BNP Paribas is cautious on Indian banks; HDFC Bank top pick

BNP Paribas' top picks in the sector, as per the ET report, are HDFC Bank followed by ICICI Bank and Axis Bank. the brokerage also has 'buy' ratings on State Bank of India and AU Small Finance Bank, added the ET report.

SBI rolls out toll free number to give seamless banking services; Here's how it works

Two new toll-free lines have been added by the State Bank of India, the country's biggest public sector bank, to help with financial services and improve customer satisfaction. To learn more, continue reading.

Looking to invest in a fixed deposit: Here are top interest rates of private versus public sector banks

Private banks offer higher fixed deposit rates than public sector banks. Yes Bank tops the list in FD interest rates across all tenures.&nbsp;

Indian banks' margins are likely to rise at a faster rate: Moody's

When interest rates rise, margin spreads of banks will widen as interest income from loans and investments rises faster than the interest expense paid to depositors as interest rates rise.

How quality lenders in India generate high RoEs and reinvestment rate, Marcellus

In the latest newsletter, Marcellus delve deeper into such aspects of reinvestment rate, book value compounding and return on equity of lenders. Let's take a look:

Banks’ gross NPA falls to lowest in six years

RBI Deputy governor Rajeshwar Rao says sector’s health is encouraging

Consider buying gold bonds through banks and demat accounts to contain inflation impact

Investing in gold is easy with both the online and offline purchase routes available. You can either invest in gold by applying for SGBs when the RBI announces its issue or through banks or Demat accounts.&nbsp;

9 public sector banks offer the highest interest rates on savings accounts

Are you planning to open a savings account? Here is the list of top nine banks offering the highest interest rates on saving bank deposits in India.

IDBI Bank may be allowed to merge with private banks after stake sale: Report

Business Standard has learned that the criteria may allow banks to place bids subject to a merger plan approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

First set of NPAs likely to be transferred to bad bank next month: FinMin

In September last year, the government announced a guarantee worth  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30,600 crore for security receipts issued by NARCL. The guarantee is valid for five years.

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