Page 11 - Banking Industry

Focus areas will be retail penetration, MSMEs: Indian Bank's Binod Kumar

Binod Kumar lines up the strategy to focus more on retail and micro, small, and medium enterprises, plans to improve technology via an investment of Rs 1,300 crore, and outlines the growth roadmap

SBI hires 505 probationary officers to boost delivery across India

SBI recruits 505 probationary officers as part of its 18,000-person hiring drive to enhance process and delivery nationwide, with a focus on skill development and service

State Bank of India hires 13,455 junior associates for customer service

The recruitment is aimed to fill vacancies across 35 states and Union Territories, making it one of the significant hiring initiatives in the industry, the bank said in a press release

Most public-sector banks see decline in headcount even as branches spread

Public sector banks (PSBs) have shown varied trends in employee strength over the last three financial years

Vigilance scrutiny: 'Sword of Damocles' for public-sector bankers

The word 'vigilance' is a dreaded term for PSB employees, and there are instances of this fear being misused by the higher authorities

Shortage of ₹100, ₹200 notes may delay RBI's ATM target, say banks

Cash logistics firms and banks cite note supply and operational costs as key concerns in meeting RBI's target for ATMs dispensing Rs 100 or Rs 200 notes by September 2025

Over 63,000 digital payment frauds reported in last decade: Govt

Government data show over 63,000 digital payment frauds worth Rs 733 crore in the past decade as Congress questions the Modi government's banking security record

Govt extends tenure of Punjab & Sind Bank MD S K Saha till Feb 2027

According to an official notification issued by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance, Saha's current term was set to end on June 2, 2025

Pressure on US dollar may continue in near term: Bank of America's Jin Su

India is a fascinating growth story. It is one the world's fastest growing major economies globally, says Jin Su

Yes Bank to boost retail book with strong focus on internal customers

The bank plans to grow its retail book by 10-12% in FY26, reduce the cost of deposits, and improve asset yields

With 1st quarterly loss in 19 yrs, IndusInd vows to clean up mess

Bank expects to propose CEO names much ahead of June 30 deadline

SBI board panel nods to overseas fundraise of up to $3 billion in FY26

SBI plans to raise up to $3 billion via international markets in FY26 through senior unsecured notes in USD or other currencies to support business growth

Centre plans to list at least five regional rural banks by FY27-end

Post the latest amalgamation effective May 1, there are 28 RRBs in 26 states and 2 UTs with more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts

Yes Bank shares rises over 2% on SMBC's Rs 13,482-cr stake acquisition

Yes Bank rose 2.35 per cent after SMBC's ₹13,482-crore stake deal but underperformed the Nifty Bank and Nifty 50 indices, which posted stronger gains

Are we on the cusp of an insurance revolution transforming India?

The stage is set - not just for incremental growth, but for a structural leap that can redefine how insurance is accessed, delivered and experienced across India

SBI, private banks sell 20% Yes Bank stake to SMBC for ₹13,482 cr

In India's largest cross-border banking deal, SBI and private lenders sell 20% stake in Yes Bank to SMBC for ₹13,482 crore, valuing the bank at $7.9 billion

Bank of India Q4FY25 results: Net profit jumps 82.5% to ₹2,626 crore

Bank of India reports 82.5 per cent rise in Q4 net profit, boosted by treasury and fee income as asset quality improves and margins face pressure from rate cuts

SMBC's board representation in Yes Bank to be proportionate to its stake

SMBC to gain 20 per cent stake in Yes Bank, becoming its largest shareholder with likely board representation; SBI's stake to reduce post regulatory approval

No direct impact on bank due to dip in tourist numbers: Amitava Chatterjee

Neither a single branch was closed, nor was there any business disruption since April 22

Bank spread narrows to 10-year low of 2.71% in March: CareEdge

Lending-deposit rate spread for banks dropped to 2.71 per cent in March, driven by lower lending rates amid reduced high-yield loan exposure and RBI rate cuts