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Weaver Services to consolidate People Home Finance, Centrum Housing Finance by FY27, says CEO Anil Kothuri

BUSINESS

Weaver Services to consolidate People Home Finance, Centrum Housing Finance by FY27, says CEO Anil Kothuri

Kothuri also said the company has set an internal target is to reach an AUM of Rs 10,000–12,000 crore before exploring an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Achieving $35 trillion economy by 2047 is very much in the realm of possibility, says Piyush Goyal

BUSINESS

Achieving $35 trillion economy by 2047 is very much in the realm of possibility, says Piyush Goyal

Further he said that no power on earth can stop India from becoming a developed and prosperous nation when we celebrate 100 years of independence.

MFI industry should lend responsibly, improve cost efficiency, says NABARD's chairman Shaji KV

BUSINESS

MFI industry should lend responsibly, improve cost efficiency, says NABARD's chairman Shaji KV

He added that these lenders should be responsible as they are dealing with people who are not that aware about how to handle their finances.

PFRDA to consider allowing gold and silver investment for pension funds

BUSINESS

PFRDA to consider allowing gold and silver investment for pension funds

The regulator is cautiously weighing the inclusion of gold and silver within pension fund portfolios, with internal committees already evaluating the proposal.

SBI working on simplification of KYC process, to engage with regulator, govt: Chairman

BANKING

SBI working on simplification of KYC process, to engage with regulator, govt: Chairman

Setty said the lender needs to get the 'collections piece right' on the small value loans before rolling out other products on the UPI

Banks well versed in acquisition financing, says SBI chairman CS Setty

BANKING

Banks well versed in acquisition financing, says SBI chairman CS Setty

On October 1, RBI proposed to provide an enabling framework for banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates

On track to complete PSU banks divestment via OFS by FY26, says DFS Secretary

BUSINESS

On track to complete PSU banks divestment via OFS by FY26, says DFS Secretary

On September 16, Nagaraju had said that there is no proposal to government stake below 51 percent and government to remain majority shareholder.

Financial AI applications must be designed in such a way to avoid inadvertent destabilisation of markets: RBI DG

BUSINESS

Financial AI applications must be designed in such a way to avoid inadvertent destabilisation of markets: RBI DG

T Rabi Sankar said that through planning and guidance, and structured engagement with industry, the RBI aims to foster an ecosystem where people can be aware of the security of the fact that people are in danger and the RBI has always fostered innovation with guidance, with good guardrails.

GFF 2025: FM Sitharaman's four directives to fintech firms

BUSINESS

GFF 2025: FM Sitharaman's four directives to fintech firms

Regulations too must evolve ensuring that the fintech revolution remains secure, responsible and sustainable for the long run, Sitharaman said

IndusInd's loan book shrinks, Yes Bank slowdown contrasts private peers' strong deposit growth in Q2

BUSINESS

IndusInd's loan book shrinks, Yes Bank slowdown contrasts private peers' strong deposit growth in Q2

The deposit growth of the private banks remained in the range of 7.1-15.1 percent year-on-year in Q2FY26, higher than 9.28-12.13 percent growth registered by state-owned lenders.

Will RBI go for a 25 bps cut? Five factors to track in the October MPC review

BUSINESS

Will RBI go for a 25 bps cut? Five factors to track in the October MPC review

Barclays said in a note that after a neutral pause in August, it sees the RBI MPC cutting policy repo rate by 25 bps on October 1, acknowledging that it is a close call versus a scenario of a dovish pause followed by a December cut.

Bankers don't see fresh liquidity measures by RBI at the October MPC review

BUSINESS

Bankers don't see fresh liquidity measures by RBI at the October MPC review

Currently, the liquidity in the banking system is in surplus of around Rs 55,005.69 crore as on September 29, according to RBI’s data.

HDFC Bank’s Parag Rao superannuates this week; portfolio to be spilt into smaller functions

BUSINESS

HDFC Bank’s Parag Rao superannuates this week; portfolio to be spilt into smaller functions

The bank has a superannuation policy of 60 years for its employees, though exceptions are said to be have been made on a case-to-case basis

Would it benefit the economy if RBI surprises market with a rate cut in October policy?

BUSINESS

Would it benefit the economy if RBI surprises market with a rate cut in October policy?

The MPC meeting which has started on September 29, will deliver its decision on the rate action on October 1.

This year, priority is smooth merger integration, before we accelerate loan growth again: Tata Capital's Rajiv Sabharwal

BUSINESS

This year, priority is smooth merger integration, before we accelerate loan growth again: Tata Capital's Rajiv Sabharwal

Going forward, the board will decide the best way to raise money, be it through rights issues or other routes, Sabharwal said.

Best for RBI to save the bullet on rate action, says ANZ Research's Dhiraj Nim

BUSINESS

Best for RBI to save the bullet on rate action, says ANZ Research's Dhiraj Nim

The MPC, which has cut rates by 100 bps this year, is expected to hold the rates on October 1, a Moneycontrol poll of economist, fund managers and treasury heads has said

RBI MPC meet today: Will rate panel go for a cut amid growth uncertainty?

BUSINESS

RBI MPC meet today: Will rate panel go for a cut amid growth uncertainty?

Moneycontrol had earlier reported that bankers have ruled out a rate cut in the upcoming monetary policy review but they do expect one more cut in the current fiscal

Groww grabs double-digit share in public issue of three bonds within few months of debut

BUSINESS

Groww grabs double-digit share in public issue of three bonds within few months of debut

Currently, Groww platform has an active bond subscription open for Edelweiss Financial Services, which will end on October 16.

RBI skips dollar purchases in July for first time in over a decade as rupee pressure mounts

BUSINESS

RBI skips dollar purchases in July for first time in over a decade as rupee pressure mounts

India’s foreign exchange reserves were down $10.87 billion at $688.871 billion on August 1. On July 4, they stood at $699.736

Financial institutions must maintain strong balance sheet to fund infra investments: Sitharaman

BANKING

Financial institutions must maintain strong balance sheet to fund infra investments: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said state-owned banks need to engage proactively with NBFCs on co-lending for priority sector lending to enhance credit flow to the underserved sectors

MPC Poll | RBI likely to hold rates in October amid growth comfort, GST reforms impact eyed

BUSINESS

MPC Poll | RBI likely to hold rates in October amid growth comfort, GST reforms impact eyed

The MPC,which meets from September 29 and October 1, has reduced the benchmark repo rate by 100 basis points since February

RBI Bulletin: Private banks sees faster decline in weighted average lending rate than PSU banks

BUSINESS

RBI Bulletin: Private banks sees faster decline in weighted average lending rate than PSU banks

The weighted average lending rate on fresh and outstanding rupee loans of scheduled commercial banks declined by 53 bps and 49 bps, respectively, in the current easing phase.

RBI Bulletin: GST reforms to result in gains in ease of doing business, strengthening of consumption

BUSINESS

RBI Bulletin: GST reforms to result in gains in ease of doing business, strengthening of consumption

RBI says GST reforms will boost ease of doing business, cut prices, and spur consumption, with MSMEs and startups set to gain from simplified rules.

Mumbai Police EOW records statement of IndusInd Bank's ex-CEO Sumant Kathpalia in accounting lapses probe

BUSINESS

Mumbai Police EOW records statement of IndusInd Bank's ex-CEO Sumant Kathpalia in accounting lapses probe

This is the third such statement recorded by the Mumbai Police's EOW in this week. Prior to this, the police have recorded the statement of former IndusInd Bank Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gobind Jain, and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana, this week.

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