Banking: what is moving

• RBI1.8× usual

  ▲ bullish +69%11 stories96 reports

  

  RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags rising financial risks, warns against complacency as West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressure

  3 sources · 9h

  • RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned against complacency over rising financial risks
  • He said the West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressure
  • Heightened financial risks warrant vigilance among Indian banks and other lenders
  1. ●RBI Committed To Remain Vigilant Of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Keep Financial System Resilient: Guv2 sources · 6h
  2. ●RBI governor warns current financial resilience does not assure future stability3 sources · 7h
  3. ●Next financial crisis may stem from cyberattack or geopolitical shock, RBI governor says3 sources · 7h
  4. ●RBI Governor cautions against risky lending by banks; says financial system stable as of now1 source · 6h
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• UPI

  ▲ bullish +100%1 story1 report

  

  UPI transactions rise 27% to 145 billion in H1 FY27 ahead of new MDR

  1 source · 11h

  • UPI processed 145 billion transactions in H1 FY27, up 27%
  • The rise came ahead of a new MDR
  • UPI growth supports Indian payment platforms, while MDR changes may affect banks and fintechs
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• Banks

  ▲ bullish +72%13 stories97 reportsBank −0.3%

  

  Bank of India Q2 Update: Global Business Nears Rs 19 Lakh Crore, Advances Up 20%

  2 sources · 3h

  • Bank of India’s global business rose 21% year-on-year to Rs 18.9 lakh crore
  • Advances grew 20%, while domestic business increased 23% to Rs 16 lakh crore
  • Stronger business growth is positive for Bank of India shareholders
  1. ▼RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags rising financial risks, warns against complacency as West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressure3 sources · 9h
  2. ●RBI governor warns current financial resilience does not assure future stability3 sources · 7h
  3. ●Banks’ October 3 holiday status varies amid festive closures2 sources · 14h
  4. ▲SBI-led lenders say Vijay Mallya owes Rs 8,752 crore more3 sources · 15h
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• NBFCs

  ▲ bullish +33%2 stories3 reportsNBFC −1.9%≠

  

  Share of new-to-credit customers rises to 50% in June 2026 from 24% in June 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report

  1 source · 21h

  • New-to-credit customers reached 50% in June 2026, up from 24% in June 2016
  • NBFCs now account for half of India’s new-to-credit borrowers
  • Rising first-time borrowing supports growth prospects for Indian NBFCs
  1. ●RBI rate hike unlikely to trigger broad-based NBFC asset quality stress: Report2 sources · 7h
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• Startup funding

  ● mixed ±0%1 story1 report

  

  IPO tide lifts FY27 credit target of BlackSoil Capital to ₹2,400 crore

  1 source · 21h

  • BlackSoil Capital targets ₹2,400 crore in FY27 credit deployment
  • It has deployed ₹1,600 crore so far, with IPO-linked funding demand rising
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• US Fed

  ● mixed ±0%1 story1 report

  Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation

  1 source · 19h

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• Private credit

  ● mixed ±0%1 story1 report

  The Ellison credit complex gets a bit more complex

  1 source · 1d

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• Private banks

  ▲ bullish +97%2 stories69 reports

  

  anup bagchi hdfc bank ceo rbi private bank ceos

  2 sources · 1d

  • Anup Bagchi’s appointment as HDFC Bank CEO adds to recent external hires leading private banks
  • The RBI is weighing continuity and independence as private banks select leaders
  • HDFC Bank shareholders are exposed to the leadership change and its implications for the lender
  1. ▲RBI clears Anup Kumar Saha as Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO for three years from January 1, 202717 sources · 3d
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