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Japan’s SMBC is buying a 20% stake in India’s Yes Bank

Japan’s SMBC is buying a 20% stake in India’s Yes Bank

Yes Bank is India’s sixth-largest private sector commercial bank in India.
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Ashika Credit Capital to consolidate two businesses and launches new subsidiary

Its new subsidiary will focus on Category II alternative investment funds.
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India’s InCred Wealth names head for family office business

The wealth management firm will offer tailored solutions to UHNWIs and business families.

Money transfer firm Wise hiring hundreds of roles in Hyderabad

It will launch a new hub in the city in the second half of 2025.

India’s Axis Bank unveils in-app mobile OTP feature

Instead of text messages, clients can get their OTPs via their app.

Wealth firms eye a slice of India's startup boom

The ultra-rich have started looking at small and mid-sized companies.

India’s credit card spend slumps 9% MoM to 7-month low

Whilst spending grew 12% YoY, the pace of growth has slowed compared to previous months.

India tightens microfinance rules to curb borrower overleveraging

Lending in the sector has slowed down as tighter rules began rolling out in 2024.

India revises priority sector lending guidelines

It broadened the purposes for renewable energy loans and revised UCB targets.

Mannapuram Finance gets growth boost from Bain Capital’s stake acquisition

It will enable the Indian gold lender to invest in new age tech like AI, for example.

Bain Capital buying 18% stake in Manappuram Finance for $508m

The deal may close in Q2 or Q3 of the 2026 financial year.

HDFC Bank now accepting deposits under India’s savings scheme for seniors

HDFC will act as an agency bank and help source scheme deposits.

RBI Governor tells urban cooperative banks not to break depositors’ trust

Malhotra stressed the importance of maintaining high standards for customer service.

India’s central bank names new executive director

Shri Indranil Bhattacharya will look after the Dep’t of Economic and Policy Research.