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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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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 Jefferies1 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 171 source
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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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● 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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● 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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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 nationwide strike after talks with IBAUFBU deferred the planned three-day nationwide strike after talks with IBAIndian Banks’ Association United Forum of Bank Unions12 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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