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HDFC Bank, SBI dominate India’s credit card spending, top 5 banks control 85.6%
India’s credit card space is rapidly consolidating under major players. HDFC Bank and State Bank of India together now account for nearly half of all card spending, while the top five lenders control more than 85% of transactions. Consumers are increasingly turning to these large, established banks for big-ticket purchases.
RBL Bank receives RBI nod for SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to 10% stake
RBL Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to SBI Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in the bank.
RBI greenlights SBI Mutual Fund's plan to buy up to 9.99% in Bandhan Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has given the green light for SBI Mutual Fund to acquire a significant stake in Bandhan Bank. The fund house can now hold up to 9.99% of the bank's shares. This approval comes with specific conditions and timelines. SBI Mutual Fund must complete the acquisition within one year.
Market ends sideways; Nifty settles near 25,500 level; VIX drops 3.15%
Nifty ended near the 25,500 level. Pharma, PSU bank and oil & gas shares advanced, while media, FMCG and financial services stocks declined.
Market Wrap: Nifty, Sensex end flat in a volatile trade as heavyweight HDFC Bank drags market
Indian benchmark indices Nifty and BSE Sensex ended flat on Thursday, weighed down by selling in financial stocks led by HDFC Bank. Market sentiment stayed weak as technical indicators signalled fading momentum, while global cues remained mixed across major Asian and European indices.
IDFC First Bank jumps 4%, beats Nifty in best session since fraud incident
IDFC First Bank said it has refunded 100 per cent of the principal and interest amount claimed by the relevant departments of the Haryana government

Bandhan Bank Share Price: SBI MF gets RBI approval to increase stake up to 10%
SBI Balanced Advantage Fund, part of SBI MF held a 3.45% stake in Bandhan Bank as of December 2025. The stock has risen 25% in the last one month.

RBI approves SBI Mutual Fund to acquire 10% stake in RBL Bank
Shares of RBL Bank Ltd ended at ₹329.65, up by ₹4.35, or 1.34%, on the BSE.

Stock Market Highlights: Market closes in the green but off highs, Nifty above 25,450
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The market have been volatile as the indices are off the day's high. The Nifty is up 40 points, rising towards 25,500. The Nifty Bank index has fallen from the highs of the day, now trading with a deficit of 100 points. Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Wipro, Infosys are among the top gainers.

PSU banks catch up with private peers; ICICI, Axis, and SBI among top picks: Kotak Institutional
MB Mahesh, Analyst at Kotak Institutional Equities, sees ICICI Bank and Axis Bank as strong picks among private lenders, while favouring SBI, Bank of Baroda and Union Bank among PSU banks.

PSU banks shine in volatile market; Nifty PSU Bank jumps 5.4%, logs third straight weekly gain
Amid market volatility, the Nifty PSU Bank index rose 5.45% this week, reaching record highs. This growth reflects strong investor confidence, driven by solid earnings and a government spending push.
PSU banks shine in volatile market; Nifty PSU Bank jumps 5.4%, logs third straight weekly gain - Mint
PSU banks shine in volatile market; Nifty PSU Bank jumps 5.4%, logs third straight weekly gainMint