BANKING & FINANCE
Federal Bank Stays Cautious On Agri, MF Loan Growth Amid Uncertainties
Federal Bank is maintaining a cautious approach to lending in agriculture and microfinance amid uncertainties over the monsoon, geopolitics, interest rates and inflation, even as the private sector lender pursues calibrated asset growth and strengthens its deposit franchise. “We have not pushed the pedal” on agriculture and microfinance, Federal Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Oct 17, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Federal Bank Charts Next Phase With Credit Cards, Wealth Management
Kerala-based private sector lender Federal Bank is sharpening its focus on the mass affluent segment by expanding its credit card business, wealth management offerings and specialised lending portfolio, as part of a broader strategy to emerge as one of India’s leading private sector banks. In his message to shareholders in the bank’s Annual Report 2026, […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jul 31, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Federal Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 37% To ₹1,177 Cr; Asset Quality Improves
Federal Bank reported a 36.57% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹1,176.93 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), driven by strong growth in its core lending business, expanding margins and a sharp improvement in asset quality. The bank’s performance was powered by robust growth in net interest income and fee income, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 17, 2026