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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 07 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

PSU Banks Cut Fresh Deposit Rates More Sharply Than Private Lenders in September, RBI Data Shows

Public sector banks reduced interest rates on fresh term deposits more aggressively than private lenders in September, according to Reserve Bank of India data, signalling continued pressure on funding costs across the banking system. At the same time, fresh rupee loan rates eased at state-run banks while private banks held lending rates steady, pushing the weighted average lending rate on new loans down to 8.51% from 8.61% in August.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance30 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

West Asia Conflict Pushes Corporate Working-Capital Demand Up 15-20% at Banks

Banks are seeing a sharp rise in corporate working-capital demand as the West Asia conflict disrupts supply chains, lifts raw-material costs and stretches shipping timelines. Mid- and large-sized companies have reported a 12-20% increase in funding needs, while several private sector lenders have posted strong corporate loan growth driven largely by working capital and refinancing.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance30 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

West Asia Conflict Pushes Corporate Working-Capital Demand Up 15-20% at Banks

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.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance28 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Private Banks See Margins Narrow as FCNR Deposits Lift Funding Costs

India’s leading private sector banks reported a decline in net interest margins in the second quarter, with foreign currency non-resident deposits emerging as a key drag on profitability. Analysts said the leveraged structure of these deposits, combined with faster repricing of assets as interest rates eased, squeezed spreads across the sector.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Private Banks See Margins Squeeze as FCNR Deposits Lift Funding Costs

India’s leading private sector banks reported a narrowing in net interest margins in the second quarter, as the cost of foreign currency non-resident deposits weighed on funding profiles. Analysts said the leveraged structure of FCNR deposits, combined with faster repricing of assets as interest rates eased, created a sharper squeeze on profitability than many lenders had anticipated.

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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, 04:00 AM IST

RBI Data Shows Shift in India’s Overnight Money Market as Banks Rebalance Repo Exposure

New Reserve Bank of India data points to a notable reshuffling in the country’s collateralised overnight money market during the first half of fiscal 2026-27. Private sector banks reduced their share in the tri-party repo market, while public sector banks expanded their footprint, with mutual funds continuing to command a strong presence in the segment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

RBI Data Shows Shift in India’s Overnight Money Market as Banks Rebalance Repo Exposure

New Reserve Bank of India data points to a notable reordering in the country’s collateralised overnight money market during the first half of fiscal 2026-27. Private sector banks reduced their share in the tri-party repo market, while public sector banks expanded their position, even as mutual funds remained a major source of liquidity in the segment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

RBI Data Shows Shift in India’s Overnight Money Market as PSU Banks Gain Ground

New Reserve Bank of India data points to a notable rebalancing in the country’s collateralised overnight money market in the first half of fiscal 2026-27. Private sector banks saw their share in the tri-party repo market ease, while public sector banks expanded their presence and mutual funds continued to hold a strong position.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM IST

RBI Data Shows Shift in India’s Overnight Money Market as Public Banks Gain Ground

Fresh Reserve Bank of India data points to a notable reshaping of the country’s collateralised overnight money market in the first half of fiscal 2026-27. Private sector banks saw their share in the tri-party repo market ease, while public sector banks expanded their footprint, with mutual funds continuing to hold a strong position in the segment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 05:04 AM IST

Private Banks Outpace PSU Peers in Q2 Deposit Mobilisation as Loan Growth Stays Broadly Strong

Private sector banks continued to pull ahead of state-run lenders in deposit mobilisation during the second quarter, underscoring their stronger franchise momentum and sharper liability management. On the lending side, both bank groups posted healthy year-on-year advances growth, but private banks again showed a wider growth band, signalling more aggressive balance-sheet expansion.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

Finance Ministry Urges Private Banks to Deepen Role in Inclusion Push

The Finance Ministry has asked private sector banks to step up participation in the government’s financial inclusion drive, with a particular focus on flagship schemes such as PMMY and Stand Up India. Financial Services Secretary Sanjay Lohiya called for stronger digital outreach, faster loan processing, better insurance awareness and more responsive grievance handling as the government prepares a saturation campaign.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM IST

