India banking

'Reforms to boost growth; banking risks constraint rating'

Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday said the reforms undertaken by the government will help boost investor confidence and bolster growth potential, but cautioned muted private investment and banking sector risks will remain a constraint on India's sovereign rating.

Sep 20, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Too much regulation may lead to danger of shadow banking: RBI

Warning against excessive banking regulation, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today said this may lead to activities shifting to shadow financial system and admitted to the lack of "know-how" for such businesses.

May 07, 2016, 21:37 PM IST

India's push to offer banking for all stumbles on empty accounts

More than half of a record 160 million accounts opened in India as part of a drive to offer banking to all are still empty.

Jun 12, 2015, 09:31 AM IST

RBI moves to restrict bank exposure to corporate loans

The RBI requested feedback on its proposals by April 30.

Mar 28, 2015, 12:46 PM IST

Govt wants banks to cut rates; lenders seek further RBI easing

Government is believed to have asked public sector banks on Wednesday to consider lowering their interest rates, even as some lenders want further signals on RBI's monetary policy before passing on the benefits to their retail and corporate borrowers.

Mar 11, 2015, 20:47 PM IST