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Banking unions postponed the planned strike, and banks will remain open September 28–30
Bank of India led seven aggressive hybrid funds with 16.5% five-year SIP returns
Bank Nifty slipped below 55,000, with Yes Bank, IDFC First, PNB and SBI among the top drags

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Policy● mixedFD interest rate rules to change from October 1: Key changes explainedFrom October 1, banks must disclose large-deposit rates in advanceBanking liquidity RBI rules RBI1 source
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Policy● mixedGlobal Market: BOJ policymakers see case for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountBOJ policymakers see a case for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountJapan Inflation Global markets1 source
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Market move▼ bearishNifty slips below 23,000 as bank stocks tumbleNifty slipped below 23,000 as bank stocks tumbledNifty and Sensex Crude oil Global markets1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishIndusInd Bank eyes India’s 2,117 GCCs with new banking verticalIndusInd Bank introduced a banking vertical for Global Capability Centres in IndiaIndusInd Bank GCCs Private banks2 sources
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Policy● mixedRBI’s new bulk deposit rules to kick in from October 1: Key changes explainedRBI RBI rules1 source
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Policy● mixedIndonesia central bank reduces FX intervention in spot market, governor saysGlobal markets Forex reserves1 source
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Leadership▲ bullishHDFC Bank CEO transition nears; Jefferies sees rerating scope, sets target at Rs 880Jefferies sees rerating scope from CEO succession clarity and a management reshuffleHDFC Bank Jefferies2 sources
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Market move▼ bearishTop 10 Mid-Cap Losers As Stock Market Falls Over 1%Nifty 50 and Sensex fell over 1% on MondaySmall and midcaps Nifty and Sensex Bank of India1 source
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▲ bullishStandard Chartered's Judy Hsu sees long-term wealth opportunity in India, says gift city has potentialJudy Hsu sees continued interest in technology and AIJudy Hsu Retail AI1 source
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Market move▼ bearishMarket under pressure; PSU Bank shares dropPSU bank shares dropped as the market came under pressurePSU banks PSUs Crude oil1 source
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Broker call● mixedHDFC Bank shares: Valuation gap with ICICI Bank widens; 3 triggers for rerating, targetHDFC Bank ICICI Bank Market valuations1 source
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Market move▼ bearishNifty PSU Bank tanks 2%, stocks dip up to 4%; Analysts flag rate hike woesNifty PSU Bank fell 2%; several PSU bank stocks declined 2–4% on MondayPSU banks Nifty and Sensex Canara Bank1 source
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Market move▼ bearishBank Nifty crashes nearly 2%, trades near 54,500; check top losers: What lies ahead?Nifty and Sensex Market valuations1 source
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● mixediPhone 17, iPhone 16 prices during Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026: Expected deals and bank offersiPhone 172 sources
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Market move▼ bearishHDFC Bank shares fall 2% as banking stocks decline amid market slumpHDFC Bank traded at ₹722.05, down 1.8% at 10:47 amHDFC Bank Private banks1 source
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Market move▲ bullish11:11 | Bank strike postponed, UPI MDR in Supreme Court, Gold prices fall, LPU strike and moreBank strike postponed after banking unions changed courseUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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● mixed7 aggressive hybrid funds delivered 12%+ 5-year SIP returns; Bank of India led with 16.5%Seven aggressive hybrid funds delivered 12% or more in five-year SIP returnsMutual funds Bank of India1 source
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Market move▼ bearishBank Nifty Index Slips Below 55,000; Yes Bank, IDFC First, PNB, SBI Top DragsNifty and Sensex Yes Bank IDFC First Bank1 source
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Broker call● mixedICICI vs SBI vs HDFC Bank: BofA highlights 4 growth playbooks as credit growth hits 20%Credit growth Private banks HDFC Bank1 source
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Market move● mixedJapanese bond yields climb towards multi-decade highs on inflation, BOJ tightening betsJapanese bond yields climbed as services inflation and BOJ rate-hike expectations weighed on debt pricesJapan Bond yields Inflation1 source
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Broker call▼ bearishYES Bank shares fall 4% on Citi's negative watch; Axis Bank also in focusYes Bank Private banks Axis Bank1 source
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Market move▼ bearishMarket drift lower in early trade; breadth weakThe market drifted lower in early trade, with breadth weakNifty and Sensex NSE Real estate1 source
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Broker call▲ bullishDharmesh Kant bets on banks, mining and AI themes; cautious on FMCGDharmesh Kant highlighted value in Coal India and favoured banks, mining and AI themesCoal India Mining AI1 source
