Business Finance
Paytm Payments Bank To Be Wound Up Paytm Payments Bank will be wound up after the Reserve Bank of India cancelled its banking licence, more than two years after the regulator imposed strict business restrictions on the payments bank. RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence The RBI cancelled the licence of Paytm Payments Bank under […]
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Rupee Weakens To 94.29 Against US Dollar The Indian rupee weakened for the fifth straight session on Friday, slipping to 94.29 against the U.S. dollar in afternoon trade. The fall came as higher crude oil prices, safe-haven dollar demand and uncertain U.S.-Iran peace talks weighed on emerging market currencies. Indian Rupee Falls For Fifth Session […]
Business Finance
The Reserve Bank of India has partially rolled back its recent emergency restrictions on rupee derivative trading after volatility in the currency market eased. The move signals a shift from crisis control toward restoring normal market activity, although some safeguards remain in place to prevent speculative pressure and distorted trades. RBI Partially Eases Rupee
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ICICI Bank reported a rise in profit for the March quarter of FY26, with consolidated net profit increasing 9.28% year-on-year to Rs 14,755 crore. The quarterly performance was supported by lower provisions, steady credit growth and continued strength in core banking operations. On a standalone basis, net profit came in lower than the consolidated figure, […]
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HDFC Bank Credit-Deposit Gap Widens In Q4 HDFC Bank’s provisional business update for the quarter ended March 31 showed loan growth continuing to outpace deposit growth, widening the gap between advances and deposits. The update pointed to steady credit expansion, but also highlighted the continued need for stronger deposit mobilisation as the bank heads into […]
Finance
The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ net open positions in the rupee at $100 million in the onshore deliverable market, in a move aimed at containing currency volatility after the rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar. The step comes as pressure on the Indian currency has intensified amid higher […]
Business Finance
Chandigarh Police have arrested businessman Vikram Wadhwa in connection with an alleged financial fraud linked to accounts maintained at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into suspected diversion of funds through unauthorised banking transactions and shell entities. Vikram Wadhwa Arrested In IDFC First Bank Fraud Case