Best gilt mutual funds to invest in July 2026Gilt funds are recommended for aggressive debt investors expecting RBI rate cuts. These funds offer potential double-digit returns when int...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautiousBankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rur...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
FCNR(B) deposit drive could pressure banks' profitabilityBanks' leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 29% in one year, according to analystsBroadly speaking, both private and PSU banks are impacted by what happens to the economy. There might be some difference because of the foc...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Minimum balance charges swell pvt banks' coffers by nearly Rs 5,000 cr in FY26Private banks collected over Rs 4,900 crore from account holders for minimum balance failures. Public sector banks also gathered Rs 2,100 c...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Macroeconomic fundamentals of Indian economy remain strong amid global challengesIndia's economy shows strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a resilient financial system. Robust domestic demand and healthy corporate bala...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Senior citizen FD rates 2026: Use an FD calculator to maximise your retirement returnsSenior citizens can earn up to 7.75% p.a. on Bajaj Finance fixed deposits. An online calculator helps estimate maturity amounts for retirem...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in July 2026Corporate bond funds offer relatively safe debt investment options for near-term goals. These schemes invest in highly-rated company papers...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
No proposal for one-time waiver of loans of small, marginal farmers: MoS FinanceThe government has no current proposal for a one-time loan waiver for farmers. The Reserve Bank of India offers financial restructuring opt...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in July 2026Banking and PSU debt funds offer relatively safe investment options for a few years. These schemes invest in government-backed entities, re...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Costs and provisions down, IDFC Bank will continue to bolster earnings: V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEOOur credit cost was 2.13% of loans including the microfinance portfolio, against a guidance of 2.10%. This year, encouraged by seeing our c...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
UAE’s top bank to offer $1.5 billion for NRIs investing in RBI's forex deposit programFirst Abu Dhabi Bank is offering up to $1.5 billion in financing to non-resident Indians investing in India's foreign-currency deposit sche...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Private bank ETFs back in focus as valuations turn attractivePrivate bank stocks present a thematic investment opportunity with reasonable valuations. These banks are showing improved margins and stro...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 27% in 1 year, according to analystsWe live in a world where one statement or one missile can cause crude oil prices to spike. In such times, expecting rational behaviour in t...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Credit-deposit gap to persist as loan demand dynamics have changed, says SBI ResearchA noticeable gap between credit and deposit growth is troubling the banking landscape. Consumers are shifting their savings from traditiona...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
'Collateral-free education loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh extended to students': Tamil Nadu Minister K ViswanathanTamil Nadu aims to facilitate education loans for over one lakh students by 2026-27. The state government is committed to ensuring no stude...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Banks seek RBI clarity on collateral-free loans up to Rs 20 lakh for small businessesBanks face challenges extending collateral-free loans up to twenty lakh rupees. Some accounts are not covered by the government guarantee s...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.22 AM IST