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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Fairfax Plans to Fold IIFL Capital, Digit Into IDBI Bank After $5.56 Billion India Stake Deal

Fairfax Financial Holdings is preparing to reorganise its Indian financial assets under IDBI Bank after regulators cleared its Rs 52,878 crore acquisition of a 60.7% stake in the lender. The proposed structure would bring together banking, insurance, investment banking and wealth management under one umbrella, subject to further approvals and integration steps.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:36 PM IST

PNB Rolls Out Festive Retail Loan Campaign With Fee Waivers, Rate Cut

Punjab National Bank has launched a 2026 festive retail loan campaign offering concessions across home, car and select other retail loans, in a move aimed at lifting borrowing demand during the peak consumption season. The bank said home loan customers will receive a full waiver of upfront and processing fees, along with a 5-basis-point interest rate concession, while car loans will also come with a full fee waiver.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:36 PM IST

Private Credit Loses Its Pricing Edge as New Funding Channels Open for Borrowers

Private credit is facing a sharper competitive squeeze as companies gain access to a broader mix of financing options, including bank-led acquisition funding. In the first half of 2026, a notable share of private credit deals reportedly priced below 18%, underscoring how the asset class is being forced to compete harder on terms rather than scarcity. For lenders, the shift is prompting a search for higher-return niches as the market matures.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

DBS Chief Sees Overseas Confidence in India Despite Capital Outflow Pressures

DBS Bank chief executive Tan Su Shan said strong demand for FCNR(B) deposits points to continuing overseas confidence in India, even as foreign selling has weighed on the rupee. She argued that India’s growth prospects, digital infrastructure and appeal as a destination for foreign direct investment remain intact. Tan also said policymakers should keep pushing exports and FDI to help stabilise the currency over time.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

DBS Chief Cites FCNR(B) Demand as Proof of Global Faith in India, Urges More FDI

DBS Bank chief executive Tan Su Shan said strong demand for FCNR(B) deposits shows overseas confidence in India even as concerns persist over capital outflows and rupee pressure. She argued that India needs more foreign direct investment and stronger exports to reinforce currency stability, while also highlighting the country’s AI opportunity.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

NBFCs Capture Nearly Half of Small New-to-Credit Loans as Delinquencies Stay Contained

Non-banking finance companies accounted for nearly half of new-to-credit loans below Rs 2 lakh as of June 2026, underscoring their growing role in expanding access to formal credit. Despite that rapid expansion, retail delinquency levels at NBFCs remained below the broader industry average, suggesting that asset quality has held up even as lenders have deepened their reach.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

IIT Bombay Flags MDR Risk to UPI Trust, Urges Rationalised Fee Framework

An IIT Bombay report has warned that public trust in UPI could be weakened if the proposed merchant discount rate framework is implemented without recalibration. The study argues that any fee structure must preserve UPI’s low-friction appeal and avoid triggering negative sentiment among users, merchants and the wider digital payments ecosystem.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM IST

Private Banks Outpace PSU Peers in Deposit Mobilisation as Q2 Loan Growth Stays Broad-Based

Private sector banks continued to pull ahead of state-run lenders in deposit mobilisation during the second quarter, underscoring their stronger franchise strength and pricing flexibility in a competitive funding environment. On the lending side, both bank groups posted healthy year-on-year advances growth, but private banks again showed a wider growth band, signalling sharper balance-sheet expansion and stronger traction in retail and commercial credit.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM IST

IHC, First Abu Dhabi Explore Stake in Bandhan Bank Promoter BFSL

International Holding Company and First Abu Dhabi Bank are among the potential investors evaluating a stake in Bandhan Financial Services, the promoter entity of Bandhan Bank, according to people familiar with the matter. Early backers GIC and IFC, which jointly hold about 30% in BFSL, are seeking an exit, while Bandhan has been working with Jefferies to identify strategic investors for a 25% to 32% sale.

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Prem Watsa(1)New Delhi(1)IIFL Capital(1)IDBI Bank(1)Fairfax Financial Holdings(1)