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Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India
Kotak Mahindra Bank is acquiring Deutsche Bank's retail, affluent private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This strategic move, involving approximately Rs 29,000 crore in loans and Rs 16,000 crore in deposits, aims to bolster Kotak's focus on affluent and SME segments. Deutsche Bank is divesting to simplify its business and concentrate on global ultra-high-net-worth clients.
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.
The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chips
DBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, infrastructure and data centres. The bank expects AI spending, sovereign AI investments and rising power demand to create new investment opportunities while reshaping portfolio allocation amid persistent inflation and geopolitical risks.

Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Federal Bank Among Anand Rathi's Top BFSI Bets — Check List
The PSBs continued to gain market share in retail segment outgrowing ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank for the seventh consecutive quarter.

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.
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.
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.
Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Biocon, SJVN, Container Corp, Yes Bank
Stocks to Watch today, June 30, 2026: Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Godrej Properties, RITES, SIS, Jagsonpal Pharma, and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy are top stocks to remain in focus
Stocks in news: Bajaj Auto, ZEE, BPCL, HDFC Bank, HUL, Tata Motors CV
Indian markets saw a subdued trading session on Monday, with key indices declining due to mixed global signals and profit-taking. Several prominent companies like Bajaj Auto, ZEEL, BPCL, HDFC Bank, and HUL are in focus today due to significant corporate developments. These include share buybacks, foreign investments, leadership appointments, and strategic acquisitions, signaling active corporate maneuvering amidst market fluctuations.
RBI buyback gets few bids despite cash crunch
The central bank's bond buyback saw a lukewarm market reception, attracting significantly less than the offered amount despite a liquidity deficit in the banking system. Banks held back, anticipating future inflows and preferring short-term papers. Meanwhile, the benchmark 10-year government bond yield dipped to its lowest since March, buoyed by falling oil prices and record overseas portfolio investments.