The framework, released on February 6, 2026, replaces the existing flat premium rate of 12 paise per Rs. 100 of assessable deposits (AD) with a differential pricing structure. Under the revised system, banks will be categorised based on risk scores derived from the Deposit Insurance and Cred
Indian banks are set for a "decisive profitability inflection point" as net interest margins (NIMs) begin to recover after several quarters of compression, according to a latest sector report by Nomura.
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are entering a new phase of profitability as their return on assets (RoA) has crossed 1 per cent, supported by stronger balance sheets, better asset quality and steady credit growth, according to a recent Motilal Oswal report.
The asset quality of Banks have also improved, as per the apex bank report, with the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio falling to its lowest in 13 years at 2.7 per cent at March-end 2024 and 2.5 per cent at September-end 2024.
Noting that all public sector banks are turning profitable, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that banks are being professionally run under the Modi government and the total branches of all scheduled commercial banks have increased by 3,792 in a year to reach 1,65,501 in
Profitability of Indian banks is likely to continue to improve, although net interest margin (NIM) compression will limit earnings upside over the medium term, according to Fitch Ratings.