Bank provisioning at 3-year low on better recoveries, asset qualityBanks' loan loss provisioning hit a 12-quarter low in March 2026, driven by private sector banks amid improving asset quality and recoverie...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Prudent ARC top bidder for Aban Offshore debtPrudent ARC has become the highest bidder for Aban Offshore's ₹1,080 crore debt from Punjab National Bank, offering ₹193 crore. This marks ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Banks asked to track movable assets to aid loan recoveriesThe government is collaborating with banks to create a system for sharing borrower asset information. This aims to speed up the recovery of...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Six granthis arrested in connection with peer's suicide in Punjab's HoshiarpurPolice have arrested six Sikh priests in Hoshiarpur for allegedly driving a fellow priest to suicide. The deceased, Jaspal Singh, reportedl...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
PNB, Ujjivan raise FCNR deposit ratesPunjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
NCLT admits SBI plea for personal insolvency proceedings against Anil AmbaniMumbai NCLT has admitted SBI's plea to start personal insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani. This follows a Rs 1,200 crore claim by th...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
PSBs may lose the edge over private peers as tightening liquidity, rising credit costs may impact growthPublic sector banks' advantage over private lenders is fading. Excess liquidity and low credit costs are diminishing. Liquidity coverage ra...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
CBI finds no evidence of corruption in case involving Nirav Modi; transferred to magistrateA special CBI court in Mumbai transferred a fraud case against Nirav Modi to a magistrate's court. The CBI stated that corruption charges a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Eight public sector banks add 13,223 employees in FY26; SBI leads hiring spreeEight public sector banks, including SBI, collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, boosting their total workforce to over 6.28 lakh. St...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Pvt sector reposing faith in economy, capex cycle showing signs of revival: Punjab National Bank CMD Ashok ChandraPrivate sector investment is reviving. Companies are borrowing more for expansion and infrastructure. Punjab National Bank (PNB) sanctioned...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Central Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to customer for losing original property papersA consumer commission held the Central Bank of India liable for losing a land title deed deposited as collateral for an agricultural loan. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
You'll always have mummy-papa bankAfter spending 46 years as a sadhu, an Indian man returned to his hometown, humbly requesting alms from his aging mother. This poignant mom...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land backThe Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India banks could raise $35-$40 billion via RBI's foreign currency deposit scheme, PNB CEO Ashok Chandra saysIndian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to a...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST