Framing a rate cut policy amid the fog of trade war

RBI-led MPC meets to take a call on rate cut amid the fog of trade war, US imposition of tariffs, low inflation, concerns over growth and recent slide in rupee.


State-run banks write off Rs 12 lakh cr since FY16, NPAs drop

Public sector banks have written off a whopping Rs 12.08 lakh crore in the last nine fiscals; gross NPA ratio has dropped from 9.11% in FY21 to 2.58% in FY25.


PNB on track to meet credit, deposit growth target in FY26: CEO Chandra

Punjab National Bank CEO Ashok Chandra draws comfort from a loan sanction pipeline of Rs 1.29 lakh crore; CASA deposit ratio in Q1 lags behind FY26 target but bank has revamped product.

MFI issue should be behind us by H2 FY26: IDFC First Bank CEO

Stress in microfinance book should bottom out in next two quarters and lending margins would likely be better in 2nd half of FY26, says IDFC First Bank MD & CEO V Vaidyanathan.


HDFC Bank now positioned for faster growth, says CEO Jagdishan

HDFC Bank consciously calibrated its loan growth in FY25 to reposition the balance sheet, says MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan; now bank poised to capitalise on growth opportunities.

ED raids Anil Ambani group companies in Yes Bank loan fraud case

Enforcement Directorate conducts multiple raids as part of alleged Rs 3,000-crore loan fraud involving Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies and Yes Bank.


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How Bank of Maharashtra plans to protect margins

Bank of Maharashtra is driving up CASA, shunning high-cost bulk deposits, tapping infra bonds and repricing loans; Rs 3,000 crore will be freed due to CRR cut from 4% to 3%.

1,629 wilful defaulters owe Rs 1.62 lakh cr to public sector banks: FinMin

Public sector banks have identified 1,629 corporate borrowers as wilful defaulters, owing loan dues of Rs 1.62 lakh crore as of 31 March 2025.



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RBI reviewing foreign bank ownership norms, says Governor

RBI will review if foreign banks could be allowed to own 26% stake in local banks as a matter of policy, says Governor Sanjay Malhotra; current cap is 15%.  


Not considering issuing banking licences to corporates, says RBI Guv

RBI not considering any proposal to allow corporates, either directly or through their NBFCs, to obtain banking licences,  Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.



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Ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochchar held guilty in taking bribe

Appellate tribunal finds former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar guilty of accepting Rs 64 crore bribe in exchange for sanctioning Rs 300 crore loan to Videocon Group in 2009.


Lending shifts to high-ticket loans amid stress in small borrowers

CRIF data shows high-ticket loans gain preference in FY25 amid rising stress in small borrowers, increased caution, evolving risks and broad-based moderation in credit growth.



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