 "Manojit Saha")
Manojit Saha
Manojit Saha
Manojit Saha is the Banking Editor for Business Standard and is based in Mumbai. He has been tracking the financial sector for over two decades, with a focus on the Reserve Bank of India and monetary policy. He has also contributed to Business Standard's digital offering - The Banking Show - with interviews with business leaders, CEOs and key policy makers. He has anchored panel discussions between CEOs from banking, insurance, NBFCs and fintech industry for the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, and the Business Standard-IMGC India Mortgage Leadership Conclave, among others.
Manojit Saha is the Banking Editor for Business Standard and is based in Mumbai. He has been tracking the financial sector for over two decades, with a focus on the Reserve Bank of India and monetary policy. He has also contributed to Business Standard's digital offering - The Banking Show - with interviews with business leaders, CEOs and key policy makers. He has anchored panel discussions between CEOs from banking, insurance, NBFCs and fintech industry for the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, and the Business Standard-IMGC India Mortgage Leadership Conclave, among others.
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RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures
RBI intensifies intervention to stabilise the rupee amid FPI outflows, rising oil prices, and a widening BoP deficit, with a ballooning forward book deficit adding to pressure
 "RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures")
Willing and raring to go for a new term: HDFC Bank's Sashidhar Jagdishan
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan says Chakraborty's exit and UAE onboarding gaps are unrelated, stresses strong governance, compliance fixes, and growth-focused strategy ahead
 "Willing and raring to go for a new term: HDFC Bank's Sashidhar Jagdishan")
HDFC Bank firefights after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt exit
RBI clears the air on governance concerns; mcap falls ₹66,433 cr
 "HDFC Bank firefights after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt exit")
Rare but not unusual for RBI to come out in support of a troubled bank
RBI's swift support for HDFC Bank after chairman's exit aims to calm depositor and investor sentiment, reflecting a rare but not unprecedented regulatory intervention
 "Rare but not unusual for RBI to come out in support of a troubled bank")
No material concerns on HDFC Bank's governance and conduct, says RBI
Regulator says bank remains well-capitalised with strong governance and management, approves Keki Mistry as interim chairman for three months
 "No material concerns on HDFC Bank's governance and conduct, says RBI")
Prudential may exit life insurance joint venture with ICICI Bank
In talks with BhartiAxa for possible stake buy
 "Prudential may exit life insurance joint venture with ICICI Bank")
BHIM targets 5% share to break into top five, challenge UPI duopoly
According to the latest data, BHIM currently holds a 0.86 per cent share of UPI transactions
 "BHIM targets 5% share to break into top five, challenge UPI duopoly")
The great Indian bank CEO shortage: A problem unique to private lenders
Strict compensation norms and lack of succession planning are cited as key reasons
 "The great Indian bank CEO shortage: A problem unique to private lenders")
RBI-Esma pact likely to need reboot if India's concerns not resolved
EU regulator's demand to audit Indian central counterparties' books seen as extraterritorial
 "RBI-Esma pact likely to need reboot if India's concerns not resolved")
RBI's CMI norms set to impact private banks more due to higher exposure
A ban on bank funding for proprietary trading, stricter collateral rules and higher haircuts are expected to hurt pvt banks' exposure and fee income, while shifting brokers toward CP, NBFC borrowing
 "RBI's CMI norms set to impact private banks more due to higher exposure")
Lower US tariffs may improve capital flows, says Saugata Bhattacharya
RBI MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya flags rising inflation risks but sees no overheating, says lower final US tariffs could lift exports and foreign capital inflows into India
 "Lower US tariffs may improve capital flows, says Saugata Bhattacharya")
Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon
RBI Gov says issue not systemic; bank term it an isolated incident
 "Chandigarh branch fraud: IDFC First Bank to pay Haryana govt ₹590 cr soon")
IDFC First Bank fraud puts spotlight back on governance gaps in pvt banks
Large banks to gain post Haryana de-empanelment of IDFC First, AU
MPC minutes: Members stay growth-supportive amid benign inflation outlook
The MPC unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged during its February meeting
 "MPC minutes: Members stay growth-supportive amid benign inflation outlook")
Near-term outlook favourable to sustain high growth, says RBI report
RBI's monthly report says India's near-term outlook remains strong, supported by benign inflation, fiscal consolidation and renewed FPI interest after trade deals with the EU and the US
 "Near-term outlook favourable to sustain high growth, says RBI report")
LIC sets sights on sustained 60%-plus market share: MD & CEO R Doraiswamy
Doraiswamy says policy sales have gathered momentum after the goods and services tax (GST) rationalisation on individual life insurance premiums, increasing affordability for customers
 "LIC sets sights on sustained 60%-plus market share: MD & CEO R Doraiswamy")
Reserve Bank of India allows bank loans for unlisted, listed takeovers
Caps funding at 75% of acquisition value
Cards in play: Sandeep Ghosh on the opportunity in cash conversion
Despite UPI's dominance, the digital payments game is far from over, Ghosh tells Manojit Saha, pointing to the opportunity that lies in cash conversion
 "Cards in play: Sandeep Ghosh on the opportunity in cash conversion")
RBI for inclusion of farm-linked technology innovations as loans
Draft KCC norms seek to include tech innovation costs in farm loans and waive collateral for agricultural credit up to Rs 2 lakh per borrower
 "RBI for inclusion of farm-linked technology innovations as loans")
RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party
Draft norms seek to curb mis-selling by barring incentives from third parties, mandating refunds and compensation, and prohibiting use of dark patterns