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A review of 10 Indian banks shows that reported deposit growth in the July-September quarter averaged 21.1% year-on-year, but the headline number was flattered by special foreign currency inflows. Excluding FCNR deposits, domestic deposit growth was estimated at just 12.2%, exposing a much weaker underlying trend in bank liability mobilisation.
Agricultural lending has become the most vulnerable pocket of Indian banks’ loan books, with the gross non-performing asset ratio in the segment rising to 5.1%, far above the 1.5% seen in industry and services. While the stress reflects the impact of a weak monsoon and uneven rural cash flows, banks say agricultural bad loans have eased from the peaks seen in 2020-21, even as slippages remain a concern.
Agricultural lending has become the most fragile pocket in Indian banks’ loan books, with gross non-performing assets in the sector rising to 5.1%, well above the 1.5% seen in industry and services. A weak monsoon and uneven rural cash flows have intensified stress, even as the broader agricultural bad-loan burden remains below its 2020-21 peak.
Indian banks are increasingly more concerned about geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions than about borrowing costs, according to a new survey that points to a cautious but still constructive outlook for industrial credit. Lenders expect industrial loan growth to exceed 9% in the coming months, with infrastructure and auto components emerging as the strongest demand pockets.
Indian banks are increasingly focused on geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions rather than borrowing costs as the main risks to private sector investment, according to a new survey. Lenders still expect industrial credit to grow by more than 9% in the coming months, with infrastructure and auto components emerging as key demand drivers.
A review of 10 banks shows reported deposit growth averaged 21.1% year-on-year in July-September, but the headline number was flattered by special foreign currency inflows. Excluding FCNR deposits, domestic deposit growth is estimated at just 12.2%, exposing a nearly nine percentage-point gap that points to softer underlying traction in the banking system.
Indian banks are seeing a sharp rise in corporate working-capital demand as the West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains, raises raw-material costs and extends shipping timelines. Mid- and large-sized companies are reporting a 12-20% increase in funding needs, while several private sector lenders have posted strong corporate loan growth in the latest quarter, driven largely by working capital and refinancing.
Indian banks are increasingly viewing geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions as the main obstacles to private sector capital expenditure, according to a new survey. Lenders still expect industrial credit to expand by more than 9% in the coming months, with infrastructure and auto components emerging as key demand centres.
Indian banks are still tapping the market for funds even as foreign currency non-resident deposit inflows have improved system liquidity, underscoring a sharp unevenness in how cash is distributed across the sector. The divergence suggests that while some lenders are awash with deposits, others are still relying on costlier market borrowing to bridge funding gaps.
Indian banks are scaling back foreign-exchange trades that had been used to convert surplus rupee liquidity into higher-yielding dollar assets, amid growing caution over possible Reserve Bank of India scrutiny. The strategy, which relied on buy-sell swaps and investments in US Treasury bills, had become attractive as dollar yields rose and domestic liquidity remained abundant after diaspora deposit inflows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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