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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Crude Oil, Patchy Monsoon Cloud Indian Banks’ Outlook Despite Stable Asset Quality

Indian banks are entering the next few quarters with asset quality still broadly stable, but a new report warns that higher crude oil prices and an uneven monsoon could weaken borrowers’ repayment capacity. The risk is not an immediate deterioration in credit costs, but a gradual squeeze on profitability, margins and loan performance if external pressures persist.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 06:05 PM IST

Indian Banks Seek RBI Clarification on Forex Support Measures, Liquidity Impact

Indian banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India for clearer guidance on how to implement its new currency-support measures, including the calculation of foreign exchange risk reserves and their effect on liquidity ratios. Lenders are also seeking direction on cost pass-through to customers, exposure-limit assessment, and whether certain cash reserves can be treated as high-quality liquid assets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 04:22 PM IST

Crude Oil, Patchy Monsoon Cloud India Banks’ Outlook Despite Stable Asset Quality

Indian banks are entering the next few quarters with asset quality still broadly benign, but a rise in crude oil prices and uneven monsoon rainfall are emerging as key external risks, according to a sector report. While credit costs remain stable for both private and public sector lenders and deposit growth has improved, the report warns that borrower stress could build if fuel costs stay elevated and drought conditions persist in five states.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Crude Oil and Patchy Monsoon Cloud Indian Banks’ Outlook Despite Stable Asset Quality

Indian banks are entering the next few quarters with broadly benign asset quality and stable credit costs, but rising crude oil prices and uneven monsoon distribution are emerging as key external risks, according to a sector report. The note warns that higher fuel costs and drought-like conditions in five states could weaken borrower repayment capacity, pressure margins, and complicate profitability even as deposit growth improves.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM IST

Indian Banks Seek RBI Clarification on Forex Support Measures

Indian lenders have asked the Reserve Bank of India for detailed guidance on how to implement its new currency-supporting measures, with particular concern over the calculation of foreign exchange risk reserves and their effect on liquidity ratios. Banks are also seeking clarity on whether the costs of the measures can be passed on to customers, how exposure limits will be assessed, and whether certain cash reserves can be counted as high-quality liquid assets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 09:55 PM IST

Rising Bond Yields Set to Cut Banks’ Treasury Income Nearly 60% in Q2

Indian banks are likely to report a steep decline in treasury income for the July-September quarter as rising government bond yields erode mark-to-market gains on investment portfolios. Analysts expect treasury gains to fall to about ₹5,500 crore from ₹13,100 crore a year earlier, with public sector lenders facing the sharpest pressure because of their larger holdings of government securities.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 08:20 PM IST

Indian Banks Poised for Strong Q2 FY27 Earnings as Credit Growth Accelerates

Indian banks are set to report a stronger second quarter of FY27, with brokerage expectations pointing to earnings growth of 14.9 per cent year-on-year across the banking coverage universe. The outlook is being driven by robust credit expansion, which is expected to support loan growth and offset pressure from a still-competitive deposit environment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC Report

Non-banking financial companies now account for half of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, up sharply from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The shift underscores how NBFCs have become a critical entry point into formal credit for first-time borrowers, particularly in segments linked to mobility, vehicle finance and broader retail lending.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 06:34 AM IST

Bank Deposit Rates Ease in August Even as New Lending Costs Rise

Indian banks cut the weighted average rate on fresh rupee term deposits to 5.67% in August, while the average rate on new loans rose to 8.61%, underscoring a widening divergence in funding and lending dynamics. The trend was visible across both public sector and private banks, with personal loans showing the sharpest upward pressure on borrowing costs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 03:05 AM IST

India’s Cold Storages Need Collateral Management to Turn Storage into Finance

India’s cold storage network is increasingly being viewed as more than a preservation system for perishables; it is becoming a potential pillar of agricultural finance. Analysts say the sector can deliver genuine resilience only when physical storage is linked to structured collateral management, allowing inventory to be financed, tracked and monetised with greater confidence. Without that bridge, cold chains may continue to protect produce but fail to unlock the working capital farmers and traders need.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM IST

The Hindu’s Sunday Crossword No. 76 Draws Attention as a Quiet Cultural Ritual

The Hindu’s Sunday crossword No. 76 has emerged as a modest but telling marker of India’s enduring print culture, where wordplay continues to command attention in an increasingly digital media landscape. While not a hard-news event, the puzzle reflects the newspaper’s long-standing role in shaping intellectual leisure and reader loyalty across generations.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:06 PM IST)

Peter Lee’s Textile Lens Reveals How Trade Made Indian Culture

Singaporean collector Peter Lee is drawing fresh attention to Indian textiles, arguing that fabrics such as checks and chintz are not merely decorative objects but records of movement, exchange and adaptation across port cities. His reflections place cloth at the centre of a larger story about how trade routes shaped cultural identity across the Indian Ocean world.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (11:33 AM IST)

SBI Mutual Fund Deepens Swiggy Bet With ₹300 Crore Open-Market Purchase

SBI Mutual Fund, through multiple schemes, has acquired an additional 1.18 crore equity shares of Swiggy in open-market transactions valued at about ₹300 crore. The purchase signals continued institutional confidence in the food-delivery and quick-commerce platform even as the startup sector remains under pressure to prove durable profitability.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:47 AM IST)

