RBI forex measures to lower banks' overseas borrowing costs by 2-2.5 per cent, aid inflows: ReportNew RBI measures aim to make overseas borrowing cheaper for banks. External commercial borrowing costs may drop by up to 2.50 percent. This...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Will FD interest rates increase as RBI holds repo rate?Despite the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged, several factors suggest banks may increase fixed deposit rates soon. Rising inflation, a h...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
That sinking feeling: Rupee@100 is a mental fear, not macro nightmareThe rupee is under strong pressure due to rising global crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, briefly hitting an all-time low of...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
RBI imposes restrictions on Etawah-based Nagar Sahakari Bank for 6 monthsThe Reserve Bank of India has placed restrictions on Etawah-based Nagar Sahakari Bank. Customers can withdraw a maximum of Rs 10,000. The b...
18 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Indian banks remain stable despite margin pressure after RBI rate cut: ReportIndian banks are financially stable. Bad loans are under control. Profit margins face pressure from recent interest rate cuts. Banks are fo...
15 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Net interest margin to fall, Bank of Baroda can look to upsize treasury, wealth businessBank of Baroda anticipates tighter margins this fiscal. Sticky deposit rates and restricted lending rate increases will impact profitabilit...
12 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Supervision must look beyond formal compliance, says RBI Deputy Guv Swaminathan JRBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. warns that weak oversight in banking can lead to hidden risks. He stresses that supervision must go beyo...
04 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Retail Dilemma: NBFC top guns diverge on deposit ratesRetail investors are seeing contrasting interest rate movements from two major finance companies. Bajaj Finance has boosted deposit rates b...
01 May, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
RBI holds repo rate; what should the depositors, borrowers do now?While the central bank has managed to push a rate hike for the time being, however, given the global turmoil it may not be able to hold it ...
07 Apr, 2022, 06.31 PM IST
Policies to allay Covid stress should balance depositor and borrower interests: RBI GovernorAs per government data, GDP during the April-June quarter contracted 23.9 per cent on account of the strict lockdown imposed by the governm...
16 Sep, 2020, 02.24 PM IST
View: How to pay depositors when borrowers don't?Banks work on the simple principle of taking money from savers and lend to those who are in need.
05 Jun, 2020, 01.28 PM IST
Uday Kotak against waiver of interest during moratorium periodPeople asking for moratorium on interest also need to keep in mind the interest of depositors, he said, adding "it cannot be an unequal gam...
04 Jun, 2020, 06.30 PM IST
Debt mutual funds function under several constraintsA debt MF functions much like a bank, with the depositor being a unit holder rather than a lender. Lack of support is among the many hurdle...
06 Jun, 2016, 08.00 AM IST
- Depositors take a hit for cos' sake
Competition among banks to retain mkt share in credit disbursals is resulting in small depositors subsidising the rich borrowers. Beat infl...
23 Jun, 2008, 06.00 AM IST
- Banks told to push deposit schemes with flexi rates
The State Bank of India is likely to offer higher rates to depositors who opt for a flexible term deposit scheme.
30 Apr, 2002, 06.30 AM IST