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IndusInd Bank unearths fraud, investor confidence to hit rock bottom

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IndusInd Bank unearths fraud, investor confidence to hit rock bottom

The board found out that a bunch of key personnel perpetrated fraudulent accounting practices

Only growth won’t get LIC Housing Finance investor love in FY26

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Only growth won’t get LIC Housing Finance investor love in FY26

The outlook on net interest margins is not a sanguine one for LIC Housing Finance

How a small Southern bank is outshining peers in profitability

BUSINESS

How a small Southern bank is outshining peers in profitability

The management’s guidance on margins for FY26 is modest

Why this April is more than a seasonally slow month for life insurance

BUSINESS

Why this April is more than a seasonally slow month for life insurance

Surrender value norms and volatile capital markets are not good for life insurers' growth

FPIs now have more freedom in corporate bonds, but no desire to pick them

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FPIs now have more freedom in corporate bonds, but no desire to pick them

The removal of the limit on short-term corporate bonds would attract more foreign investors.

A new chapter awaits Yes Bank, post Japanese investors' entry

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A new chapter awaits Yes Bank, post Japanese investors' entry

A new management would be a good catalyst for Yes Bank’s valuation, feel analysts

The wheels that may spin the Indian Rupee on an appreciation path

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The wheels that may spin the Indian Rupee on an appreciation path

The Indian rupee is gaining ground as global investors bet on India’s economic resilience and dollar weakness, but there are risks ahead

Is Yes Bank ready for a big-league backer?

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Is Yes Bank ready for a big-league backer?

The short term potential return for putting capital into the bank isn’t lucrative.

Why private sector banks couldn’t rake up a decent operating profit growth in Q4

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Why private sector banks couldn’t rake up a decent operating profit growth in Q4

Operating profit growth could elude private sector lenders for some more time

Bajaj Finance shows art of setting expectations serves well

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Bajaj Finance shows art of setting expectations serves well

The lender has set the guidance for FY26 on various metrics that it aims to achieve.

IDFC First Bank’s micro loan pain may be over as margins show signs of relief

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IDFC First Bank’s micro loan pain may be over as margins show signs of relief

A healthy deposit growth has been a good anchor for IDFC First Bank

Data Story: The incredible rise of Indian fintechs

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Data Story: The incredible rise of Indian fintechs

India’s BFSI sector has been a beacon of returns even during dark times

Two biggest private banks face a slowdown, but also show resilience

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Two biggest private banks face a slowdown, but also show resilience

Net interest margin would be a key metric to see in FY26

A wider co-lending scope is a boon to small businesses

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A wider co-lending scope is a boon to small businesses

India’s mom-and-pop shops need access to cheap credit and a partnership of banks and NBFCs can get this done.

Liquidity takes the lead in RBI strategy

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Liquidity takes the lead in RBI strategy

The Reserve Bank of India’s evolving stance on liquidity underpins its monetary policy

Quick Take: RBI bats for growth as Trump’s tariffs loom

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Quick Take: RBI bats for growth as Trump’s tariffs loom

A currency war encore? China may already be on it

BUSINESS

A currency war encore? China may already be on it

Trump’s tariffs have made Asian central banks’ jobs complicated amid a brewing currency war.

Can RBI stop the bleeding in markets? It can try

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Can RBI stop the bleeding in markets? It can try

The cost of capital is central to the RBI’s policy in its efforts to keep inflation-growth dynamics conducive

What is the sharp slowdown in fintech loans warning us of?

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What is the sharp slowdown in fintech loans warning us of?

Fintechs are seeing personal loans slow down, but this corner of their book is keeping overall risk elevated

Are NBFCs back to being reckless in unsecured retail lending?

BUSINESS

Are NBFCs back to being reckless in unsecured retail lending?

Non-banks are beginning to take big bites out of unsecured lending again

Bain Capital brings the much-needed shine to Manappuram Finance’s gold business

BUSINESS

Bain Capital brings the much-needed shine to Manappuram Finance’s gold business

Bain’s entry gives the sparkle to India’s gold loan market as much as gold adds a shine to Bain’s portfolio.

Can Fin Homes investors must brace for a slower revival of loan growth

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Can Fin Homes investors must brace for a slower revival of loan growth

Affordable housing segment is a growth bet for investors, and Can Fin Homes is yet to show it

Farewell Allianz, hello growth? Bajaj Finserv’s post-exit prospects

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Farewell Allianz, hello growth? Bajaj Finserv’s post-exit prospects

Bajaj Finserv’s investors will benefit once insurance firms begin to contribute more to the company's profitability

Bond investors must pay attention to RBI’s forex forward book for direction

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Bond investors must pay attention to RBI’s forex forward book for direction

Bonds can bask in policy rate cut expectations but watch for forex forward unwinding

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