The banking sector witnessed a mixed quarter in Q1FY26, with larger private and PSU banks managing margins better than expected, while mid-sized players and small finance banks faced sharper compression. Credit growth stood at 11% YoY, supported by retail and SME lending, though corporate credit remained sluggish due to competitive pricing pressure. Looking ahead, growth…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday, July 11, that it has fined HDFC Bank Rs 4.88 lakh and Shriram Finance Rs 2.70 lakh for failing to comply with some of the Central Bank’s directives. “The penalty on HDFC Bank was levied under the provisions of Section 11(3) of the Foreign Exchange Management…
The Indian financial sector maintained steady performance in Q4 FY25 despite mixed market conditions. Systemic credit growth moderated to 11.1% YoY across banking and NBFC segments, reflecting prudent lending practices. The banking sector’s elevated credit-deposit ratio of 80.5% underscores the continued importance of deposit mobilization to sustain growth momentum. The affordable housing finance segment (HFCs)…