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June 26, 2025

Federal Bank is evolving into a tech-driven, customer-centric institution.

In his first media interview since joining the private bank, Virat Diwanji, national head—consumer banking, tells Mahesh Nayak that the bank has a targeted approach to boost the CASA ratio to 36-38% and recalibrate its loan portfolio towards medium-yield segments like SME, loan against property, and gold loans. Excerpts:

Why is the banking sector adopting a stance of "cautious optimism"?

The banking sector navigates a delicate balance between positive economic indicators, such as robust GDP growth and digital gains, and underlying uncertainties, including macroeconomic risks, regulatory changes and cybersecurity threats, necessitating a prudent yet forward-looking approach. Banking demands constant vigilance; it's never a Cinderella story, but rather a stroll in Jurassic Park.

What is Federal Bank's strategy to grow its CASA base?

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Trump weighing very strong options in Iran

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After AGR relief, ARPU growth is Vi's top priority

Analysts flag ₹340 target as spectrum payments kick in

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Deutsche's India biz gets Kotak, Federal bids

DEUTSCHE BANK'S INDIA retail assets and wealth management have drawn binding bids from Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank, according to people familiar with the matter, as the local lenders pounce on opportunities from foreign players seeking to exit the crowded banking market.

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PLI push planned for small aircraft manufacturing

· Announcement likely in Budget for FY27

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Direct tax receipts increase 9% to ₹18.4 lakh cr on slower refunds

THE DIRECT TAX collection after refunds till January 11 of the current financial year recorded a growth of 8.82% on-year, compared with a budgeted growth target of 13.2% over FY25 actuals.

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Anup Saha joins Kotak Bank as whole time director

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UK investigates X over Grok deepfake concerns

UK REGULATORS HAVE opened a probe into Elon Musk's X as backlash mounts worldwide over the thousands of sexually suggestive images generated by the artificial intelligence tool Grok on the social media platform.

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