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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meets heads of PSU banks on Mon, review foreign currency deposit mobilisation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet public sector bank heads on Monday. The meeting will review progress on attracting foreign currency deposits from NRIs. RBI withdrew interest rate ceilings on certain foreign currency deposits until September 30. Concessional forex swap facilities are offered to banks for FCNR(B) deposits. This initiative aims to boost foreign currency inflows and credit flow to productive sectors.
Corporate fundraising through CPs touch 5-year high at ₹2.53 trn in June
Fundraising by Indian corporates through commercial papers (CPs) route surged to a nearly five-year high in June, driven by favourable pricing, seasonal working capital requirements and refinancing of existing debt. According to Prime Database data, corporates raised Rs 2.53 lakh crore through CPs in June, up 84.6 per cent from Rs 1.37 lakh crore in May. On a year-on-year basis, issuances rose 59.4 per cent from Rs 1.59 lakh crore in June 2025. The June mobilisation was the highest since July 2021, when companies had raised Rs 2.69 lakh crore through CPs, the data showed. "Corporates preferred CPs over bank borrowings wherever pricing was favourable. Many issuers also refinanced existing obligations and built precautionary liquidity buffers. The easing interest rate environment and expectations of comfortable liquidity further encouraged issuances," said V Ramachandra Reddy, head of treasury at The Karur Vysya Bank. Balasubramanian R, head of treasury at Dhanlaxmi Bank, said ...
L&T Fin to AU Small Fin — Seven NBFC stocks that will react to their Q1 updates today
AU Small Finance Bank's total deposits crossed the mark of ₹1.5 lakh crore, while L&T Finance's retail disbursements were up 36% from last year.
Corporate loan demand outpaces retail credit as firms shift from bonds to banks
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
Corporate loans outpace retail
Corporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yields climb. Recent RBI rate cuts have made bank loans more appealing. Analysts anticipate this trend to continue, supported by improved liquidity, though a shift back to debt markets is possible. Small businesses are seeing particularly strong bank credit growth.
AI-led productivity will keep US dollar strong; Fed likely on hold through 2026: Standard Chartered
Steven Englander, Managing Director - Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why structural factors, not the economic cycle, are driving the US dollar. He discusses the Fed's rate outlook, long-term interest rates, capital flows, emerging markets, India's rupee and what could trigger a sustained decline in the dollar.
Genus Power shares fall 10% after ₹268 crore block deal; Sources say GIC likely seller
Chiswick Investment or GIC has a 15.11% stake in Genus Power at the end of the March quarter, while close to 1.6 lakh small retail shareholders, or those with authorised share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 16% stake in the company.
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan from overseas investors; in talks for $400 million ADB funding
India Infrastructure Finance Company is set to secure a substantial $1 billion foreign-currency loan, potentially its largest to date, and is also in talks with the Asian Development Bank for an additional $400 million. This move follows recent Reserve Bank of India measures designed to bolster dollar inflows and support the rupee.
SBI's improving performance warrants better valuation, chairman Setty says: Report
State Bank of India's chairman believes the bank is undervalued, citing improvements in financial strength, customer base, and earnings. He highlighted the success of the Yono digital platform, strengthened capital position, and the significant growth in value from its subsidiaries. SBI is also focusing on technology adoption, including AI, and sees opportunities in power, MSME, and retail lending, positioning itself for future growth despite evolving funding landscapes.
ADB Sees India As Biggest Private Sector Market; Targets $1 Billion Direct Support in 2026
Last month, ADB and Standard Chartered Bank signed agreements to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements covering both US dollar and rupee transactions.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.