ICICI Bank mulls first benchmark dollar bond sale since 2017ICICI Bank is planning its first benchmark US dollar bond sale since 2017, aiming to raise at least $500 million through offshore bonds. Th...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Bajaj Finance shares gain 2% after Q1 business update; AUM rises to Rs 5.46 lakh croreBajaj Finance shares rose after the company reported strong Q1 FY27 business growth, driven by higher assets under management, customer add...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Icra downgrades Utkarsh SFB debt ratings on weak asset quality, earningsIcra downgraded Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's debt ratings, citing elevated bad loans, weak earnings and rising stress in its microfinance p...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
HDFC Bank shares down 20% in 2026 so far. Time to buy as the governance cloud clears up?HDFC Bank shares have plunged 20% this year amid governance concerns, sparked by a former chairman's resignation. The bank has since appoin...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nodIndia's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, ...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
RBI says microfinance credit grows after seven quarters, borrower base continues to shrinkMicrofinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numb...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Fintechs capture 57% share of small personal loans as stress mounts: RBI reportFintech lenders now dominate India's small personal loan market, holding over half of loans under Rs 50,000 by March 2026. This rapid expan...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Bad loans may edge up to 1.9% by FY28 despite resilient banks: RBIIndian banks are projected to see a slight increase in bad loans to 1.9% by March 2028, yet the system remains robust with strong capital a...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
RBI stress test flags rising NBFC stress, capital buffers to thin by FY27India's central bank warns of rising bad loans and shrinking capital for non-banking lenders. Stressed assets could hit 2.8% by March 2027,...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
RBI flags AI stock boom as financial stability risk, says Indian banks remain resilientIndia's central bank has identified soaring AI stock valuations globally as a financial stability risk, warning of potential market spillov...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
HDFC Bank valuations attractive, banking sector ready for next growth phase: Sandip SabharwalMarket expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks entering a robust phase driven by accelerating credit growth and easing margin pressures....
30 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Best dynamic bond funds to invest in June 2026Confused by interest rate shifts? Dynamic bond funds offer a solution, allowing managers to adjust investments based on market outlook. Whi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the governme...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Microfinance institutions' portfolio quality up in May; West Bengal, MP, Rajasthan laggards: ReportMicrofinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhy...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Banks, power finance and infrastructure to lead next leg of market rally: Pankaj PandeyIndia's banking sector is poised for a rally, fueled by robust credit growth, easing deposit pressures, and stable asset quality, according...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in MayIndia’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST