Subrata Panda

Subrata Panda

Asset restructuring among Tata Sons' options to avoid a public listing

One possible route would be to reduce Tata Sons' relevant asset base below the ₹1 trillion threshold for classification as an upper-layer NBFC, according to a former regulatory official

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

MDR unlikely to trigger shift back to cash: RBI Deputy Governor S C Murmu

RBI Deputy Governor S C Murmu says MDR will help the payments ecosystem recover costs, while cash continues to retain a significant role as a store of value

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

UPI MDR wins payments industry support, but merchants fear higher costs

The 0.4 per cent charge on merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000 could generate up to Rs 20,600 crore annually, but retailers and fuel dealers fear margin pressure and a possible shift towards cash

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

Shapoorji Pallonji Group lowers entry threshold for its high-yield bonds

Earlier, wealth managers were pitching the bonds to high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-HNIs with a minimum investment of Rs 10 crore and yields of up to 17.80 per cent.

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Trusts pitches SP group's ₹25K cr monetisation plan for its Tata Sons stake

The proposal seeks to address the SP Group's liquidity needs without a Tata Sons listing, through the sale of shares held by Cyrus Investments and Sterling Investment.

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

RBI NBFC FAQs offer clarity on rules relevant to Tata Sons' de-registration

RBI's latest NBFC FAQs clarify definitions of CICs, principal business and public funds, shedding light on regulatory issues relevant to Tata Sons' failed deregistration bid

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

MDR on UPI payments likely to unlock ₹15K-21K crore revenue pool

Brokerages expect banks to receive the largest share of the levy, while Paytm, Pine Labs and other fintechs could gain from higher transaction-linked revenue annually

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 12:40 AM IST

Have a pipeline of ₹4 trillion in sanctioned loans, says Nabfid MD

NaBFID targets a Rs 5 trillion loan book by 2029-30, backed by a Rs 4 trillion sanctioned pipeline and rising private infrastructure investment

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

RBI may hike rates by 25 bps each in Oct & Dec as inflation may cross 6%

Economists say the rate hike cycle could be shallow, with 50-75 bps hike in the current cycle

Updated On: 15 Sep 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

HDFC Bank MD and CEO choice key to ending succession uncertainty

Macquarie Research also described the board's move as a decisive step towards settling the leadership question.

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

SBI may soon issue sanction letter to Vi for its share of ₹35K cr funding

This move is likely to prompt other lenders to move forward with their decision to back telco

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Banks likely to see 15-20 basis points rise in FCNR(B) deposit costs

Rise due to hedging costs on interest, not absorbed by RBI

Updated On: 14 Sep 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

RBI proposes temporary debit holds on suspected money mule accounts

Banks can hold fraud-linked amounts immediately; customers get 20 days to explain transactions

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Race for HDFC Bank MD & CEO likely between insider and outsider

Order of preference in which two names are submitted to RBI is critical

Updated On: 13 Sep 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

HDFC Bank's board approves two names for MD&CEO, sends shortlist to RBI

The bank did not disclose the shortlisted candidates; also, the board inducted Jimmy Tata as executive diretor and said it would add one whole time director position as part of its succession planning

Updated On: 12 Sep 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

Bank of India raised $2.4 bn FCNR-B deposits, Indian Bank $2.3 bn

The state-owned lenders are using cheaper foreign-currency funding to meet rupee liquidity needs, extend loans and reduce dependence on high-cost deposits and borrowings

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

FM Sitharaman for AI safeguards to keep pace with rapid tech evolution

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for stronger AI safeguards, human oversight and regulatory coordination while warning against emerging systemic risks

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

SBI to use UPI data to lend to small businesses without GST registration

India's largest lender is developing a solution that will use UPI transaction data as a proxy for sales to extend loans to small businesses outside the GST system

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

Fintech rules must match risks, not make firms resemble banks: RBI's Murmu

RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu says regulation should address risks appropriately while allowing responsible innovation and experimentation to scale

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

HDFC Bank says Bahrain court rejects all seven Credit Suisse AT1 claims

Bahrain High Civil Court rejected two investor cases on September 9 after five similar matters were dismissed in July and August, according to HDFC Bank

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 11:33 PM IST