Indian banks significantly increased their equity investments in FY25, driven by strategic treasury diversification. An analysis of 16 major banks revealed a 49% surge, reaching ₹49,572 crore, with SBI’s investments tripling. This rise coincided with growing retail participation in the market and the implementation of new accounting norms.
Stablecoins pose big risks, serve no real purpose, says RBI’s Rabi Sankar
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar cautioned against stablecoins, citing significant macroeconomic risks and their lack of unique utility compared to fiat