Banks

Phase-II of cheque-clearing system postponed until further notice: RBI

RBI has deferred Phase 2 of continuous cheque clearing to give banks more time, and modified presentation hours to 9 am-3 pm and confirmation hours to 9 am-7 pm

Banks advised by RBI to link MSME loans to external benchmark: Govt

With a view to improve monetary policy transmission, banks have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to link loans to MSMEs to an external benchmark, the government has informed Parliament. The reset clause for loans has been reduced to three months under the external benchmark system. Further, to make the benefit of external benchmark-based interest regime available to existing borrowers, banks have been advised to provide a switchover option as per mutually agreed terms. Moreover, the government implements Quality Control Orders (QCOs) with exemptions and relaxations for MSMEs to ensure no disruption of domestic production, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The Government of India, through Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Department of Consumer Affairs, implements, phase-wise, QCOs issued by line ministries with exemptions/relaxations for MSMEs, to ensure that such orders do not disrupt ...

RBI examines Sebi plan on banks in non-agri commodity derivatives: Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says Sebi's move to let banks enter non-agri commodity derivatives requires amending the Banking Regulation Act and is under review after a prior rejection

Board approval must for bank entities to do same business, says RBI

RBI says bank's NBFC group entities that have not been independently identified as NBFC-Upper Layer are now exempted from listing

Yields on outstanding loans fall 4 bps in Oct; fresh loan yields up 14 bps

In the last three months, the WALR on fresh loans declined by 17 bps for the banking sector

Swiggy plans $10,000 cr share sale next week, three banks shortlisted

Swiggy's board approved plans on Nov. 7 to raise up to ₹10,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval

Banks raised ₹55K crore through CDs in fortnight ended November 14

Outstanding certificate of deposits touch an all-time high of Rs 5.34 trillion

Microfinance sector sees 16.5% annual decline in Sep gross loan portfolio

Sustained moderation in GLP and originations volume signals ongoing risk mitigation, while improvements in short-term delinquencies highlights progress in portfolio management

Banks at 'inflection point': IIFL sees earnings rebound, bets on Axis, HDFC

IIFL Capital forecasts flattish earnings for banks in FY26, but expects a strong rebound in FY27-28, with earnings CAGR of 21 per cent for private banks and 14 per cent for PSUs

OpenAI's rise pushes banks to expand equity research into private markets

The banks are aiming to capture the potential impact of unlisted competitors of the stocks they follow, as well as to sate a relentless investor appetite for insights into their performance

Wrong bank charge or failed payment? RBI's portal helps you fight back

The central bank's online redressal system ensures your grievance doesn't go unheard.

Govt to retain cap on voting rights for major bank shareholders: Report

The government is also planning to more than double the foreign-investment cap in state-owned lenders to 49%, Reuters reported last week

Take digital arrest seriously or risk losing public trust: CEA Nageswaran's warning to banks

Take digital arrest seriously or risk losing public trust: CEA Nageswaran's warning to banks

ED, IBBI set new rules to ensure cheated homebuyers, banks get assets back

Assets of bankrupt companies and their promoters attached by the ED, under the anti-money laundering law, will now be restored to the affected parties, such as banks or home buyers, following the finalisation of a new standard operating procedure, the federal probe agency said on Wednesday. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) issued a circular in this context on November 4, following "multiple rounds" of coordination meetings between its officials and the investigators of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). As a result of this coordinated approach, the agency said in a statement, a "standard undertaking" will be filed by Insolvency Professionals (IPs) before the special PMLA court to release the assets from ED's attachment and offer them for restitution or restoration to the creditors. Currently, in several insolvency cases, the assets of the corporate debtor were under PMLA attachment, which "restricted" their use in the resolution process. To address this issue, th

Is the worst over for Microfinance Institutions in the current cycle? | Banking sector | BFSI Summit

While the microfinance sector appears to be recovering from its latest stress cycle, liquidity support will be crucial to sustain the return path

Impact of Tech & AI On Retail Banking – Pros and Cons | BFSI Summit 2025 | Business news

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding in retail banking, however, speaking at the Business Standard's BFSI Summit 2025 on Wednesday, banking heads urged to exercise caution.

Is it time to revisit the banking model? BFSI Summit 2025 | Banking news | Finance | Business news

The Indian banking sector finds itself in a curious position. Financial metrics — profits, balance sheet strength, and non-performing assets — are all at their best levels in years.

Are foreign banks becoming too niche? | BFSI Summit 2025

Global banks increasingly view India as one of their most promising markets, driven by regulatory predictability, new opportunities in acquisition financing, and a surge in domestic capital markets

Banks, capital markets to drive India's next growth phase, says K V Kamath | BFSI Summit 2025

As India’s economy gains momentum, the banking industry will be the first to expand, said KV Kamath, independent director and non-executive chairman, Jio Financial Services

Indian economy performing better than feared two months ago: CEA Nageswaran | BFSI Summit 2025

India’s economy is performing better than expected and is likely to post growth north of 6.7 per cent in the current financial year, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday