Deposit rates fall sharply by 30 bps in April as banks move to protect marginsIndian banks aggressively cut fresh deposit rates in April 2026 to protect margins, with the weighted average falling to 5.77%. Simultaneou...
29 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
29 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
SBI shares plunge 10% in two days after Q4. Do Morgan Stanley, Citi & Bernstein see a rebound soon?SBI shares fell over 3% on Monday and are down 10% in two sessions despite the lender reporting a 6% YoY rise in Q4 standalone net profit t...
11 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
RBI rate cuts partly passed on to borrowers in FY26, lending rates fall but not fully: ReportRBI's repo rate cuts in FY26 were only partially passed on to borrowers, with lending rates declining but not matching the full policy redu...
05 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Lowest home loan interest rates in 2026: PSU banks vs private banks; check listshome loan interest rates: The RBI's decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% has left borrowers questioning the impact on home loan inte...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Union Bank of India shares fall 10% in two days after Q4 earnings. What's spooking investors?Union Bank of India shares fell sharply after its Q4FY26 results disappointed brokerages despite a rise in net profit. Weak NII, a sharp sp...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Axis Bank Q4 preview: PAT seen muted YoY; margin pressure persists amid strong loan growth; 8 things to watchAxis Bank is expected to report a mixed Q4FY26 performance with muted year-on-year profit growth despite steady loan and deposit expansion....
24 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
FIIs pull out another $2 billion from bank stocks. Are financials most hated now?Brokerages remain constructive on banks despite near-term headwinds. Prabhudas Lilladher flags NIM pressure, slowing retail credit and macr...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
ICICI Bank Q4 preview: PAT to grow up to 6% YoY, NII seen rising up to 8%. 8 things to watchICICI Bank is expected to post a steady Q4FY26 performance, with brokerages projecting 2–6% YoY PAT growth and a 4–8% rise in NII. While lo...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
HDFC Bank Q4 preview: PAT seen stable with up to 10% YoY growth; NIM pressure persists. 8 things to watchHDFC Bank is expected to post a steady Q4FY26, with PAT likely growing 6–10% YoY and NIM pressure persisting. Brokerages foresee moderate N...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Deposit rates could be headed up in a squeeze for banksAs the demand for loans skyrockets, Indian banks find themselves grappling with a challenge: enticing savers to deposit their money. For ye...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Shaktikanta Das reveals how India broke a ‘Chakravyuh’ and 7 steps for businesses to navigate war stormDuring a keynote speech, RBI ex-Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasised India’s remarkable ability to weather global storms. He referred to the...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Will dream run for home loan borrowers end soon despite RBI maintaining status quo on repo rate?The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate steady at 5.25%. Home loan borrowers may see temporary relief. However, rising inflation, ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
RBI rate hikes look inevitable in 2026: How it can impact banks, realty, rate sensitive stocksAmidst geopolitical tensions and rising inflation fears, analysts anticipate the RBI may hike its policy repo rate by 50 basis points in 20...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Lending rates fall some more, private banks lead pushFresh rupee loan rates dipped in February, with private banks leading the decline. However, public sector banks increased their lending rat...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Putting changes in perspectiveCovid-related relaxations gave a boost to NPS. Contribution under NPS grew over 30% with assets under management at Rs 4.94 lakh crore as o...
30 Jan, 2021, 10.09 AM IST
Transmission of rate cuts to ultimate borrower challengingRepo rate cut has had limited transmission in past actions by the Reserve Bank of India, further limiting the scope for lower borrowing rat...
20 Mar, 2013, 06.55 PM IST