Private Banks Outpace PSU Peers in Deposit Mobilisation as Q2 Loan Growth Also Stays Strong

Private sector banks widened their lead over state-run lenders in deposit mobilisation in the September quarter, underscoring their stronger franchise traction and funding agility. The gap was mirrored on the lending side as private banks posted faster year-on-year advances growth than public sector peers, reinforcing a broader shift in competitive momentum within Indian banking.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM IST

Private Banks Outpace PSU Peers in Deposit Mobilisation as Q2 Loan Growth Holds Firm

Private sector banks widened their lead over state-run lenders in deposit mobilisation during the second quarter, underscoring their stronger franchise pull in a competitive funding environment. On the lending side, both segments posted healthy year-on-year advances growth, but private banks again showed a broader and faster range of expansion than public sector peers.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

ECI to Launch Special Drive to Enrol Left-Out Electors in Villupuram

The Election Commission of India will conduct a special enrolment drive in Villupuram to bring left-out voters into the electoral roll, according to District Election Officer and Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman. The initiative comes with a procedural clarification: the Declaration Form attached to Form 6 will be used only during the Special Summary Revision phase, while other periods will follow the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Naman Dhir backs simple plan in Guwahati as India weigh balance for West Indies ODI decider

India all-rounder Naman Dhir has framed his approach in the third ODI against the West Indies as a matter of discipline rather than invention, after a difficult high-scoring contest in Guwahati. Although he has not yet had an opportunity to bat in the first two matches, his six-over spell in the previous game offered a useful glimpse of his role in India’s broader tactical setup.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (05:39 PM IST)

Krishna Takes the Stage in Hyderabad as Technology Recasts Mythological Theatre

As Rajadhiraaj Yatra arrives in Hyderabad with a retelling of Krishna’s story, the city is witnessing a broader shift in how mythological theatre is produced and experienced. Traditional practitioners and contemporary stage-makers are increasingly using advanced lighting, projection, sound design and digital effects to expand the visual language of devotional performance without abandoning its narrative roots.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (10:36 AM IST)

UPI MDR Framed as a Sustainability Levy, Not a Windfall, as Small Merchants Stay Protected

India’s new merchant discount rate framework for UPI is being positioned as a funding mechanism for the platform’s rising infrastructure costs rather than a broad-based charge on digital payments. The policy keeps small merchants and everyday consumer transactions outside the fee net, while directing revenue support to issuing banks and payment applications to preserve the system’s long-term viability.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (01:14 AM IST)

Visa Showcases the Next Phase of Trusted Commerce and Payments at GFF26

Visa used its booth at #GFF26 to spotlight how digital payments are evolving from simple transactions into a broader trust layer for mobility, commerce, and connected services. The presentation underscored the company’s push to make payments more seamless, secure, and embedded across everyday experiences, including the fast-growing automotive and EV ecosystem in India.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (03:31 PM IST)

ED Attaches Another ₹442.35 Crore in Gameskraft’s RummyCulture Money Laundering 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 India’s online gaming sector, where tax, compliance and legality questions have already triggered a sharp business and legal reset.

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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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India Sports & CricketJust now (08:57 AM IST)

Batters Race for Quick Fixes as Spin Test Looms in India-A Series

India-A’s 1-0 lead in the two-match unofficial Test series has sharpened the focus on batting methods against spin, with players and coaches seeking rapid technical adjustments before the next contest. The challenge is not merely survival on turning surfaces, but finding a repeatable scoring plan that can hold up under sustained pressure from quality slow bowling.

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Entities frequently referenced alongside Private sector banks:

India(19)Public sector banks(15)New Delhi(9)Reserve Bank of India(8)Mutual funds(7)West Asia(2)