Subrata Panda

We may roll out 9 free trade agreements in next 10 months: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said nine recently signed free trade agreements are expected to become operational within 10 months, with several more trade pacts in the pipeline

Sebi warns ICICI Bank over FPI fund repatriation under VRR framework

Market regulator Sebi has warned ICICI Bank for allowing an FPI to repatriate funds before completion of the committed retention period under the Voluntary Retention Route

India shouldn't let headwinds cloud its growth potential: Citi's Fraser

Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser says India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and should stay focused on its long-term growth trajectory

US-India trade deal 99% complete, final talks under way: US envoy Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said negotiators are working through the final technical and legal issues as both sides push to conclude the long-pending trade agreement

Banking resilience now hinges on adapting to new risks: DG Swaminathan

The RBI deputy governor said banks must prepare for emerging risks ranging from cyber threats and AI to geopolitical shocks and climate-related disruptions

SBI chief backs rate pause, says India's growth story goes beyond Sensex

C S Setty urges investors to focus on India's long-term structural transformation rather than short-term market movements

US-India trade deal 99% done, last-mile talks this week: US Ambassador Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor says 99 per cent of the bilateral trade pact is in place, with negotiators working to resolve final technical and legal issues during talks in New Delhi

Corporate bond issuances hit 3-year low in Apr-May amid West Asia war

In April-May of FY27, Indian firms raised Rs 1.07 trillion, compared to Rs 2.53 trillion in the same period last year

Indian banks among Asia-Pacific's best-capitalised lenders: S&P data

For banks, a higher leverage ratio is generally a sign of stronger capitalisation, not higher risk

Geopolitical uncertainty slows MSME credit growth: CRIF High Mark

CRIF High Mark said MSME credit growth moderated amid global uncertainty, while early-stage stress surfaced among micro borrowers, manufacturing firms and working-capital loans

Preference for proven credit rating hits first-time borrowers harder

Consumer durable financing has emerged as the primary gateway to formal credit as lenders increasingly favour borrowers with established repayment records

RBI plans cross-border CBDC pilots amid digital currency experiments

Central bank will expand digital rupee experiments in 2026-27, focusing on cross-border payments, asset tokenisation, programmable money and welfare applications

RBI weighs adding 'frictions' to digital payments to tackle online fraud

Central bank is exploring transaction delays, broader customer controls and a kill switch mechanism as digital payment frauds continue to rise in value

Legacy cases lifted bank fraud to ₹48,021 cr in FY26: RBI annual report

Advances account for 85% of all frauds in banking industry in FY26, says regulator in annual report

MSMEs have made loan requests worth ₹650 cr under ECLGS 5.0: Salee S Nair

In Q4, the bank reported NIM of over 4 per cent largely because, in anticipation of higher deposit costs, we repriced advances earlier

Insurers wary as Irdai tightens executive compensation framework

Irdai's revised compensation norms linking executive pay to customer outcomes and compliance metrics have sparked concerns over growing regulatory intervention

SBI to combine branches, digital platforms for omni-channel banking

Aspires to emerge as India's leading wealth architect, says Chairman Setty

HDFC Bank denies inappropriate payments allegation, shares fall

HDFC Bank rejected allegations of inappropriate payments to a Maharashtra government agency as its shares declined amid renewed scrutiny over governance concerns

Physical banking to remain core to SBI strategy amid digital expansion

The comments come as SBI sharpens its 'Digital First, Customer First' strategy, with continued investments planned in technology, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure

Cash logistics companies nudge banks towards demand-led ATM loading

India's cash logistics industry has proposed flexible ATM replenishment cycles to reduce fuel consumption and operating costs amid rising fuel prices and wage pressures