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Private banks up the ante on campus hiring in hunt for niche, tech expertise
Engineering and business campuses in India are experiencing a revival in recruitment, particularly from banks. The focus is on global capability centres, wealth management and technology roles, indicating a shift towards digital banking and a demand for specialized talent in the financial sector.
5 min read16 Feb 2026RBI’s clean-up is forcing a rethink of NBFC–fintech co-lending models
As RBI tightens rules, fintech–NBFC partnerships are moving away from balance-sheet renting toward tighter risk alignment, cleaner unit economics and stronger data governance.
3 min read18 Dec 2025Finance’s next frontier: What to expect at the 18th Mint BFSI summit
The 18th Mint BFSI Summit will focus on India's financial services transformation, featuring key regulators and industry leaders. Discussions will cover regulatory frameworks, fintech evolution, insurance reforms, and the banking sector's role in economic growth.
4 min read12 Dec 2025India Inc’s rural engine sputters in Q2 on farm-income pressure, credit slump; BFSI adds to the drag
Rural demand weakened in Q2 as farm-income pressures and a credit slump pulled Nifty Rural Index revenue growth to an eight-quarter low. Still, resilience in autos, FMCG and cement points to a gradual, uneven recovery in H2 FY26.
5 min read19 Nov 2025SaaS unicorn LeadSquared shifts focus to BFSI, aims for 50% revenue contribution
The decision to focus on BFSI is rooted in the sheer potential of customer outreach by the likes of insurance companies, brokerages, wealth management services and retail banking.
3 min read18 Aug 2025Jefferies Asia Forum: HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Paytm, and others share growth strategies
The Jefferies Asia Forum highlighted optimism in the financial sector, with HDFC Bank and IDFC First Bank focusing on deposit growth and asset quality. Life insurers await regulatory clarity, while Paytm sees success in its merchant business. BSE evaluates market dynamics for strategic growth.
4 min read25 Mar 2025Former Sebi chief M. Damodaran calls for more regulatory impact assessment, better corporate governance
While Damodaran pitched shareholder activism, he said the activism done in foreign jurisdictions is not the same
4 min read28 Jan 2025Mint BFSI Summit | Payments banks are pioneering digital financial inclusion: Airtel Payments Bank’s Biswas
If payments banks are allowed to lend, it will drive financial viability as well as transform the country’s banking activities, the bank’s CEO said.
2 min read17 Jan 2025Lenders’ reliance on short-term funds could lead to higher rates: M. Rajeshwar Rao
At the 17th edition of Mint Annual BFSI Summit and Awards, the RBI deputy governor said the average outstanding CDs have reached levels last seen in 2012 because differentiated banks are relying more on inter-bank deposits and wholesale funding.
5 min read17 Jan 2025EV financing no longer risky, says Shriram Finance's executive vice chairman Umesh Revankar
Financing EV purchases is no longer risky, with more established players manufacturing such vehicles; besides India's zero-emission mobility ecosystem has grown, said Shriram Finance's executive vice-chairman Umesh Revankar.
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