1770557282 unnamed file.jpg

PSU banks profit may cross Rs 2 lakh crore in FY26; DFS secretary M Nagaraju hints strong credit growth

Public sector banks (PSBs) are expected to cross the Rs 2 lakh crore combined profit mark in the current financial year, buoyed by strong balance sheets, steady credit expansion and improved asset quality, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said.Speaking to PTI in an interview, Nagaraju said the Indian banking system remains resilient, supported by regulatory…

Read More
1760466678 unnamed file.jpg

‘Drivers of India’s economic growth’: PSU banks post stronger credit growth; DFS Secretary push for digital services

Public sector banks have demonstrated stronger performance and resilience recently, with credit growth surpassing that of private banks, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Tuesday. He attributed the trend to improved due diligence, enhanced credit underwriting standards, and better monitoring of project loans.Speaking at the inauguration of Punjab & Sind Bank’s MSME Sports Cluster…

Read More
1759083621 unnamed file.jpg

Financial sector : DFS & Supreme Court panel conduct mediation training for DRT officers; dispute resolution skills on priority

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court, has conducted a 40-hour mediation training programme for presiding officers of Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and senior executives of public sector banks.The programme, held between September 24 and 28, sought to highlight the growing importance…

Read More
1757818358 unnamed file.jpg

DFS secy urges PSBs to boost global competitiveness and governance

NEW DELHI: Public sector banks need to aspire to global competitiveness, strengthen governance and operational resilience, and expand their role as sectoral champions across both traditional and emerging industries, a top official told the two-day brainstorming session of state run banks. M Nagaraju, secretary department of financial services, underlined that public sector banks have moved…

Read More