Canara Bank has eliminated the average monthly balance requirement for all savings accounts, effective June 1, to attract deposits amid industry-wide challenges. The bank anticipates a revenue loss of a few hundred crores annually from waived penalties. However, it expects the move to encourage customers to invest in term and recurring deposits, providing an alternative to capital markets.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the
March 4, 2026