From 52% to 42%: Is HDFC Bank’s 10 percentage point drop in FII shareholding a worrying sign?HDFC Bank has seen a sharp decline in foreign investor ownership since its merger with HDFC, reflecting concerns over slower growth, fundin...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
IDFC FIRST Bank earns international credit rating, marking a step towards global financial marketsIDFC FIRST Bank has been awarded a BBB- Long-Term and A-3 Short-Term credit rating, underscoring its strong capital position and operationa...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
RBI may not need immediate CRR hike as liquidity surplus likely to moderate: UBI ReportThe Reserve Bank of India may not need to raise the cash reserve ratio (CRR) in the immediate term as the banking system's surplus liquidit...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Nifty’s next rally needs two battered warhorses to wake up. Which one will revive first?For a continued uptrend, India's Nifty index relies heavily on the resurgence of the banking and IT sectors. Banks are poised for a quicker...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
FCNR(B) windfall for banks explained: Who got highest inflows and what it means for investorsFCNR(B) deposits offer banks a cheaper and balance-sheet-efficient source of funding, but their finite tenor and initial deployment challen...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Private banks’ profit margins recover as FCNR(B) inflows ease deposit funding pressureIndia’s private banks saw fresh lending spreads widen sharply in July as FCNR(B) inflows improved liquidity and reduced reliance on expensi...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Sebi's new sectoral debt fund category explained: Yields, tax and risksSEBI introduced sectoral debt funds allowing concentrated exposure in sectors like financial services and energy with high credit ratings. ...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion, lift rupeeBy the end of August, India recorded an unprecedented $740.8 billion in foreign-exchange reserves, which has significantly fortified the va...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
RBI may raise repo rate to 5.75-6% in H2 FY27, rate hike cycle likely from December: UBIUnion Bank of India expects the RBI to raise the repo rate to 5.75-6% in H2 FY27, from the current 5.25%, with the rate-hike cycle likely b...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Slice closes $100 million round as valuation more than halves to $470 millionThe fintech-turned-bank has raised the money from existing backer Moore Strategic Ventures, the New York-based investment arm of the hedge ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Explained: What $127 billion FCNR(B) inflows mean for ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, other bank stocksClosing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Ind...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Banks seek CRR cut on green deposits to boost green lending in IndiaIn a bid to boost climate and transition finance, banks are pressing for a lower cash reserve ratio for green deposits. Presently, estimate...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Banks are in good shape, but ...Banks and NBFCs face different market risk assessments. Credit growth outpaces deposit growth, widening the loan-to-deposit ratio. This tre...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
FCNR inflows may delay rate hikes, but banks face margin pressure: ReportForeign currency inflows have eased financial conditions for the Reserve Bank of India. This temporary relief allows the central bank to de...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
India Ratings revises FY27 bank credit growth upward to 15%; provisioning for expected loss may hit profitIndia Ratings forecasts bank credit growth at fifteen percent for fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Lenders will face profitability challeng...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Rough patch! How HDFC group delivered a Rs 4.4 lakh crore blow to investors in one yearIn a significant downturn, HDFC group stocks saw a staggering loss of Rs 4.4 lakh crore in market capitalization over the last year. HDFC B...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Shifting Gears: PSBs borrow more to cater to credit demand as deposits lagPublic sector banks are borrowing more to fund lending expansion. Deposits are not keeping pace with credit growth for these banks. Private...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.36 AM IST