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Banking Central | Lessons from Chinese meltdown for Indian banks
India's banking landscape, while distinct, shares some parallels with China's, especially in exposure to credit cycles and non-performing assets.
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Why the 4% inflation target must stay
India has earned hard-won credibility on price stability. Raising or diluting the target now would throw it all away.
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Banking Central | What does New India Coop Bank's case tell us about state of industry
The latest misappropriation scandal is a reminder that India’s cooperative banks remain captive to weak governance and political patronage. The cracks run deep.
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Can China be India’s trump card against Trump trade war?
For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama August 20 edition: China talks aligns with India's push to diversify supply chains amidst a tough trade war with the US
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Chart of the Day | How did gold loan NBFCs do in Q1 FY26?
Numbers show a mixed trend even as overall loan growth remained robust
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RBI's AI Push: A goldmine for investors, but not without risks
Savvy investors must weigh the lucrative opportunities against unchecked risks in AI
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Banking Central | RBI's AI ambition: Innovation yes, but not at the cost of chaos
The RBI must address the unions' stark warnings or it risks amplifying inequalities and eroding public trust
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Dear central banker, give some love for growth now!
In August 13 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: As CPI figures signal a dovish turn for central banks, markets eye opportunities amid sticky services and base effects
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Chart of the Day | Indian NBFCs are in a good spot now
Falling funding costs and equity infusions bolster credit profiles of non-bank lenders.
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Banking Central| ICICI Bank’s Rs 50,000 MAB move: A bold bet or a blunder? Let the market decide
ICICI Bank’s steep minimum balance hike has sparked outrage but it’s the bank's call. Customers have options.
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AU Small Finance Bank’s leap to universal banking: A game-changer indeed, but what’s next?
Jaipur-based lender’s transition marks a historic shift, but challenges loom large
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| RBI pauses, but with good reason
Sanjay Malhotra’s steady hand signals RBI’s intent to assess past rate actions before moving forward
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Chart of the Day | Inflation’s dual dance: RBI’s MPC faces a tightrope walk
CPI eases to 2.1 per cent, but core inflation at 4.72 per cent keeps the Reserve Bank cautious ahead of its policy call
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RBI’s MPC Meet: Will caution trump growth concerns?
As the Monetary Policy Committee meet starts on August 4, India awaits cues on whether the RBI will hold steady or surprise with a rate cut amid global trade tensions
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Banking Central| RBI’s MPC meet: Time to nudge growth, again?
Sluggish bank lending and tight liquidity signal the need for a growth-friendly pivot
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Fed’s hard line may force the RBI to keep purse wide open
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) can’t afford to sit on the fence—it’s time for bold monetary stimulus to support growth.
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Why Trump’s tariff bomb could deal a blow to the Rupee
US imposes 25 per cent tariffs and penalties on India, rattling economic ties and the rupee’s fragile stability
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | All eyes on the Fed
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama July 30 edition: As the US Federal Reserve gears up for its July 2025 meeting, India’s markets and policymakers are on edge
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Chart of the Day | India’s digital payments are surging, so are the risks
As India’s digital payments soar to new heights, the journey to a cashless economy faces critical tests in security, inclusion, and regulation.
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UPI’s free ride for all nearing its end?
As RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra signals the end of free UPI transactions, the move could reshape India’s fintech revolution, balancing innovation with sustainability
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Banking Central | How to tackle rising frauds in India's banking sector
With frauds soaring to Rs 36,014 crore in 2024-25, the RBI’s latest data paints a grim picture of systemic cracks. Time for tougher oversight and accountability.
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Playing safe in a stormy season
For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama July 23 edition: Prudence over ambition keeps India’s private banks steady in uncertain weather
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Chart of the Day | Insurance industry hits the brakes as motor, health segments lose steam
The general insurance sector’s modest 9% growth in Q1FY26 suggests deeper cracks—weak auto sales, regulatory hurdles and cutthroat pricing are putting the brakes on an industry that once promised double-digit expansion.
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CreditAccess Grameen’s Q1 FY26 shows sector’s weak spots
An 84.9 per cent profit drop signals big risks for microfinance, even as growth looks strong.
