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Bank Unions Call Nationwide Strike Jan 27 for 5-Day Work Week
Major bank unions announce a nationwide strike on January 27, 2025, demanding government approval for a five-day work week in the banking sector.
RBI Unveils Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore Liquidity Boost via VRR, Swaps & OMOs
RBI to inject liquidity via Rs 25,000 crore VRR, $10 billion forex swap, and Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchases in early 2026 to manage conditions.
RBI Injects ₹2 Lakh Crore to Ease Banking Liquidity via OMOs, Swaps
RBI announces liquidity measures including OMO purchases, forex swaps, and VRR operations totalling over ₹2 lakh crore to ease banking system pressure.
Centre Approves Major Wage & Pension Revisions for PSGICs, NABARD, RBI
Central govt approves 12-20% wage hikes & pension revisions for employees & retirees of PSGICs, NABARD, and RBI, benefiting over 93,000 people.
Bank of India Q3 Net Profit Rises 7.5% to ₹2,705 Crore on Strong Asset Quality
Bank of India reports 7.47% YoY rise in Q3 FY26 net profit to ₹2,705 crore, driven by improved asset quality with gross NPA ratio falling to 2.26%.
SBI Chief at Davos 2026: AI and Cybersecurity Top Bank's Tech Agenda
SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty details the bank's focus on AI adoption and cybersecurity resilience at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
SBI Chief at Davos: AI, Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Finance Are Top Priorities
SBI Chairman CS Setty highlights focus on AI, digital security, and sustainable finance at Davos, discusses robust credit growth and digital shift.
Banking Sector Earnings to Grow 16% Annually Through FY28: Report
Motilal Oswal report forecasts a 16% earnings CAGR for banks from FY26-28, driven by stable margins, improved asset quality, and loan growth recovery.
Indian Banks & NBFCs Show Strong Capital Buffers, Improved Resilience
Report highlights improved capital adequacy, asset quality, and profitability in Indian banking and NBFC sectors, ensuring resilience against stress.
PNB Posts Record Rs 5,100 Crore Quarterly Profit, Asset Quality Improves
Punjab National Bank reports highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 5,100 crore in Q3, driven by improved asset quality and strong recoveries.
Public Banks Sanction ₹52,300 Crore in MSME Loans via New Digital Model
Public sector banks sanctioned over 3.96 lakh MSME loans worth ₹52,300+ crore using a new digital credit assessment model from Apr-Dec 2025.
IDBI Bank Q3 Profit Plunges 47% QoQ Despite Strong Deposit Growth
IDBI Bank's Q3 FY26 net profit fell 46.6% QoQ to Rs 1,935 crore. NII declined 24% YoY, but asset quality improved and deposits grew 9%.
HDFC Bank Q3 Profit Jumps 12%, Asset Quality Shows Mixed Trends
HDFC Bank reports 12.17% rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 19,806.63 crore. NII grows 6.4%, while asset quality presents a mixed picture.
ICICI Bank Q3 Profit Dips 2.7% to ₹12,538 Crore, Asset Quality Improves
ICICI Bank's Q3 profit declines to ₹12,538 crore, but asset quality improves. CEO Sandeep Bakhshi gets board approval for a 2-year re-appointment.
India's Bank Deposits Cross ₹253 Lakh Crore Mark in Dec 2025: RBI Data
RBI data shows India's scheduled bank deposits reached ₹253.77 lakh crore in Dec 2025, with credit also rising to ₹208.14 lakh crore, signaling robust banking activity.
RBI Mandates Internal Ombudsmen for Banks, NBFCs to Resolve Customer Grievances
RBI mandates internal ombudsmen in banks & NBFCs for faster customer grievance resolution. New guidelines detail appointment & complaint review.
RBI Grants In-Principle Nod to Japan's SMBC for Wholly Owned India Subsidiary
RBI grants in-principle approval to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp to convert its Indian branches into a wholly owned subsidiary.
RBI Proposes Rs 300 Crore Capital Norms to Restart Urban Co-operative Bank Licenses
RBI proposes resuming UCB licenses with Rs 300 crore capital threshold. Read about the new eligibility norms and the sector's improved financial health.
Digital Finance Blurs Regulatory Lines, Says RBI Deputy Governor SC Murmu
RBI Deputy Governor SC Murmu warns digitalisation is blurring regulatory boundaries, creating systemic risks from cloud & tech providers, requiring agile oversight.
PhonePe HDFC Ultimo Card: 10% Cashback on Bills & Everyday UPI Spends
Get 10% cashback on recharges & bills, 1% on UPI scans, and 5% on online shopping with the PhonePe HDFC Ultimo co-branded credit card.
RBI Warns Digital Banking Risks Need Faster, Smarter Supervision
RBI Deputy Governor says rapid digitalisation requires fundamental rethink of bank supervision for stability, governance, and customer protection.
Unsecured Bank Loans Soar to Rs 46.9 Lakh Crore, Risk Sensitivity Rises: SBI
SBI report reveals unsecured lending surged to Rs 46.9 lakh crore, raising systemic risk. PSBs hold over half of these loans. RBI also flags concerns.
Indian Banking Sector Sees Record Profits, NPA Drop in 2025 Turnaround
India's banking sector reports record profits, sharp NPA decline, and digital payment surge in 2025, driven by government reforms and financial inclusion.
RBI Governor Urges Fair Digital Innovation, Consumer Protection in Finance
RBI Governor Malhotra calls for aligning digital innovation with fair consumer outcomes, stressing protection from fraud and better data use.
RBI Governor Calls for Collaborative Supervision, Not Adversarial Regulation
RBI Governor Malhotra advocates for a collaborative regulatory approach, emphasizing correction over punishment for a stable, vibrant financial sector.