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SECTOR | 09 Sep 2025

PSBs shut 1.5 mn inoperative Jan Dhan accounts in 1-time exercise in April

Business Standard

Launched in August 2014, PMJDY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a financial inclusion programme to provide access to banking services to a vast unbanked population

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks

SECTOR | 09 Sep 2025

Banks urge RBI to extend G-Sec issuances into March amid heavy supply

Business Standard

Urge state bond auction via uniform pricing; more of shorter tenure bonds in H2

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks

SECTOR | 08 Sep 2025

BoB to PNB: Banks act to ensure uninterrupted services in flood-hit Punjab

Business Standard

Banks have issued advisories to branches in flood-hit Punjab to maintain customer services by stocking ATMs, keeping digital channels live and relocating operations if required

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks

SECTOR | 08 Sep 2025

Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On Monday, Sept. 8 In Mumbai?

NDTV Profit

According to the RBI, the scheduled bank holiday was shifted after the Maharashtra government declared Sept. 8 as a public holiday in Mumbai and suburban districts.

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks go slow on lending against shares as trade tensions make markets volatile

Business Line | 07 Sep 2025 1 more

Banks

SECTOR | 08 Sep 2025

Banks' lending to brokers surged on rising market activity

Economic Times

Institutional lending to stockbrokers witnessed a significant surge of 28% in FY25, fueled by increased trading activity and greater investor participation in the equities market. Punjab National Bank experienced the most substantial growth, while ICICI Bank remained the leading lender. Conversely, State Bank of India reduced its exposure to this sector during the same period.

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks

SECTOR | 07 Sep 2025

New co-lending norms may reduce bank and NBFC volumes in near term

Business Standard

RBI's new co-lending norms may shrink volumes in the short term as NBFCs face tech, cost and compliance hurdles - but lenders expect long-term growth once systems adapt

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks

SECTOR | 06 Sep 2025

Will Indian banks meet the SWIFT ISO 20022 implementation deadline?

Economic Times

Indian banks are accelerating efforts to fully implement SWIFT's ISO 20022 messaging standard by the November 2025 deadline, driven by directives from the Ministry of Finance and the RBI. Several major banks, including SBI and ICICI Bank, have already migrated to the new system. Failure to comply with the deadline could result in payment disruptions and penalties.

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Saturday Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today On Sept. 6?

NDTV Profit | 06 Sep 2025

Banks

SECTOR | 05 Sep 2025

Need to revive dormant bank accounts

Business Line

Banks can adopt the hub-and-spoke model to accelerate revival of dormant accounts

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Indian Banks Said To Ask RBI For Tweaks To Bond Issuance Plan

NDTV Profit | 04 Sep 2025

Banks

SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

Banks betting on festive season, GST cut to boost credit growth in H2FY25

Business Standard

Banks are launching attractive loan offers, with credit growth expected to rise during the festive season and after GST cuts. Retail lending is set for significant growth in H2 FY25

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks and NBFCs may see uptick in demand for consumer durable loans, vehicle loans

Business Line | 04 Sep 2025

Banks

SECTOR | 04 Sep 2025

Id-E-Milad 2025 Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed On Sept. 5? Details Here

NDTV Profit

Banks will remain closed in several states on Sept. 5 on account of Id-E-Milad.

Deven Choksey released a Top Picks report for Banks on 11 Sep, 2025.

Banks turn to alternate data sources than credit score for loans to first time borrowers

Business Line | 03 Sep 2025