Banks getting back to normal, queues getting shorter, says ICICI CEO on demonetisation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new set of prudential norms for banks that cap dividend payouts at a maximum of 75 per cent of Profit After Tax (PAT) for most banks, linking profit distribution more closely with capital strength, profitability and regulatory compliance.

Among the participating states, Andhra Pradesh has raised Rs 3,000 crore through three securities with tenors of 13, 15 and 17 years. Arunachal Pradesh has raised Rs 190 crore with a 20-year tenor, while Assam has borrowed Rs 900 crore through a 15-year security. Delhi has raised Rs 1,000 crore via a 10-year security. Gujarat has raised Rs 2,000 crore through two securities with tenors of seven years and six months, and 11 years, with an additional borrowing option of Rs 500 crore for each.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 10: CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, 'CA Grameen', or the 'Company'), the country's largest Non-Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution (NBFC-MFI), has signed a syndicated social loan facility of USD 75 million, qualifying as an ECB under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). HSBC acted as the Sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for the social loan fund raise, securing participations from HSBC (Gift City), Doha Bank (Qatar), State Bank (Mauritius) Ltd., Bank of China Ltd. (China), and National Development Bank Plc (Sri Lanka). This transaction reinforces CA Grameen's strong track record of raising international funds through innovative financing solutions.

The Indian rupee opened at an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday amid a sharp surge in crude oil prices and rising demand for the greenback.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that multiple state governments will raise a total of Rs 45,960 crore through the auction of State Government Securities (SGS), scheduled to be conducted on March 10, 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will conduct Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase auctions of Government of India securities worth Rs 1,00,000 crore in two tranches to manage liquidity and financial conditions.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft Amendment Directions for 'Review of Framework of Limiting Customer Liability in Digital Transactions'.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 6: Sammy's Entertainment has unveiled the motion poster of its much anticipated patriotic travel love story, "JAI HIND JAI SINDH: A Love Story," directed by acclaimed filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh who introduced Deepika Padukone through his Kannada movie Aishwarya to the Film industry. The film promises an emotional and stirring saga rooted in history, identity, and enduring love.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: Finkurve Financial services Limited (BSE: 508954 / NSE: FINKURVE), among leading Tech-first Gold Loan NBFC, announced that the Company has gone live with a strategic co lending partnership with Godrej Finance Limited (GFL), a subsidiary of Godrej Capital to jointly offer gold loan products under the Reserve Bank of India's co-lending framework.

New Delhi [India], March 6: The Western India Film & TV Producers' Association (WIFPA), in collaboration with the Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, successfully hosted the first "Gujarat Entertainment and Media Industry Dialogue Council" at Gujarat University on February 28, 2026. The event brought together government officials, film industry veterans, producers, artists, technicians and students to discuss the future of Gujarat's growing entertainment sector.