Category : Banking


PSU Banks Fined Rs 8,621 Crore for Minimum Balance Lapses

A parliamentary committee report discloses that public sector banks in India collected Rs 8,621.12 crore in penalties over five years for customers not maintaining minimum balances, with Uttar Pradesh leading at Rs 1,233.97 crore.

Bank Credit Outpaces Deposits, CD Ratio Hits 96.9% in FY26

Bank credit growth accelerated to a 19-month high of 14.6% by January 2026, sharply outpacing deposit growth and tightening system liquidity. The incremental credit-deposit ratio reached 96.9%, indicating banks lent nearly Rs 97 for every Rs 100 of fresh

PFRDA's New Pension Products Aim to Beat Annuities

PFRDA is developing innovative post-retirement income products to surpass conventional annuities while maintaining double-digit returns under NPS. The regulator targets digital-first onboarding and wider informal sector coverage.

Uday Kotak Named Chairman of GIFT City, Replaces Hasmukh Adhia

Prominent banker Uday Kotak has been appointed as the chairman of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) with immediate effect, taking over from Hasmukh Adhia. Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, brings extensive financial expe

RBI Sets Rs 500 Crore Net Worth for Acquisition Finance

RBI mandates Rs 500 crore minimum net worth for companies seeking acquisition financing, allowing unlisted firms with investment-grade ratings. New rules effective April 1, 2026, raise financing ceiling to 75% and ease eligibility criteria.

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