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Legal● mixedGrain trader deposited Rs 5.2 crore cash in bank, filed ITR declaring Rs 7.65 lakh income, got unexplained deposit income tax notice; won case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonIncome tax Taxes1 source
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Policy● mixedET EXPLAINER: How RBI’s new valuation rules change the way banks view REITs, InvITsRBI amended the valuation framework for REITs and InvITsRBI RBI rules Office and REITs1 source
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● mixedBank strike deferred: Are banks open today? Here's what you need to knowBanks will remain open from September 28 to 30 after the UFBU deferred its three-day strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks IBA1 source
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● mixed3-day nationwide bank strike called offUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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▲ bullishBank Strike Called Off At Last Minute: What Led To The Decision?UFBU deferred its proposed agitation programmes and strike actions after reaching an understanding with IBAUnited Forum of Bank Unions IBA1 source
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Funding and debt▲ bullishPC Jeweller clears dues to 14 banks and becomes debt-freePC Jeweller cleared dues to all 14 consortium banks ahead of schedulePC Jeweller Retail FMCG and consumption3 sources
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Market move▲ bullishBank of Maharashtra among 5 stocks showing RSI trending upBank of Maharashtra was among five Nifty 500 stocks gaining over 3% on September 25Bank of Maharashtra Nifty and Sensex1 source
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Market move● mixedKotak Bank Share Price Live Updates: Kotak Bank Stock DetailsKotak Mahindra Bank Private banks1 source
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Market move● mixedAxis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank Faces a Small Drop in Market ValueAxis Bank Private banks Market valuations1 source
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Market move▼ bearishHDFC Bank Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Bank's Price Movement Signals CautionHDFC Bank Private banks1 source
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Market move● mixedBandhan Bank shares: 2 reasons why the stock is in focus todayBandhan Bank Private banks1 source
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● mixedBusiness News Live: Bank strike postponed after agreement with IBA; Check detailsUnited Forum of Bank Unions Indian Banks’ Association1 source
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Market move▼ bearishIndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank's Price Action Indicates Bearish TrendIndusInd Bank Private banks1 source
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Policy● mixedBank holidays in October 2026: Check state-wise RBI holiday list of 11 daysRBI’s October 2026 holiday calendar lists 11 days when banks will be closedRBI1 source
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Market move● mixedSBI Share Price Live Updates: SBI's beta reflects its investment profileSBI PSU banks1 source
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● mixedAre banks open or closed today? Why 3-day bank strike was deferred by unions; what customers should knowBanks will function as usual during the strike period announced for September 28–30United Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks3 sources
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Legal● mixedCan money collected for someone else be taxed as your income? ITAT ruling on ₹20.33 lakh cash depositsAn 89-year-old retired principal said ₹20.33 lakh in deposits were hostel fees collected for an education societyIncome tax1 source
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IPO▲ bullishCoal India Unit SECL said to hire banks for $800 million IPOSECL appointed ICICI Securities, SBI Capital Markets, Motilal Oswal and IDBI Capital Markets as advisersCoal India Coal Metals and mining1 source
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Market move● mixedTrading Plan: Can Nifty 50, Bank Nifty defend Friday's low?Nifty and Sensex Strategy1 source
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Expansion● mixedHSBC targets affluent Indian clients, intensifying competition with local banksHSBC is stepping up its India push to drive growth among affluent clientsHSBC ICICI Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank5 sources
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▲ bullishAre banks open today? Check the latest update on September 28-30 bank strike and bank holiday status on MondayBanks are expected to remain open on September 28 after the proposed strike was deferredUnited Forum of Bank Unions Indian Banks’ Association Banking liquidity1 source
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▲ bullishExplained: Why 3-day bank strike has been deferred and why it was called on 28, 29, 30 Sept — what changed in between?A planned three-day bank strike for September 28–30 has been deferredUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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● mixedPremium travel cards are changing as banks tie perks to broader customer relationships; here’s what you need to knowHotels and travel Airlines1 source
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● mixedMoving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTaxes1 source
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Policy● mixedBank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes showJapan Repo rate2 sources
