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RBI signals openness for licences for new urban cooperative banks

RBI to issue a discussion paper on licensing new UCBs, citing stronger financial performance, better compliance and demand from stakeholders for wider financial inclusion

Retail credit growth moderates in August ahead of festival demand

RBI data shows retail credit growth slowed to 11.8% in August from 13.9% a year earlier, with housing, vehicles and credit card loans recording sharper moderation

NaBFID eyes partial credit enhancement for bonds worth ₹15,000 cr in H2FY26

These projects are likely to be predominantly from the renewable energy and roads sectors, according to a top NaBFID executive

Nabfid must now focus on urban local bodies, says DFS secy M Nagaraju

Addressing NaBFID's infrastructure conclave, Nagaraju said the institution should work on new instruments at scale so that banks can rebalance their portfolios every three to five years

Corporates file $3.48 billion ECB intent in July, shows RBI data

Indian companies, including NBFCs, filed intent for $3.48 bn in ECBs in July 2025, with $3.22 bn via the automatic route and $100 mn via the approval route, RBI data showed

SBI completes 13.18% sale in Yes Bank to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp

The proceeds of the transaction would boost the bottomline of SBI in the second quarter ending September at a time when interest income and margins are under pressure

Securitisation volumes to dip in Q2 as investors shun unsecured loans

Securitisation activity is likely to stay subdued in Q2FY26, with volumes at Rs 63,000 crore as investors turn cautious on unsecured and microfinance loan pools

Corporate credit growth to revive in H2 FY26, says Crisil Ratings

Crisil Ratings expects bank credit growth to accelerate in H2 FY26 to 11-12%, driven by retail loans and NBFCs, with corporate credit growth rebounding to 9.7%

DLF Cyber City Developers plans to raise up to ₹1,100 crore via NCDs

DCCDL, a DLF-GIC joint venture, to raise Rs 1,100 crore via NCDs for projects and debt repayment, aims to cap net debt at Rs 20,000 crore with strong rental-led cash flows

Overleverage in retail loans is a concern, warns JFSL chairman Kamath

K V Kamath warns of overleverage in retail credit as fintechs lend at low scores; RBI data shows rising defaults in unsecured personal loans

India's outbound FDI down to $2.1 billion in August, shows RBI data

Outbound FDI, expressed as a financial commitment, comprises three components: equity, loans, and guarantees

NBFC loans to grow 15-17% in FY26 on GST reforms, liquidity boost: Icra

Their credit expanded 17 per cent in FY25 and 24 per cent in FY24, respectively

JICA India chief pushes for opening India market further for investment

Japan and India have recognised key sectors like semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy that will receive heightened priority for strategic collaboration

MFI credit cost to moderate to 4-4.5% in FY26, 3-3.5% in FY27: ICRA

ICRA expects MFI credit cost to fall after surging in FY25, easing to 4-4.5% in FY26 and 3-3.5% in FY27, with AUM growth seen resuming at 8-12% as RBI relaxes norms

BoB to PNB: Banks act to ensure uninterrupted services in flood-hit Punjab

Banks have issued advisories to branches in flood-hit Punjab to maintain customer services by stocking ATMs, keeping digital channels live and relocating operations if required

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

Bank financing of M&As will be like any other business and only needs guardrails

Banks betting on festive season, GST cut to boost credit growth in H2FY26

Banks are launching attractive loan offers, with credit growth expected to rise during the festive season and after GST cuts. Retail lending is set for significant growth in H2 FY25

US tariff impact: India Ratings downgrades textiles, diamonds outlook

India Ratings downgraded its outlook for textiles and cut and polished diamonds to deteriorating, warning of tariff risks, weaker cash flows and SME stress in H2 FY26

ICRA downgrades SATYA Microcapital to 'BBB', outlook revised to 'Negative'

ICRA has downgraded SATYA Microcapital's ratings to BBB with a negative outlook, citing rising NPAs, weak collections, high credit costs and limited capital buffers

India's current account deficit narrowed to 0.2% of GDP in Q1 FY26

India's CAD narrowed to $2.4 billion in Q1FY26 from $8.6 billion a year ago as remittances surged 18% and services exports rose, offsetting a wider merchandise trade deficit