India

MUFG invests $338.5m in India’s DMI Finance

DMI Finance has provided loans to 15.2 million customers in India as of March 2024.

MUFG invests $338.5m in India’s DMI Finance

DMI Finance has provided loans to 15.2 million customers in India as of March 2024.

Indian banks’ net interest margin decline as deposit costs rise

Deposit costs rose by up to 90 basis points for some banks.

Indian bankers optimistic for loan demand: survey

Except for mining and quarrying, demand is expected to hold up through September.

SBI General Insurance, HSBC seal bancassurance partnership

The bank will offer SBI General Insurance’s entire non-life offerings.

India’s HDFC Bank warns against fraudulent trading platforms

Fraudsters would make fake platforms and apps showing fake returns.

Stronger deposit base buoys HDFC Bank’s improving profits

Return on assets of 1.8% is higher than the 1.3% industry average.

India mandates banks to issue fraud notices: report

The time allotted to respond should not be less than 21 days.

Lower costs, new lending buoy Yes Bank’s improving profits

New lending will help it meet rules, and in turn reduce operating expenses.

Planned merger broadens TCL’s diversity, auto-market exposure

Underwriting criteria may be tightened to combat integration risks.

Union Bank of India enjoys stablising earnings, improving asset quality

The bank’s recently announced fund raising will provide capital growth, says S&P.

Three Indian banks’ profitability to improve

However, their rising share of risky loans will weigh on asset quality.

Six Indian banks’ outlooks revised to positive as economy strengthens

Infrastructure spending will pave the way for robust economic growth, says S&P.

India rolls out online platforms and repositories for enhanced regulation

PRAVAAH makes it easier to apply for a license and obtain regulatory approval.

India’s HDFC Bank clinches $500m to support microlending for women

The loan will enable the bank to grow its microlending to women, HDFC said. 

India’s central bank names new executive director

Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.