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Leadership▼ bearishEight PSU banks lack non-executive chairmen, raising governance concernsEight PSU banks lack non-executive chairmen, raising governance concernsPSU banks PSUs RBI rules1 source
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Policy● mixedTime to correct the tax anomaly on bank FDsTaxes1 source
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Results● mixedAfter a decade without dividends, This PSU bank is back with a 3.8% yieldPSU dividends PSU banks Punjab National Bank1 source
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Deal● mixedForeign banks have expressed UBS merger interest, Swiss newspaper reports1 source
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▲ bullishBank employees worked on Sunday but Monday strike deferred; change in plan triggers meme fest onlineBank employees worked Sunday ahead of a planned three-day strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions Jobs and layoffs1 source
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● mixedBank strike on 28, 29, 30 September deferred; salaried individuals to get money in account as usual?The bank strike planned for 28–30 September has been deferred1 source
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Policy● mixedFinance Ministry seeks banks' inputs on AI tools for loan collection, assesses adoptionThe Finance Ministry has sought banks' feedback on AI-driven loan collection toolsFinance Ministry AI Digital lending1 source
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● mixedBank strike deferred after IBA assurance on five-day work weekUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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▲ bullish3-day bank strike deferred after bank union body meet: Will SBI, HDFC Bank remain open on Monday, 28 September?The proposed three-day bank strike from September 28 to 30 was deferred after IBA and UFBU reached an understandingPSU banks SBI HDFC Bank1 source
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▲ bullishBank unions defer three-day strike after talks with IBAUFBU deferred the planned three-day nationwide bank strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions IBA Indian Banks’ Association12 sources
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Leadership● mixedFour scenarios sketch ECB succession plan for post-Christine Lagarde eraKlaas Knot and Pablo Hernandez de Cos remain key contenders for the ECB presidency1 source
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● mixedBank strike from September 28-30: ATMs and 9 other services customers can avail without a branch visit; check listNationwide bank strike planned for September 28–30 over a five-day workweek demandUnited Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks Banking liquidity1 source
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▼ bearish3-day bank strike: Will your September salary be delayed? Here’s all you need to knowA bank strike from September 28-30 could delay salaries, depending on banks and employersPSU banks1 source
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Expansion● mixedSBI developing GIFT City specific products for NRI customers, says Chairman SettySBI PSU banks1 source
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● mixedPSBs, RRBs, old-generation private sector banks keep branches open on Sunday ahead of 3-day nationwide strikePSU banks Private banks United Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Leadership● mixedHDFC Bank CEO's to-do list in coming weeks: Growth, Casa, investor trustThe incoming HDFC Bank chief faces priorities including retail and deposit growth, rebuilding CASA and improving marginsHDFC Bank Private banks Retail1 source
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Data● mixedHigh credit-deposit ratio does not signal funding vulnerability: RBI reportRBI report says a high credit-deposit ratio alone does not signal funding vulnerabilityBanking liquidity Credit growth RBI1 source
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● mixedPage 3 of Bank (Private) StocksPrivate banks1 source
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● mixedBank strike: Over 50% banking users faced delays accessing their own money; 67% flag repeated KYC1 source
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Policy● mixedExpecting nil tax liability this year? Know which form to submit to avoid TDS on bank interest, rent and dividend incomeTaxpayers with nil estimated tax liability can submit Form 121 to avoid TDS on certain incomesIncome tax Taxes1 source
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● mixedMint Explainer: Why did banks open on Sunday?The article examines why banks operated on a Sunday and whether this was the first such instanceBanking liquidity1 source
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▼ bearishUnions plan a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28The strike is expected to affect public sector, old-generation private and regional rural banksUnited Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks Private banks3 sources
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Data● mixedRBI net dollar purchases hit record $18.65 bn in July: Monthly bulletinRBI net dollar purchases reached a record $18.65 bn in July, driven by a concessional swap facilityRBI US dollar1 source
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Market move● mixedPay your EMI in advance: Banks' message to customers ahead of 3-day strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions Indian Banks’ Association1 source
