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'Increasing policy sales in FY27 a focus area for SBI Life Insurance'

SBI Life Insurance to push policy sales in FY27, expects steady growth and stable margins despite regulatory changes and product mix shift

RBI's expected credit loss guidelines may hit PSBs, mid-tier banks harder

Large private lenders seen to be better cushioned as higher provisioning raises capital costs

Bandhan Bank's net profit zoomed 68% in Q4FY26 on fall in provisions

Lower provisions, easing stress in asset quality, and steady growth in non-interest income help drive a robust Q4 earnings performance for the bank

Reserve Bank of India finalises ECL norms, rollout set for April 2027

RBI introduces expected credit loss framework for banks, to be implemented from April 2027, replacing incurred loss norms and strengthening credit risk provisioning

Automation nudges Axis, HDFC Bank, and RBL Bank towards a leaner workforce

Headcount cuts in FY26 reflect tech-led shifts in frontline roles

As affluence rises, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa

Travel is becoming the biggest spending category for affluent Indians, with luxury consumers choosing experiences over retail as wealth and discretionary spending rise

Axis Bank Q4 results: Net profit dips 0.6% to ₹7,071 cr Y-o-Y, NIM up 5%

Axis Bank reports marginal decline in Q4FY26 profit as higher provisions and trading losses weigh on earnings, even as advances, deposits, and asset quality metrics remain stable

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence; cites governance lapses

Regulator cites governance concerns; says bank has sufficient liquidity to repay all deposits upon winding up and will approach High Court

IDBI Bank disinvestment process to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman says IBA committee will look into issues of distribution tieups of banks for third-party products

India mirrors China's growth potential of 25 years ago: Hans De Cuyper

Ageas CEO flags high valuations in India's insurance sector but sees China-like growth potential, aims to push JV into top 10 amid rising foreign interest

Committed to a single global dollar-rupee market: RBI dy guv Sankar

RBI said its curbs on derivative positions are temporary, reaffirming commitment to a unified global dollar-rupee market and long-term rupee internationalisation

AI can transform financial market infrastructure: SBI Chairman Setty

SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said AI can strengthen risk management, improve efficiency, and enable real-time surveillance in financial markets infrastructure

PNB Housing Fin eyes 18-20% growth in FY27, says Ajai Kumar Shukla

PNB Housing Finance posts strong Q4 profit growth, with management reaffirming a retail-led strategy and cautious expansion into corporate lending

Growth for Jio Fin will remain robust in FY27: MD & CEO Hitesh Sethia

Jio Financial's NBFC arm bets on secured lending first, eyes unsecured segments later as it builds scale and strengthens its balance sheet

HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank see limited West Asia war impact, to stay vigilant

Banks report no immediate asset quality stress from West Asia tensions but warn of possible near-term impact, especially on SMEs and macro indicators, as uncertainty persists

HDFC Bank to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum, cautious on FY27

HDFC Bank plans to sustain FY26 credit growth momentum but avoids FY27 guidance, citing geopolitical risks, while focusing on stable funding metrics and balanced growth

HDFC Bank Q4FY26 results: Profit up 9% to Rs 19,221 cr on lower provisions

India's largest private lender posts 9 per cent rise in Q4FY26 net profit, supported by lower provisions, while net interest income growth remains muted and margins stay stable

Govt belatedly lists major banks authorised to import gold and silver

List of 17 banks valid until March 2029; delay briefly disrupted bullion mkt

Indian banks' credit portfolio resilient amid West Asia conflict: CRISIL

Domestic lenders likely to see GNPAs at 2-2.2% in FY27, with MSME segment facing some pressure while corporate and retail portfolios remain stable

HDFC Bank's governance, financial metrics hold well: InGovern Research

InGovern says HDFC Bank's governance and financial metrics remain strong despite Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with RBI also ruling out any material concerns