Banks’ Q4 earnings preview: HDFC, ICICI, and SBI to face subdued profits as NIMs come under pressure – Mint
The article previews the fourth-quarter results of Indian banks, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI). Analysts expect these lenders to report muted earnings due to pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs). The main reasons for the expected decline in earnings are: 1. Deceleration in loan growth: Credit growth,...
Why are savings accounts now yielding higher interest rates, especially following the RBI’s latest rate cut? Find out the top banks offering the best returns – Money News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed its repo rate by 50 basis points, marking the end of the high interest rate regime in the country. This move has led to a cascade effect, with several banks, including public and private sector lenders, cutting their lending rates and adjusting their fixed deposit rates. As a result, interest rates on...
Brutal Disturbances in Muzaffarnagar: Woman’s Hijab Removed, Hindu Man Beaten; 6 Individuals Under Arrest
A disturbing incident of communal violence has been reported in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, where a 20-year-old woman was allegedly stripped of her hijab and assaulted by a group of men, while the Hindu man accompanying her was beaten. The incident occurred on April 12, when they were returning from collecting a loan EMI from a bank. According...
After RBI’s Interim Repo Rate Cut, Banks Begin Reducing Lending Rates
In response to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate on April 9, several banks have begun to cut their lending rates, passing on the benefit to their borrowers. Indian Bank was the first to announce a reduction in its repo-linked benchmark lending rate from 9.05% to 8.70%, effective from April 11. Canara Bank...
Don’t miss the deadline! Apply for 146 SRM and other vacancies by [insert date] – learn more here
The Bank of Baroda has announced a recruitment drive to fill 146 vacant positions for various posts, including Senior Relationship Manager, Private Banker, Territory Head, and others. Eligible candidates can apply on the official website, www.bankofbaroda.in, until the registrations conclude. The eligible candidates can check the vacancy details,...
Indian billionaire jeweller Mehul Choksi, wanted for alleged financial crimes, is taken into custody by Belgian authorities.
Mehul Choksi, a Indian diamond merchant, has been arrested in Belgium at the request of the Indian government. Choksi is wanted in India for allegedly defrauding one of the country's largest banks, Punjab National Bank (PNB), of nearly $1.8 billion. He had been living abroad since 2018 and was tracked down by Belgian authorities. Choksi's lawyer,...

Banks’ Q4 earnings preview: HDFC, ICICI, and SBI to face subdued profits as NIMs come under pressure – Mint
The article previews the fourth-quarter results of Indian banks, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI). Analysts expect these lenders to report muted earnings due to pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs). The main reasons for the expected decline in earnings are: 1. Deceleration in loan growth: Credit growth,...
Outshining ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, HDFC Bank’s interest rates are the lowest – See the latest rates from India’s top private lender – Personal Finance
HDFC Bank, India's second-largest bank by assets, has reduced its interest rate on savings accounts by 25 basis points to 2.75%. This reduction is effective from April 12 and applies to savings accounts with balances less than Rs 50 lakh, earning an interest rate of 2.75% per annum. Accounts with balances over Rs 50 lakh will earn an interest...
Widespread disruption: India’s UPI transaction system crashes, leaving users unable to access multiple apps and services nationwide | Top News Stories
A major outage affected several UPI (Unified Payments Interface) apps on Saturday, preventing users from sending and receiving money. According to data from Downdetector, a website that tracks app outages, over 2,300 reports of UPI issues were submitted around 1 PM. Google Pay, Paytm, and various banks were among the apps affected. The outage...
Keki Mistry urges investors to lock in long-term gains, touting India’s resilient story as a prime opportunity
Despite the relief emanating from the US's decision to withhold tariffs, veteran banker Keki Mistry believes that India's economy remains strong and robust. Mistry, who sits on the boards of several leading institutions, including HDFC Bank, believes that the impact of trade tariffs on India would be minimal due to the country's relatively small...
HDFC Securities Unveils cutting-edge F&O Analytics Platform on HDFC Sky, Empowering Investors with Enhanced Market Insights
HDFC Securities has introduced a comprehensive Futures and Options (F&O) Dashboard on its discount broking platform HDFC Sky. The new feature is designed to empower investors with advanced tools and actionable insights to make informed decisions in the derivatives market. The F&O Dashboard integrates cutting-edge analytics with one-click...
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and IDFC First Bank Earnings: Check 2025 Q4 Results Announcement Dates at Goodreturns
Fourth Quarter Results Update for Top Indian Banks The fourth quarter of the year is a crucial period for banks as they announce their earnings results. Here's an update on key Indian banks that are set to release their quarterly results: HDFC Bank: Fourth Quarter Results Date: Date not specified Previous Year's Result: HDFC Bank had reported a...

Banks’ Q4 earnings preview: HDFC, ICICI, and SBI to face subdued profits as NIMs come under pressure – Mint
The article previews the fourth-quarter results of Indian banks, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI). Analysts expect these lenders to report muted earnings due to pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs). The main reasons for the expected decline in earnings are: 1. Deceleration in loan growth: Credit growth,...
Why are savings accounts now yielding higher interest rates, especially following the RBI’s latest rate cut? Find out the top banks offering the best returns – Money News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed its repo rate by 50 basis points, marking the end of the high interest rate regime in the country. This move has led to a cascade effect, with several banks, including public and private sector lenders, cutting their lending rates and adjusting their fixed deposit rates. As a result, interest rates on...
State Bank of India and two other public sector banks slash loan rates by 25 basis points, Finance Industry Latest Updates
The State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India, and Bank of Maharashtra have announced a reduction in their lending rates by 25 basis points (bps) following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to lower the repo rate last week. This move aims to make loans cheaper for both existing and new borrowers. SBI's Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) will...
Outshining ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, HDFC Bank’s interest rates are the lowest – See the latest rates from India’s top private lender – Personal Finance
HDFC Bank, India's second-largest bank by assets, has reduced its interest rate on savings accounts by 25 basis points to 2.75%. This reduction is effective from April 12 and applies to savings accounts with balances less than Rs 50 lakh, earning an interest rate of 2.75% per annum. Accounts with balances over Rs 50 lakh will earn an interest...
Widespread disruption: India’s UPI transaction system crashes, leaving users unable to access multiple apps and services nationwide | Top News Stories
A major outage affected several UPI (Unified Payments Interface) apps on Saturday, preventing users from sending and receiving money. According to data from Downdetector, a website that tracks app outages, over 2,300 reports of UPI issues were submitted around 1 PM. Google Pay, Paytm, and various banks were among the apps affected. The outage...
State Bank of India (SBI) launches its latest branch in Neeli Nallah
The State Bank of India (SBI) recently inaugurated a new branch in Neeli Nallah, Udhampur, a significant development in the region's banking landscape. The ceremony was attended by Lal Chand, District Development Council Chairperson, Udhampur, and senior officials from the SBI Chandigarh Circle. The event aimed to promote financial inclusion in...

Banks’ Q4 earnings preview: HDFC, ICICI, and SBI to face subdued profits as NIMs come under pressure – Mint
The article previews the fourth-quarter results of Indian banks, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI). Analysts expect these lenders to report muted earnings due to pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs). The main reasons for the expected decline in earnings are: 1. Deceleration in loan growth: Credit growth,...
What’s behind the diamond trader’s alleged fugitive status in India? What lies ahead?
Mehul Choksi, the billionaire diamond trader and nephew of Nirav Modi, wanted in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, may finally be on his way back to India after being arrested in Belgium at the behest of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Choksi, 65, had been living in Antwerp, Belgium, with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after...
Outshining ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, HDFC Bank’s interest rates are the lowest – See the latest rates from India’s top private lender – Personal Finance
HDFC Bank, India's second-largest bank by assets, has reduced its interest rate on savings accounts by 25 basis points to 2.75%. This reduction is effective from April 12 and applies to savings accounts with balances less than Rs 50 lakh, earning an interest rate of 2.75% per annum. Accounts with balances over Rs 50 lakh will earn an interest...
Widespread disruption: India’s UPI transaction system crashes, leaving users unable to access multiple apps and services nationwide | Top News Stories
A major outage affected several UPI (Unified Payments Interface) apps on Saturday, preventing users from sending and receiving money. According to data from Downdetector, a website that tracks app outages, over 2,300 reports of UPI issues were submitted around 1 PM. Google Pay, Paytm, and various banks were among the apps affected. The outage...
ICICI Bank rejects claims over alleged land ownership in Kancha Gachibowli area
K.T. Rama Rao, the working president of BRS, had recently leveled allegations against the government regarding the Kancha Gachibowli land. He claimed that the government had abused its power by mortgaging land to ICICI Bank. However, ICICI Bank has now issued a clarification denying all charges. According to ICICI Bank's statement, they did not...
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and IDFC First Bank Earnings: Check 2025 Q4 Results Announcement Dates at Goodreturns
Fourth Quarter Results Update for Top Indian Banks The fourth quarter of the year is a crucial period for banks as they announce their earnings results. Here's an update on key Indian banks that are set to release their quarterly results: HDFC Bank: Fourth Quarter Results Date: Date not specified Previous Year's Result: HDFC Bank had reported a...
Why are savings accounts now yielding higher interest rates, especially following the RBI’s latest rate cut? Find out the top banks offering the best returns – Money News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed its repo rate by 50 basis points, marking the end of the high interest rate regime in the country. This move has led to a cascade effect, with several banks, including public and private sector lenders, cutting their lending rates and adjusting their fixed deposit rates. As a result, interest rates on...
Indian billionaire jeweller Mehul Choksi, wanted for alleged financial crimes, is taken into custody by Belgian authorities.
Mehul Choksi, a Indian diamond merchant, has been arrested in Belgium at the request of the Indian government. Choksi is wanted in India for allegedly defrauding one of the country's largest banks, Punjab National Bank (PNB), of nearly $1.8 billion. He had been living abroad since 2018 and was tracked down by Belgian authorities. Choksi's lawyer,...
What’s behind the diamond trader’s alleged fugitive status in India? What lies ahead?
Mehul Choksi, the billionaire diamond trader and nephew of Nirav Modi, wanted in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, may finally be on his way back to India after being arrested in Belgium at the behest of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Choksi, 65, had been living in Antwerp, Belgium, with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after...
Seven years after Mehul Choksi’s plea for justice, his fugitive status remains unresolved as legal proceedings stall
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a plea in 2018 to declare diamond trader Mehul Choksi a fugitive economic offender, but the case remains pending due to numerous delays caused by Choksi's legal team. Choksi is absconding in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case and has been living in Belgium since January 2018, claiming...
Outshining ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, HDFC Bank’s interest rates are the lowest – See the latest rates from India’s top private lender – Personal Finance
HDFC Bank, India's second-largest bank by assets, has reduced its interest rate on savings accounts by 25 basis points to 2.75%. This reduction is effective from April 12 and applies to savings accounts with balances less than Rs 50 lakh, earning an interest rate of 2.75% per annum. Accounts with balances over Rs 50 lakh will earn an interest...
Punjab National Bank ushers in a new era of innovation, introducing 34 cutting-edge products on its 131st Foundation Day milestone.
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) celebrated its 131st Foundation Day on April 12, marking a century and a decade of customer-centric banking and financial inclusion. The celebration was attended by dignitaries, bank executives, employees, and customers at the PNB headquarters in New Delhi. The event highlighted the bank's commitment to innovation,...
Outshining ICICI Bank and Axis Bank, HDFC Bank’s interest rates are the lowest – See the latest rates from India’s top private lender – Personal Finance
HDFC Bank, India's second-largest bank by assets, has reduced its interest rate on savings accounts by 25 basis points to 2.75%. This reduction is effective from April 12 and applies to savings accounts with balances less than Rs 50 lakh, earning an interest rate of 2.75% per annum. Accounts with balances over Rs 50 lakh will earn an interest...
