by Team Small News | Jan 19, 2026 | Equitas Small Finance Bank, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
The Indian microfinance sector has experienced a significant decline in its loan portfolio, reaching its lowest point in four years at ₹3.40 lakh crore as of November 2024. This contraction is a result of lenders’ deliberate efforts to minimize asset quality... by Team Small News | Jan 19, 2026 | HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank to make additional provisions in their financial statements to address priority sector lending (PSL) compliance issues. This move is aimed at ensuring that the banks meet the regulatory requirements...
by Team Small News | Jan 18, 2026 | Punjab National Bank
The Jammu Province Bank Employees Federation (JPBEF) recently concluded its 4th conference at the Indian Institute of Public Administration in Jammu. The two-day event was attended by approximately 150 delegates and observers from various affiliated bank unions and...
by Team Small News | Jan 18, 2026 | Central Bank of India, DBS
DBS Bank Ltd, a Singaporean bank, is facing a potential challenge in its planned entry into Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. The bank is seeking to acquire a 29.06% stake in Alliance Bank, currently held by Vertical Theme Sdn Bhd. However, the acquisition may not be...
by Team Small News | Jan 18, 2026 | ESAF Small Finance Bank
The recent Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival (ESAF) held in Mollis, Switzerland, has concluded with a positive financial result, marking a significant improvement from the previous event in 2022. The festival, which took place from August 29 to 31, attracted over...