Sebi imposes ₹1-cr fine on CDSL

The Securities and Exchange Board of India fined CDSL one crore rupees. This penalty addresses cybersecurity and operational lapses following a malware attack. The depository failed to adequately secure critical systems, which disrupted operations. CDSL’s systems were isolated from the market after the incident. No monetary penalty was imposed on former top officials.

Karur Vysya Bank net profit surges 45% to ₹756 crore in Q1, asset quality sees slight slip

Karur Vysya Bank announced a significant 45% rise in first quarter net profit. This increase brought their earnings to ₹756 crore compared to the previous year. The bank’s pre-provision operating profit also saw a substantial 36% jump. Net interest income grew by 32%, boosting overall financial performance. However, the bank’s gross non-performing assets experienced a…

Indian banks mobilise $20.7 billion under RBI’s special incentive window

In a remarkable financial boost, India’s central bank recorded significant foreign exchange inflows of $20.72 billion, primarily through a swap facility provided by the Reserve Bank of India. Out of this amount, Foreign Currency Non-Resident Deposits accounted for $17.41 billion. Meanwhile, External Commercial Borrowings contributed $1.34 billion, and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings brought in an…

Private banks go for a tumble on D-St after Q1 stumble

Most private lender stocks declined Monday after first-quarter earnings showed profitability pressures. Axis Bank and HDFC Bank saw significant drops, while ICICI Bank gained. Analysts noted margin compression as a key factor affecting banking stocks. Foreign investors returned to financials after substantial withdrawals earlier in the year. ICICI Bank remains a top pick among leading…