Widespread disruption: India’s UPI transaction system crashes, leaving users unable to access multiple apps and services nationwide | Top News Stories
A major outage affected several UPI (Unified Payments Interface) apps on Saturday, preventing users from sending and receiving money. According to data from Downdetector, a website that tracks app outages, over 2,300 reports of UPI issues were submitted around 1 PM. Google Pay, Paytm, and various banks were among the apps affected. The outage...
India’s Axis Bank Collaborates with JPMorgan to Develop Blockchain-Powered Payment Infrastructure
Axis Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has partnered with JPMorgan's Kinexys Digital Payments (KDP) to offer near-instant, round-the-clock programmable USD clearing services for its business clients. This partnership enables Axis Bank to provide its clients with the flexibility to access cross-border payment services 24/7, improving...
India’s central bank is expected to slash the repo rate on April 9, potentially driving home loan rates down to record lows of under 8%.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to announce its first monetary policy for the financial year 2025-26 on April 9, with markets and economists expecting a repo rate reduction of at least 25 basis points. This could lead to a decrease in home loan interest rates, making it an opportune time for those considering a new loan or refinance....
Early morning heist: Two thieves attempt to crack safe, but come up empty-handed
Two masked men attempted to rob an Axis Bank branch in Chandigarh, India in the early hours of Sunday morning. The men breached the wall of the bank near Housing Board Light Point, NAC Manimajra, around 3:30 am by breaking the lock of the rear shutter and then entering through the wall. They turned off the CCTV cameras and attempted to disable...
Despite US tariffs, India’s economy remains resilient, but needs to address market fluctuations to ensure stability, asserts Neelkanth Mishra, Economist at Axis Bank.
The article discusses India's resilience in the face of US tariffs and its need to negotiate market volatility. According to a recent interview with Neelkanth Mishra, an economist at Axis Bank, India has shown significant resilience against the impact of tariffs imposed by the United States. Mishra mentions that India's economy has witnessed some...
After RBI’s Interim Repo Rate Cut, Banks Begin Reducing Lending Rates
In response to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate on April 9, several banks have begun to cut their lending rates, passing on the benefit to their borrowers. Indian Bank was the first to announce a reduction in its repo-linked benchmark lending rate from 9.05% to 8.70%, effective from April 11. Canara Bank...
NCLAT Gives Green Light for Banks to Pursue Legal Action Against Former IL&FS Directors
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has passed an order allowing state-owned Canara Bank and Indian Bank to proceed with declaring former directors of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) as willful defaulters, but only if they are not part of the new board. The tribunal granted leave to the banks to make an...
NCLAT permits banks to take action against former IL&FS directors
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that state-owned Canara Bank and Indian Bank can pursue legal proceedings against former IL&FS directors who are not part of the new board to declare them as wilful defaulters. However, the tribunal has granted protection to those directors who are part of the new board of IL&FS and...
NCLAT permits Canara Bank and Indian Bank to take legal recourse against former IL&FS directors, as reported by ET Infra
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ruled that state-owned Canara Bank and Indian Bank can pursue proceedings against former directors of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) who are not part of the new board to declare them as wilful defaulters. However, those directors who are part of the new board of IL&FS...
Electricity consumers can now transfer their security deposits to prominent public sector banks, offering a convenient and secure alternative.
The Electricity Department of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has announced that consumers can now transfer their electricity security deposits from the Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB) to any of the solvent Public Sector Banks operating in the Islands. This move has been approved by the competent authority and applies to all...
Canara Bank authoritative note: Top-level changes at Board of Directors announced.
The state-run Canara Bank has announced significant changes in its board by elevating six General Managers to the post of Chief General Manager. The newly promoted executives are seasoned bankers who have been with the bank for several years. The six executives are: 1. Shri. Mahesh M Pai, who currently heads the Bengaluru Circle Office, has a...