Prices climb, but low loan rates keep homes affordableSix out of eight major cities within affordability threshold in the first half of 2026; stable employment and income help sustain demand.
04 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
RBI imposes Rs 66.7 lakh penalty on Bank of Baroda, GIC Housing FinanceThe Reserve Bank of India has levied significant penalties on Bank of Baroda and GIC Housing Finance for regulatory breaches. Bank of Barod...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
India's forex reserves fall $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion in week ended June 26India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a significant dip of $5.65 billion, reaching $666.93 billion by June 26, 2026. This follows a...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
As FD rates moderate, investment in bonds emerge as the next destination for fixed-income investors for wealth creationChoosing the best Nifty-based index fund involves more than just a low expense ratio. Experts emphasize that tracking error, which measures...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
NRIs looking to park your dollars? Ujjivan SFB offers 7.5%, DBS up to 5.6% on FCNR depositsBanks are raising returns on FCNR(B) deposits after the RBI eased norms to attract foreign currency inflows. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank now...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
RBI's concessional swap facility to boost financial institutions' overseas borrowing: S&PThe Reserve Bank of India's new concessional forex swap facility is set to significantly lower borrowing costs for government-owned financi...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
PSBs raise term deposit rates to reclaim deposit market sharePublic sector banks are boosting term deposit rates to reclaim lost market share, a move that contrasts with private banks lowering theirs....
02 Jul, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
Corporate loans outpace retailCorporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yie...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Don't worry, banks have shock absorbers: RBIIn its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, the RBI flagged concerns over customer service in the insurance sector and again cautioned tha...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concernThe Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain com...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Indian economy remains exposed to energy price shocks: RBI reportIndia's economy faces potential exchange rate volatility due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues, an RBI report revealed. Despite ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
SBI raises $300 million under RBI's ECB swap windowState Bank of India has successfully raised $300 million by issuing three-year senior unsecured floating-rate bonds in overseas markets. Th...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Some Indian banks poised for interest margin gains as short-term funding costs fallIndian banks are poised for improved interest margins this quarter, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India's liquidity-boosting measures. Thes...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB fundingIndia Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27Economists are increasingly pushing back expectations of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hike, with many now seeing any tighten...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST