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The drawdown comes despite relatively attractive yields in the US bond market. During the period, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury traded in a wide range of 4.0–4.8 percent, levels that would typically support sustained foreign demand. However, economists say the reduction in holdings appears to be driven less by yield considerations and more by a strategic reassessment of reserve allocation.
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Clearing the air on whether Kotak Investment Bank has slipped on its fee growth in CY25 or is undercutting fee, its senior officials rubbish these claims and instead question foreign banks on their pricing model.
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The surge in CD issuances comes at a time when banks are grappling with sustained pressure on low-cost deposits.
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During 2024-25, schedule commercial banks added Rs 2.26 lakh crore of fresh NPAs, but reductions exceeded additions, led by recoveries, upgradations and write-offs totalling Rs 2.75 lakh crore. Write-offs accounted for the largest portion of reductions at Rs 1.58 lakh crore, followed by recoveries of nearly Rs 67,693 crore.
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The consolidated balance sheet of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding RRBs) increased by 11.2 per cent during 2024-25 as compared with 15.5 per cent during 2023-24.
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As of end-March 2025, the number of foreign banks operating in India through branches or wholly-owned subsidiary mode declined to 44, following the exit of one bank during the year, the RBI report said.
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After a bruising phase of stress and slowdown, microfinance heads into 2026 seeking balance between growth and discipline
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Given my understanding of the evolution of “underlying” inflation over the next few quarter, in the backdrop of the forecast headline inflation, there remains a concern that prices might be less than optimal for stable economic growth, Bhattacharya said.
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In the last three months, India’s retail inflation remained below the RBI’s lower tolerance band. As per data, CPI inflation stood at 0.7 percent in November, 0.3 percent in October, and 1.44 percent in September.
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Mistry is hopeful of a reduction in personal income tax slabs in 2026, and is optimistic about the housing sector. He believes that a little more confidence in the hands of consumers may go a long way in further sprucing demand.
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Tariff differential is a factor shaping market perception. The US has imposed tariffs as high as 50% on Indian imports, significantly above many of its Asian counterparts, including Indonesia, leading to a sharp depreciation of the currency.
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According to Bloomberg data, the rupee appreciated 0.67 percent on a single day, emerging as the best-performing currency among Asian peers. Over the week, it gained 0.86 percent, and since the RBI began heavy interventions on December 16, the currency has strengthened by 1.54 percent.
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SBI has done very well in terms of business, protecting the margins despite moderation in policy rates, chairman CS Setty tells Moneycontrol
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Alongside KKR’s stake sale, the private equity firm has also made an offer to acquire the shares held by Ranu Vora, one of Avendus’ co-founders.
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Currency markets have no natural anchor like equity markets do. So, movements can overshoot in the short term. However, once volatility becomes excessive, the RBI will step in, Mishra said.
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The spillover of the currency depreciation was also seen on the equity markets, which ended lower for the second consecutive day on December 16.
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The sale process may involve divestment of items on its core balance sheet. RBL Bank likely to join the bid process
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Confident of doubling the wealth assets in the coming years, Verma shares insight into his plans for wealth business and more in an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol
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The Board of Avendus Capital is set to convene next week to evaluate the deal proposal from Mizuho to buyout stakes held by KKR and other investors including a few founder promoters.
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SMBC may exercise its say in CEO appointment at the bank; likely to recommend a person from within the group.
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With capital buffers strong, MD & CEO Praveen tells Moneycontrol that focus is on operational efficiency while keeping the door open for strategic investors but at the right valuation
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The sharp rally in PSU bank stocks earlier this year cooled off after the government clarified it had no plans to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in state-run banks from 20 percent to 49 percent.
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A meeting to take a final call on the inclusion is scheduled for January 14, 2026, after which Bloomberg is expected to formally communicate its decision.
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Loans are set to get cheaper once again, which signals that banks are expected to play a pivotal role in lifting domestic growth, just like they did post pandemic. Is the market dynamics in favour of a quality credit growth; that’s the challenge ahead.
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The central bank revised down the CPI inflation by 60 basis points (Bps) for FY26 to 2 percent from 2.6 percent projected earlier.
