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Growth in deposits outpaces loans; can banks relax their pursuit of depositors?

BUSINESS

Growth in deposits outpaces loans; can banks relax their pursuit of depositors?

The retail depositor is more than willing to settle for lower deposit rates towards safety amid uncertain markets.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A coin toss for risk

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A coin toss for risk

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama June 13 edition: A tragic plane crash and market turmoil highlight life’s unpredictability. Risk is unavoidable, in travel or investing, but avoiding action often carries even greater, less visible dangers

Core inflation comfort is here to stay, but don’t take it for granted

BUSINESS

Core inflation comfort is here to stay, but don’t take it for granted

A surplus liquidity could infuse a credit-led consumption demand towards the end of this year, putting pressure on core inflation.

Why India’s life insurers must be ready for a soft growth patch in FY26

BUSINESS

Why India’s life insurers must be ready for a soft growth patch in FY26

While business growth is bound to be soft this year, profitability could still cheer

Can RBI exit loop of intervention without hurting rupee?

BUSINESS

Can RBI exit loop of intervention without hurting rupee?

A weaker rupee among rising Asian peers has salutary trade benefits

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trading like a central bank

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trading like a central bank

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's May 30 edition: India can capitalise on use America’s MAGA moment to promote MIGA, even cinema calls out POCSO misuse, US tariff uncertainty looms over this textile firm, Cummins banks on global tailwinds, and more

Data Story: IBC showed big success in FY25, but its failures are bigger

BUSINESS

Data Story: IBC showed big success in FY25, but its failures are bigger

As of March 2025, the average time for a bankruptcy case from commencement date to approval of resolution plan was a whopping 865 days.

Data Story: What is a bleeding microfinance industry telling us?

BUSINESS

Data Story: What is a bleeding microfinance industry telling us?

Surplus liquidity and easing interest rate environment are potent temptations for lenders to stoke up microfinance again.

Mid-sized firms are apple of a banker’s eye as EMI-induced purchases slow

BUSINESS

Mid-sized firms are apple of a banker’s eye as EMI-induced purchases slow

Medium enterprises have grown cautious in borrowing and prefer internal accruals over bank loans for business.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI's profits are a double-edged sword

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI's profits are a double-edged sword

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama May 23 edition: Shaping a generation for AI future, market marker for investors, what's plaguing Indian public transport crisis, a climate twist to economic uncertainty, and more

Chart of the Day: Is RBI the biggest trader in town, again?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Is RBI the biggest trader in town, again?

Bond market operations may invariably necessitate foreign exchange market intervention

IndusInd Bank unearths fraud, investor confidence to hit rock bottom

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How to measure ease of living

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How to measure ease of living

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's May 16 edition: Trump’s ‘Zero Tariff’ claim boosts Indian stocks, understanding the fine line between speculating and investing, the growing uncertainty around India’s capex, India’s space sector set to soar, and more

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

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The drag from conflict and the lift from trade deals

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The drag from conflict and the lift from trade deals

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama May 9 edition: NBFCs record plummeting growth and profitability, not the time to panic or add to portfolio risk, this defence stock's revenue books looks solid, SC ruling on Bhushan Steel bankruptcy a blow to Indian businesses, and more

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

BUSINESS

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?

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Real alarms and false hopes

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Real alarms and false hopes

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama May 2 edition: IndusInd investors in jitters as future uncertain, the Chinese dragon in India’s start-ups, what ails ONDC, growing disconnect between Nifty Bank Index and reality explained, and more

Bajaj Finance shows art of setting expectations serves well

BUSINESS

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.

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