Banking

Amitabh Chaudhry Secures Third Term as Axis Bank CEO: A New Era Begins

In a significant development for the banking sector, Axis Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Amitabh Chaudhry, has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval

Banking

SBI Extends Fixed Deposit Schemes: Amrit Kalash and Amrit Vrishti

The State Bank of India (SBI) has recently extended its popular fixed deposit (FD) schemes, Amrit Kalash and Amrit Vrishti, until March 31, 2025. Initially

Banking

Lenders Shift Focus to Credit Vetting for Jan Dhan Accounts

As the financial landscape evolves, lenders are placing increased emphasis on credit vetting processes for Jan Dhan account holders. Recent developments indicate a shift towards

Banking

Visa’s Vision for Digital Inclusion: Insights from Kelly Mahon Tullier at AtomNews WLF 2024

At the AtomNews World Leaders Forum 2024, Kelly Mahon Tullier, Vice Chair and Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Visa, shared her vision for

Banking

India and Russia Consider Dynamic Rupee-Rouble Exchange Rate to Bypass Dollar Trade Barriers

In order to avoid using the dollar in bilateral commerce, India and Russia are actively negotiating the establishment of a dynamic rupee-rouble exchange rate and

Banking

UPI and IMPS Services Temporarily Offline Due to Ransomware Attack

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that several banks’ UPI, IMPS, and other payment systems are temporarily offline due to a ransomware

Banking

Indian Banks Seek Stability Amid Mobile Banking Boom

In a striking turn of events, Indian banks are navigating a paradox. Despite transferring a staggering $2.5 trillion, or 80% of India’s GDP, through smartphones

The Indian government is in the final stages of identifying buyers for a majority stake in IDBI Bank. Learn about the government's disinvestment strategy and the potential impact of this sale on the banking sector.
Banking

Government Nears Final Stage Of IDBI Bank Sale

The Indian government is in the final stages of identifying suitable bidders for a majority stake in IDBI Bank, according to Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary

Indian banks mull establishing a self-regulatory body (SRO) to oversee the booming fintech sector. Explore the implications for regulatory clarity, innovation, and the future of fintech in India.
Banking

Indian Banks Dive Deeper Into Short-Term Debt

The country’s lenders are increasingly turning to short-term debt instruments to meet the soaring demand for loans. Certificates of deposits (CDs) issued by banks have

Indian banks mull establishing a self-regulatory body (SRO) to oversee the booming fintech sector. Explore the implications for regulatory clarity, innovation, and the future of fintech in India.
Banking

Indian Banks Enhance Deposit Rates Amidst Policy Changes

Indian banks are pushing special deposit programs with higher interest rates in an attempt to draw in retail deposits. Banks are providing deposit rates for