Banking

Why govt must press ahead with the IDBI divestment

As on Dec 31 2025, IDBI had a better ROE of 14.5% and a ROA of 1.83%

India's wilful loan defaulters remain high, a decade after RBI’s asset quality review

Recent union government data suggests a 4X increase in the number of defaulters in the last decade

IRDAI steps up push for Public Insurance Registry, Bima Sugam; insurers flag data concerns

The discussions centred around standardising data-sharing protocols and accelerating system integration across insurers, as the regulator looks to build a centralised repository of policyholder records under the PIR

What hurt IDBI Bank's divestment? Govt to mull next steps 

The long-pending IDBI divestment reportedly failed because the bids were below the base reserve price. Experts say higher valuation expectations, legacy risks and control concerns weigh heavy on IDBI as government mulls next steps

Benchmark yield slips to 6.71% in early trade, all eyes on crude

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.71 percent

Rupee opens 3 paise higher at 92.39 against the dollar on improved risk sentiment

The RBI was seen aggressively selling the dollar on March 16 to avert another record low. The rupee dived to an intraday low of 92.48 but recovered to close at 92.42

RBI’s dividend reset puts weak banks on notice

By tying payouts more tightly to capital buffers and bad loans, the central bank is quietly forcing banks to clean up their balance sheets before rewarding shareholders

DBS Bank India to foray into equity capital markets business

According to sources, Sanjog Kusumwal, an executive director, currently in Singapore heading equity capital markets for DBS has been designated to lead the business in India

Bond yields climb 2 basis points as Brent crude holds above $100  

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.6943 percent on March 16

Rupee opens 3 paise higher at 92.42 against the dollar, crude a worry

Traders and analysts expect the rupee to slide toward the 93 mark as the economic fallout from the war persists. If oil prices don’t retreat in the near term, the RBI may allow the currency to depreciate, they say

Banking Central | What does RBI's new dividend rule mean for investors

By linking payouts to capital strength and asset quality, the central bank is nudging banks towards discipline; that’s a good change

India’s household wealth is shifting from deposits to mutual funds and AIFs, says IDFC FIRST Bank CEO

India’s household financial assets have reached $19.3 trillion as savings move from deposits to investments like mutual funds, PMS and AIFs, says V. Vaidyanathan.

India is set to halt IDBI Bank sale as both bids unviable

The 61% stake that the government and a state-run insurer planned to sell in the private lender is worth about $6.5 billion at the current market price.

Rupee sinks to a new low of 92.45 against the dollar, crude remains a worry

Brent crude at $100 a barrel has fanned concerns about a widening current account deficit

Bonds steady at the open, all eyes on RBI debt purchases

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.6769 percent on March 13

Rupee falls 16 paise to 92.35 against the dollar as crude remains above $100

The rupee fell to a record low of Rs 92.37 on March 12 before paring some the its losses.

Bond yields spike 5 bps as Brent crude surges past $100

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.68% on crude fears as Iran again hits oil tankers

Rupee opens 30 paise lower at 92.34 against dollar as oil climbs to $100 after Iran tanker attacks

The local currency was flirting with the record low over renewed fuel supply concerns

Bonds rise 2 basis points as Brent cools, traders eye RBI action

The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell to 6.65% from 6.67 % in the previous session

Rupee falls 13 paise to 91.94 against the dollar, all eyes on crude prices

In the previous session, the rupee again slipped below the 92 mark before making a recovery, probably on the intervention of the RBI

West Asia tensions unlikely to directly hit banks, but higher energy costs pose risks: Moody’s

Banking sector outlook remains stable with benign asset quality and credit growth seen in low–mid teens for FY26–27, according to Moody’s

Bonds slip 3 bps as crude cools after, traders cautious

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.68 percent on March 10 after US President Donald Trump indicated that the Iran war would be over soon

Indian rupee recovers 40 paise to Rs 91.93 as Trump comments calm oil market

The local currency had hit a record low of Rs 92.35 in the previous trading session

Why RBI’s draft rules on limited customer liability in digital banking transactions matter

The proposal introduces partial compensation for smaller digital frauds

Private life insurers clock strong February growth; Axis Max Life, Canara HSBC lead

Among listed insurers, performance was mixed but largely positive on the APE front