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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 2025Grade-A office demand to stay strong as vacancies fall
Global capability centres, flex-space operators and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors remain the driving forces.
2 min read1 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 2025IndusInd promoter IIHL Mauritius acquires full ownership of Bahamas-based Sterling Bank
IndusInd International Holdings has completed the acquisition of Sterling Bank, which has been renamed IIHL Bank & Trust Limited. The strategic move aligns with IIHL's goal of becoming a global financial leader, targeting $50 billion market cap by 2030 in the BFSI space.
1 min read6 Oct 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 2025FPIs dumped Indian financial stocks in January. But not all is bad for the sector.
India's banking and financial services sector is grappling with a range of issues, including high funding costs, asset quality concerns, and rising credit costs, all while loan growth remains sluggish.
4 min read10 Feb 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
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