Three major public sector banks – Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank – are showing a significant gap between their credit and deposit growth, exceeding 350 basis points. While Bank of Baroda saw a sequential dip in both assets and liabilities, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank reported consistent expansion…

HDFC Bank is transforming into a tech powerhouse, developing its own AI platform, Neev, and a real-time fraud detection system. These in-house solutions, built by a dedicated engineering team, aim to combat rising banking frauds and enhance customer security. By investing in proprietary technology and engineering talent, the bank is positioning itself for future competition…

India’s private credit market is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach $50 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing corporate funding needs and limitations faced by traditional banks. While this alternative capital source is gaining traction, new RBI regulations allowing bank acquisition financing could introduce greater competition. Real estate and infrastructure sectors are leading this…

Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the…

Indian markets saw a second day of gains, with the Nifty reclaiming its 100-day moving average, signaling a bullish trend. Key companies like Marico, Tata Motors PV, and Adani Enterprises are in focus due to strong Q1 updates and fundraising plans. PNB and Bank of India reported significant credit growth, while HDFC Bank is enhancing…

Danish brewer Carlsberg has taken a significant step towards listing its Indian operations by confidentially filing draft papers for a $700 million IPO with the Bombay Stock Exchange. Managed by top financial institutions, the move follows a year of preparations, including strengthening governance and converting to a public limited company. This IPO aims to tap…

Three major public sector banks – Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank – are showing a significant gap between their credit and deposit growth, exceeding 350 basis points. While Bank of Baroda saw a sequential dip in both assets and liabilities, Bank of India and Punjab National Bank reported consistent expansion…

Icra downgraded Utkarsh Small Finance Bank’s debt ratings, citing elevated bad loans, weak earnings and rising stress in its microfinance portfolio. High credit costs, fresh slippages and lower operating profitability weighed on the lender despite improving collection efficiency.

Bank of Baroda has agreed to a $600 million settlement with administrators of the insolvent NMC Health Plc. The bank faced allegations of gross negligence, failing to conduct proper due diligence, and allowing fraudulent transactions without adhering to anti-money laundering and KYC norms. This payout, significantly exceeding its reported exposure, aims to resolve claims from…

New RBI rules demanding 100% collateral for bank guarantees from July 1 are set to significantly impact proprietary trading desks. These firms, crucial to market turnover, face increased funding costs and squeezed profits. Industry experts warn of reduced trading volumes and potential job losses as the cost of capital rises substantially, prompting some firms to…