Subrata Panda

Subrata Panda

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

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

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

Updated On: 03 Jun 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

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

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

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

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

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

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

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

Updated On: 31 May 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

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

Updated On: 30 May 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

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

Updated On: 30 May 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

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

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

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

Updated On: 28 May 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

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

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

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

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

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 9:14 PM IST

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

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

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

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

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

Updated On: 26 May 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

NHPC raises ₹2k crore at tight coupon of 7.67% through 15-year bonds

The state-run power company attracted bids worth Rs 8,700 crore for its 15-year bond issue amid strong demand for top-rated long-duration debt instruments

Updated On: 26 May 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman flags 3 Fs: Fuel, fertiliser, foreign exchange

Says West Asia crisis bringing several uncertainties for businesses, common people

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pitches customised credit models for MSMEs

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urged SIDBI and banks to adopt customised, cash-flow-based lending instead of standardised credit products for MSMEs

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

ECLGS 5.0 finds traction as MSMEs look for buffer amid uncertainty

Banks are seeing early interest in ECLGS 5.0 as MSMEs seek extra liquidity buffers amid rising uncertainty linked to the West Asia crisis

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

FY26 NRI deposits declined to $14.4 billion: RBI's monthly bulletin

Inflows into India's non-resident deposit schemes moderated in FY26, with FCNR(B) deposits witnessing a sharp slowdown, RBI data showed

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 11:30 PM IST