banking – SRK BHARAT

Cash Usage Quickens Across Economy Despite Government Review of UPI MDR Charges

Recent financial data reveals a surprising resurgence in physical currency utilization across the national economy, even as policymakers deliberate the potential introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified…

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Business

State Bank of India Returns to Dollar Debt Market Amid Strong Investor Demand

The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation's largest lender, has officially re-entered the international dollar debt market to raise fresh capital through senior unsecured notes. According to reports, this…

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Business

RBI Monetary Policy Committee Maintains Status Quo, Keeps Policy Rate at 5.25 Percent

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee announced its decision to keep the benchmark policy rate unchanged at 5.25 percent during its latest bi-monthly review meeting.Financial authorities maintained the…

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Business

Indian Bank Credit-Deposit Ratio Soars to 62-Year High of 82.6% in First Quarter

Commercial banks in India recorded a historic credit-deposit (CD) ratio of 82.6% in the first quarter of FY27, marking the highest level observed in 62 years. The surge was propelled…

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Business

India’s Credit Card Market Faces Stagnation Amid Shifting Lending Priorities

Credit Expansion Slows for New BorrowersDespite significant improvements in asset quality across the Indian banking sector, credit card penetration is experiencing a notable slowdown, according to a recent report from…

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Business

IDFC FIRST Bank Gains Authorization to Process Provident Fund Payments

IDFC FIRST Bank has received official authorization from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to act as an agency bank for processing provident fund payments across India, effective immediately. This…

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Business

Bank of Baroda Settles NMC Health Dispute for $600 Million

A Major Resolution in International BankingBank of Baroda, India's second-largest public sector lender, officially notified stock exchanges on Thursday, July 2, 2026, that it has reached a $600 million (approximately…

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Entertainment

The Legal Limbo: Financial Vulnerability for Same-Sex Couples in India

Financial Inclusion and Legal BarriersWhile same-sex couples in India have secured the right to open joint bank accounts and designate one another as nominees, they remain excluded from critical financial…

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Business

Bank of Baroda Resolves NMC Health Dispute with ₹5,700 Crore Settlement

The Settlement DetailsBank of Baroda has finalized a settlement agreement to pay ₹5,700 crore to resolve legal disputes surrounding the collapse of NMC Health in Abu Dhabi. This resolution follows…

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Business

Coal Ministry Eases Financial Norms with Surety Bonds

The Indian Ministry of Coal has officially authorized the use of insurance surety bonds as a viable alternative to traditional bank guarantees for coal mining projects. This policy shift, announced…

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