
MeitY Warns of AI Cyber Threats in Banking: What Every Customer Must Know
A ₹35 lakh scam. A fake RBI Governor video. A ₹48,021 crore fraud bill. MeitY has flagged how AI is quietly rewriting bank fraud in India, and why your next call might not be who it sounds like.

SBI Sells 1.42% Stake in SBI Funds Management for ₹1,655 Crore in Pre-IPO Deal
Bank of India signed pre-IPO share purchase agreements on July 9, 2026 to sell a 1.42% stake in SBI Funds Management India's largest AMC to 30 investors for ₹1,655 crore at ₹574 per share.

IDFC FIRST Bank Goes Live on EPFO Platform, Enables Online PF Payments for Employers
Bank went live on the EPFO platform on July 6, 2026, becoming an authorised bank for provident fund payments under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Employers can now initiate PF payments directly through the EPFO portal.

South Indian Bank Gets RBI Nod to Appoint Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO
RBI has approved Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as South Indian Bank’s MD & CEO for three years from October 1, 2026. Pai is currently Chief General Manager at Canara Bank and leads digital banking and innovation.

Kotak to Acquire Deutsche Bank India Retail Business: Why This Deal Matters Beyond ₹282 Crore
Kotak Mahindra Bank just signed a deal that changes the shape of Indian banking. The numbers involved are big, but what happens next could matter even more for customers, employees and the entire banking sector in Bharat.

Google's Spam Update Just Changed The Rules, Here Is What Indian Banks Need To Know
The internet is moving from search engines to answer engines. For India’s BFSI sector, this shift will redefine how customers discover loans, insurance, mutual funds, financial advice and trusted institutions.

Dark Patterns in Indian Apps: Why RBI and CCPA Are Cracking Down on Manipulative Design
RBI, CCPA and consumer reports are putting manipulative app design under the scanner. Read how hidden fees, fake urgency and pre-ticked consent boxes are changing India’s digital regulation landscape.

RBI’s New NBFC Rules 2026: Type I, Type II and Unregistered NBFC Explained
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a major change in India’s NBFC regulatory framework from July 1, 2026. Under the RBI Amendment Directions notified on April 29, 2026, non-banking financial companies will now be classified as Type I NBFCs

Bank of India Hands Over ₹1,553.50 Crore Dividend Cheque to Government for FY26
Bank of India has presented a ₹1,553.50 crore dividend cheque to the Government of India for FY 2025-26. The public sector lender reported a 14.19% rise in net profit to ₹10,527 crore during the year.

HDFC Bank's New Chairman Isn't a Banker — Here's Why That Matters
A former bureaucrat steps into India's biggest private bank boardroom, yet one regulatory approval stands between him and the chairman's chair.

Kotak Mahindra Bank MD Ashok Vaswani to Step Down After Three-Year Term
Kotak Mahindra Bank MD and CEO Ashok Vaswani will step down after his three-year term ends on December 31, 2026, having decided not to seek reappointment. The bank's board has begun the process of finding his successor.

EPFO New Rules 2026: Now Withdraw Your PF Money via UPI and ATM - Just Like a Bank Account
EPFO 3.0 is here. India's 30 crore provident fund members can now access their retirement savings instantly. No paperwork. No employer approval. No waiting.

Power Grid to Raise $500 Million via ECB, Board Clears ₹2.2 Lakh Crore Borrowing Limit
Power Grid needs long-term funds for transmission projects, grid expansion, renewable energy evacuation and its large project pipeline.

NPCI Is Changing How You See a UPI Recipient Before You Pay
NPCI’s UPI verified name update aims to make digital payments safer by showing the recipient’s bank-registered name before a transaction.

Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Vaswani Eyes India's Top Banking Throne
Kotak Mahindra Bank is hunting acquisitions, deploying excess capital, and targeting India's banking throne. CEO Ashok Vaswani declares his ambitions are high and the moves to back them up have already begun.

Dr. K. Paul Thomas Named Chairman of Sa-Dhan, Signalling Stronger Focus on Responsible Microfinance
Dr. K. Paul Thomas of ESAF Small Finance Bank has been elected Chairman of Sa-Dhan, marking a key leadership change in India’s microfinance sector.

DORA, PSD3 and EU Digital Identity Wallet Deadline: Is the BFSI Sector Ready?
DORA, PSD3 and the EU Digital Identity Wallet are set to reshape Europe’s BFSI sector by 2026. Banks, fintechs and payment firms must prepare for new rules.

RBI Opens FCNR(B) Swap Window, Banks Seek SBLC Relaxation for NRI Deposits
Indian banks have asked the RBI to relax guarantee rules for NRI deposits, arguing that the move could attract billions of dollars in foreign currency inflowsx rese

IDFC-AU Bank Case: CBI Raids IAS Officers as ₹645-Crore Haryana Fund Scam Probe Widens
The IDFC First Bank-AU Small Finance Bank case relates to alleged misappropriation of Haryana government funds from accounts maintained with private banks. CBI is probing alleged collusion involving bank officials.

RBI Monetary Policy Today: Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, No Immediate EMI Shock for Borrowers
The next few months will be important for the Indian economy. The RBI will closely monitor crude oil prices, rupee-dollar movement, monsoon performance, inflation numbers and global developments.

Before Taking a Loan, Know Your CIBIL Score: Why It Matters for Every Borrower?
A CIBIL score is no longer just a banking term. It can affect loan approval, interest rates, EMI burden & a borrower’s financial future. Before taking a loan, every Indian borrower should understand how credit scores work?

West Bengal Gramin Bank Partners with Canara HSBC Life Insurance to Expand Rural Insurance Access
Bancassurance partnership to bring life insurance, savings, and long-term financial planning solutions to rural and semi-urban customers across West Bengal

SBI Q4 FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 5.6% to ₹19,684 Cr
State Bank of India reported a steady performance in Q4 FY26, with net profit rising 5.6% year-on-year to ₹19,684 crore. For the full year, SBI’s profit crossed the ₹80,000 crore mark for the first time, while the bank also declared a dividend.

PNB Q4 Results: Net Profit Rises to ₹5,225 Cr; ₹3 Dividend Declared
Punjab National Bank posted a 14.41% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹5,225.11 crore for Q4FY26, despite a decline in net interest income.