Subrata Panda

Marquee issuers raise ₹9.7K cr via bonds; PFC accounts for ₹5,941 cr

Marquee issuers raise nearly ₹9,700 crore through bonds despite higher government security yields, as November corporate bond issuances reach around ₹50,000 crore

Yes Bank files review petition in SC over ₹8,415 crore AT-1 bonds

Supreme Court review petition challenges the October 15 ruling overturning YES Bank's ₹8,415 crore AT-1 bond write-down, with potential implications for its capital position

Bank credit growth tops 19% for fourth straight month-end: RBI data

Bank credit growth stayed above 19 per cent for a fourth consecutive month-end in October, widening the gap with deposit growth as lending rose 19.54 per cent YoY

Banks raise deposit rates after RBI's Oct repo hike; lending rates inch up

Major lenders have increased fixed deposit rates on select tenures following the RBI's 25-basis-point repo rate hike in October, while lending rates have also begun to rise

India should join AI play, not ride anti-AI wave: Citi's Raghavan

India must embrace AI to remain competitive, while leveraging overseas acquisition opportunities and strengthening its investment proposition to attract global capital, says Citi's Viswas Raghavan

M&A opportunities exist for Indian firms in Europe: Citi's Viswas Raghavan

Citi's Vis Raghavan says India must become an AI-native nation, while highlighting strong pipelines for IPOs, M&As and cross-border deals amid growing global uncertainties.

IIFL Finance to use 70% of capital raise to fund fresh lending: MD

IIFL Finance plans to deploy 70% of the capital raised into gold loans and secured business lending, while using the rest to repay debt

Banks to plough back UPI MDR gains into tech, security, merchant expansion

SBI, Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda plan to reinvest proceeds from the proposed UPI MDR levy in technology, security, infrastructure and merchant expansion rather than boost profits

Rupee, bond outlook in Samvat 2083 hinges on West Asia, inflation, flows

The rupee could strengthen to 92 per dollar if the US-Iran conflict eases, while bond yields may trade at 7-7.5 per cent amid inflation risks, rate hikes and capital flows.

HSBC India may join Apple Pay; several other banks weigh tie-ups

HSBC India may join Apple Pay by FY27-end, as the iPhone maker holds discussions with major Indian banks over commercial terms

Unity SFB cannot sidestep BharatPe's consent, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld BharatPe's right to approve key decisions at Unity SFB, rejecting the lender's appeal in a dispute over a proposed capital increase and stake dilution.

NBFC gold loans rise 66% to ₹3.74 trillion as retail lending picks up pace

Outstanding gold loans at NBFCs rose 66.1 per cent year-on-year in September, outpacing other retail segments, while concerns emerged over lending to borrowers with overdue loans

Gold loan delinquencies doubled in five months amid sharp portfolio growth

Borrowers with multiple gold loans, smaller tickets and a history of missed payments are more vulnerable, says MD & CEO Bhavesh Jain

Banks' Q2 net profit tops ₹1.16 trillion, rises 20% on strong earnings

Growth in net interest income, lower provisioning, improved asset quality drive robust earnings

Sidbi raises ₹5,607 crore via five-year bonds at 8.17% coupon rate

Sidbi raised ₹5,607 crore through five-year bonds against a planned ₹6,000 crore issue, attracting bids worth over ₹13,300 crore amid a rally in the government bond market

SBI Q2FY27 results: Net profit rose 14% on loan growth, stake sales

SBI reports a 14.28 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit to ₹23,038 crore as interest income grows and provisions fall; margins improve as the bank retains its growth guidance

RBI to meet bank CEOs to review preparedness for ECL rollout: C S Setty

SBI estimates the impact of the transition, net of taxes, at Rs19,500 crore

Equity capital vital, market's concerns merit attention: FM Sitharaman

Asserts there is no fragility in the economy and India needs less cynicism

Bank of Baroda to put MDR proceeds back into UPI ecosystem: MD & CEO

MDR is not intended to be profit-accretive; bank will reinvest proceeds to improve scale of UPI

Former CVC Suresh N Patel to lead high-level banking reforms committee

The six-member committee will review banking regulations, capital requirements, priority sector lending and digital innovation, and recommend reforms to boost global competitiveness.