HDFC Bank's CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan admits the bank fell short of deposit growth ambitions. The bank aims to reduce its credit-deposit ratio to 92-96% this year and 85-90% by FY27 amid industry challenges.
A Hyderabad landlord discovers his tenant, B Shashikanth, is a conman arrested for impersonating IPS/IAS officers. The fraudster defaulted on rent and vanished. Read the full story.
Renting a flat in Hyderabad has become an expensive affair, with rents jumping 20% in a year. IT corridor areas like Madhapur & Gachibowli see 2BHKs at ₹40k. Read more.
IDFC First Bank reduces savings account interest rates by up to 200 basis points from January 9. Key slabs see significant cuts, impacting retail depositors. Learn the new rates and what it means for your money.
The US expands its visa bond pilot to 38 more countries, requiring deposits up to $15,000. Learn what this means for travellers from South Asia and beyond. Is your country affected?
State Bank of India taps CD market for ₹6,000 crore at 6%, highlighting banking sector's liquidity tightness and deposit struggle despite robust credit demand. Details inside.
Dubai tenants can now use the AI-powered Smart Rental Index to verify if a landlord's proposed rent increase is legal. Learn the step-by-step process to protect your rights and budget.
The US has expanded its visa bond program to 38 countries, including several in Asia and Africa. Applicants may need to pay up to $15,000 as a security deposit. Learn the new rules and affected nations.
Nepal abandons its refundable $4000 waste deposit for Everest climbers after it failed to reduce garbage. A new five-year Clean Mountain Strategy with higher fees and 'Mountain Rangers' is now in place. Will it work?
HDFC Bank shares extend losses for third day, down over 5% amid concerns over deposit growth. Analysts see buying opportunity ahead of Q3FY26 results on Jan 17. Read key technical levels.
Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai pushes banks to boost local lending, reviews key schemes, and sets a high credit-deposit target for Gadag district. Read more.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
Amazon Pay introduces Fixed Deposits starting from ₹1,000. Partnering with 7 banks & NBFCs, it offers up to 8% p.a. interest, with extra benefits for seniors & women. Start investing now!
Planning a 3-year fixed deposit? Compare the latest FD interest rates from top private and public sector banks for 2025-2026. See how a 0.5% difference can add ₹15,000 to your ₹10 lakh investment.
Major Indian banks report faster credit growth than deposit mobilisation in Dec 2025 quarter. HDFC Bank, BoB, PNB show shift to term deposits, impacting margins. Read the full analysis.
Protests erupt in Bailadila hills, Dantewada, against mining deposit no. 4. Youth, Congress, AAP, BSP, CPI demand protection of Bastar's ecology. Next march planned for 2026.
Indian banks head into Q3 FY26 earnings with robust credit growth but face pressure from record-high loan-to-deposit ratios and tight liquidity. Key results start Jan 17.
Patna Municipal Corporation warns 278 shop owners in Maurya Lok Complex to pay Rs 3.66 crore in pending dues within 7 days or face utility disconnection. Some arrears date back to 1998.
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Bombay High Court mandates MHADA to resolve transit rent disputes within 15-30 days. Special cells formed to aid redevelopment project residents, with priority for senior citizens and the seriously ill.
Zohran Mamdani begins his mayoral term after a historic NYC election win, promising rent freezes and free childcare amid a severe affordability crisis. Can he deliver?
Allahabad High Court sets aside Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand against a developer, orders refund of Rs 7.4 crore CIC charges with interest. Key ruling on lawful possession.
Indian banks' credit growth outstripped deposit mobilisation in 2025, pushing the incremental CD ratio to 102%. Explore the funding pressures and market implications.
Allahabad High Court rules landlords can seek eviction under UP's 2021 Tenancy Act even without a written agreement, preventing technicalities from blocking justice. Read the full judgment analysis.
A Mumbai civil court mandates a businessman to deposit Rs 7.5 lakh to defend against a suit by a woman who loaned him money after he promised marriage. The judge called his cash repayment claim a 'moonshine defence'.
Confused between FDs and small savings schemes like PPF or NSC? Our guide compares interest rates, lock-in periods, and tax benefits to help conservative investors make the right choice for their portfolio.
New York's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani rejects incremental politics, promises free buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze in a confrontational inaugural address. Read the full analysis.
Discover how NRE Fixed Deposits offer NRIs a stable, tax-efficient way to save in India. Learn strategies for goal-based planning and managing foreign income effectively.
RBI data reveals a widening credit-deposit gap as bank deposits fell by Rs 1.7 lakh crore in early December. Credit growth remains strong at 11.9%, forcing banks to tap alternative liquidity. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.