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Atanu Chakraborty Reveals Reasons for His Resignation as HDFC Bank Chairman

Atanu Chakraborty Reveals Reasons for His Resignation as HDFC Bank Chairman

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty cites misselling of AT-1 bonds and underperformance as key reasons for his resignation, dismissing personal differences as a major factor.

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

HDFC Bank's leadership addresses the sudden resignation of its chairman, citing ethical concerns, and attempts to reassure stakeholders about the bank's governance and future stability.

Fake Currency Racket Busted in Ahmedabad, Yoga Teacher Among Those Arrested

Fake Currency Racket Busted in Ahmedabad, Yoga Teacher Among Those Arrested

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Ahmedabad police have seized counterfeit Indian currency with a face value of 2.38 crore and arrested seven individuals, including a yoga teacher from Surat. The operation uncovered the use of AI and e-commerce platforms to produce and distribute the fake notes.

Bengal polls: CEC warns of action over law and order lapses

Bengal polls: CEC warns of action over law and order lapses

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Election Commission has warned against any lapses in maintaining law and order ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, questioning the absence of a Narcotics Advisory Committee in the state and directing strict monitoring of financial transactions.

Forex Reserves Rise $14 Billion In Best Week In 10 Months: RBI

Forex Reserves Rise $14 Billion In Best Week In 10 Months: RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The total reserves increased to $701.3 billion on the back of a rise in foreign currency assets which increased by $9.6 billion to $560 billion during the reported week.

Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge to Record High in India, Driven by GST 2.0

Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge to Record High in India, Driven by GST 2.0

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Passenger vehicle sales in India reached a record high of 4.7 million units in FY26, boosted by strong performances from major automakers and the implementation of GST 2.0.

RBI proposes to cap banks' dividend payout at 75% of net profit

RBI proposes to cap banks' dividend payout at 75% of net profit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday came out with a draft framework on declaration of dividend by banks, as it proposed capping dividend payout to shareholders at 75 per cent of their net profit-- also called profit after tax (PAT).

HDFC Bank Shares Tumble 7.5%, Rs 1 Trn Mcap Wiped Out

HDFC Bank Shares Tumble 7.5%, Rs 1 Trn Mcap Wiped Out

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Governance uncertainty and leadership visibility gap are likely to keep the stock under pressure in the near term, said Nomura in a report.

UPI emerges as dominant payment method, drives 92% of transactions

UPI emerges as dominant payment method, drives 92% of transactions

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A new report indicates that UPI has become the dominant payment method for lenders, accounting for over 90% of transactions. The report also highlights trends in investment amounts, diversification strategies, and geographic participation in peer-to-peer lending.

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.' Shipping giants are billing Indian exporters up to $3,000 per container in war surcharges -- on cargo that sailed before the war began -- as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down.

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Customers will qualify for compensation even if they mistakenly share the OTP.

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

Rediff.com6 days ago

There are hopes of a turnaround in overall corporate earnings after six quarters of single digit growth.

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.

After Yes stake buy, Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod for wholly owned subsidiary

After Yes stake buy, Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod for wholly owned subsidiary

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Months after picking up 24.21 per cent stake in private sector lender Yes Bank, Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) in-principle approval for setting up a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) in India.

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead.

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.

Strong domestic growth will attract foreign investments: RBI Governor

Strong domestic growth will attract foreign investments: RBI Governor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Strong domestic growth will continue to draw foreign investment into the Indian economy, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday. He said this was reflected in recent free trade agreements and investment commitments by large technology companies.

India's Forex Reserves Surge to a Historic Peak of $728.5 Bn

India's Forex Reserves Surge to a Historic Peak of $728.5 Bn

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves have surged to an all-time high, reaching USD 728.494 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India. This increase is attributed to a rise in foreign currency assets and gold reserves.

Who should use a trading terminal?

Who should use a trading terminal?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Using a trading terminal is not suitable for all market participants. Before market participants start using a trading terminal, it is important for them to know who really needs a trading terminal and what they can do with it. Here, we will explore who should actually use a trading terminal.

