BUSINESS
RBI said to have asked IndusInd Bank’s board to expand CEO search
The board of IndusInd Bank, which furnished some names for the CEO's position in mid-June, has been informally told by the RBI to look at more candidates, sources say
BUSINESS
IPOs of SME lenders Veritas Finance & SK Finance likely in August
According to sources, both companies are in the process of roadshows and are likely to roll out their IPOs by early next month.
BUSINESS
Businesses that are national champions must go public: Gopal Jain, Gaja Capital
Speaking exclusively to Moneycontrol, Jain laid out why India is becoming a hit destination for global PE investors, and how the development of a good exit option through IPOs will be a magnet to attract more foreign money.
BUSINESS
Aggrieved Credit Suisse AT-1 bondholder approaches EOW against HDFC Bank officials
They allege mis-selling by HDFC Bank They were sold AT-1 bonds of Credit Suisse in May 2021. These bonds were written down to zero in March 2023 when Credit Suisse was merged with UBS. AT-1 holders had to take a complete write-off.
BUSINESS
Karnataka Bank likely to elevate new COO Raghavendra Bhat as interim CEO
Managing director and CEO Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma resigned on June 29 and the resignation takes effect from July 15
BUSINESS
Blackstone, Advent, EQT and Kedaara show interest in Axis Finance
Sources say major private equity funds have shown interest in picking up a significant minority interest in the company to begin with. They may make a bid to take controlling interest after three years from the date of initial investment.
BUSINESS
Tata Capital rights issue at nearly one-third the unlisted price
The funds are likely to be utilised for absorbing incremental credit costs owing to the merger of Tata Motors Finance with Tata Capital.
BANKING
Karnataka Bank CEO Sarma steps down due to differences with board
Sources say the board refused to ratify certain consultancy payments incurred by the bank, which resulted in differences between the CEO, another senior official, and the board
BUSINESS
Citigroup, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Kotak and I-Sec to lead SBI's Rs 25,000-crore QIP
The state-run lender's QIP likely to be rolled out in August or September
BUSINESS
IndusInd Bank’s MFI, unsecured loans under scanner for possible flouting of lending norms
The bank may have extended loans to husbands of some MFI borrowers to ensure that the loans didn’t turn bad, The practice, flagged during an audit, has since been stopped
BUSINESS
HDB Financial's MD & CEO explains discounted valuation for the IPO
HDB Financial to raise Rs 12,500 crore through IPO for which bidding will take place between June 25 and June 27
BUSINESS
UGRO Capital to acquire Profectus Capital in Rs 1,400-crore all-cash deal to boost MSME lending
Sources say the transaction which has concluded at 1.07 times Profectus’ projected FY26 net worth, is being funded by UGRO through proceeds from its recently completed equity raise and internal accruals.
BUSINESS
Pine Labs IPO: Differences seen on valuations
While the company is aiming for $4-5 billion valuations through the IPO, sources say based on the initial feedback from roadshows, the interest received for Pine Labs in the ball park of $2.5–3 billion.
BUSINESS
MC Explainer | Economy, banks, and us: How the latest RBI rate cut impacts all
A 100 bps rate cut since February 2025 is seen as a positive step to boost demand for loans or consumption. However, the flip side is that deposit rates - especially for retail - are set to trend lower at a time when the overall savings rate itself is trending down.
BUSINESS
MPC Analysis | RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra unpacks all the goodies in one go to spur growth
We have done what we can, it’s now your turn to deliver, seems to be the messaging from the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to the banking sector, India Inc and the government on the growth front.
BUSINESS
Infusing fresh capital in IndusInd Bank may come with riders for Hinduja Group
Sources say RBI has asked the promoters of IndusInd Bank to nominate directors on the bank’s board and reverse the pledge created on promoter holdings as preconditions for further capital infusion
BUSINESS
Market likely to give high-single digit CAGR return over medium term, says BofA Securities' Amish Shah
India will continue to command a valuation premium over emerging markets because of its superior growth, improving corporate governance, visibility for structural growth and government policies, BofA Securities’ head of research tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Emirates NBD likely top contender for IDBI Bank stake, DIPAM said to have explored valuations with potential bidders
Dubai-headquartered bank Emirates NBD is willing to shell out $6-7 billion in an all-cash deal for a 61 percent stake in IDBI Bank, Moneycontrol has learnt. This emerged after an informal conversation between DIPAM and potential bidders over valuation for IDBI Bank’s divestment.
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive: Forensic audit believed to be underway at Spandana Sphoorty to assess cash position
RBI’s inspection found irregularities in branch cash accounting, triggering a forensic audit. Disbursements were paused across most branches since mid-December, with limited operations now resuming.
BUSINESS
India vital to BofA’s strategy; plans to expand its GPS business in the country
India's rapid evolution of payments infrastructure — a combination of scale, digitisation and regulatory maturity — makes it one of the most sophisticated markets globally, Winnie Chen, head of Asia Pacific Global Payments Solutions at BofA, tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
For IndusInd Bank, MFI issues are larger than derivative woes
March quarter financials take a hit of Rs 4,975 crore, which includes accounting adjustments and reversals on account of derivative instruments as well as rectifying lapses in the bank’s microfinance portfolio. Auditors say incorrect accounting of derivatives started as back as FY16.
BUSINESS
RBL Bank evaluating opportunities in wealth management, says CEO
In an exclusive conversation, R Subramaniakumar, MD & CEO of RBL Bank said the bank’s interest in wealth management stems from its shift towards a customer-centric rather than a product-centric approach.
BUSINESS
RBL Bank's MD and CEO sees balance sheet risk reducing, plans to leverage scale across products
Whether microfinance, credit cards, mortgages or other secured loans, Kumar is clear that all segments will continue to remain relevant for the bank and contribute amply to the bottom line.
BUSINESS
TransUnion CIBIL's Bhavesh Jain makes a case for daily submissions of borrowers' credit records
TransUnion CIBIL said the credit growth has been significant and the portfolio qualities too have remained stable because of the credit infrastructure, availability of information and objective underwriting. The CIC does not see unsecured delinquency transmitting to secured loans.
