shows study Borrowing down from 46% to 1% in 15 years. April 2, 2026 23:39 IST
RBI crackdown sparks rupee surge Posts strongest one-day gain in over 12 years April 2, 2026 22:40 IST
From bedside sit-ups to ‘slow’ 40km runs: Inside the unconventional wellness routine of Milind Soman and Ankita
After losing wife and toddler daughter in Air India crash, Gujarat man now faces deportation from UK; moves court for relief