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Policy● mixedFCNR bounty may spark bank lending rate warCredit growth1 source
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Data▲ bullishNRI deposit inflows surge nearly sevenfold to $36.2 billion in April-July FY27FCNR(B) deposit flows reached $34.53 billion in April-July FY27RBI Forex reserves2 sources
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Policy● mixedBank closure this week: When and where will banks stay shut from September 28 to October 4A nationwide bank strike is set from September 28 to 301 source
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● mixedOfficials discuss credit ecosystem of TN in 187th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meet1 source
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Expansion▼ bearishAhead Of Three Day Nationwide Strike, Public Sector Banks Remain Open TodayPublic sector banks remained open Sunday ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strikePSU banks United Forum of Bank Unions SBI1 source
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● mixedBank strike September 28-30: What services will be affected and what will continuePSU banks1 source
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Expansion● mixedAxis Bank plans 12,500 campus hires, redeploys staff amid AI pushAxis Bank plans around 12,000–12,500 campus hires in FY27, versus 11,500–11,600 in FY26Axis Bank Private banks Jobs and layoffs1 source
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● mixed3-Day Bank Strike From Tomorrow: What Banking Services Will Stop And What Will Continue?PSU banks1 source
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Policy● mixedFive-day week: An 11-year dilemmaThe article argues extending banks’ Saturday holiday is a logical step for staff well-being and operational efficiencyUnited Forum of Bank Unions Jobs and layoffs1 source
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● mixedMissed your car loan EMIs? Can the bank take your vehicle away?Cars and SUVs1 source
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Policy● mixedBanks open on Sunday ahead of nationwide strike: Will you get your salary today?Banks were asked to disburse salaries in advance to avoid disruptions during a nationwide strikeRBI United Forum of Bank Unions Indian Banks’ Association1 source
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Expansion● mixedSBI business could touch Rs 200 lakh crore by 2030 on current growth: Chairman CS SettySBI PSU banks Credit growth1 source
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▲ bullishSBI chairman says digital banking and customer relationships will drive growthChairman C S Setty said SBI’s strategy is “digital first, customer first, nation always”SBI PSU banks2 sources
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Policy● mixedRare Sunday for public- and rural sector-banks: Check if your bank is open or closed todayPublic-sector and regional rural banks will open Sunday, September 27, ahead of a three-day nationwide bank-union strikePSU banks United Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Market move▲ bullishStock market prediction for tomorrow: Sensex, Nifty Monday, 28 Sept triggers | GIFT Nifty, Nikkei, Taiwan, Kospi cuesSensex and Nifty recovered on Friday, supported by value buying in blue-chip stocksNifty and Sensex Oil and gas companies Crude oil1 source
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● mixedBanks open today on Sunday: Check if all banks are open or closed today ahead of strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions2 sources
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● mixedAll public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks to remain open today for convenience of customersPSU banks1 source
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Legal● mixed₹14.69 crore jewellery found in tax search: When can inherited gold escape tax scrutiny?Kolkata ITAT upheld deletion of a ₹1.56 crore tax additionIncome tax Gold Taxes1 source
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Market move● mixedF&O Tracker: Supports offer hopeNifty and Nifty Bank futures may see a temporary reboundF&O Nifty and Sensex1 source
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Policy● mixedHoliday still a working day: Why are banks open on Sunday?Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks were directed to operate normally on Sunday to limit strike disruptionPSU banks United Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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● mixedI’m afraid of ‘starving to death.’ Social Security stopped our checks due to a hacked bank account. What can we do?Social Security checks stopped after a bank account was hacked1 source
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Policy● mixedDeposit per se may not be a binding constraint for credit creation: RBI bulletinCredit growth RBI1 source
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● mixedHow much are your banks dependent on insurance commissions?Insurance commissions are a significant source of fee income for some Indian banksInsurance distribution Insurance PSU banks1 source
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Data● mixedGovernment bank jobs barely grew in 5 years even as PSU bank business surged 56%India’s banking sector added 2.72 lakh jobs in five years; PSB workforce remained almost unchangedPSU banks PSUs Jobs and layoffs1 source
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Funding and debt● mixedPrestige Estates issues corporate guarantee of up to ₹750 crore for subsidiary loanPrestige Estates guaranteed up to ₹750 crore for a subsidiary’s loan from ICICI BankPrestige Estates Real estate ICICI Bank1 source
