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".

Indian banks' loan growth predicted to be below 10% in FY17

It may even slow from the 8.8% recorded in FY16, says Fitch.

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' 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.

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.