RBI discontinues investment fluctuation reserve requirement for banksThe Reserve Bank of India has discontinued the Investment Fluctuation Reserve for commercial banks. This change takes effect from May 18, 2...
18 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Post office TD vs PSU bank 5-year FD: Where can you get higher maturity on Rs 2 lakh investment?For a 5-year fixed deposit, the Post Office TD scheme currently offers a higher interest rate compared to most public sector banks' 6%-6.25...
11 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakensSmall Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. T...
11 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Highest 5-year FD rates at PSU vs private vs SFB banks: What Rs 1 lakh investment in each FD will give you on maturityInvestors seeking high returns on 5-year fixed deposits can explore options beyond public sector banks. DCB Bank leads private banks with a...
08 May, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Highest FD interest rates for senior citizens in May 2026: PSU vs private vs small finance banks with their top fixed deposit schemesSenior citizens seeking stable income and market-risk-free returns often turn to fixed deposits. Banks commonly offer enhanced interest rat...
02 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
APY crosses 9 crore subscribers: More Indians are investing in Atal Pension Yojana for retirement income; check its benefitsAtal Pension Yojana has reached a historic milestone with over 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest enrolments since...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Atal Pension Yojana surpasses 9 crore subscriber milestoneThe Atal Pension Yojana has reached a milestone of 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest ever enrolments with over 1....
22 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Highest FD rates for senior citizen in 2026: PSU vs private vs small finance banks with best fixed deposit rates on 3-year tenureSenior citizens seeking stable returns and capital safety find fixed deposits a preferred investment. For a 3-year tenure, small finance ba...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Slice eyes $50-100 million funding at lower valuation, sharpens digital bank pitchThe small finance bank has held discussions with VC funds and other investors at a time when fintech sector has come under increasing regul...
08 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
FD rates set to rise? RBI repo decision may bring good news for investorsRising inflation may not force the RBI to increase the repo rate this time around, but in later MPC meetings, the likelihood of higher repo...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Small finance banks make it big on micro revivalSmall finance banks in India have concluded fiscal year 2026 with robust business growth. These lenders experienced higher-than-average loa...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Suryoday SFB Q4 updates: Gross advances jump 29% YoY, deposits surge 32%Suryoday Small Finance Bank’s Q4FY26 gross advances jumped 29% YoY to Rs 13,201 crore, while deposits surged 32% to Rs 13,958 crore. Retail...
03 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
RBI allows SFBs to lend to MIs, sets fresh LTV ratio normsThe Reserve Bank of India has permitted small finance banks to extend credit to capital market intermediaries. New loan-to-value ratio guid...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Small Finance Banks lead Indian banking job creation in FY25Small Finance Banks (SFBs) emerged as the largest job creators in the Indian banking sector, with net hiring reaching a five-year high of 2...
06 Jan, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Can a small finance bank be the next HDFC Bank in the making for equity investors?Though the risks SFBs take are on the higher side, the business growth has also been higher. So, if you are planning to invest in these sto...
29 Sep, 2022, 12.06 PM IST
RBI issues revised operational guidelines on on-tap SLTRO scheme for SFBsThe RBI in a statement on Monday said all SFBs eligible under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) can participate in the scheme.
11 Oct, 2021, 11.43 PM IST
SFBs will require Rs 5,000-6,000 cr equity infusion for 15-20% CAGR by 2023: IcraThe total asset base of SFBs crossed Rs 1,30,000 crore as on March 31, 2020 and AUM crossed Rs 90,000 crore with a growth of 30 per cent in...
14 Sep, 2020, 06.28 PM IST