Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has stated that the recent removal of restrictions on bank financing for corporate acquisitions will boost the real economy. The move follows regulatory changes permitting banks to provide funding for acquisitions, subject to safeguards such
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has affirmed that the country needs significantly larger, globally competitive banks to support its economic ambitions. She stated that discussions are already underway with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and existing lenders to explore how this goal might be achieved. Possible Paths to Bigger Banks At the 12th SBI […]
Axis Bank reported a 26 % year-on-year drop in net profit for Q2 FY26, down to ₹5,090 crore. The decline was driven by a sharp rise in provisions, including a one-time ₹1,231 crore standard asset provision linked to discontinued crop loans. Core performance shows resilience Despite the earnings hit, the bank’s core business held steady. […]
Bangladesh is grappling with a severe financial crisis as loan defaults surge across banks and non-bank institutions. According to central bank data, defaulted loans had reached about Tk 6 lakh crore by June 2025. Analysts warn that when hidden defaults—those under court proceedings, write-offs, or stay orders—are fully accounted for, the total could approach Tk […]















