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Speculation about public sector bank mergers has surfaced again. The jury is out on the efficacy of the last round of mergers. Yet, an IMF-World Bank assessment on India’s financial sector asks for privatisation of select banks. The government may not be averse to this idea in the long-term which makes a merger a stepping stone to exit 

Should you keep shifting your money for better bank interest?

With interest rates constantly shifting and newer digital banks trying to lure customers with higher yields, many people are beginning to ask whether it still makes sense to stay loyal to just one bank.

Your money deserves better: How to pick the perfect bank for a high-value savings account

Choosing the right bank can boost your returns and simplify your financial life in the long run.

Let your bank’s spend analyser do the heavy lifting for your monthly budgeting

A smart budgeting tool is already sitting inside your banking app — you just need to tap into it.

TRAI orders BFSI sector to shift to ‘1600’ calling series by early 2026 to curb fraud

TRAI has now fixed a phase-wise migration schedule.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fresh blood in banking

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OPINION | Does the rise of non-bank funding represent financial disintermediation or liquidity shuffling?

On paper, non-bank sources have offset the fall in bank funding to commercial sector. But trace the source of funds and we go back in many cases to banks, who continue to play an outsized role. India still lacks enough diversity in sources of funding

Bankers optimistic of 11-15% credit growth in FY26

Systemic credit growth stood at 10.03 percent year-on-year in the fortnight ended August 22, signalling that banks are ramping up credit ahead of the festival season amid rate cuts and expected consumption boost following GST regime overhaul.

After a tough FY25, fintech NBFCs expect GST cuts to revive growth and margins this year

Industry watchers expect a phase of consolidation, where stronger players with healthier balance sheets and access to capital markets will pull ahead, while smaller or weaker NBFCs, especially those focused on unsecured lending, may be forced to rethink their strategy or seek partnerships.

Bank or fintech app? Learn the key differences in personal loans

Understanding the difference between traditional banks and latest fintech apps will help you choose which loan to go for.

Why interoperable netbanking is the next big leap for India’s payments infrastructure

UPI revolutionised retail payments. Large ticket transactions, mostly at the wholesale level, are still executed through a clunky process. That may soon be a thing of the past as the payment regulator is working on transforming this space

Vault Matters | Bank or NBFC, the valuation dilemma

Remaining an NBFC has merit, but converting to a bank offers long-term funding advantages. The dilemma lies in the cost and valuations involved in the transition

Bank Nifty slips into red on profit booking, trades below 57,000; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank drag

Nifty Bank clocked a fresh record high of 57,049 in the previous session, led by investor optimism after the RBI trimmed the repo rate and the CRR.

Bank Nifty rallies to record high of 57,000 as RBI's CRR, repo rate cuts boost optimism

The Bank Nifty index extended its gains from the previous session to hit another fresh record high in trade on June 9, 2025, with Kotak Bank leading the winners.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trading like a central bank

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's May 30 edition: India can capitalise on use America’s MAGA moment to promote MIGA, even cinema calls out POCSO misuse, US tariff uncertainty looms over this textile firm, Cummins banks on global tailwinds, and more

First-time home buyers Would you opt for an NBFC or a bank

NBFCs provide convenient and quick home loans for first-time buyers with unorganized credit histories, but banks tend to offer lower rates of interest and superior long-term value.

How long should you wait before getting a second credit card?

Spreading your credit card applications apart can shield your credit score and increase your chances of approval.

Bulls buy banks! ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Bank jump 5%, Bank Nifty inches closer to 52 week high

Bank Nifty emerged as the top sectoral gainer in trade as bulls bought banking stocks amid a broad-based market recovery.

Karnataka seeks World Bank aid to induct 4,000 electric buses

Karnataka Cabinet on April 11 approved the Preliminary Project Report (PPR) submitted to avail World Bank funding for electric buses across four transport corporations

Bengaluru Metro suspends issuance of new National Common Mobility Cards, existing users face recharge glitches

BMRCL officials say RBL NCMC cards will be replaced with closed-loop smart cards free of cost.

Chart of the Day | Who is losing in the great battle for bank deposits?

Among PSBs, private banks and foreign banks, the rivalry to garner deposits is picking up. There is no mercy in this battle for survival.

RBI to meet bankers next week to discuss new liquidity model

The Reserve Bank of India is scheduled to meet bank economists on April 3 to take feedback on proposed revisions

Online stores in China sell soil from outside of top banks for Rs 10,500, claim it brings wealth

According to the Chinese regulations on urban landscaping, no one is allowed to destroy urban green spaces, including the digging of soil outside of banks, so many sellers choose to source their wares in the middle of the night.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank shares tumble 15% to all-time low after bank posts Rs 168-crore Q3 loss

The bank's asset quality also saw a sharp deterioration. Its net non-performing assets (NPA) jumped multifold to Rs 457.69 crore in Q3 FY25, up from Rs 29 crore in Q3 FY24.

RBI curbs on New India Co-operative Bank: What next for depositors?

The RBI has said depositors cannot withdraw funds from their savings, current or any other account in the six-month period when the restrictions will remain in place