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Natixis CIB opens branch in India’s GIFT City
Natixis CIB opens branch in India’s GIFT City
It offers foreign currency denominated structured products and finance, amongst others.
Lower credit costs lift ICICI Bank profits to $1.46b in Q4
Net interest income grew 8%.
HDFC Bank profit rises 9% to $2.04b on treasury income gains
But fee income growth is slower than expected.
How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?
Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.
Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment
It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.
MUFG support may lower Shriram’s risky loans over time: report
It enhances Shriram’s access to capital and funding markets over time, said CreditSights.
Middle East conflict weigh on Indian banks’ margins and profits
Sector margins could decline to below FY2027 forecasts.
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives
Authorised dealers may still offer deliverable FX derivative contracts.
HDFC Bank hires law firm to review ex-chairman’s resignation
Atanu Chakraborty cited “certain happenings and practices” in the bank as the reason for his resignation.
Bank of Baroda links digital overdraft accounts to UPI-enabled apps
Women members can link their SHG overdraft accounts to any UPI-enabled app.
How India digital lending targets $720b by 2030
India held about 82% of Android mobile loan apps worldwide.
MUFG inks strategic partnership with the State Bank of India
They will help Japanese and Indian companies expand in India and globally.
India deposits grow 9.75% as credit demand accelerates
Non food-industry borrowing reached $21b, reflecting stronger corporate financing needs.
Citi and DEG provides $76m loan to Shriram Finance for underserved lending
It will be used for MSMEs, EVs, food security, and women lending.
India amends ECB loan rules
It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.
India bank credit hits $2.4t amidst fintech boom
Formal banking reach expanded to 569.3 million Jan Dhan accounts by early November 2025.
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