Banking

Companies

Zeta targets global profitability in FY27 as overseas business scales

The banking-tech firm expects years of investment in international markets to start translating into revenue, while larger bank partnerships drive its India expansion.

2 min read13 Sep 2026
Money

Bank holiday today: Are HDFC, ICICI and SBI branches closed on Saturday, September 12?

All bank branches in India are closed today due to the second Saturday of the month, but online services remain available. Details of upcoming bank holidays here.

2 min read12 Sep 2026
Industry

RBI deputy governor Murmu calls for stronger human accountability as finance automates

RBI deputy governor S. C. Murmu said automation cannot dilute lenders’ accountability, while payment systems must strengthen resilience, fraud controls and customer protection.

2 min read11 Sep 2026
Industry

India’s rural banks have a problem hiding in plain sight

While only 11 regional rural banks have a fraud risk management system, none rates itself as largely or fully compliant with data-protection readiness.

4 min read11 Sep 2026
Money

NRE vs NRO: Your money may be sitting in the wrong account; what to check; residential status, source of income and more

NRE vs NRO: Non-residents in India should update their banking by switching old savings accounts to avoid tax issues and compliance problems.

2 min read9 Sep 2026
Markets

Axis Bank to ICICI Bank - Why banking stocks are falling today?

Shares of ICICI Bank and Axis Bank fell more than 2% each on the NSE, while HDFC Bank’s stock price declined around 1%.

2 min read8 Sep 2026
Focus

Kotak811 Zero Balance Savings Account: Features and Benefits

The Kotak811 Zero Balance Savings Account offers a digital banking experience without a minimum balance requirement after activation, requiring only an initial funding of ₹2,000. It supports UPI and provides a virtual debit card for seamless online transactions.

4 min read8 Sep 2026
Industry

RBI steps up liquidity absorption with ₹7 trillion, 30-day reverse repo auction

India’s banking system is awash with a record 10.5 trillion rupees of excess cash, according to a Bloomberg Economics index, after the central bank exchanged dollars raised by banks from overseas Indians for rupees.

1 min read4 Sep 2026
Money

HDFC Bank fell 26% in the last 1 year while SBI gained: Which mutual funds are betting big on the top 5 lenders?

India’s top five banks by market capitalisation delivered sharply different returns over the past year. While HDFC Bank fell 26%, SBI gained 26%, with Axis Bank rising 20%. The story looks different when viewed through mutual fund portfolios.

3 min read3 Sep 2026
Industry

FCNR(B) inflows flood banks, send CD rates tumbling

Three-month CD rates have fallen to around 6.30% at the end of August from about 7.30% at the end of March, marking a decline of roughly 100 basis points.

4 min read3 Sep 2026