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● mixedBusiness correspondents explained: How BCs extend banking services beyond branchesBusiness Correspondents extend banking services beyond branchesInfrastructure1 source
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● mixedSBI hands over cheque worth ₹500 crore to Jeevika Didis in PatnaSBI PSU banks1 source
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● mixedDebt-to-income ratio explained: How lenders assess your repayment capacityDTI compares monthly debt payments with gross incomeDigital lending1 source
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● mixedAI will be a bigger leap for banking than digitisation, says IDFC FIRST Bank CEO V VaidyanathanAI IDFC First Bank Private banks1 source
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● mixedRepeated ₹2,000 UPI payments for one purchase? Your bank could flag the pattern: What it meansUPI Fintech and payments1 source
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● mixedWhy Are Banks Opening On A Sunday? The Reason Behind The Three-Day StrikeSunday opening was intended to avoid a five-day disruption from the weekend and three-day strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Funding and debt● mixedUtkarsh Small Finance Bank allots NCDs aggregating to Rs 300 crUtkarsh Small Finance Bank Corporate bonds Bond yields1 source
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Policy● mixedNo ATM charges, banks to operate on Sunday: What initiatives did Centre take to minimise disruptions during 3-day strikeA proposed nationwide bank strike may disrupt in-branch services from September 28 to 30, 2026United Forum of Bank Unions Indian Banks’ Association1 source
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● mixedBank strike: Will ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank remain open?Private banks ICICI Bank HDFC Bank1 source
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Policy● mixedFD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; know the list of banks1 source
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Policy● mixedWill AI make banking riskier? Why RBI wants banks to keep human judgment in the loopAI RBI RBI rules1 source
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● mixedUS pressure campaign cuts Iran’s banking and air links as war drags on - WSJIran Geopolitics Shipping routes1 source
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Market move▲ bullishRupee recovers as large public sector banks sell US dollarsRupee gained 15 paise to close at 95.81 per US dollar on FridayRupee PSU banks US dollar1 source
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● mixedAre you the ‘digital PA’ for your parents?Banks and businesses must do more to support older customersPrivate banks PSU banks1 source
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Leadership● mixedRBI appoints Suman Ray as Executive DirectorRBI appointed Suman Ray as Executive DirectorRBI Dinesh Pant1 source
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Broker call▲ bullishStocks to buy under ₹200: Tata Steel, South Bank, Castrol by Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi | Target, SL, market outlookNifty 50 was trading around the 23,000–23,100 support zoneNifty and Sensex Tata Steel Castrol India1 source
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Broker call● mixedDaily Voice: Are private-sector banks trading at cheap valuations? Ladderup’s Raghvendra Nath sees...Private banks Market valuations1 source
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● mixedBank branches shut on September 26 for fourth Saturday; public banks and RRBs operate September 27SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank branches were closed on September 26PSU banks SBI HDFC Bank2 sources
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Data● mixed‘Real economy drives financial, external sectors’Economic growth FDI Consumer demand1 source
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● mixedAre banks open or closed today?1 source
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● mixedFive-day staff, seven-day banking: Modernising India’s banksIndian Banks’ Association RBI1 source
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● mixedHimachal Bank employees plan three-day strike from September 28 over workweek and PLIJobs and layoffs2 sources
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● mixedBanks Sector Stocks ArchivesPrivate banks PSU banks1 source
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Policy● mixedRBI bulk deposit rule changes take effect from October 1, 2026New bulk deposit rules take effect from October 1, 2026RBI RBI rules2 sources
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Leadership● mixedMorgan Stanley’s Co-Head of Public Finance Banking Leaves FirmMorgan Stanley1 source
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Legal● mixedProsecutors seize bank accounts of Montana firm linked to TetherTether1 source
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● mixedCentral BanksRBI Private banks US Fed1 source
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Legal● mixedVitol Told Bank Radiant Contracts With CFO’s Signature Were FakeVitol told Deutsche Bank contracts purportedly signed by its CFO weren’t real1 source
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Data● mixedRBI Bulletin: Credit-Deposit Ratio Exceeding 80% Does Not Indicate Funding VulnerabilityBank credit growth has outpaced aggregate deposits, pushing the credit-deposit ratio above 80% since FY23Credit growth RBI1 source
