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India's sound macroeconomic fundamentals provide greater resilience to external shocks, says RBI
Reserve Bank released the June 2026 edition of the Financial Stability Report (FSR) today. It noted that despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility following the outbreak of the West Asia conflict. Nevertheless, global financial stability risks remain elevated. Persistent supply chain uncertainties could tighten financial conditions and revive inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, elevated public debt, bond market fragilities, stretched asset valuations, and leveraged NBFIs remain key vulnerabilities that could amplify future shocks.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
Kotak Mahindra Bank has significantly expanded its footprint by acquiring Deutsche Bank's retail, private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This substantial deal, one of the largest in recent years, includes approximately ₹29,000 crore in loans and ₹16,000 crore in deposits. Around 1.5 lakh clients and nearly 1,000 employees will now join Kotak Mahindra Bank, bolstering its presence in the Indian financial landscape.
RBI flags AI stock boom as financial stability risk, says Indian banks remain resilient
India's central bank has identified soaring AI stock valuations globally as a financial stability risk, warning of potential market spillovers. Despite this, the Reserve Bank of India asserts that India's banking system remains robust, well-capitalised, and resilient to external shocks. Strong macroeconomic fundamentals and healthy balance sheets in both banks and non-banking financial companies provide a solid foundation, limiting the impact of global financial stress on the domestic economy.
Bad loans may edge up to 1.9% by FY28 despite resilient banks: RBI
Indian banks are projected to see a slight increase in bad loans to 1.9% by March 2028, yet the system remains robust with strong capital and healthy profits. The Reserve Bank of India's report highlights resilient balance sheets and improving credit growth. Despite global uncertainties, the financial sector, including NBFCs, is well-positioned to absorb shocks, though AI cyber threats demand increased vigilance.
Swiggy hits new all-time low, down 8% in June; JM Financial lowers target
Analysts at JM Financial believe that 1QFY27 will reinforce the widening divergence between Blinkit and Instamart, with the former likely to outperform; they lowered target price on Swiggy to ₹250.
Juniper Hotels CFO resigns; company revises KMP structure
Juniper Hotels has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Tarun Jaitly, has resigned from his position, effective close of business hours on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Stock Alert: SWREL, Juniper Hotels, Central Bank of India, Agsonpal Pharmaceuticals, RITES
Juniper Hotels said Tarun Jaitly has resigned from the position of chief financial officer (CFO) of the company.
Churn at private banks' finance function, 2 CFOs quit
A significant reshuffle is underway in the finance departments of major Indian banks. Axis Bank and Bandhan Bank have seen their Chief Financial Officers resign, sparking speculation about future leadership. This follows another high-profile departure from HDFC Bank. Industry insiders suggest a potential move for one CFO to HDFC Bank, while another might step into the Axis Bank role, creating an unusual churn ahead of financial results.
How Binance built a financial super app in six months
Binance’s 2026 launch of TradFi perpetuals, tokenized stocks and pre-IPO contracts is reshaping global market access for emerging investors.
Axis Bank CFO Puneet Sharma resigns to pursue new opportunities
Axis Bank's Chief Financial Officer, Puneet Sharma, has resigned to pursue new professional opportunities. Sharma, who has been with the bank since March 2020, will step down on August 31. He previously held significant roles at Tata Capital and Citibank. The bank expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him well for the future.
Tata Motors says IVECO deal to make it fourth-largest global CV maker
Tata Motors said its commercial vehicles business maintained domestic market leadership while reporting record FY26 financial performance. The company also expects its proposed acquisition of IVECO Group to close by Q2 FY27, subject to remaining regulatory approvals.
Inside Rajesh Exports' paper trail—a complex web of auditors and arms
A limited-purpose, non-statutory opinion issued by KPMG Switzerland for Global Gold Refineries AG (GGR), the firm's Swiss arm, was likely used to prepare the group's consolidated financial statements, documents reviewed by Mint showed.