RBI Proposes New Dividend Payout Rules for Banks: Public Feedback Invited
RBI invites public comments on draft 2026 rules for dividend payouts by commercial, small finance, payment, regional rural, and local area banks.
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RBI invites public comments on draft 2026 rules for dividend payouts by commercial, small finance, payment, regional rural, and local area banks.
India's bank credit rose 7% to ₹195 trillion by Nov FY26, led by retail loans. MSME lending doubled, PSBs improve asset quality. SBI MF projects 13-14% growth for FY27.
Fitch Ratings says tighter risk controls and improved regulatory oversight are strengthening India's banking operating environment and systemic resilience.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizes sound underwriting, ethical conduct, and customer grievance redressal for NBFCs to ensure sustainable growth.
Indian banks forecast stable net interest margins and improved profitability in Q3 FY26, driven by loan growth and lower credit costs.
Bank of Baroda report highlights resilient banking sector with 11.5% credit growth, strong fundamentals, and a positive outlook driven by supportive RBI measures.
PFRDA reforms let scheduled commercial banks establish pension funds for NPS, aiming to boost competition, governance, and subscriber safeguards in India's pension system.
A report suggests RBI may conduct more OMOs in early 2026 while pausing rate cuts, aiming to manage liquidity and flatten the yield curve.
The RBI will auction ₹32,000 crore of a 6.48% government bond on Jan 2, 2026. Learn about competitive & non-competitive bidding, payment dates, and "When Issued" trading.
RBI's 2024-25 report shows robust Indian banking with double-digit growth, lowest bad loans in decades, strong profits, and high capital buffers.
RBI delays Phase 2 of faster cheque clearance to 2026, extending banks' preparation time. Current Phase 1 operations and revised presentation hours continue.
Bank of India raises Rs 10,000 crore via infrastructure bonds at 7.23% to fund long-term projects. Union Bank also cuts retail loan rates.
Axis Bank launches first-of-its-kind digital merchant cash advance loans for MSMEs, offering unsecured credit from Rs 2-20 lakh based on cash flow, with daily repayment instalments.
RBI announces Rs 2 lakh crore OMO purchase of govt securities in four tranches and a USD 10 billion forex swap to ease banking system liquidity.
RBI Bulletin reports loans against gold jewellery growing over 128% year-on-year, indicating a major shift in household borrowing towards asset-backed credit.
A Union Bank of India report suggests the RBI may deliver a final 25 bps repo rate cut in February 2026, potentially lowering the benchmark to 5%, amid benign inflation conditions.
SBI announces results for PO Recruitment 2025, filling 541 vacancies. Selected candidates list is available on the bank's official website.
The RBI has compounded FEMA violations by Nearbuy India, terminating proceedings after a ₹4.28 lakh penalty for late reporting of over ₹108 crore in foreign transactions.
The RBI has fined Kotak Mahindra Bank Rs 61.95 lakh for violations related to basic accounts, business correspondents, and credit information rules.
The RBI Central Board discussed the global and domestic economic outlook, approved a new risk-based deposit insurance system, and reviewed key banking reports.