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Real Estate, Auto stocks rebound after Iran ceasefire; RBI leaves rates unchanged
Following the policy outcome, the Nifty Bank index rose 4.70%. Auto and realty stocks surged by up to 7% each, while consumer stocks gained around 4%.
Bank of Baroda launches AI-powered multilingual platform for in-branch customer service
Bank of Baroda has introduced bob SAMVAD, an AI-driven platform. This new system allows customers and bank staff to communicate in their preferred languages. It translates conversations in real-time across 22 Indian languages. This innovation aims to break down language barriers at bank branches. Customers can speak or type their queries.
Jammu & Kashmir Bank's business crosses Rs 2.90 lakh crore, says MD
Jammu and Kashmir Bank's business has surpassed Rs 2.90 lakh crore. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the bank's new regional business centre in Jammu. This facility will boost service delivery and operational efficiency. The centre houses a currency chest, a modern branch, and administrative units.
Trading ban upends SBI’s $5 billion bets against rupee
State Bank of India faces about 32 million dollars loss from unwinding 5 billion dollars rupee bets after RBI crackdown, impact seen manageable for the 800 billion dollars asset bank
Rs 61,000 crore FII sell-off hits bank stocks. Cheap enough for you to buy now?
Foreign investors divested a massive Rs 60,655 crore from Indian bank stocks in March, a significant portion of their total equity withdrawals. Despite this selloff, analysts now see compelling valuations for long-term investors, with some brokerages upgrading key banking counters. While sectors like auto and construction also saw outflows, IT experienced modest selling, and capital goods attracted buying.
War or no war: BofA cites nearly 50 stocks that could perform well irrespective of geopolitical outcome
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, Bank of America has identified 46 Indian stocks poised for resilience. The brokerage highlights companies across pharmaceuticals, jewellery, power utilities, ports, metals, and healthcare sectors that are expected to perform well irrespective of the conflict's outcome.
RBI revamps business correspondent model to boost last mile delivery of financial services
The Reserve Bank of India is overhauling its business correspondent system. New service points, Business Correspondent-Banking Outlets and Business Correspondent-Banking Touchpoints, will be introduced. This aims to improve customer service and expand financial inclusion across India. Banks must conduct thorough checks on new correspondents. These changes are proposed to enhance banking access.
UCO Bank records 19% rise in loan growth in Q4
UCO Bank announced strong financial results for the January-March quarter of FY26. The state-owned lender saw its credit grow by 19 percent to Rs 2.62 lakh crore. Total deposits also rose by 11 percent, reaching Rs 3.27 lakh crore. Low-cost CASA deposits saw an improvement. The bank's total business expanded by 15 percent.
AU Small Finance Bank rises as total deposits rise 23% YoY to Rs 1.53 lakh crore in Q4
AU Small Finance Bank rose 1.83% to Rs 883.95 after the bank reported a 22.8% YoY growth in total deposits to Rs 1,52,660 crore as of 31 March 2026, compared with Rs 1,24,269 crore as of 31 March 2025.
RBL Bank spurts after total business climbs to Rs 2.54 lakh crore in Q4 FY26
RBL Bank jumped 5.81% to Rs 318.50 after the bank's total business as 31 March 2026 rose to Rs 2.54 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 24% from Rs 2.05 lakh crore as on 31 March 2025.
UCO Bank Q4 Update: PSU lender reports strong loan growth; Deposits also grow double-digits
UCO Bank's total business increased to ₹5.89 lakh crore in the fourth quarter, up 6.32% from the previous quarter and 14.59% from the previous fiscal.
Bank of Maharashtra shares rise after declaration of Q4FY26 provisional numbers
Bank of Maharashtra shares rose 4.5% after announcing a 22% credit growth of ₹2.92 lakh crore for Q4 FY26. Total deposits increased by 14% to ₹3.50 lakh crore, while overall business grew 18% to ₹6.42 lakh crore.