
Fairfax Brings HDFC Veterans to IDBI Bank in ₹52,878 Crore Deal
Fairfax Financial brings legendary HDFC veterans Deepak Parekh and Paresh Sukthankar into IDBI Bank. With N. S. Kannan proposed as chairman, explore how Prem Watsa is building an elite governance shield to dominate India's banking landscape.

Sidharatha Mishra Named ICICI Life MD & CEO for Five-Year Term
ICICI Bank veteran Sidharatha Mishra has been named the next MD & CEO of ICICI Life Insurance for a five-year term, succeeding Anup Bagchi. Here's a detailed look at his career, appointment timeline and the strategic challenges awaiting him.

Anup Bagchi Appointed HDFC Bank MD & CEO: RBI Approves 3-Year Term
The Reserve Bank of India has approved ICICI veteran Anup Bagchi to lead HDFC Bank. The appointment concludes a highly scrutinised CEO succession process for India's largest private lender.

PwC India Rajan Pental Appointment: Ex-YES Bank ED to Lead BFSI Practice
Following his YES Bank superannuation in July 2026, 35-year banking veteran Rajan Pental joins PwC India. He will lead the Financial Services Sector practice. Discover why Big Four firms are hiring top banking executives today.

₹44 Lakh Crore at Stake: HDFC Bank’s Next CEO Decision Enters Final Stage
The RBI is reviewing two elite executives for HDFC Bank's top post. The bank controls a staggering ₹43.98 lakh crore balance sheet. Sashidhar Jagdishan steps down in October 2026. A final regulatory ruling is expected within 7 to 10 days.

Top Banks in India by Asset Size, Revenue, and AUM: FY2026 Report
As India's banking sector scales new heights in FY2026, understanding the exact differences between bank assets, net interest income, and wealth AUM is critical for accurate institutional valuation.

Apple Pay India Launch Set for October 2026: Axis Bank to Lead Rollout
The long-awaited Apple Pay India launch is reportedly set for October 2026. Apple will partner initially with Axis Bank credit cards, deliberately sidestepping the zero-MDR UPI payment network to safeguard its core transaction fee revenue.

Jimmy Tata Named HDFC Bank Executive Director; RBI Approval Awaited
HDFC Bank elevates veteran banker Jimmy Tata to Whole-Time Director, designated Executive Director, as the lender strengthens its top leadership amid CEO succession, evolving credit-risk requirements & upcoming RBI Expected Credit Loss framework

HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar Begins New Term as Q1 Profit Climbs
Vibha Padalkar begins a fresh five-year term as Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Life following IRDAI approval. The leadership continuity arrives as the insurer reports solid Q1 FY27 financial performance, including massive AUM expansion.

India's Most Profitable Companies FY26: Profit Quality vs. Reported PAT
Corporate India's FY26 earnings leaderboard conceals major accounting distortions. While headline figures celebrate record profits, non-recurring demerger adjustments, liability derecognitions, and cyclical windfalls mask true economic earning p

RBI Approves LIC ICICI Bank Stake Hike Up to 9.99% Limit
The Reserve Bank of India has officially allowed the Life Insurance Corporation of India to increase its ownership in ICICI Bank to a maximum of 9.99 percent. This strategic move heavily strengthens ties between the Indian financial sectors.

Q1 FY27 Results: Reliance Out Today, HDFC & ICICI Bank Line Up Saturday, Infosys Next Week
India's Q1 FY27 earnings season enters its busiest week as Reliance Industries has announced its June quarter results, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank and Infosys prepare to report earnings.

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.

ECL Framework Explained: Why India's Lenders Must Now Price Risk They Haven't Even Seen Yet
The central bank just rewired how India's lenders count money they might lose. Here's what it means for banks, borrowers, and everyone in between.

HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 Results: Profit Up 9%, Dividend at Rs 15.50
India's Largest Private Bank Beats Expectations on Profit, Declares Rs 13 Final Dividend, But Interest Income Dips Marginally

HDFC Life Insurance Company Reports 4% Q4 Profit Growth, Declares ₹2.10 Dividend
Solid but not spectacular — HDFC Life's Q4 shows steady insurance growth, but margin compression is worth watching

Apple Deals in India Right Now — What's On Sale, What to Buy, and What to Skip
Croma launched its Everything Apple sale India April, and the first phase runs through April 19. Croma is using a layered discount model as well: exchange offers, HDFC Tata Neu credit card benefits (extra 10 percent savings), no-cost EMI option

Indian Stock Market Today — Markets Open Deep in Red as US-Iran Talks Collapse and Crude Surges Past $100
The Sensex opened 2.08 percent lower at 75,937.16, after having closed at a solid 77,550.25 on Friday. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,589.60, down 1.92 percent from its Friday close of 24,050.60.

RBI MPC Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%: Cautious Optimism Amid Global Uncertainty
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling a measured and cautious approach in the face of rising global uncertainties, particularly tensions in West Asia.

HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 Results: Deposits Rise 13% YoY, Strong Growth Amid Liquidity Crunch
The country’s largest private lender reported a strong 12.8% year-on-year rise in average deposits for Q4 FY26, taking the figure to a massive ₹28.51 lakh crore.