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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 11 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Private Banks See Margins Squeeze as FCNR Deposits Lift Funding Costs

India’s leading private sector banks reported weaker 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, pressured earnings even as loan books remained resilient.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance27 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM IST

HDFC Bank’s Turbulent Year Puts Governance and Investor Trust to the Test

HDFC Bank has endured a bruising year marked by governance scrutiny, leadership upheaval, questions over overseas operations and pressure on post-merger profitability. A fresh probe into alleged leaks of confidential information now adds another layer of uncertainty as incoming chief executive Anup Bagchi prepares to take charge and steady India’s largest private lender.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

India’s Private Capex Pipeline Quadruples Since 2014, But Concentration Risks Deepen

India’s outstanding private capital expenditure pipeline rose to ₹99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, nearly 4.1 times its March 2014 level and 39% higher than a year earlier, according to a new report. While the expansion signals stronger investment momentum, the study warns that lending risks are rising as project exposure remains concentrated in a limited set of sectors and borrowers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Yes Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 65%, but AT1 Bond Ruling Casts Shadow Over Earnings

Yes Bank reported a 65% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to Rs 1,080 crore, comfortably ahead of market expectations. But the lender said earnings would have swung to a loss of Rs 5,217 crore if it had accounted for the Supreme Court ruling that set aside its Rs 8,400 crore additional tier-1 bond write-off, underscoring a major unresolved legal and financial overhang.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance25 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

HDFC Bank Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha Seeks Exit as Leadership Transition Deepens

HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha has sought to step down on December 31, 2026, marking a significant move in the lender’s ongoing leadership transition. The Reserve Bank of India has already approved Anup Bagchi’s appointment as chief executive officer for a three-year term beginning October 27, underscoring a carefully managed succession process at one of India’s largest private banks.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Brace for Fee Income Squeeze as Insurance Payout Curbs Loom

Indian banks are preparing for a hit to fee income as proposed insurance distribution rules threaten to curb bancassurance payouts, a lucrative source of non-interest revenue. Central Bank of India expects a 33% decline in bancassurance fees, while Canara Bank sees a ₹145-crore impact and larger lenders are still assessing the damage.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

HDFC Bank Probes Two Senior Executives Over Alleged Leak of Business Secrets

HDFC Bank has launched an internal investigation after concerns emerged that confidential business information may have been shared outside the organisation. The probe has reportedly found that two senior executives disclosed sensitive strategies to outsiders, and the bank has informed the individuals of its findings while the review continues.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

S&P Sees 12-14% Credit Growth in FY26, Flags Weak Monsoon Risk to Rural Lending

S&P Global expects India’s financial sector lending to expand by 12-14% in the current fiscal year, supported by resilient economic activity, steady public investment and improving private capital spending. However, the ratings firm warned that a weak monsoon could soften rural incomes and weigh on credit demand, particularly in agriculture-linked and rural lending segments.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Fairfax’s IDBI Bank Buy Became India’s Biggest Banking Deal Without Wall Street Advisers

Fairfax Financial Holdings’ $5.6 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank stands out not only as the largest foreign investment in India’s banking sector, but also as an unusually lean transaction executed without major investment banks. The deal was completed without a formal adviser appointment process by Fairfax or IDBI Bank, while KPMG advised the government and two professional agencies helped assess fair value.

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