India

India’s credit and charge card payments market to grow 15.5% in 2024

Credit and charge cards accounted for 75.7% of total card payment value in 2023.

India’s central bank names new executive director

Shri Aviral Jain will look after the legal and premises departments.

IDFC First Bank, ICICI banking platforms rated best in India: Forrester

IDFC is the top-rated platform overall whilst ICICI was best in overall experience.

Axis Bank, Mastercard, launch credit card for business owners

Cardholders will gain access to select airport lounges and are offered travel insurance.

India’s new regulatory measures to moderate loan growth

It will enhance compliance and safeguard customers, S&P said.

RBI deputy governor calls for enhanced financing access for Indian farmers

Shri Swaminathan Janakiraman suggested five solutions to address financing issues.

Indian banks deposits and credit grow at the same pace

Deposits have expanded by $147.73b between January-August 2024.

India warns against fraudsters’ posing as central bank employees

They would use fake letterheads or threaten to close bank accounts.

Mastercard pilots biometric payment authentication in India

Shoppers can use their fingerprint, face scan, or pin to confirm payment.

India names first self-regulatory organisation for fintechs

There are two more applications pending, according to the central bank.

MUFG invests $338.5m in India’s DMI Finance

DMI Finance has provided loans to 15.2 million customers in India as of March 2024.

Indian banks’ net interest margin decline as deposit costs rise

Deposit costs rose by up to 90 basis points for some banks.

Indian bankers optimistic for loan demand: survey

Except for mining and quarrying, demand is expected to hold up through September.

SBI General Insurance, HSBC seal bancassurance partnership

The bank will offer SBI General Insurance’s entire non-life offerings.

India’s HDFC Bank warns against fraudulent trading platforms

Fraudsters would make fake platforms and apps showing fake returns.