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Policy▼ bearishBanks may rejig insurance sales as Irdai proposes sharp commission cutsIRDAI has proposed sharp cuts to insurance commissionsIRDAI Insurance distribution Insurance1 source
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Data▲ bullishIndia’s private capex estimated at ₹3.2 lakh crore in 2026-27: RBIRBI estimates private capex at ₹3.2 lakh crore in 2026-27RBI Economic growth Infrastructure1 source
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● mixedBank strike from September 28: SBI, Bank of India urge customers to complete key transactions in advancePSU banks SBI Bank of India1 source
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Data● mixedBank deposit growth level in August hits highest in 15 years, leading to CD ratio moderation: RBI BulletinCredit growth RBI Banking liquidity1 source
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Data● mixedRupee gains on FCNR(B) deposits reverse amid crude price spike: RBI reportBanks mobilised $133 billion in FCNR(B) deposits after the RBI opened a concessional swap window in JuneRupee RBI Banking liquidity1 source
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Market move● mixedFrance cannot rely on the ECB to resolve its debt problems, central bank chief saysEuropean Union Government borrowing2 sources
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Data● mixedRBI Bulletin – September 2026RBI released its September 2026 monthly Bulletin, containing seven speeches, three articles and current statisticsRBI Economic growth Repo rate1 source
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Legal● mixedRepaid Rs 1.41 crore loan, but bank lost property papers; couple wins Rs 15.5 lakhThe couple had repaid a ₹1.41 crore loanAsset quality1 source
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Policy● mixedRBI cuts exporters’ earnings repatriation deadline to nine monthsRBI reversed its earlier allowance for exporters to repatriate earnings within 15 monthsRBI RBI rules Trade and tariffs2 sources
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Legal● mixedAI messaging scam costs Intesa millions; half the amount recoveredAI3 sources
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IPO▲ bullishCoal India subsidiary SECL prepares for an $800 million IPOSouth Eastern Coalfields is reported to be planning an $800 million IPOCoal India Coal Listing rules4 sources
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● mixedBank strike from September 28-30: Are banks closed for 5 days from Saturday, Sept 26? Here’s what you need to knowAll banks will be closed September 28–30 due to a UFBU-led strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks1 source
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Policy● mixedRBI fixes H2 Ways and Means Advances limit for government at Rs 50,000 crRBI set the government's H2 2026-27 Ways and Means Advances limit at ₹50,000 croreRBI RBI rules1 source
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● mixedGUNTUR Punjab & Sind Bank IFSC Code, GUNTURPunjab & Sind Bank SIDBI G-secs1 source
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Policy● mixedCooperative banks to remain open during proposed September 28–30 bank strikeCooperative banks are expected to remain operational during the proposed September 28–30 strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions2 sources
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Funding and debt▲ bullishPC Jeweller clears dues to all 14 consortium banks and becomes debt-freeThe company cleared approximately ₹3,000 crore of debtPC Jeweller Insolvency and defaults Retail4 sources
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Market move● mixedThese two market gauges may signal a big risk-off event for the market, says BofABofA says rising bond-market anxiety and a financial-stock selloff may signal a serious market shockBond yields Wall Street Global bonds1 source
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Policy● mixedUPI MDR: Where will 0.4% fee go? FM clarifies banks, payment gateways & apps to get a share | Check breakdownOf the 0.4% UPI fee, 40% goes to customer banks, 30% to payment gateways and 20% to UPI appsUPI Fintech and payments1 source
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Policy▼ bearishThree-day bank strike may disrupt branches around September 30 compliance deadlinesPublic sector bank branches are expected to face disruption during a three-day strikePSU banks United Forum of Bank Unions2 sources
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Data▼ bearishBank deposits, credit shrink in fortnight to September 15Bank deposits contracted by Rs 2.59 lakh crore in the fortnight ending September 15Banking liquidity Credit growth1 source
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● mixedGovt denies five-day banking: Govt says no commitment; unions press strike from Sept 28United Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Policy▼ bearishFinance Ministry gives no commitment on five-day work week as bank strike loomsUFBU plans a three-day strike beginning September 28PSU banks Jobs and layoffs United Forum of Bank Unions3 sources
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Deal● mixedIDBI Bank Disinvestment On Track, Govt Evaluating Financial Bids At 'Steady Pace': SourcesProposed sale covers the Centre’s 30.48% stake and LIC’s 30.24% stakeIDBI Bank Disinvestment LIC1 source
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Data● mixedMoney Supply for the fortnight ended on September 15, 2026RBI released money-supply data for the fortnight ended September 15, 2026RBI Banking liquidity1 source
