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Private banks reduce lending rates more than PSBs in current cycle

Following the RBI's 100-bps policy rate cut, private banks showed faster transmission to lending rates, while PSBs led in passing on deposit rate reductions

YES Bank, RBL get foreign suitors: Top bank stocks to buy for Samvat 2082

Foreign banks have bought up to 60% stake in Yes Bank and RBL Bank; will these deals help Indian private bank stocks outperform PSU banks in coming months? Here's what technical charts suggest.

RBL Bank hits 52-week high as Emirates NBD eyes 60% stake in $3bn deal

Emirates NBD Bank (PJSC) and RBL Bank have entered into a definitive agreement for ENBD to acquire a majority stake in the private lender through primary infusion of approximately $3 billion

RBL Bank eyes large lender status on back of Emirates NBD's $3 bn offer

The $3 billion investment gives RBL Bank access to global expertise, fresh capital, and expansion opportunities in corporate, retail, and wealth banking segments

Citi appoints Srini Kannan as head of digital, tech for its commercial biz

Prior to that, he helped build JPMorgan's mid-corporate business in South India, making it the largest market within the country

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or shut for Valmiki Jayanti? Know more

Bank Holiday: Banks in several cities like Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Bhubneshwar, and Shimla are shut today, Oct 7, on account of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kumar Purnima

HDFC Bank gets 'Buy' again from Nomura, target price tweaked; here's why

Nomura noted that HDFC Bank is well-positioned to sustain credit growth at system levels or slightly higher through FY26.

Public-sector banks turn down nearly four in 10 rooftop solar applications

Over 3 lakh applications rejected under PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana; 1.6 million rooftop solar installations completed so far, with CIBIL score cited as key filter

7 reasons why Motilal Oswal says 'Buy' again on AU SFB; stock price up 4%

On the bourses, AU SFB share price was buzzing in trade in a subdued market on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with the scrip rising as much as 3.83 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹733.25 per share.

Nomura sees loan growth revival; ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank among top bets

Nomura has picked ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Axis Bank as its top picks to play this recovery trend.

PSU bank index jumps 21% in 6 months; time to rethink investment strategy?

PSU banks rally 21% in 6 months, outpacing private lenders. Experts say strong earnings and credit growth fuelled the surge. Time to rebalance portfolio? Find out investment strategy in bank stocks

Yes Bank stock up 3% on CCI nod for this deal; check more details inside

Yes Bank's share price was quoting 3.3 per cent higher at ₹20.2 per share against the previous close of ₹19.55 on the NSE

Why Nomura prefers large banks over mid-tier peers? Key reasons here

The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh loans rose by 18 bps M-o-M in July 2025, led by a sharp 31 bps rise for PSU banks, while private banks saw a 16 bps decline.

RBI, pvt banks be made parties in fake warrant-extortion case: U'khand HC

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed that the Reserve Bank of India, private banks, and telecom companies be made parties in a case involving the issuance of fake non-bailable warrants in the name of state judges and police officers to extort money. Money was embezzled through four bank accounts in the case. Hearing a petition filed by Haridwar resident Surendra Kumar, a division bench of Chief Justice G Narendra and Justice Subhash Upadhyay said that the scam was not only about cheating the common people but also challenges the credibility of the system. Having made the observation, the high court converted the petition into a public interest litigation. Kumar, in his petition, said that a month ago, he received calls from two different numbers claiming that an NBW had been issued by the court of the Additional District Judge, Dehradun, and he had to deposit Rs 30,000 immediately. He was given four different QR codes to deposit the money, he said. According to the petitioner,

Down 50%? What's behind the drop in HDFC Bank share price today

HDFC Bank had announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 1:1, and the record date for this corporate action is August 27, 2025

Bank asset quality: Slippages rise 26% in Q1 on stress in unsecured loans

The incidence of default was higher among private lenders compared to their public sector counterparts, according to CareEdge Rating data

Private bank share hits record high, soars 40% so far in CY25. Do you own?

The retail asset business is expected to grow significantly, driven by a structured customer acquisition strategy tailored to suit different branch formats and customer segments, CSB Bank said.

IndusInd Bank shares rally 5% on new MD & CEO appointment; time to buy?

Kotak Securities said Rajiv Anand's appointment helps ease concerns and marks a step toward restoring confidence in IndusInd Bank

City Union Bank up 5% on Q1 results; brokerages retain Buy, here's why

City Union Bank's share price was trading 3.2 per cent lower at ₹219.2 per share on the NSE after it reported strong numbers for the June 2025 quarter

Fada seeks RBI intervention on private banks delaying auto loan rate cuts

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations has sought the Reserve Bank of India's intervention against alleged delays by private banks in transmission of the interest rate cuts to automobile buyers. In a letter to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) also called for a review of private banks' repo-rate pass-through lags in the auto-loan portfolio and issue corrective directives to ensure uniform 100 per cent transmission to auto borrowers. "Under your leadership, the RBI has delivered the fastest series of policy-rate reductions in its history, a clear positive signal for the economy. Yet, this benefit is not fully visible in the auto-retail sector. While public-sector banks pass on repo-rate cuts to auto borrowers immediately, many private banks delay transmission on the pretext of internal cost-of-funds assessments," FADA Vice President Sai Giridhar said. In order to ensure that private banks also transmit the benefit of the