RBI risk guardrails: SBI, HDFC and ICICI keep D-SIB tag; what do higher capital buffers mean for them?

India’s Reserve Bank has reaffirmed State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as domestic systemically important banks. These institutions must maintain higher capital reserves to ensure financial stability. The designation, based on updated RBI frameworks, requires additional Common Equity Tier 1 capital proportional to their risk-weighted assets.

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‘Hope no Operation Sindoor ever again’: Farooq Abdullah on India-Pakistan; suggests improving ties

Following recent blasts, JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah urged India and Pakistan to improve relations, echoing Vajpayee’s sentiment. He called for an independent inquiry into the Nowgam incident, suggesting mishandling of explosives. Abdullah also highlighted the growing distrust towards Kashmiris nationwide and stressed the need for accountability and a thorough investigation into the blast’s circumstances.

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