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Finance ministry to meet bank CEOs on Anthropic ‘Mythos’ cyber risk
Indian bank leaders will meet the finance minister today. They will discuss protecting the nation's payment system. The focus is on cyber threats from a new AI model called Mythos. Banks are seen as vulnerable due to their interconnected IT platforms. This meeting follows reports of unauthorized access to the AI model. Global regulators are also discussing these potential risks.
AU Small Finance Bank to decide on fund raising, results on April 27
The board is set to consider an enabling resolution for the annual renewal of fund raising limits. The bank added that this includes raising capital through issuance of equity shares via private placement, qualified institutions placement (QIP), preferential allotment, or a combination of these methods. Additionally, the bank may consider issuance of debt instruments such as bonds and non-convertible debentures.
Fino Payments Bank completes ₹200 crore tech upgrade, gears up for small finance bank transition
The lender said the upgrade marks a key milestone in its digital transformation, enabling faster product launches, improved system resilience, and higher transaction processing capacity across payments and lending businesses.
Ujjivan SFB shares tumble after RBI returns universal bank application
RBI has returned Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's application for universal bank conversion, citing the need for greater loan book diversification before reconsideration
NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to increase in FY27 on lower interest rates
In the next fiscal year, non-banking finance companies are likely to increase their borrowing from banks due to the attractive lower interest rates available. Additionally, the unpredictable geopolitical landscape is making external commercial borrowings less appealing. To mitigate funding challenges, NBFCs may turn to securitisation for support.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank shares fall 4% after RBI rejects Universal Bank application
The regulator has advised Ujjivan to reapply after achieving a more balanced and diversified portfolio.
RBI move may push govt NBFCs into Upper-Layer NBFC category
The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for classifying large financial companies. State-owned firms like Power Finance Corp and REC may now be considered Upper-Layer NBFCs. This change aims for clearer regulations based on asset size. The RBI's proposal could bring more entities under stricter oversight.
8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Anthropic’s Mythos AI sparks global bank alerts over cyber risk
Anthoripic Mythos: A single AI model has prompted rare, near-synchronized action by major central banks, signalling that the next systemic risk to finance may emerge from algorithms as much as markets.
IndusInd Bank appoints Jagdeep Mallareddy as head of consumer banking
Prior to joining IndusInd Bank, Mallareddy was associated with Piramal Finance Limited as chief business officer. Shares of IndusInd Bank Ltd ended at ₹814.90, down by ₹20.90, or 2.50%, on the BSE today, April 9.
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 23,950 | ICICI Bank & Bajaj Finance Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 23,950 | ICICI Bank & Bajaj Finance Top LosersEquitymaster