Axis Bank has begun the new financial year on a strong note, reporting a significant increase in its first-quarter earnings. The private sector lender posted a 23% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹7,114 crore for the quarter ended June 30. The strong financial performance reflects healthy business expansion, steady credit growth, disciplined cost...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its institutional governance by approving a comprehensive governance framework designed to enhance strategic planning, accountability, transparency, and risk oversight within the central bank. The decision was taken during a meeting of the RBI’s Central Board, reflecting the institution’s continued efforts to modernize...
In a landmark judgment strengthening the independence of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has ruled that banking associations cannot effectively blacklist advocates by placing their names on internal “caution lists” circulated among member banks. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the relationship between financial institutions and legal professionals, reaffirming that disciplinary...
Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank came under significant selling pressure on Monday, declining by more than 3% during early trading hours after the bank announced that its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ashok Vaswani, would not seek reappointment at the conclusion of his current tenure. The development sparked concerns among investors regarding the future...
In a significant development in India’s ongoing efforts to recover funds linked to high-profile financial fraud cases, a court in the United Kingdom has ruled in favor of Bank of India, directing fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi to repay a loan amount exceeding ₹100 crore. The judgment is being viewed as an important milestone in...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a major probe into an alleged bank fraud involving a Mumbai-based company accused of causing a financial loss of ₹62.42 crore to a public sector bank. The case marks another significant action by investigative authorities against suspected corporate fraud and financial misconduct in the banking sector. According...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% following the latest meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), signaling a cautious approach as policymakers navigate a complex economic environment marked by inflationary pressures, global uncertainties, and currency volatility. The decision, announced after the MPC’s policy review,...
A viral claim suggesting that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold gold worth nearly $12 billion to protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves has been officially rejected, with authorities clarifying that no such transaction took place. The clarification came after reports and social media posts sparked widespread speculation regarding the central bank’s gold holdings...
India’s financial services landscape is witnessing a significant strategic investment move as the promoter group of TVS Motor Company prepares to acquire up to a 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank. The transaction marks a notable diversification and expansion effort by the TVS-linked entities into the banking and financial services ecosystem. The proposed investment...
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stressed that the empowerment of farmers and the rural economy must remain a key priority for the Indian banking sector. Speaking at the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she highlighted the critical role banks can play in transforming the nation’s economy. “From start-ups...