Digital arrest case: SC issues notice to Centre, CBI, RBI

Digital arrest case: SC issues notice to Centre, CBI, RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was duped of Rs 23 crore after allegedly being put under "digital arrest" for nearly a month.

India's forex reserves drop $2.1 bn to $723.6 bn

India's forex reserves drop $2.1 bn to $723.6 bn

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India's forex reserves decreased by $2.119 billion to $723.608 billion during the week ended February 20, according to the RBI.

RBI Eyes Zero-Fraud Payments

RBI Eyes Zero-Fraud Payments

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The amount involved in banking system frauds surged to Rs 21,515 crore in the first half of FY26, up 30 per cent from the same period last year, even as the number of frauds fell 2.8 times to 5,092.

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The next two to three weeks will not be decided in Washington.' 'They will be decided in Tehran, in whatever calculation Iran makes about the costs of continued resistance against the costs of appearing to have yielded.'

RBI clears Paytm arm PPSL as payment aggregator

RBI clears Paytm arm PPSL as payment aggregator

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Fintech firm One97 Communications on Thursday said its subsidiary Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL), has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Payment Aggregator for physical (offline) payments and cross-border transactions.

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and foreign fund outflows.

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as chairman of HDFC Bank, citing ethical concerns, marking an unusual departure and prompting the appointment of an interim chairman.

Stock Market Today March 6, 2026: Sensex, Nifty dive over 1% on boiling crude price

Stock Market Today March 6, 2026: Sensex, Nifty dive over 1% on boiling crude price

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices.

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak. Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent. In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out Debashis Basu.

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Fitch Ratings on Friday said persistently higher oil prices could cause India's retail inflation to rise faster than the expected gradual pace, and lead to a slowdown in economic growth in the first half of financial year 2026-27 (FY27).

Can't treat compliance as a quarter-end activity: RBI DG

Can't treat compliance as a quarter-end activity: RBI DG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Banks cannot treat compliance as a quarter-end activity, and must have stronger operational discipline and data governance throughout the year, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J said in a speech at the Third Annual Global Conference of the College of Supervisors.

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Fexo, an AI intelligence platform focused on the BFSI sector, has launched its AI decisioning engine for business loans, designed to help financial institutions accelerate AI adoption and improve decision-making processes.

Rupee hits record intra-day low in early trade, falls 12 paise/USD

Rupee hits record intra-day low in early trade, falls 12 paise/USD

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices, foreign institutional investor selling, and weak domestic equity market sentiment.

Gold most stable asset during geopolitical tensions: RBI staff study

Gold most stable asset during geopolitical tensions: RBI staff study

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Gold has emerged as the most stable asset during episodes of geopolitical stress, and crude oil has been more sensitive than others when it comes to regional conflicts and sanctions, according to a report in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monthly bulletin. Silver and the United States Treasury have showed moderate reactions.

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $8.66 bn to record $725.72 bn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India's forex reserves jumped $8.663 billion to hit a new all-time high of $725.727 billion in the week ended February 13, the RBI said on Friday.

Will RBI Cut Rates In December MPC Meet?

Will RBI Cut Rates In December MPC Meet?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Rate cut looks unlikely and there is reason to believe that the cycle is over.'

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 64-year-old man from Thane was allegedly defrauded of 1.56 crore by cybercriminals using a 'digital arrest' scam, involving forged documents and constant surveillance.

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.

Restrictions, penalties are last resort: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

Restrictions, penalties are last resort: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The relation between a regulator and its regulated entities is collaborative and not adversarial with the common objective of maintaining the stability and credibility of the financial system. However, the action on regulated entities like penalties and business restrictions are the last resort, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the third straight month, at 1.81 per cent in January, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and manufactured items on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Monday.

Buying Online May Soon Be As Simple As Looking At Your Phone

Buying Online May Soon Be As Simple As Looking At Your Phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Mastercard and Visa are introducing passkeys that will allow users to authenticate card payments with face scans or fingerprints, eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs).