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Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

Banks made Rs 4,818 crore from minimum balance penalties in FY24-25. LS report flags burden on poor

Committee on Petitions flags disproportionate charges, even as RBI allows penalties. Collectively, banks amassed a staggering Rs 28495 crore in the past 5 years as MAB charges.

Tell banks not to fix ‘clerical errors’ with pensioners’ money without their consent, HC tells RBI

A retired executive officer of Kaithal municipal corporation found Rs 6.63 missing from his PNB account, authorities said they had adjusted 'excess amount' paid earlier. 

Credit growth likely to moderate as banks focus on liquidity. Pivot from loans to deposits likely

Loan growth is likely to stay sluggish this yr due to weak demand & cautious approach on unsecured lending. Going forward, gap between credit growth & deposit growth is likely to shrink.

KYC tyranny. This is how my father and many others are being harassed: Karti Chidambaram

Employment of third-party vendors to conduct KYC processes is another issue. They bombard customers with document requests, sometimes without a proper understanding of what is needed.

Indian banks have solid asset quality & profitability for now, but risks are emerging on both counts

Narrowing of the wedge between credit and deposit growth, and the possible easing of the monetary policy, could weigh on the net interest margin of banks in 2025.

ED seeks image makeover with push to restitute assets. Coordination with banks, dedicated software

The ED has, so far, restored properties valued at roughly Rs 22,280 crore to victims or legitimate claimants in as many as eleven cases.

6 govt-run banks with public shareholding below 25% likely to hit the market in ‘next few months’

Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth told ThePrint the govt & the management of the banks are in consultation about this & it will not be possible for some banks to reach 25% in one go.

India’s banking sector healthy, but bad student loans, retail slippages, NBFC exposure must be watched

RBI’s latest financial sector report card highlights drop in NPAs, capital buffers for banks & better asset quality for NBFCs. But new sources of risk, like climate change, have emerged.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

On Camera

Why Modi’s Israel visit has become the stage for a Knesset vs Judiciary battle

Unless Chief Justice Isaac Amit receives an official invitation—as parliamentary protocol dictates—Israel's opposition is threatening to abstain from Modi's address to the Knesset.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Post-elections, Bangladesh Army shuffles top military & intel posts, defence adviser in India recalled

Orders issued by Army Headquarters reassign key operational commanders and senior intelligence officials, including the head of DGFI, the country’s premier military intelligence agency.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.