CS Setty,Chairman,State Bank of India On the long‑standing demand...
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RBI proposes rules for banks to implement relief measures during natural disasters, to kick in from April 1
India ranks sixth globally in climate vulnerability, according to...
Bank unions to go on nationwide strike on January 27 to press for 5-day work week
Most of the public sector banks have already informed their...
Banks struggle to mobilise deposits, C-D ratio hits 80%
Alternative investments and substantial cash holdings in the unorganised sector slowed deposit accumulation, particularly in rural areas, RBI said New Delhi: Banks struggled to mobilise large deposits to meet the increasing credit demand in the last two financial...
Banks must use UPI to create more digital opportunities to empower millions: FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister As banks benefit from technology, they need to periodically learn to mitigate risks and improve customer service, credit assessments and fraud detection using technology, the Finance Minister noted Mumbai: As the unified...
AU Small Finance Bank and Niva Bupa join hands to offer health covers
AU Small Finance Bank, the country's largest small finance bank today announced its partnership with Niva Bupa Health Insurance to offer health insurance products to AU SFB’s customers. Building on Niva Bupa’s existing relationship with Fincare Small Finance Bank (now...
90% of financial institutions focus on AI, GenAI for innovation: PwC India
"Collaborative innovation is now seen as a key driver for fintechs, enabling faster speed-to-market and delivering tangible benefits like new product offerings, increased productivity, and reduced operational costs," said Vivek Belgavi, Partner and Leader - Fintech,...
DBS looks for bancassurance partnership in India and Taiwan
The Singapore-based lender is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. as an adviser on potential bancassurance agreements for those markets, the people said, asking not to be identified because the deliberations are private DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is considering forming...
August auto sales dip due to excess rainfall, FADA urge banks to tighten funding to dealers
Despite this monthly setback, the sector witnessed a modest 2.88 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to August 2023 New Delhi: Auto retail sales in India experienced a significant decline in August 2024, primarily due to excessive rainfall during this monsoon...
Govt takes a host of measures for LGBTQI+ community
Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued an advisory that there are no restrictions for persons of the queer community to open a joint bank account and also to nominate a person in queer relationship as a nominee to receive the balance in the account, in the...
Lenders to Reliance Capital accuse IIHL of using delaying tactics
According to sources, lenders claimed that IIHL's move to seek approval from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is an afterthought. It was not even a part of conditions set out by the NCLT while approving the resolution plan on February 27, 2024...
Govt taking various measures at policy level to help fintech sector: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressing the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai, the Prime Minister also asked the regulators to take more measures to stop cyber frauds and further increase digital literacy among people.The Prime Minister also said that in the last 10...
India’s FinTech sector has received $6 bn investment in last 2 years: RBI chief
Shaktikanta Das,Governor,RBI RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said to build a financial system that serves the broader society, it was essential to give priority to digital financial inclusion. While significant strides have been made in expanding financial inclusion, the...