Credit surge continues: Banks log over 10% growth for seventh week post GST reduction
RBI data showed that bank credit stood at Rs 200.11 lakh crore as on November 28, as compared to Rs 179.59 lakh crore in a year ago period, and Rs 198.54 lakh crore as on November 14, 2025.
Why India’s strong macros aren't soothing the Rupee?
The local currency has surpassed the psychological level of 90 on December 3 and yet again recorded a low 90.5625 against the US dollar. This is despite India’s resilient macroeconomic conditions.
OPINION | Vault Matters: India needs its ICBC, ABC, and JP Morgan: SBI alone won’t do
Scale brings the ability to absorb losses, to make losses look insignificant, and thereby give the impetus to grow without having to fear about how the profit and loss statement will look. If the economy must fast forward growth in the next ten years, that’s the need of the hour for Indian banking system
SBI to buy 50% stake in new fraud-fighting digital payments company IDPIC
The company, called Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC), is registered as a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company under the Companies Act, 2013. It was incorporated on October 16, 2025. SBI is the initial subscriber and promoter.
A year of disruption: How RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra rewrote the rulebook with 81 regulatory changes
On October 1, the RBI announced over 21 deregulatory measures in a single day, marking one of the largest one-day policy overhauls in the central bank’s history.
Maharashtra bags 25% of total industrial credit in FY25: RBI report
Of the total bank credit of Rs 42.86 lakh crore, Maharashtra bags Rs 10.86 lakh crore in FY25. This is followed by Delhi with credit of Rs 7.07 lakh crore, Tamil Nadu with Rs 3.10 lakh crore of credit, and Karnataka with Rs 2.55 lakh crore, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024-25.
India’s western, southern regions contribute 54% deposits of banks as of March 31, 2025, shows RBI data
On the credit front too, Southern and Western regions received more credit from banks in 2025.
RBI injects Rs 50,000 crore liquidity in banking system via OMO purchase
The central bank received bids worth Rs 1,11,615 crore crore at auction for seven securities, but accepted only Rs 50,000 crore. These funds will be injected to the banking system as a durable liquidity.
Yes Bank board opts against retail head’s continuance, no clarity on CEO’s term
SMBC may exercise its say in CEO appointment at the bank; likely to recommend a person from within the group.
Andhra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka emerge as top states in bank credit to agriculture in FY25
Among the regions, the major credit to the agriculture have gone to the southern region of Rs 11.46 lakh crore. Northern region received bank credit to agriculture of Rs 3.98 lakh crore, followed by Rs 3,76 lakh crore to the central region.
Why the push for inbuilt air travel insurance is gaining traction amidst the IndiGo crisis
The inbuilt travel insurance framework was reportedly stalled due to implementation complexities is now reviving momentum again
JP Morgan gets RBI nod for a branch in Pune
JP Morgan already has branches in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru's Devanahalli
RBI Guv Malhotra: Blessed with best inflation, marred by worst INR depreciation
Malhotra, who took charge as RBI Governor on December 11, 2024, has overseen a 5.71% slide in the rupee during his first year in office, marking the Indian currency as the worst performer among its Asian peers.
Indian benchmark bond yield surges to 6.63%, highest level in current financial year
In the last one week, the bond yields have gone up by around 10 basis points (Bps). This is despite the 25 basis points (Bps) rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the December monetary policy.
Digital now accounts for 25% of business, says SMFG India Credit
The shadow bank's digital book, which tracked assets worth Rs 15,000 crore as of September, grew at an annual rate of 45% over the past two years
Open to strategic investor at right price, will help fast forward growth, says DCB CEO Praveen Kutty
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
PSU banks outperform on return: Higher profit, cleaner books fuel 2025 surge
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.
Bank of India raises Rs 2,500 crore via 10-year Tier-2 bonds at 7.28% coupon
Market participants said that the coupon set on the bonds is 60-70 basis points higher than the current secondary market yield on the similar tenure government securities.
IndusInd Bank chairman to step down in January amid organisational overhaul: Report
The bank reported its largest-ever quarterly loss in the three months ended March 31, following a $230 million hit to its accounts
SBI General targeting up to 8% improvement in combined ratio, says CEO Naveen Chandra Jha
The insurer’s bottom line has taken a 2–3 percent hit after individual and health insurance premiums were exempt from GST but effect is short term and manageable, the CEO tells Moneycontrol
Generali Central Life to enter pension segment by Q4 FY26, says CEO Alok Rungta
'Pension is a segment where we are not present today and the opportunity is huge. People need to plan and fund their retirement more proactively than in the past, CEO Alok Rungta tells Moneycontrol
Chart of the Day | India’s consumption is holding steady, but investment still moves in spurts
The latest quarterly numbers show a familiar pattern: households are keeping the economy afloat, while capital formation continues to swing from quarter to quarter.
PFC, SIDBI pull bond issues as investors demand high coupon
The yield on the government bond has climbed in the past few sessions, tracking movements in OIS and global bond yields
Insurance premiums log FY26’s biggest jump in November as GST exemption lifts demand
Despite November’s exceptional numbers, the cumulative data for the fiscal offers a more sombre picture. In April-November, life insurers’ NBP grew 9.8 percent YoY
Economists expect RBI to cut rates in February too amid lower inflation projection
On December 5, the central bank cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent after keeping rates unchanged for two times in a row
