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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

Do NBFCs need a bank licence to grow, or is it overrated now for scale?

As regulations converge and funding widens, NBFCs say the appeal of becoming a bank is fading - but their role in last-mile credit delivery is only getting stronger

10 years of the inflation targeting framework: What lies ahead next?

As RBI reviews its inflation-targeting framework ahead of 2026, former MPC members back the 4% CPI target, saying the model has anchored expectations despite global shocks

Better liquidity key for microfinance sector's recovery: Industry experts

After months of stress, India's microfinance sector is showing early signs of recovery, with industry leaders saying the worst is over as liquidity improves

GIFT City: Powering India's global finance ambitions with new milestones

GIFT City is scaling fast across 35+ segments, topping $100 bn in banking assets and attracting global listings, ratings, fintechs, and funds beyond tax incentives

Foreign banks play a very critical role in nation-building: Experts

Foreign banks in India play to global strengths, channel foreign capital, and dominate FX and cross-border finance, complementing domestic banks in a highly competitive market

When devices think: Intelligent computing firmly comes to fintech

As fintech shifts to devices, AI, IoT, and on-device intelligence are transforming payments, lending, and fraud control, making devices central to the next phase of banking

Zero trust is pervasive, but gaps remain on emerging cybersecurity threats

As AI adoption accelerates, zero-trust security, continuous monitoring, and stronger customer awareness are critical to counter deepfakes, fraud, and evolving cyber threats

Small finance bank label a key hindrance for expansion, say experts

With clearer RBI norms, easing microfinance stress and digital-first models, small finance banks are set for steady growth and deeper reach among underserved customers

Cautious confidence: Amid uncertainty, banks seek to steer with stability

Even as banks boast healthy books, concerns remain across the financial landscape. Raghu Mohan and Abhijit Lele explain why work is not yet complete

Rupee internationalisation aims to reduce business risk: T Rabi Sankar

RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar says rupee internationalisation aims to reduce risk for Indian firms, not replace the dollar, and warns that stablecoins pose macro risks

Recent consumption measures may boost demand, lift GDP growth: Poonam Gupta

Challenge lies in identifying new sources of growth to sustain an accelerated trajectory, says Poonam Gupta

PSBs are setting benchmarks for the India's BFSI sector, says M Nagaraju

Any future public-sector bank consolidation must carefully weigh the pros and cons, including whether it will deliver meaningful synergies, says Nagaraju

Banks increasingly looking towards retail customers, says K V Kamath

KV Kamath says technology is reshaping money flows, shrinking banks' fee income and pushing lenders to reinvent themselves as capital markets and fintech gain ground

SBI will double its balance sheet in 6-7 years: SBI chairman CS Setty

There is greater confidence among banks to lend to MSMEs because of data availability, and clarity in terms of their business models, says Setty

Any firm not taking IT seriously will not sustain for long: Bhattacharya

Former SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya says AI is reshaping leadership and banking, urging firms to embrace technology to drive inclusion, agility and better customer service

Holding steady: Banks resilient as global spillovers and risks persist

RBI says banks and NBFCs remain resilient with strong capital and asset quality, but flags risks from unsecured lending and global spillovers in a volatile world

Stock images of a market's making: A look at the BSE and Sensex's history

From share certificates to the introduction of computerised trading

Ticker tape at the Sensex: The index that put India on the global map

From liberalisation to Covid, wars to market scams, the Sensex's 40-year journey mirrors how India's economy absorbed shocks and emerged stronger over time