Finance Interviews

We need a big breakthrough somewhere… a big project: West Bengal FM

West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta says the state needs a breakthrough investment project to revive industry, restore investor confidence and drive economic growth

Eastern Uttar Pradesh bolstering digital banking, says SBI's Kumar Anand

SBI plans to deepen its presence in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by expanding digital banking, MSME and farm lending, while supporting tourism and ODOP industries

New CEO will ensure continuity of strategy at South Indian Bank: Seshadri

Seshadri said as the bank is not offering leverage, their proposition is attractive to smaller depositors and customers in geographies where leveraged products do not enjoy tax advantage

Punjab National Bank rides CD ratio cushion, skips deposit chase

PNB says its low credit-deposit ratio gives enough room to sustain loan growth, delaying aggressive deposit mobilisation while focusing on margins

Rating upgrade to A will put GIC Re in a more stable position: GIC Re CMD

GIC Re chief Hitesh Joshi outlines plans to strengthen underwriting, diversify globally, expand specialty reinsurance and capitalise on emerging risk opportunities

RBI policy: 'Inflation target sacrosanct for us, not in abeyance at all'

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the 4% inflation target remains sacrosanct, while stressing a data-driven approach amid supply-side risks and uncertainty

India can attain high prosperity: French economist Thomas Piketty

Thomas Piketty and Anmol Somanchi explain how India can achieve rich-country living standards by 2100 while staying within climate limits and reducing inequality

Credit score models are undergoing a transformation: Subhankar Mishra

More frequent credit bureau updates are reshaping underwriting, helping lenders curb loan stacking and assess borrowers with greater precision

Don't think India wants to move towards stringent capital controls: Kotecha

India is in a far healthier position from an economic perspective than it was during the taper tantrum period

No risk of stagflation, underlying economic fundamentals strong: Ram Singh

Ram Singh says while such a pause cannot fix the supply disruption, it is an effective tool to mitigate a growth sacrifice that would worsen the output gap

'Growth-inflation tradeoff likely to have shifted adversely for near term'

RBI MPC member flags adverse shift in growth-inflation balance, warns of rising policy risks amid global uncertainty and persistent inflation expectations

'Quite possible that rates will remain low in the near to medium term'

RBI signals policy flexibility amid uncertainty, with stable growth outlook, no rate path commitment, and confidence in inflation control and financial stability

Awareness of TReDs among MSMEs needs to improve: RXIL's MD & CEO

Ketan Gaikwad speaks about the potential of TReDs and issues involved

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

BC channel payout has to match commercial reality: Dharanidhar Tripathy

BC payouts must reflect rising compliance costs and risks to sustain last-mile banking and deepen financial inclusion, says Dharanidhar Tripathy

Will wipe out ₹2,162 crore losses by March 2028: Bihar Gramin Bank Chairman

Bihar Gramin Bank's JEEViKA exposure at ₹11,500 crore; NPAs below 2%

Navigating global turmoil: Can India stay the course on policy and growth?

Despite geopolitical risks and inflation worries, experts say resilient growth, likely US rate cuts, and stable Indian fundamentals will shape markets in the year ahead

Post UPI, Indian payment players look to foreign shores for growth

With thin margins in the UPI era, Indian fintechs are looking overseas, betting on cross-border payments, CBDCs, and new digital rails for sustainable growth

When banking and policy converge: Navigating a changing landscape

Private bank CEOs say faster change, sector specialisation and new products like M&A financing are key as banks adapt to shifting corporate funding and growth needs

Why India needs bigger, global scale banks for the next growth phase

Top PSU bankers argue India needs a few global-scale banks to fund big projects, invest in tech, and support a $35-40 trillion economy by 2047