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India’s central bank establishes regulatory review cell
It will ensure the systemic internal review of regulations every 5-7 years.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Yes Bank ex-CEO charged; US banks cut rates
And a software used by Aussie banks’ is being tested for a possible teen social media ban.
India’s Bank of Baroda teams up with SIDBI to back MSE sustainability
It is part of the bank’s efforts to foster a greener and more sustainable future.
India’s HDFC Bank invests in quantum-safe cybersecurity firm QNu Labs
QNu Labs was founded in 2016 and incubated at ITT Madras Research Park.
AU Small Finance Bank launches digital payment service for Indians abroad
The service allows payments for domestic transactions.
Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks
Credit losses may rise in the next 12-24 months but still better than averages.
Indian banks face modest exposure to US tariff-hit sectors
They should be able to manage the credit costs and asset quality.
India’s credit demand remained strong in Jan-Mar
Fresh disbursals reached $182.61b during the period, according to Experian.
India’s AU Bank clinches in-principle approval to become a universal bank
The Jaipur-based bank is said to be the largest small finance bank in India.
India’s RuPay enters partnership to offer better ticketing experience in BookMyShow
Cardholders will enjoy special access to some shows, including early pre-sale access.
India’s Federal Bank rolls out biometric card payments for e-commerce
Customers can authenticate online purchases with fingerprint or face ID.
SBI loan growth to hit 12% in 2025 whilst capitalisation to improve
Partial stake sale in Yes Bank will improve core capital ratio further.
India’s Axis Bank face higher credit costs and margin pressures
It logged more slippages or bad loans due to reclassification.
India liquidity support eases funding strain for banks
Margins will fall in the near-term, but pressures will ease as deposit costs fall.
Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1b additional investment in India’s Yes Bank: report
The Japanese megabank may raise its stake to 25%, sources said.
India’s banks supported by infrastructure push and demand
Weak loans are projected to rise to 3.1% in March 2026.
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