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Data● mixedReserve Bank of India – Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement – ExtractRBI weekly statistical supplement reports liabilities and assets in ₹ croreRBI1 source
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Market move▲ bullishStock markets bounce back on value buying; Sensex rises 315 pointsSensex rose 315 points on value buyingNifty and Sensex Axis Bank Mahindra & Mahindra1 source
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● mixedThree-day bank strike may disrupt salary credits and branch servicesCentral government employees and pensioners were due September salaries and pensions on September 25Jobs and layoffs2 sources
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● mixedAre all banks open on Sunday, September 27?1 source
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Leadership● mixedHDFC Bank CEO Announcement Live Updates: New MD & CEO appointment expected soonHDFC Bank is expected to announce its next MD and CEO soonHDFC Bank Private banks Dinesh Pant1 source
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Broker call● mixedMarkets may consolidate for a year; current large-cap valuations reasonable: Bandhan AMC's Karthik KumarBandhan AMC’s Karthik Kumar said markets may consolidate for a year and large-cap valuations are reasonableMarket valuations Insurance Mutual funds1 source
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Market move● mixedHow will surging US bond yields impact Indian banks: Experts list 3 key factors to watchUS Treasuries Bond yields Global markets1 source
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● mixedEquitas Small Finance Bank faces Rs 533-crore GST demandEquitas Small Finance Bank GST Taxes1 source
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Market move● mixedRupee firms after RBI intervention as one-year forward yield reaches 3.50%Rupee ended at 95.81/$ after RBI intervention, easing oil prices and a softer dollarRupee RBI Crude oil3 sources
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Policy● mixedUS Fed plans to raise asset thresholds for bank oversightThe Fed is set to propose higher asset thresholds for banking regulationsUS Fed2 sources
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● mixedSBI Branches To Remain Open On Sunday In View Of 3-Day Bank StrikeSBI branches will remain open Sunday during the three-day bank strikeSBI PSU banks United Forum of Bank Unions1 source
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Policy● mixedBank of England may struggle to hold rates amid high energy costsInput costs Inflation1 source
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Market move▲ bullishSensex gains 315 points and Nifty closes at 23,141 in partial reboundSensex ended at 73,896, up 315 points; Nifty closed at 23,141, up 77 pointsNifty and Sensex Real estate Autos3 sources
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Market move● mixedTop 5 FD rates: Suryoday, Jana, Ujjivan, Equitas and AU SFB compared for key tenuresCompares FD rates across Suryoday, Jana, Ujjivan, Equitas and AU small finance banksSuryoday Small Finance Bank Jana Small Finance Bank Ujjivan Small Finance Bank1 source
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Market move● mixedUPI, bank transfer or credit card: What to consider when paying rentUPI Fintech and payments1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishMuthoot Microfin expects to beat 20% loan growth target as funding costs fallMuthoot Microfin expects to beat its 20% loan growth targetMuthoot Microfin Microfinance Credit growth1 source
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Policy● mixedIndia's banking journey with technology has been one of considerable success, says RBI Deuty GovernorRBI1 source
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Deal● mixedFederal Bank–Jana Small Finance Bank in advanced talks for a share swap dealThe Federal Bank Jana Small Finance Bank Private banks1 source
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Policy● mixedGovernment never agreed to 5-day week for banks, say finmin sourcesUnited Forum of Bank Unions Finance Ministry1 source
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Deal● mixedExclusive | Federal Bank-Jana SFB deal in final stages, may be announced soonJana SFB’s promoter is likely to sell a 16.9% stake to Federal BankThe Federal Bank Private banks Jana Small Finance Bank1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishBreaking out: 97-year-old South Indian Bank wants to outgrow name, go nationalPlans to expand in Maharashtra, Gujarat and the national capitalThe South Indian Bank1 source
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Policy● mixedBulk deposit interest rate rules to change from Oct 1RBI1 source
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Market move● mixedGlobal Market: BoE officials signal growing openness to rate hike as energy costs stay highBoE policymakers are signalling greater openness to a rate hikeGlobal markets Inflation Fuel prices1 source
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Data● mixedBank Lending to Eurozone Businesses Halved in AugustBank lending to eurozone businesses halved in AugustCredit growth European markets European Union1 source
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Legal● mixedDelhi HC directs police to decide on bank unions' protest site ahead of Sept 28-30 strikeDelhi High Court directed police to identify a new protest site ahead of the September 28–30 bank strikeUnited Forum of Bank Unions Indian Banks’ Association1 source
