IndusInd Bank received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to set up a wholly-owned asset management business, a first for a mainstream lender. This move could signal more opportunities for other banks looking to diversify into para-banking sectors. The RBI had earlier allowed HDFC and ICICI Bank to increase stakes in insurance subsidiaries.
Lenders may turn to OFCB route to raise more funds abroad
Indian banks are now shifting focus towards borrowing in overseas foreign currencies to meet their fundraising requirements. This strategic pivot comes in light of an