India's record low retail inflation in Oct opens space for rate cut if H2FY26 growth weakens
India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 0.25 percent in October, its lowest level in the current series that began in 2013, down from 1.44 percent in September.
Banking system liquidity gains wiped out by RBI’s forex intervention, credit growth
Even as factors such as currency in circulation increase, forex interventions and increase in credit demand have been major drivers of a reduction in systemic liquidity. That said, liquidity still remained in the surplus zone -- at around Rs 2.11 lakh crore -- resulting in money market rates staying in the lower end of the curve.
Barclays Bank India to remain a wholesale-focused lender, says CEO Pramod Kumar
Barclays Bank India CEO Pramod Kumar said he is hopeful that the government will address the adverse tax treatment that foreign banks are subjected to, when they choose to operate as a branch in India.
Mahindra’s investment in Manulife insurance JV to be funded via Mahindra Finance dividends, says Anish Shah
The life insurance venture could naturally extend into the general insurance space, which the company plans to evaluate once composite licensing is introduced, CEO Shah has said.
India will continue to see more inbound and domestic interest: Pramod Kumar, CEO Barclays Bank PLC, India
Kumar says he is clear that while investment banking may be core to what Barclays does in the country, corporate banking is getting built as a pillar of strength for the bank
Mahindra-Manulife to invest Rs 7,200 crore in life insurance JV, eyes Rs 30,000-crore valuation
The JV’s valuation potential is projected at Rs 18,000–30,000 crore over the next decade, with the venture expected to be accretive to Mahindra Finance’s return on assets
Can banks absorb a rate cut in December?
According to Ace Equity data, state-owned lenders have seen a 6-60 bps reduction in NIMs between Q4FY25 and Q2FY26. Similarly, private banks saw a reduction in NIMs of 6-41 bps, and small finance banks by 10-8 bps.
Apollo Hospitals' insurance arm targets nationwide rollout by FY27
After launching its insurance arm in NCR and Hyderabad, Apollo eyes expansion through digital and call centre-led sales while preparing select in-store rollouts by FY27
IRDAI examining feedback on proposal to appoint internal ombudsmen in insurance firms: Ajay Seth
Seth also flagged persistent gaps in health insurance claim settlements, calling for greater transparency and fairness from insurers
RBI recognizes Self-Regulated PSO Association as SRO for Payment System Operators
The omnibus framework contains broad parameters such as objectives, responsibilities, eligibility criteria, governance standards, application process and other basic conditions for grant of recognition, which will be common for any SRO proposed to be recognized by the Reserve Bank.
GDP for H1FY26 seen at 7.4 percent with full-year growth at 6.8 percent, says UBS note
UBS expects India's nominal GDP growth to decelerate to 8.5 percent in FY26, lowest since FY20 (excluding the pandemic), with space for another 25 bps rate cut by the Reserve Bank (RBI) in FY26, before a pause in FY27.
Life insurers’ new business premium rises 12% in October, led by private players
Across categories, individual single-premium rose 6.44 percent year on year to Rs 3,962 crore, while individual non-single premium increased 4.34 percent to Rs 8,871 crore.
Yes Bank emerges as the only top-10 private lender with no ‘buy’ calls
Analysts attribute Yes Bank’s weak earnings and rising retail stress as reasons for negative investor sentiment
Standalone health insurance market nearly doubles even as Star Health’s dominance halves in 5 years to 32%
Star's aggressive shift towards its retail segment, according to experts, may have hurt Star Health’s ability to capture new market opportunities
Indian rupee opens flat on support from Trump’s trade optimism
Amid the ongoing India-US trade deal negotiations, President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that they are going to "bring down the tariffs" imposed on New Delhi.
All you need to know about Non-Deliverable Forward market
NDFs are commonly used by investors to mitigate currency risk in emerging market economies, when the underlying currency is volatile.
RBI ramps up defence of rupee near record lows, curbs excess volatility
Market participants said such operations reflect the RBI’s intent to smooth volatility rather than defend any specific level of the currency, ensuring stability amid periods of excess speculative pressure.
Banks' CD issuances fell sharply by 58 percent in October on comfortable liquidity
Punjab National Bank, SIDBI, Axis Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bank of India remained top five issuers in October raising around Rs 37,490 crore.
Benign CPI inflation revives rate cut hopes, RBI to weigh growth data before decision
According to economists, the recent easing of inflation cannot be interpreted as a signal of weak demand or an imminent growth slowdown. The drop in inflation is likely due to supply-side improvements and favourable base effect rather than a broad-based economic slowdown.
Payment Problems? Here's what to do when UPI and credit card transactions fail
Digital payment failures: Check account, wait for reversal, file complaint if needed. Verify details, monitor limits, keep records to prevent and resolve issues.
Shriram General Insurance eyes Rs 4,500 crore premium, expects 24% growth in FY26: CEO Anil Kumar Aggarwal
CEO Aggarwal said while the company remains confident about meeting its growth target, it continues to grapple with systemic challenges such as the lack of access to motor insurance data, which has kept penetration levels stagnant at around 50%
Removal of restrictions on banks for acquisition financing to benefit real economy, says RBI Governor
On October 1, RBI proposed to provide an enabling framework for banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates
Chart of the Day: Lending to infrastructure grows -- at one-year high rate
Power and ports drove the credit increase to infrastructure sector in September
Is there finally light at the end of the tunnel for microfinance loans?
Microfinance loans are showing reduction in stress but growth isn’t in sight yet.
