BANKING & FINANCE
ESAF Bolsters Retail Banking Push With Emerging Household Portfolio
ESAF Small Finance Bank is sharpening its focus on the emerging household (EH) loans segment, positioning it as the next major growth driver as customers transition from financial inclusion to mainstream retail banking. The bank believes the segment, comprising individuals, self-help groups (SHGs), small entrepreneurs and farmer interest groups (FIGs), will evolve into one of […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 7, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
ICICI Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 16% To ₹14,805 Cr; Provisions See Decline
ICICI Bank reported a 15.9% year-on-year increase in standalone profit after tax (PAT) to ₹14,805 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy growth in net interest income, strong fee income and sustained expansion in its loan portfolio. The private sector lender had posted a net profit of ₹12,768 crore in the corresponding […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 18, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Karnataka Bank Partners Tobacco Board To Support Tobacco Growers
Karnataka Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Tobacco Board, Government of India, to provide customised banking and credit solutions to registered tobacco growers across Karnataka, strengthening financial access for the farming community. The collaboration aims to address the specific financial requirements of tobacco farmers by offering a dedicated suite of banking products […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 2, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Partners West Bengal Gramin Bank
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd has entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership with West Bengal Gramin Bank (WBGB) to expand insurance penetration and strengthen financial inclusion across rural India. Under the partnership, Canara HSBC Life Insurance will offer its range of life insurance products through WBGB’s network of 960 branches spread across West Bengal. […]
CW Bureau
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May 26, 2026
