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BFSI Insight Summit 2026: 'Global cues to drive return of capital to India'

Foreign bankers say India's long-term investment prospects remain strong despite FPI outflows, but capital flows hinge on global conditions, valuations and higher FDI inflows

FII outflows stabilising, India story intact, say foreign bank CEOs

Speaking at Day 1 of the BS BFSI Insight Summit 2026, foreign bank CEOs discussed FII outflows, the long-term India growth story, cross-border capital flows, and opportunities in SME financing

UPI's rising volumes need investment, minimal MDR can help: SBI Chairman

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, SBI Chairman CS Setty says a minimal MDR could support banks, with safeguards to protect consumers from extra charges

SBI wants to align growth plans with India's economic ambitions: CS Setty

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, SBI Chairman CS Setty said the bank will focus on housing loans, corporate lending and MSME growth to support India's economic goals

FCNR(B) a strong insurance policy, but repayment risks loom: Uday Kotak

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Uday Kotak said the FCNR(B) scheme had given India three to five years to strengthen its macroeconomic and financial position

Expecting 50 bps rate hike in Dec, may impact credit demand: SBI chief

Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026: SBI Chairman CS Setty says higher rates could moderate discretionary spending and consumption credit

India's credit-to-GDP ratio to rise as credit access expands: Economists

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, economists called for wider credit access, productive lending, stronger domestic capital markets and sustained investment to drive growth

Small finance banks expand reach, but India's credit gap remains wide

After a decade of rapid growth, small finance banks are looking beyond their original mandate, even as they navigate microfinance stress and the challenge of building sustainable businesses

NBFC industry leaders flag funding gaps as smaller lenders struggle to grow

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, NBFC industry leaders flag widening funding gaps between large and small lenders amid rising competition, evolving customer needs and economic risks

Wholesale funding key for Indian banks and NBFCs, says Fitch's Elaine Koh

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Fitch Ratings' Elaine Koh said wholesale and offshore funding will remain important for banks and NBFCs as credit demand outpaces deposit growth

Microfinance lenders eye diversification as sector recovers: Industry leaders

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit in Mumbai, microfinance industry leaders said collections were improving as lenders explored secured and individual loans to meet customers' changing needs

Succession, transition a challenge for founder CEOs: Joydeep Sengupta

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, McKinsey's Sengupta said that founders must balance long-term ambition, take calculated risks, and plan succession to ensure business continuity

Top bank chiefs urge shift from AI pilots to real-world use in banking

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, bank chiefs from IndusInd Bank, RBL Bank and IDFC First Bank discussed how AI can transform lending, improve productivity and customer experience

Global rate risks, capital outflows to weigh on Indian markets: Experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts warned that high US yields, oil prices and AI-driven capital outflows could weigh on Indian markets, the rupee and bond yields

Indian banks face tighter liquidity, rising risks, says Axis Bank CEO

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry discussed tighter liquidity, credit growth, asset quality, and emerging risks for lenders

Tokenisation can unlock hidden wealth, cut borrowing costs: Mudrex CEO

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Edul Patel said tokenisation could make assets such as gold, bonds and property easier to access and use as collateral

Without strong SIP inflows, markets could have fallen 40-50%: Vikas Satija

Vikas Satija, MD & CEO, Shriram Wealth, said that this kind of FII selling in previous cycles of market downturn could have resulted in a 40-50 per cent drawdown.

Bankers hail RBI's FCNR(B) playbook as dollar inflows surge to $12.7 bn

At Business Standard's BFSI Summit, public sector bank chiefs discussed how RBI's swap support, leverage and overseas outreach helped mobilise FCNR(B) deposits, highlighting need for risk management

SI Arena debuts at BFSI Summit: Bringing market experts closer to investors

This year's edition introduces the Smart Investor (SI) Arena, a dynamic space crafted to empower retail and next-gen investors to make sharper financial moves.

BFSI Summit 2026: Top experts from the finance world to share insights

The three-day Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit begins in Mumbai on October 26, bringing together top regulators, bankers and investors to discuss key challenges facing India's financial sector