Anupreksha Jain

Union Bank of India cuts rates on select retail loans by up to 160 bps

Union Bank of India has reduced rates on select retail loans from December 18, cutting home loans by 30 bps, vehicle loans by 40 bps and personal loans by up to 160 bps

NRI deposit inflows dip to $8.3 billion in April-October, shows RBI data

NRI deposit inflows moderated to $8.3 billion in April-October FY26, mainly due to a sharp drop in FCNR (B) inflows, even as NRE deposits recorded higher inflows, RBI data showed

Shriram Finance shares touch all-time high after MUFG capital infusion

Shriram Finance shares rose to a record high after brokerages said MUFG Bank's proposed investment would sharply lift net worth, capital adequacy and support faster growth

MUFG deal: Shriram Finance likely to benefit from lower cost of funds

Some experts also said that with a significantly strengthened capital base, the lender may consider a move towards becoming a universal bank

Rupee hits record low for third straight session on US-India deal jitters

The RBI's three-year dollar-rupee buy/sell swap auction, which is scheduled for Tuesday, is now in focus

PSBs rework branch strategy to cut costs amid changing customer behaviour

PSU banks are reviewing low-traffic locations, shrinking branch sizes and using AI-driven site analytics as digital adoption rises, leading to more mergers and micro branches in rural areas

Gujarat leads in FY25 loan growth, Karnataka in deposits, shows data

RBI data shows state-wise credit trends; Maharashtra leads in outstanding credit and deposits, while Gujarat records highest growth

NBFC vehicle-loan AUM to grow 16-17%, reach ₹11 trillion by FY27: Crisil

NBFCs' vehicle-loan AUM is seen growing 16-17 per cent annually through FY26-FY27 to Rs 11 trillion by March 31, 2027, with used-vehicle loans expected to outpace new loans, Crisil Ratings said

RBI overlap relief averts 2-6% hit to bank groups' advances, says CRISIL

CRISIL said RBI's final guidelines allowing overlapping lending within bank groups avert a 2-6 per cent hit to advances for 12 large groups, while keeping key NBFC and ARC proposals

Marginal uptick in unsecured loan slippages not a concern: Swaminathan J

Additionally, he highlighted that unsecured retail loans account for less than 25 per cent of the overall retail book of the banking sector

Retail CBDC transactions hit 120 mn, value crosses ₹28,000 crore: RBI DG

Retail CBDC transactions in India have crossed 120 million with a value of over ₹28,000 crore, as RBI works on programmability, new use-cases, and future cross-border capability

RBI widens gold metal loan access for more jewellers under 2026 norms

RBI's new gold metal loan rules allow banks to lend to a wider set of jewellers, refine GMS-linked lending and enforce stronger risk controls, with the norms effective April 2026

JM Financial Home Loans targets 30% annual AUM growth to FY27

JM Financial Home Loans aims to scale AUM to Rs 5,000 crore by FY27, driven by branch expansion, higher ticket sizes and tighter early-stage delinquency controls, MD & CEO Manish Sheth said

Weekly govt bond auction sails through; Nov rupee's worst month since July

The govt's weekly bond auction saw strong demand with yields aligning to expectations, while the rupee recorded its weakest month since July amid dollar demand and cautious market sentiment

India's forex reserves fall by $4.47 billion as gold reserves decrease

RBI data shows declines in gold and foreign currency assets, pulling reserves down to $688 billion

NBFCs borrowings to hit $750 billion by FY27 as funding mix shifts

NBFC borrowings are set to reach $750 billion by FY27, with 64% expected from market-based instruments as firms pivot from bank loans to NCDs, ECBs and other capital-market funding routes

Festive demand and GST relief to drive India Inc's Q3 FY26 growth: ICRA

ICRA expects India Inc. to post 8-10% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3 FY26, supported by festive and rural demand, GST rationalisation and easing costs

Seasonality rises in demand deposits, banks' cash in hand, says RBI report

Seasonality, a fundamental component of economic data alongside trend and cyclical movements, reflects recurring patterns arising from weather, production cycles, holidays and institutional behaviour

NBFCs face funding pressure despite healthy outlook: Crisil Ratings

Crisil flags rising stress in early delinquency buckets, especially in vehicle finance, unsecured MSME loans and the LAP segment

Rupee may drop to 90 vs dollar by Dec-end, regain by Mar: BS Poll

Possible US trade deal may help lift Indian currency, say experts