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HDFC Bank Implements Reward Point Caps on SmartBuy Vouchers Starting July 1

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, will implement a new cap on reward point accruals for brand voucher purchases via its SmartBuy portal, effective July 1, 2024. This policy…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Business Insights

SoftBank Revives $10 Billion Loan Negotiations Backed by OpenAI Holdings

Renewed Financial StrategySoftBank Group Corp. has officially resumed negotiations with a consortium of major lenders, including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Mizuho Financial Group, to secure a $10 billion loan…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Business Insights

Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank Forge Strategic Alliance to Fuel Cross-Border M&A

Strategic Alliance Targets India's Growing Corporate SectorBank of Baroda (BoB) and Japan's Mizuho Bank have officially entered into a strategic partnership this week to facilitate cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A)…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 1, 2026

Business Insights

Yes Bank Announces Strategic Capital Raise of ₹16,000 Crore

Yes Bank, a prominent private sector lender in India, announced on Tuesday that its board of directors has approved a plan to raise up to ₹16,000 crore through a combination…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 30, 2026

Business Insights

Public Sector Banks Bolster National Exchequer with ₹7,023 Crore Dividend Payout

Strengthening the National Fiscal PositionCanara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank have collectively transferred a dividend payout of ₹7,023 crore to the Government of India for the fiscal year…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 30, 2026

Economy

The Paradox of Banking Fraud: Fewer Incidents, Higher Financial Impact

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported in its latest annual assessment that the total number of banking fraud incidents has declined significantly over the past fiscal year, yet the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 30, 2026

Economy

MSME Credit Resilience Holds Steady Amid Global Economic Headwinds

Indian MSMEs demonstrate remarkable credit stability amidst global challenges, supported by strong government backing and committed lenders.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 29, 2026

Economy

RBI Clarifies FCNR(B) Swap Facility Rules: A Guide for Banks and NRIs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) this week, detailing the operational framework for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) swap…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 29, 2026

Business Insights

HDFC Bank Poised for Leadership Transition Amid Executive Search

Leadership Succession at India's Largest Private LenderHDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, is expected to finalize the appointment of a new chairman within the next seven to ten days,…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 29, 2026

Economy

RBI Tightens Regulations on Bank Marketing and Sales Practices

New Regulatory Framework Addresses Consumer ProtectionThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a comprehensive set of directives this week aimed at curbing deceptive marketing and sales practices within the banking…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 28, 2026