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Manojit Saha is the Banking Editor at Business Standard based in Mumbai, tracking the financial sector for over two decades, with a focus on central bank and monetary policy making. He also contributed to Business Standard’s digital offering – The Banking Show – with interviews with business leaders, CEOs, and important policymakers. He anchored panel discussions comprising CEOs from banking, insurance, NBFCs and fintech industry for the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Business Standard-IMGC India Mortgage Leadership Conclave, among others.
Manojit Saha is the Banking Editor at Business Standard based in Mumbai, tracking the financial sector for over two decades, with a focus on central bank and monetary policy making. He also contributed to Business Standard’s digital offering – The Banking Show – with interviews with business leaders, CEOs, and important policymakers. He anchored panel discussions comprising CEOs from banking, insurance, NBFCs and fintech industry for the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Business Standard-IMGC India Mortgage Leadership Conclave, among others.
RBI's balance sheet grew to ₹76.25 trillion in FY25 with a record ₹2.69 trillion surplus and higher gold, domestic and foreign investments; gold holding rose 57.48 tonnes
Central bank's outlook for the Indian economy remains promising in 2025-26, supported by revival in consumption demand, government capex
We have 18-20 per cent market share in Kerala, which is a huge regional strength, and now we want it to be a more nationally-recognised bank, says Federal Bank MD
The payments bank, which crossed the milestone in September last year, is required to go public within three years from that date
Contingent Risk Buffer range widened; Centre's fiscal maths get a booster
Bank expects to propose CEO names much ahead of June 30 deadline
Rise in stress impacts non-banking finance firm's standalone profit growth
The approach to managing liquidity and communication policy is yet another manifestation of how the central bank has taken a fresh view on the issue
Board to meet on May 23 to decide transferable surplus based on new range
RBI board reviews Economic Capital Framework as part of five-year cycle, with FY25 surplus transfer expected to set a new record amid strong balance sheet gains
As branches shut in the wake of shelling and security concerns post Operation Sindoor, banks are focusing on refilling ATMs to meet the surging demand for cash
Prashant Kumar tells why SMBC has become a strategic investor and the advantages arising from this for Yes Bank
SMBC to gain 20 per cent stake in Yes Bank, becoming its largest shareholder with likely board representation; SBI's stake to reduce post regulatory approval
Neither a single branch was closed, nor was there any business disruption since April 22
RBI's new framework proposes mandatory public consultation, impact analysis, and periodic review for significant regulations, promoting transparency in rule-making
"No prudent resolution applicant would submit a plan if there remains a lingering fear that some state authority might overturn it decades later", says Former IBBI chairperson M S Sahoo
Tariffs are part of the story, but it's really about trade, says Vince
At this point in time, the balance between growth and inflation is clearly tilted towards the need to support growth. RBI's forecast for FY26 growth is 6.5 per cent, Bhattacharya said
This is the second high-profile exit from the bank in 2025
RBI governor says rupee's orderly movement reflects strong macro fundamentals