Banks block Indian promoters’ foreign NBFC plans

Large private sector banks in India are blocking Indian promoters’ plans to establish investment companies abroad due to concerns of sidestepping foreign currency regulations. Offshore entities can move significantly higher amounts compared to the liberalised remittance scheme, raising concerns of…

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State-run banks bearing good deal of credit card bad debt

State-run banks face high credit card bad loan ratios, particularly from cards issued between September 2021 and October 2023 amid competition from fintechs. These banks’ aggressive lending during the post-pandemic boom contributed to the issue, with current stress primarily in…

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