India
Is the RBI's move to rationalise Merchant Discount Rate a big threat to banks?
Analysts say the proposed framework is "an immature approach".
Is the RBI's move to rationalise Merchant Discount Rate a big threat to banks?
Analysts say the proposed framework is "an immature approach".
State Bank of India's merger with 5 associate banks gets go-ahead from government
The combined entity will have 23,000 branches in total.
Indian banks' loan growth predicted to be below 10% in FY17
It may even slow from the 8.8% recorded in FY16, says Fitch.
Indian banks' asset quality indicators close to their weakest levels
Recovery will be slow over the next few years.
Gross NPA ratio of Indian banks rose to a 14-year high of 9.1% in September 2016
Poor banking sector profitability looms over the next months.
From paper to plastic: A look at India's demonetisation
As millions of people from rural India march into the cashless world, India could face a credit card crisis as early as 2019.
Indian banks' profitability won't be as weak as the levels seen in FY2016
But asset quality will continue to deteriorate in 2017.
IndusInd Bank's CASA deposits up 46% in 3QFY17
All thanks to the demonetisation.
Indian banks' loan growth to fall to 6%, the slowest since 1962
Banks are hit hard by the demonetisation aftermath.
RBI denies rumors of cancelling Axis Bank's licence
Axis Bank is the country's third-biggest private sector lender by assets.
Indian banks to require US$90b in new capital by March 2019
Half of it will have to be met through core equity.
Why India's demonetisation benefits won't support banks' credit profiles
Uncertainties offset the positive effects.
How does the demonetisation of high value currencies affect Indian banks?
Analysts see positive impact from more CASA deposits.
India's state banks shaken by inadequate capital
Some are at risk of breaching their capital triggers, says Fitch.
India's bank resolution plans fraught with political obstacles: Fitch
It may be difficult to generate political support for the potential overhaul.
How will India's draft bill on resolution affect banks?
Moody's says it will enhance systemic stability.
Indian banks' asset metrics to remain weak in the next 12-18 months
It will reflect the system's credit binge in 2009-12.