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Track every major development in Indian banking — RBI monetary policy, repo rate changes, HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak Mahindra and PSU banks. Coverage includes earnings, NPA trends, credit growth, NBFC news, and the regulatory changes shaping BankNifty.
- RBI repo rate, MPC decisions and monetary policy
- Earnings updates from HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak
- PSU bank consolidation and asset-quality news
- NBFC sector — Bajaj Finance, Cholamandalam, Shriram
Latest Banking News
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI commission caps, warn of 60-70% revenue hit
Insurance brokers in India are opposing commission cap proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. They warn that these changes could reduce their revenue significantly and threaten many jobs. The Insurance Brokers Association of India seeks more time to provide feedback and opposes hard caps without proper assessments. Proposed changes aim to lower distribution costs and improve policyholder value, according to the regulator.
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Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI's proposed reforms on caps on commissions
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RBI's new FEMA rule from October 1: What freelancers and IT firms need to know
Calcutta High Court Quashes Garnishee Orders Against SBI Over Inoperative Account
Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October
Private bank stocks rally up to 4% day ahead of RBI MPC Oct meet outcome
India VIX Falls 3.86% to 14.21 Ahead of RBI Policy
India’s Rupee Slid Toward A Record Low As RBI Stepped In
RBI May Begin Rate Hike Cycle, Repo Rate Could Hit 6% By FY27: Reports
RBI seen starting rate-hike cycle, repo could rise to 6% by FY27-end: Reports
RBI To Field-test BOPP Polymer Notes In INR 10 And INR 20 Denominations - THE PACKMAN
RBI MPC meeting October 2026: 25 bps or 50 bps hike - how far could rates go?
Anup Bagchi at HDFC Bank: Can an Outsider Fix India's Most Complex Lender?
India Set For First Rate Hike in Almost Four Years: Guide
Sensex, Nifty rise as bank stocks gain ahead of RBI policy
HDFC Bank Stock Update: Share Price Sees Modest Gains Amidst Mixed News
RBI seen beginning rate-hike cycle, repo rate may reach 6% by FY27 as inflation risks rise: Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does BankNifty matter to traders?
BankNifty is the second-most-traded index on NSE (after Nifty 50). It comprises 12 large banks, and bank-stock moves often signal broader market direction.
How does RBI policy affect bank stocks?
A repo-rate cut typically expands net interest margins and is positive for banks; a hike pressures NIMs but can boost yields on existing loans. Banks also benefit from improving credit growth in the economy.