Banks

Banks' Q4FY26 performance may be stable amid global uncertainties

Stress may show up in MSME portfolio of banks going forward, brokerage say

Russia's VPN crackdown caused bank outage, says Telegram founder

Attempts on Friday to limit VPN use could have sparked the disruption affecting banking apps, The Bell and other Russian media reported, citing industry sources who weren't identified

HDFC Bank, BoB report strong credit growth; deposits lag pace

HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda report robust loan growth in March 2026, with advances outpacing deposits even as time deposits continue to drive overall deposit expansion

Large state run banks see healthy loan growth in FY26, beat deposits

State-owned banks PNB and Central Bank of India report strong double-digit credit growth in FY26, with advances rising faster than deposits across lenders

Karnataka Bank shares fall 6% on Q4 business update; advances grow 7% YoY

Karnataka Bank reported CASA deposits at ₹36,621 for the March 2026 quarter, up 10 per cent from ₹33,281 crore in the year-ago period

Rupee set for more chaos as banks unwind $30 billion in arbitrage trades

RBI's clampdown on rupee trades sparks market panic, volatility spikes, and banks scramble to unwind billions in arbitrage positions

RBI mandates 7-day timeline for ECB filings, revises late fee norms

Banks must submit certified ECB returns within seven days as RBI tightens compliance norms and revises late submission fee rules to streamline reporting

Banks urge RBI to revisit forex cap, flag MTM losses, forced unwinding

Banks seek relief as RBI caps forex exposure, triggering potential $40 billion unwinding and raising concerns over MTM losses and rupee volatility

Fino PB withdraws resolution seeking shareholders' nod to reappoint CEO

Bank says Rishi Gupta's candidature 'remains unaffected', proposal will be reconsidered after regulatory review

Sunita Maheshwari reappointed independent director at HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank has reappointed Sunita Maheshwari as an independent director for three years, subject to shareholder approval, strengthening its board composition

Bank held liable for refusing customer deposit during demonetisation

The National Commission noted that the government notification did not confer any right on the bank to refuse acceptance of deposits; it could only refer them for scrutiny

Govt likely to consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank

The government may consider selling a stake in IDBI Bank through the Offer-for-Sale (OFS) route to increase public shareholding, after the unsuccessful attempt to divest stake in the LIC-controlled lender, sources said. Currently, the public float in IDBI Bank is only 5.29 per cent, limiting the scope of fair valuation. The remaining shares are with insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), with a controlling stake at 49.24 per cent, while the Government of India (GoI) holding stood at 45.48 per cent. Earlier this month, the proposed sale of a 60.72 per cent majority stake, held jointly by the government and the LIC, was scrapped after financial bids from two potential buyers reportedly fell short of the reserve price. Low free float restricts the scope for fair market valuation, and expanding this by 10 per cent or 15 per cent would make price discovery more reliable, sources said. It can provide a reliable benchmark for valuation and further make the price ..

Who led and departed: Tracking key banking exits and leadership trends

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty quits citing ethical concerns, as spotlight turns on governance and trend of former bureaucrats leading private sector banks

Governance and ethics come above everything else, says HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank reassures investors on governance and stability after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation, says RBI backing and board unity will help restore confidence

HDFC Bank may ask ex-chairman Chakraborty to explain resignation concerns

HDFC Bank board may seek clarification from former chairman Atanu Chakraborty over concerns cited in his resignation letter amid questions on governance and management relations

HDFC Bank board likely to approve CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan reappointment

During an analyst call in the morning, Jagdishan said the best period of the bank will start now, with growth returning to pre-merger levels

US, global central banks hold rates, warn of war-led inflation risks

Earlier this week the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked rates to a 10-month high and warned of a "material" risk to inflation from the oil price spike

PSBs gain traction in MSME segment; SBI leads the pack: Motilal Oswal

Based on interactions with direct selling agents (DSAs) across western India, Motilal Oswal said MSME credit demand remains healthy in Q4FY26

Atanu Chakraborty quits as HDFC Bank chairman; Mistry named interim chief

"Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics", says Chakraborty

India needs bigger banks, consolidation for $30 trn goal: Former RBI DG

Former RBI deputy governor flags need for larger financial institutions, stronger capital base and consolidation across banking and NBFC sectors to support economic expansion