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Data● mixedShare of high-value micro loans rise: ReportLoans above ₹75,000 rose to 41% of individual microfinance loans in Q1 FY27, from 28% a year earlierMicrofinance Asset quality NBFCs1 source
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Results● mixedHDFC Bank To Issue ESOP Of 19 Lakh Shares To 'Employees' — Key Details InsideHDFC Bank's board will meet on October 17 to consider quarterly and half-year resultsHDFC Bank Stock exchanges1 source
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● mixedBank strike Sept 28-30: Will financial services work? All ATM, digital wallet and UPI FAQs answeredBank unions plan a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, risking in-branch service disruptionsUnited Forum of Bank Unions UPI Fintech and payments1 source
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Market move● mixedSenior citizen FD rates: Small finance banks offer up to 8.50%; check rates across banksPrivate banks1 source
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Policy● mixedGovernment and banks to set subsidy for UPI after MDR beginsMDR collections are not expected to cover the full cost of running UPIUPI Fintech and payments2 sources
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Deal▲ bullishGovernment evaluates revised bids for 60.72% stake in IDBI BankRevised bids are from Fairfax Financial Holdings and Emirates NBDIDBI Bank Disinvestment Fairfax5 sources
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Policy● mixedSBI and other PSU banks waive ATM charges during September 28–30 strikePSU lenders waive ATM charges beyond free transaction limits during the three-day strikeSBI PSU banks Punjab National Bank7 sources
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Policy● mixedFive-day banking week never up for negotiation, say govt sourcesUnited Forum of Bank Unions Finance Ministry1 source
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Funding and debt▲ bullishEmbassy Office Parks REIT raises ₹1,000 crore through NCDs to refinance debtThe REIT raised ₹1,000 crore through floating-rate non-convertible debenturesOffice and REITs Corporate bonds Real estate5 sources
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Results● mixedHDFC Bank shares trade flat ahead of Q2 results: What’s happening?HDFC Bank traded at ₹731.40 at 10:42 am, versus a previous close of ₹728.90HDFC Bank Private banks1 source
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Funding and debt● mixedBanks Tap Billions in BOE Repo Cash to Profit on Bond TradesBond yields Bond auctions Banking liquidity1 source
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● mixedBank strike: Confusion over September 27 as association tells bankers 'don't report to work'; will banks...United Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks1 source
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Policy▼ bearishPower shifts from brokers to insurers as IRDAI tightens commission rules, says Motilal Oswal's Nitin AggarwalIRDAI's proposed commission cuts triggered a selloff in insurer, bank and distributor stocksIRDAI Insurance distribution Insurance1 source
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Policy● mixedGovernment tells banks to shield consumers from UPI feesUPI Fintech and payments RBI rules1 source
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● mixedBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsUnited Forum of Bank Unions Jobs and layoffs1 source
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Policy● mixedAre banks open or closed on Sunday, September 27? Here’s why there’s confusion ahead of the proposed bank unions strikeThe government decided to keep public-sector and rural banks open on September 27, despite the holidayUnited Forum of Bank Unions PSU banks1 source
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Market move● mixedRBI likely intervenes to support rupee as it trades near 95.88 per dollarRupee rose to 95.88 per dollar, paring its decline from 95.97 in early dealsRupee RBI US dollar2 sources
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Market move● mixedOil prices at $105 | NBFC, Banks stocks remain in focus on insurance blow | Opening BellCrude oil Insurance NBFCs1 source
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● mixedChart of the Day: Lenders want micro loan size upgrade without borrower leverageMicrofinance NBFCs Credit growth1 source
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Broker call● mixedF&O: Analyst suggests bear, bull spreads on Bank Nifty, Canara BankHDFC Securities analyst recommended a Bear spread on Bank Nifty and a Bull spread on Canara BankCanara Bank F&O1 source
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Policy● mixedReserve Bank likely to start a shallow rate hike cycleRepo rate RBI Credit growth1 source
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Market move● mixedTrading Plan: Can Nifty 50 defend 23,000, Bank Nifty hold above 55,000 amid elevated bond yields, oil...Nifty and Sensex Bond yields Crude oil1 source
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Policy● mixedBanks to deploy excess liquidity over next few months: RBI DGBanking liquidity RBI Credit growth1 source
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● mixedBeyond Bajaj Finance: The 3 lenders quietly dominating India’s new unsecured credit cycleUnsecured loans NBFCs Bajaj Finance1 source
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● mixedKHOPOLI Punjab & Sind Bank IFSC Code, RAIGADPunjab & Sind Bank1 source
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