Banks

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

Governance and ethics come above everything else, says HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank reassures investors on governance and stability after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation, says RBI backing and board unity will help restore confidence

HDFC Bank may ask ex-chairman Chakraborty to explain resignation concerns

HDFC Bank board may seek clarification from former chairman Atanu Chakraborty over concerns cited in his resignation letter amid questions on governance and management relations

HDFC Bank board likely to approve CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan reappointment

During an analyst call in the morning, Jagdishan said the best period of the bank will start now, with growth returning to pre-merger levels

US, global central banks hold rates, warn of war-led inflation risks

Earlier this week the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked rates to a 10-month high and warned of a "material" risk to inflation from the oil price spike

PSBs gain traction in MSME segment; SBI leads the pack: Motilal Oswal

Based on interactions with direct selling agents (DSAs) across western India, Motilal Oswal said MSME credit demand remains healthy in Q4FY26

Atanu Chakraborty quits as HDFC Bank chairman; Mistry named interim chief

"Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics", says Chakraborty

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

Reliance Jio hires 17 banks for IPO, plans no fresh fundraise: Report

The IPO will be executed as a so-called "offer for sale" in India, three of the sources said, where only existing shareholders sell their shareholding to public

The great Indian bank CEO shortage: A problem unique to private lenders

Strict compensation norms and lack of succession planning are cited as key reasons

From Fed to BOJ, global central banks brace for fallout from Iran war

Interest-rate bets that fully anticipated easing in the US have eroded, while possible hikes in the UK and euro zone later in the year are now being priced in

Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds on intraday borrowing from banks

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday issued guidelines for mutual funds to undertake intraday borrowing arrangements with financial institutions such as banks. Under the new framework, the board of an asset management company (AMC) as well as the board of trustees will be required to approve a policy governing the use of intraday borrowing facilities. Further, the AMC will also disclose the approved policy on its website, Sebi said in its circular. Sebi said intraday borrowings can be used only for specific purposes -- repurchase or redemption of units, payment of interest or Income Distribution-cum-Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) payouts to unitholders. The regulator also stipulated that the borrowing amount cannot exceed the "guaranteed receivables" expected on the same day. Receivables eligible for such intraday borrowings include maturity proceeds from TREPS (Triparty Repo in Government Securities), proceeds from reverse repo transactions, maturity proceeds from government securities s

What are the various fixed deposit rates banks are offering?

Here is a detailed list of the fixed deposit interest rates being offered by various banks across different tenures

RBI caps bank dividend payout at 75% of profit after tax under new norms

RBI says banks can declare dividends based on capital adequacy levels, with payouts capped at 75 per cent of profit after tax and subject to CET1 buffers and supervisory conditions

Banking sector to maintain strong growth over the next two years: ICRA

Profitability in the banking sector is expected to remain healthy, supported by stronger core earnings

Fino PB MD & CEO arrest puts spotlight on merchant-sourcing networks

Industry examines oversight and risks tied to programme managers

Lead Bank Scheme needs to contextualise recent changes instead of tinkering

The draft circular makes changes in the coordination structure, with subcommittees for inclusion and literacy; agriculture; micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); and payment systems

The road to 2047: Some thoughts for banking panel for Viksit Bharat

Issues the high-level committee can look into to prepare the Indian banking system for 2047

Financial inclusion: From presence to participation

Inclusion succeeds when financial services are used regularly with confidence

Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs: What’s behind the layoffs?

Morgan Stanley has laid off about 2,500 employees globally, even after reporting one of its strongest financial years.