Page 18 - Banking

Indian Bank raises ₹5,000 crore through 10-year infra bond at 7.15%

Additionally, the bank received one bid for a cumulative amount of Rs 5,075 crore, market participants added

RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction

The liquidity injected was much lower than the notified amount of ₹1 trillion, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in the banking system due to advance tax payments

Credit Suisse AT1 bond crash may have fuelled HDFC Bank leadership crisis

The rift came down to differing views over accountability, particularly over client losses tied to risky bonds sold by Credit Suisse

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

Kotak Mahindra Capital divests nearly 31% stake in Infina Finance

The transaction involves the sale of a cumulative 30.99 per cent stake in Infina, an associate company of the bank, to multiple investors, the bank said in a regulatory filing

Govt likely to consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank

Government may opt for an Offer-for-Sale in IDBI Bank to boost public float and improve valuation after failed strategic divestment

Two days after chairman's exit, three senior HDFC Bank execs asked to leave

Move linked to alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds to NRIs; comes days after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's sudden resignation

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks to ₹16,875 cr, lowest since Jan 22

Liquidity surplus narrows amid advance tax outflows and GST payments, while muted demand seen in RBI's VRR auctions and short-term borrowing shifts to TREPS market

Corporate bond activity weakens as yields surge, issuers pull back

India's corporate bond market has seen subdued activity amid global uncertainty and rising yields, with issuers deferring borrowings and FY26 issuances trailing last year's levels

India shifts to active credit ownership; 183 mn track CIBIL scores

India's credit culture is evolving rapidly, with 183 million people monitoring their CIBIL scores in 2025. Gen Z is leading the shift towards proactive financial awareness and ownership

Who led and departed: Tracking key banking exits and leadership trends

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty quits citing ethical concerns, as spotlight turns on governance and trend of former bureaucrats leading private sector banks

At 71, Keki Mistry underscores integrity at HDFC Bank amid concerns

Keki Mistry takes charge as interim chairman of HDFC Bank, assuring stakeholders on governance and integrity after Atanu Chakraborty's resignation

RBI's reassurance on HDFC Bank: What are systemically important banks?

RBI reassures on HDFC Bank after board exit, highlighting its D-SIB status and strong governance while explaining why systemically important banks are key to financial stability

HDFC Bank's interim chairman rules out 'material issues' at lender

Keki Mistry says board unaware of any governance concerns behind Atanu Chakraborty's exit; assures 'strong controls' and stable leadership

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 power struggle': HDFC Bank's interim chair on Atanu Chakraborty exit

Keki Mistry says there are no material concerns at HDFC Bank after Atanu Chakraborty's exit, rules out governance issues, and says the board will review organisational structure

India needs bigger banks, consolidation for $30 trn goal: Former RBI DG

Former RBI deputy governor flags need for larger financial institutions, stronger capital base and consolidation across banking and NBFC sectors to support economic expansion

Fewer episodes of rate hike in inflation target regime, says SBI report

SBI report says India has seen fewer instances of interest rate hikes since the flexible inflation targeting regime began, with the third five-year phase set to start next month

NBFCs hold back on ECB plans as West Asia conflict pushes up hedging cost

The hedging cost has increased up to 75 basis points, increasing the landed cost of foreign currency borrowings for NBFCs

IDBI Bank shares plunge 16.5% amid reports govt may scrap stake sale

Stock falls sharply after reports suggest the government may scrap the proposed stake sale in IDBI Bank as bids reportedly came below the reserve price set for the divestment