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Kotak's credit card biz to see steady compounding in FY27: Anup Saha
May 2, 2026, 4:21 pmKotak Mahindra Bank’s credit card book declined 8 per cent YoY to Rs 12,294 crore, as an embargo-led lull weighed on growth. “We have started adding cards now,” said ED...
Rohit Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor as T Rabi Sankar's term ends
May 2, 2026, 8:55 amJain, who is currently serving as Executive Director at the RBI, will take on the new role for a period of three years from the date of assuming charge. The...
Bajaj Finance bets on gold loans, emerging segments to sustain AUM growth
May 1, 2026, 7:18 pmThe company has guided for 22–24% AUM growth in FY27, backed by steady customer additions of 15–17 million and continued investments in strengthening distribution and deepening penetration. Low market share...
Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance well placed if RBI extends ECL floor norms to NBFCs
May 1, 2026, 7:16 pmShriram Finance has the highest buffer among peers, with overall ECL coverage of 5.9% compared with an estimated requirement of 2.9% based on RBI-prescribed bank floors. Bajaj Finance reports ECL...
Indian Bank sees manageable ECL impact; asset quality remains strong
May 1, 2026, 7:13 pmThe bank indicated that the impact of revised ECL guidelines is likely to be marginally higher than earlier draft norms but remains manageable, with the ability to absorb it over...
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NBFCs riding digital wave
May 1, 2026, 2:48 amIf you haven't noticed, India's small-business credit market is undergoing a structural shift. Loans once decided by collateral and branch relationships are increasingly assessed through cash flows, GST trails, UPI...
Spotting the value of AI in Finance
April 24, 2026, 2:43 amThe Mythos and Agentic AI debates, are not just about one model or one company. They are about the next phase of financial AI, where systems evolve from assisting decisions...
How Oil is Squeezing the Rural Economy
April 17, 2026, 3:03 amDiesel shortages can disrupt agriculture, supply chains, and logistics, affecting cash flows. MSMEs, which sit at the intersection of transport dependence and thin margins, are particularly vulnerable. This is not...
Ceasefire Brings Hope, but Economic Recovery?
April 10, 2026, 2:48 amHistorically, post-conflict rallies tend to be sharp but short-lived, with nearly 30 to 40 per cent of initial gains retraced if macro clarity does not follow. So in reality, the...
The billion-dollar question: Where to invest?
April 3, 2026, 2:33 amNo one can predict with certainty. There are multiple reasons behind the fall. Geopolitical tensions, beginning with the Israel-America conflict involving Iran, triggered a wider oil and energy crisis. The...
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Kotak's credit card biz to see steady compounding in FY27: Anup Saha
May 2, 2026, 4:21 pmKotak Mahindra Bank’s credit card book declined 8 per cent YoY to Rs 12,294 crore, as an embargo-led lull weighed on growth. “We have started adding cards now,” said ED...
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 Results: PAT jumps 13% to Rs 4,026.55 crore, NII rises 8%
May 2, 2026, 10:07 amKotak Mahindra Bank Q4 Results: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a net profit of Rs 4,026.55 crore for the March quarter of FY26, marking a jump of 13.3% from...
Axis Bank opens its first digital locker-focussed branch
May 2, 2026, 9:09 amAxis Bank launched its first digital locker branch in New Delhi. This initiative aims to bridge the growing demand for safe deposit lockers. The bank's new branch offers advanced automation...
Rohit Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor as T Rabi Sankar's term ends
May 2, 2026, 8:55 amJain, who is currently serving as Executive Director at the RBI, will take on the new role for a period of three years from the date of assuming charge. The...
RBI Governor Malhotra calls for deeper, more efficient financial markets as India shows resilience amid global headwinds
May 2, 2026, 8:39 amIndian financial markets are showing strength amid global challenges. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted that future growth hinges on increasing liquidity and participation. The economy is growing fast, with inflation...
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DPI 2.0: BFSI leaders bet on APIs, AI and real-time infrastructure for next phase of growth
March 26, 2026, 3:11 pmAs India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) evolves beyond payments into data-sharing and interoperability frameworks, BFSI institutions are rethinking how they build and scale digital ecosystems. At the ETBFSI CIO Digital...
From speed to sensitivity: BFSI leaders balance AI automation with human-led servicing
March 26, 2026, 3:08 pmAs customers demand instant, hyper-personalised and seamless experiences, BFSI institutions are embedding AI across service journeys—from claims and underwriting to engagement and support. At the ETBFSI CIO Digital Conclave 2026,...
Cyber resilience, not prevention, to define trust in BFSI’s AI-led future: CISOs
March 26, 2026, 3:05 pmAs cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, BFSI institutions are shifting their focus from breach prevention to resilience. At the ETBFSI CIO Digital Conclave 2026, CISOs and risk leaders...
DPDP to redefine BFSI data playbook: Consent, structure and explainability take centre stage
March 26, 2026, 3:00 pmAs the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act tightens the regulatory lens, BFSI institutions are reworking their data strategies to prioritise consent, structure and explainability. At the ETBFSI CIO Digital...
AI beyond POCs: BFSI CIOs flag trust, data and governance as make-or-break for scale
March 26, 2026, 2:55 pmAI is delivering tangible gains across customer experience, automation and risk in banking, but scaling it across the enterprise remains a complex challenge, said technology leaders at the tenth edition...