Deep Dive

Jana SFB’s Steady Rise to the Top

At BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Jana Small Finance Bank was named 'Best Small Finance Bank (SFBC)'.

Perfios’ Path to Building a Global Decision-Making Platform

At the BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Perfios was honoured with the ‘Best Value-Added Services.’

At Indian Bank, the emphasis extends beyond growth metrics to the profile of borrowers

At BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Indian Bank was recognised in the 'Social Impact' category.

DBS Bank India's vision is to use AI to improve productivity

At the BT Best Banks Awards 2026, DBS Bank India was honoured with the ‘Best in Emerging Technology & AI.’

How Canara Bank is transforming innovation into measurable gains

At BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Canara Bank is recognised as Best in Innovation among public sector banks.

India’s Best Banks and NBFCs: How we picked the winners

The rationale behind the BT-KPMG India's Best Banks and NBFCs Survey 2024-25

With Fin AI at the Helm, Bajaj Finance Triumphs Ahead

Underscoring this consistency, this Sanjiv Bajaj-run consumer finance major has been ranked the Best Large NBFC in the BT-KPMG Survey of India’s Best Banks & NBFCs for the third consecutive year.

For HDFC Bank, the focus is on ensuring that scale, technology

At the BT Best Banks Awards 2026, HDFC Bank was honoured with the ‘Best in Human Capital Excellence.’

How Bajaj Housing Finance became the third-largest housing finance player

At the BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Bajaj Housing Finance was named the ‘Best Housing Finance Company.’

Rajneesh Karnatak How the New-Age Bank’s AI Bet is Paying Off

At the BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Rajneesh Karnatak, MD & CEO, Bank of India, was honoured as the Business Transformation Leader of the Year (PSB).

How Will RBI’s ECB Overhaul Play Out?

Higher borrowing limit, more liberalised use cases and borrowing at market conditions open the doors for India Inc to access foreign capital at lower rates, but currency depreciation could weigh on costs.

How L&T Finance shifted gears from traditional lending to an AI-driven one

At BT Best Banks Awards 2026, L&T Finance is the winner this year in the Best in Innovation (Large NBFCs) category.

AU SFB’s transition to a universal bank could unlock more opportunities

At BT Best Banks Awards 2026, Sanjay Agarwal, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, was honoured as the Business Transformation Leader of the Year (Private and SFBs).

India’s Global Bank HSBC India stands Out

A conservative balance sheet, disciplined growth, and sharp execution have helped HSBC India stand out among foreign banks and bag two awards.

Small Wonder Amongst Banking Giants

For Karur Vysya Bank, growth stems from pairing its enviable legacy with an enthusiastic embrace of technology.

How Holding Steady Has Helped Bank of Maharashtra

Bank of Maharashtra's mantra of ensuring profitability without compromising credit quality has helped it stay ahead of the pack.

Shaktikanta Das: The Governor Who Weathered Many Storms

Six years, multiple crises, and a non-economist RBI Governor, who held the system together when it mattered the most

BT Best Banks Awards: ICICI Bank named 'Bank Of The Year' and 'Best Large Indian Bank'

ICICI Bank, a five-time winner in the BT-KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs Survey, continues to raise the bar under MD & CEO Sandeep Bakhshi.

Editor's Note

Has A Decade of Repair Paid Off?

For the fifth consecutive time, ICICI Bank has topped the table as the Bank of the Year. It is also the Best Large Indian Bank. HSBC India has been adjudged the Best Foreign Bank and a winner in the Best in Innovation—Foreign Bank category.