Subrata Panda, Manojit Saha

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Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Rediff.com   3 days ago

"Policy sales will be one of the focus areas for the company because looking at the large insurance gap, large number of people being uncovered. The only right way to go is to increase the number of policies," said Amit Jhingran, MD & CEO, SBI Life Insurance.

Public Sector Banks Face Boardroom Vacancies

Public Sector Banks Face Boardroom Vacancies

Rediff.com   3 days ago

In the draft norms issued last month, the RBI said that the ultimate responsibility for the bank's performance, conduct and control rests with the Board

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?

When Will Jio Credit Reach AUM Level Of Rs 1 Trillion?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

'We are staying away from making forward-looking statements on when we will reach 1 trillion, etc. But growth will be rapid; it's only a matter of time.'

'Target is to open 80 branches every year for next few years'

'Target is to open 80 branches every year for next few years'

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

Best in class asset quality, strong retail granularity, and a sustainable return ratio -- these are the things we will look at, says Yes Bank's new MD and CEO Vinay Tonse.

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Travel is now the dominant spending category for India's affluent consumers, who are prioritising experiences and luxury goods over retail buying, according to a new report.

Automation nudges banks towards leaner workforce

Automation nudges banks towards leaner workforce

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Major Indian banks, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and RBL Bank, have reported a decline in employee headcount in FY26, attributing the reductions to significant investments in technology and automation yielding productivity gains across operations.

SFBs' universal licence dream: It's a long road ahead

SFBs' universal licence dream: It's a long road ahead

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's 2024 norms for the voluntary conversion of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) into universal banks, particularly the subjective 'diversified loan portfolio' criterion, are proving to be a significant hurdle, with Ujjivan SFB and Jana SFB having their applications returned.

Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor

Second-round effects of supply shocks a real concern, says RBI governor

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2026

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that preventing second-round effects of supply shocks, where inflation expectations rise due to prolonged disruptions, is the primary role of monetary policy. He also defended the RBI's foreign exchange market interventions, asserting it did not commit to an 'indefensible peg'.

RBI UPI Delay Plan Gets Banker Backing

RBI UPI Delay Plan Gets Banker Backing

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2026

'It is a tradeoff between convenience and fraud prevention.'

HDFC Bank moderates FY27 growth outlook, targets 12% Y-o-Y

HDFC Bank moderates FY27 growth outlook, targets 12% Y-o-Y

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2026

HDFC Bank, India's largest private-sector lender, has revised its FY27 growth trajectory, stepping back from earlier guidance to align with a more measured 12 per cent year-on-year expansion, citing geopolitical uncertainties.

Tata Sons IPO Buzz Grows Amid Trust Rift

Tata Sons IPO Buzz Grows Amid Trust Rift

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2026

If Tata Sons is listed, the special veto rights of Tata Trusts, under Article 121A, may have to go away.

RBI mandates faster credit of inward remittances

RBI mandates faster credit of inward remittances

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter timelines for banks to process inward cross-border remittances, aiming to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries by mandating immediate customer intimation and more frequent nostro account reconciliation.

RBI may rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy, policy

RBI may rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy, policy

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to revise its directives for bank boards, aiming to alleviate operational burdens and enable them to concentrate on crucial policy and strategic decision-making, thereby enhancing corporate governance in the Indian banking sector.

Cibil CEO: Lenders must engage with customers on credit usage, as they did during pandemic

Cibil CEO: Lenders must engage with customers on credit usage, as they did during pandemic

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2026

TransUnion Cibil CEO Bhavesh Jain highlights the improved retail portfolio quality in January but stresses the need for lenders to continuously engage with borrowers on credit usage and repayment, similar to the approach taken during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the impact of the Iran war on credit quality is still being assessed.

RBI approves Emirates NBD's 74% stake acquisition in RBL Bank

RBI approves Emirates NBD's 74% stake acquisition in RBL Bank

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for UAE-based Emirates NBD (ENBD) PJSC to acquire up to a 74 per cent stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, marking the largest foreign investment ever in a domestic Indian bank.

Gold price volatility: Lenders demand more collateral or partial repayment if LTVs breached

Gold price volatility: Lenders demand more collateral or partial repayment if LTVs breached

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2026

Lenders are actively monitoring gold price volatility, prompting them to ask borrowers for additional gold collateral or partial principal repayment when loan-to-value (LTV) thresholds are breached, particularly for loans disbursed in February.

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2026

'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the board of directors of the bank should be introspecting.'

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To Spell Out The Issues'

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2026

'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone to either place the issues so that they can be addressed or go to the regulator and probably tell them rather than creating a kind of uncertainty for the stakeholders.

Why Did Atanu Chakraborty Quit HDFC Bank?

Why Did Atanu Chakraborty Quit HDFC Bank?

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2026

'During the bank's board meeting, many directors asked him if there is a governance issue but he said there is none.'

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2026

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?