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RBI initiatives helping cross-border trade, payments: Governor Malhotra

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said linking UPI with global fast payment systems and building sovereign platforms will boost cross-border trade, improve efficiency, and lower costs

Axis Bank Q2 net falls 26% to ₹5,090 crore on one-time provision

Despite a profit decline due to standard asset provisions, Axis Bank's asset quality improved and loan growth remained steady in Q2FY26

Indian Inc raises ₹5.47 trillion in bonds H1FY26, Q2 sees slowdown

While Q1 saw robust issuance; Q2 was muted but outlook for Q3 is positive

Axis Finance to become upper-layer NBFC; listing likely within 3 years

Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry says the NBFC arm's size qualifies it for upper-layer classification; stake sale planned to raise growth capital amid RBI's revised norms

Algorithmic decision-making, data concentration pose systemic risks: RBI DG

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says fintech growth and technological interconnections require strong digital governance to prevent systemic vulnerabilities

Air India's leasing arm secures $215 mn term loan from StanC, BoI

This marks the first-ever commercial aircraft financing transaction structured with a GIFT City borrower, setting a precedent for India's emerging aviation finance ecosystem

ULI 'turning point' in providing affordable credit: RBI deputy governor

Upcoming digital platform has the potential to achieve transformative impact of UPI, says Swaminathan J

Indian banking sector sees wave of foreign investments, say experts

Experts attribute the trend to country's growth potential, regulatory stance

India Inc raises over ₹17.5k crore from market via bonds on Tuesday

Bharti Telecom, the holding company of Bharti Airtel, raised ₹5,250 crore at 7.45 per cent through bonds maturing in December 2028

Bharti Telecom plans to raise up to ₹10.5K cr via bonds on Tuesday

If fully subscribed, it would mark the largest bond issuance of the current financial year

We continue to invest heavily in India GPS business, says Winnie Chen

Winnie Chen says real-time domestic payments are shaping expectations for faster, seamless cross-border transfers and stablecoin adoption

Relaxation of risk weights unlikely to spur growth in absence of demand

Banks in India are currently sitting on excess capital, with CET1 ratios around 14.7 per cent, well above the regulatory requirement of 8-9 per cent

Recent RBI policies to help banks stay at equilibrium: K V Kamath

Jio Financial Services Chairman K V Kamath says RBI's latest measures will restore equilibrium in bank lending and boost corporate credit growth

India, UK can set benchmarks for inclusion, trust: RBI Governor Malhotra

Malhotra highlighted that both the United Kingdom and India rank among the top jurisdictions in terms of the number of fintech startups and the scale of investments flowing into the sector

Starmer rolls out red carpet for Indian firms, fintechs to invest in UK

UK PM Keir Starmer invites Indian firms and fintechs to expand in Britain, promising a red-carpet welcome, faster authorisations, and new visa routes for talent

ECL transition time will ensure limited impact on banks: SBI chairman

C S Setty says extended transition will cushion banks from ECL shock, stresses need for stronger collections before expanding UPI-based credit products

Taking stock of US shutdown impact on trade talks, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says clarity on India-US trade negotiations is expected within a week; highlights export resilience and fintech leadership at GFF 2025

No hurry to launch CBDC nationwide: RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar

That said, the CBDC pilot is progressing well, with the user base in India expanding to about seven million, said RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar

Axis Bank sets its sights on acquisition financing, awaits RBI guidelines

According to a Bank of Baroda report, the RBI's decision has the potential to open the doors to an industry which market sources value at around $40 billion or ₹3.5 trillion

Cross-border payments to be PayPal's focus from India perspective

India is becoming an innovator and a leader globally, PayPal CEO says