Kembai Srinivasa Rao is a former banker who teaches and usually writes on Macroeconomy, Monetary policy developments, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and the BFSI sector.
India’s new credit freedoms mark a turning point for banks, but the real reform lies in how they recalibrate risk, governance, and talent.
K. Srinivasa Rao
October 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM IST
RBI’s 100 bps repo cut has lowered EMIs for existing borrowers, but new loans remain costlier. Liquidity gaps, sticky deposits, and high bond yields stall full transmission.
September 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM IST
India is the fourth largest economy, yet only two banks rank among the global top 100. Next-gen reforms must drive PSBs towards asset-led scale.
September 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM IST
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Deposit growth is slowing, liquidity risks are rising, and RBI rules are shifting. India’s banks must rewire their business models before the next shock.
August 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM IST
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With inflation cooling and liquidity ample, RBI is set to hold rates and wait for credit transmission before fresh policy moves.
August 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM IST
If India Inc. wants productivity gains without losing talent to burnout, it must confront the toxic edge of workplace culture
July 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM IST
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Banks face rising pressure to balance credit expansion with market risks amid slowing deposit growth. Innovative deposit strategies and digital solutions are key to ensuring sustainable financial stability.
July 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM IST
As virtual assistants and quantum computing reshape industries, India must urgently pivot education and employment to coexist with emerging machine intelligence.
July 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM IST
India’s banks are well-capitalised and profitable, but rising third-party and tech-related risks threaten to undo hard-won stability.
June 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM IST