UK Bank Stocks Jump as Tax Hike Fears Ease
UK lenders including Barclays and Lloyds surged 3% after reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves won't raise bank taxes in Wednesday's budget. Banks urged to endorse economic plans.
UK lenders including Barclays and Lloyds surged 3% after reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves won't raise bank taxes in Wednesday's budget. Banks urged to endorse economic plans.
Plan your banking in December 2025 with our comprehensive state-wise holiday list for Indian banks. Check dates now to avoid inconvenience!
India's Finance Ministry revamps CGAS with private banks, UPI payments & online account closure from April 2027. Learn how taxpayers can save capital gains tax with new digital facilities.
US banks reported 13% profit growth in Q3 2025 with FDIC insurance fund reaching $150.1 billion. Problem banks decreased to 57. Read the full analysis.
India's private credit market is booming, with AUM projected to double to $60-70 billion by 2028. Discover how this asset class offers stable income and secured returns for HNIs and family offices.
Delhi government notifies admission schedule for private schools for 2026-27 session. First list on March 15, 2026. Complete details and deadlines for parents.
Indian banking sector reaches inflection point with strong earnings growth ahead. Private banks lead recovery while public sector banks show improved fundamentals. Read analysis.
Nifty Bank index surged to a record high of 59,264, crossing 59,200 for the first time. PSU banks outperformed, but analysts see private banks leading next growth phase. Read analysis.
State Bank of India becomes first PSU bank to hit ₹9 trillion market capitalization. Stock trades flat after reaching lifetime high of ₹976.80. Analysts divided on near-term prospects.
Shares of Central Bank, UCO Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank jumped up to 4% as Finance Ministry drafts consolidation roadmap for public sector banks. Expected announcement in April-May.
SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara supports further bank consolidation in India, citing improved efficiency and stronger balance sheets. Learn how this could reshape banking.
World Bank-IMF report reveals critical regulatory gaps in India's financial sector, highlighting limited RBI powers and differential treatment of public vs private institutions.
Public sector banks reported robust ₹93,675 crore net profit in H1 FY26 with NPA ratio falling to 2.30%. Finance ministry reviews digital transformation and government schemes progress.
Finance Ministry urges public sector banks to increase credit flow to MSMEs and agriculture while maintaining strong risk management and digital expansion. Key initiatives reviewed.
India aims to create global banking giants, but experts warn size alone doesn't ensure better outcomes. Learn why commercial logic should drive mergers, not policy mandates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces cooperative banks for all cities with 2+ lakh population. Plan aims to strengthen financial inclusion & cooperative sector. Read details.
National Urban Cooperative Finance Corporation plans to apply for Self-Regulatory Organisation status from RBI by early January after crossing ₹300 crore capital threshold, enabling new financial services for cooperative banks.
RBI's new current account restrictions for large borrowers create division between private and public sector banks. Private banks fear losing cheap funds while PSBs stand to gain. Read full analysis.
Exclusive insights from RBI's Malhotra on the careful balance between caution and courage that led to relaxed infrastructure lending norms for banks. Discover how this strategic shift impacts India's economic growth.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushes for banking sector transformation, emphasizing India's need for multiple large, world-class banks to support its expanding economy and compete globally.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces transformative banking reforms, AI regulation framework, and GST simplification to fuel India's economic growth at SBI Conclave.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces strategic discussions with RBI and banks to create large-scale, globally competitive Indian banking institutions that can drive economic growth.
Indian banking unions strongly oppose FM Nirmala Sitharaman's privatisation remarks, demand strengthening of public sector banks instead. Latest updates on the banking sector debate.
India's public sector banks achieve historic quarterly profits with 9% growth, driven by reduced bad loans and improved interest income. Discover how state-owned lenders are transforming their financial landscape.
George Banks, the perpetrator of one of Pennsylvania's deadliest mass shootings in 1982 that claimed 13 lives including his own children, has died in prison at age 83. Explore the haunting details of the Wilkes-Barre massacre that continues to echo throug
Despite recent profitability, Indian banks confront sustained pressure on net interest margins as deposit costs rise and credit growth slows. Experts warn the worst may not be over yet.
Indian banks are offloading government securities worth billions to address worsening liquidity conditions and meet surging credit demand as deposit growth lags significantly behind.
Indian banking unions unite against proposed consolidation of Union Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and other public sector banks, citing job security and service quality concerns.
Bank of Baroda, Bank of India lead PSU bank rally amid government's consolidation push. Investors cheer potential merger of smaller state-owned lenders as stocks hit new highs.
JPMorgan Chase revolutionizes finance by successfully tokenizing a private equity fund using its proprietary blockchain technology, marking a significant milestone in digital asset adoption.