Bank Deposit Rates Fall in August Even as Fresh Lending Costs Rise

Indian banks cut the weighted average rate on fresh rupee term deposits to 5.67% in August, while the average interest rate on new loans rose to 8.61%, underscoring a widening divergence in funding and lending conditions. The trend was visible across public and private sector banks, with personal loans recording a notable increase in borrowing costs.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:22 PM IST)

Bank Deposit Rates Ease in August Even as Fresh Lending Costs Rise

Indian banks cut the weighted average rate on fresh rupee term deposits to 5.67% in August, signalling softer pricing for savers even as credit demand kept lending rates elevated. At the same time, the average rate on new loans rose to 8.61%, with personal loans showing the sharpest increase among major loan categories.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:23 AM IST)

Indian Banks Move to Standardise Project Finance Rules to Curb Arbitrage

Indian banks are working toward a common framework for project finance lending in a bid to reduce regulatory arbitrage, align underwriting standards and limit operational mismatches across lenders. The discussions, which will include both state-run and private banks, are expected to produce board-level guidelines that could tighten risk controls and reduce divergent audit findings.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:41 PM IST)

Ranipet Panchayat President Arrested Over Alleged Non-Payment of Cash

Police in Ranipet district have arrested Kumaresan, the president of a local panchayat, in connection with an alleged non-payment of cash case. The arrest followed a complaint and subsequent investigation by Nemili police, after which he was lodged in Central Prison, Vellore.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (11:00 PM IST)

Manufacturing Start-ups Draw Fresh Investor Interest as Hardware Moats Strengthen

Investor appetite for Indian manufacturing start-ups is rising as hardware-led businesses build deeper technical and supply-chain moats, even in a cautious funding environment. Companies in the sector have raised $635 million across 69 funding rounds in 2026 year-to-date, underscoring a steady shift in capital toward businesses with clearer industrial utility and longer-term defensibility.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (04:27 PM IST)

Irish Coffee and Sassy Sarah Set for Feature Clash in India Cricket Showcase

Irish Coffee and Sassy Sarah are set to headline the feature event in a closely watched contest that has drawn attention for its contrast in style, form and tactical identity. The matchup adds a fresh layer of intrigue to India’s cricket calendar, with both sides carrying distinct strengths into a game that could hinge on discipline under pressure.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (02:43 PM IST)

Make in India Enters Deeper Manufacturing Phase as CII Flags Global Competitiveness Push

India’s manufacturing strategy is moving beyond capacity expansion toward stronger domestic supply chains, technology development and tighter integration with global markets, the Confederation of Indian Industry said as the Make in India initiative marks 12 years. The shift is especially significant for automotive, EV and mobility manufacturing, where competitiveness will increasingly depend on localisation, innovation and export readiness rather than scale alone.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:43 PM IST)

S&P Says $127 Billion Foreign Currency Deposit Inflow Is a Major Boost for Indian Banks

A $127 billion mobilisation under India’s foreign currency deposit scheme has materially strengthened bank liquidity and funding stability, according to S&P. The rating agency said the inflow, driven by attractive interest rates and diaspora participation, has improved the funding environment and could help bridge asset-liability gaps across the sector. Analysts say the deposits may ultimately support balance sheets by as much as $190 billion to $220 billion.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:28 AM IST)

S&P Says $127 Billion Foreign Currency Deposit Inflow Is a Major Boost for Indian Banks

Standard & Poor’s has described the mobilisation of about $127 billion through a dedicated foreign currency deposit scheme as a significant support for Indian banks, citing stronger liquidity and a more stable funding profile. The rating agency said the inflow, helped by attractive interest rates that drew deposits from the diaspora, could help banks strengthen balance sheets by an estimated $190 billion to $220 billion and narrow asset-liability mismatches.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (05:44 AM IST)

ED Attaches Another ₹442.35 Crore in Gameskraft’s RummyCulture Probe

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth about ₹442.35 crore in its money laundering investigation linked to Gameskraft’s RummyCulture platform. The latest action deepens regulatory pressure on the real-money gaming sector, which is already grappling with tax, compliance and legal uncertainty in India.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (02:29 PM IST)

‘Unabomber’ Review: Ted Kaczynski’s Origin Story Delivers More Procedure Than Drama

Janus Metz Pedersen’s new film, fronted by Jacob Tremblay and Russell Crowe, arrives as another attempt to mine the Unabomber mythos for psychological tension. But despite its true-crime pedigree and a built-in cat-and-mouse framework, the film feels curiously inert, offering a villain-origin narrative that never fully earns its dramatic weight.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (10:00 AM IST)

Indian banks move to align project finance lending norms to curb arbitrage

Indian banks are working on a common framework for project finance lending in a bid to reduce regulatory arbitrage, improve consistency in underwriting, and limit divergent audit findings across lenders. The discussions are expected to bring together state-run and private banks to agree on shared parameters for assessing and monitoring long-gestation projects.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:34 AM IST)

Tonbo Imaging Wins SEBI Approval for IPO as Defence Tech Listing Pipeline Deepens

Tonbo Imaging has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an initial public offering that will consist entirely of an offer for sale of up to 18.09 million shares. The clearance marks a significant step for the defence electronics maker as it moves closer to becoming one of the more closely watched public-market debuts in India’s startup and venture capital ecosystem.

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