Banking

HDFC Bank appoints law firms to review Chakraborty's resignation letter

Bank's shares recover on Tuesday; one of the executives sacked by the bank is appealing against decision

Despite credit-guarantee scheme, banks may stay cautious on lending to MFIs

Banks are likely to remain cautious in lending to MFIs despite the credit guarantee scheme, with underwriting standards and risk assessment frameworks unchanged

Kotak Mahindra Bank to absorb KMIL business into bank from April 2026

Kotak Mahindra Bank to absorb KMIL operations from April 2026, simplifying structure and aligning with Reserve Bank of India norms

Banking liquidity in deficit after 2 months tax outflows, GST payments

Banking system liquidity slipped into deficit after two months due to tax and GST outflows, though experts expect a return to surplus in early April

Sidbi withdraws bond issuance; Indian Bank and Union Bank raise ₹8,000 cr

SIDBI withdrew its ₹6,000 crore bond issue amid high yield demands, while Indian Bank and Union Bank raised ₹8,000 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds

Banking liquidity turns deficit in 2026 on tax outflows, weak RBI support

Banking system liquidity often takes a hit towards the end of India's fiscal year which runs through March 31, temporarily pushing up super-short-term borrowing costs

Indian Bank raises ₹5,000 crore through 10-year infra bond at 7.15%

Additionally, the bank received one bid for a cumulative amount of Rs 5,075 crore, market participants added

RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction

The liquidity injected was much lower than the notified amount of ₹1 trillion, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in the banking system due to advance tax payments

Credit Suisse AT1 bond crash may have fuelled HDFC Bank leadership crisis

The rift came down to differing views over accountability, particularly over client losses tied to risky bonds sold by Credit Suisse

Willing and raring to go for a new term: HDFC Bank's Sashidhar Jagdishan

HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan says Chakraborty's exit and UAE onboarding gaps are unrelated, stresses strong governance, compliance fixes, and growth-focused strategy ahead

Kotak Mahindra Capital divests nearly 31% stake in Infina Finance

The transaction involves the sale of a cumulative 30.99 per cent stake in Infina, an associate company of the bank, to multiple investors, the bank said in a regulatory filing

Govt likely to consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank

Government may opt for an Offer-for-Sale in IDBI Bank to boost public float and improve valuation after failed strategic divestment

Two days after chairman's exit, three senior HDFC Bank execs asked to leave

Move linked to alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds to NRIs; comes days after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's sudden resignation

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks to ₹16,875 cr, lowest since Jan 22

Liquidity surplus narrows amid advance tax outflows and GST payments, while muted demand seen in RBI's VRR auctions and short-term borrowing shifts to TREPS market

Corporate bond activity weakens as yields surge, issuers pull back

India's corporate bond market has seen subdued activity amid global uncertainty and rising yields, with issuers deferring borrowings and FY26 issuances trailing last year's levels

India shifts to active credit ownership; 183 mn track CIBIL scores

India's credit culture is evolving rapidly, with 183 million people monitoring their CIBIL scores in 2025. Gen Z is leading the shift towards proactive financial awareness and ownership

Who led and departed: Tracking key banking exits and leadership trends

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty quits citing ethical concerns, as spotlight turns on governance and trend of former bureaucrats leading private sector banks

At 71, Keki Mistry underscores integrity at HDFC Bank amid concerns

Keki Mistry takes charge as interim chairman of HDFC Bank, assuring stakeholders on governance and integrity after Atanu Chakraborty's resignation

RBI's reassurance on HDFC Bank: What are systemically important banks?

RBI reassures on HDFC Bank after board exit, highlighting its D-SIB status and strong governance while explaining why systemically important banks are key to financial stability

HDFC Bank's interim chairman rules out 'material issues' at lender

Keki Mistry says board unaware of any governance concerns behind Atanu Chakraborty's exit; assures 'strong controls' and stable leadership