CBI Files FIR Regarding Bank of India(BOI)'s Rs 19.30 Crore A picture of the loan fraud involving Nataraj Rice Mills

An FIR has been filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the former directors of Nataraj Rice Mills Private Limited, as well as a number of other people and related businesses, for allegedly causing the Bank of India to lose Rs 19.30 crore. The alleged financial fraud is the subject of a thorough investigation by the CBI's Economic Offences Wing in Kolkata. 

The role of corporate guarantor firms and unidentified public employees, such as bank officials, will also be investigated. The case concerns the Bank of India's Clubside branch in Ranchi, which was formerly called the Mid-Corporate branch. The company allegedly borrowed money from the bank to buy paddy, but it transferred a large amount of that money to its affiliated businesses. Additionally, evidence of purported financial document manipulation has been discovered by investigators.

A rice mill in Dakra, in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar, was run by Nataraj Rice Mills Private Limited, a Kolkata-registered company. The Bank of India provided the company with credit facilities totaling Rs 20.43 crore between 2013 and 2025. This comprised a working capital term loan of Rs 3.43 crore and a cash credit facility of Rs 17 crore. These loans were approved by the bank to support the business's operations, which included buying paddy, milling rice, and supplying rice to the wholesale market. 

Instead of using the loan funds for the authorized business purposes, it is alleged that the company's management transferred them to the accounts of affiliated businesses and other related entities. On June 24, 2025, the Bank of India designated the company's account as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA) due to its prolonged failure to repay the outstanding loans. The outstanding balance at that point was Rs 19.30 crore. The investigation also showed that about four months prior to the account being deemed non-performing, the company's former directors had resigned.

The company's cash transactions during the November 2016 demonetization period have also come under scrutiny from the forensic audit report. As of November 8, 2016, the company's cash balance was Rs 1.09 crore, according to the report written by auditor M/s NH Agarwal & Associates. Rs 1.01 crore of this sum was kept in old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes. According to the audit report, after the announcement of demonetization, the management of the company allegedly deposited the full amount into bank accounts. 

To ascertain whether these transactions were utilized to bring undeclared funds into the official banking system, investigating agencies are looking into them. The company's short-term loans and advances are the subject of another significant irregularity found in the forensic audit. The report states that during the 2016–17 fiscal year, these loans and advances totaled just Rs 45 lakh. But by the 2022–2023 fiscal year, the sum had risen significantly to Rs 23.83 crore. Over 40% of the company's total assets were represented by this amount.

The audit further alleges that a substantial portion of these funds was transferred to the company’s directors and their related parties. An examination of bank statements also revealed that crores of rupees were transferred to other entities, including Bhagwati Vintrade Private Limited.

The forensic audit reportedly found that several of these financial transactions were not fully disclosed in the company’s audited balance sheets. The CBI is now investigating the alleged diversion of loan funds, financial irregularities and the possible involvement of bank officials and other individuals in the case.

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Bank of India(BOI) BC Operator Accused of Embezzling ₹50 Lakh in Bahraich; Case Registered, Police Investigation Underway

The BC operator of Bank of India in Bahraich's Salarganj neighborhood is charged with embezzling around Rs 50 lakh from individuals. The accusation claims that he stole money from account holders and created fictitious receipts without actually depositing the funds in the bank. Police have opened an inquiry and filed a case against the BC.

Shamshad operated a Bank of India kiosk center and lived close to the Dargah police station. At this Salarganj location, women and other account holders made deposits into their accounts. Additionally, a lot of people used Shamshad to make fixed deposits.

A few account holders visited the bank on Wednesday to find out how much money had been deposited into their accounts. They found that the funds had not been deposited.

Salarganj resident Meena claimed that the accused stole 14 lakh rupees from her to open an FD but failed to deposit it in the bank. A number of people's deposits are allegedly also embezzled. The women have complained about fraud and asked the District Magistrate for justice. Soon, more information will be made public.

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Bank of Baroda(BOB) Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 35.8%, NII rises 9%

State-owned lender Bank of Baroda Ltd on Friday (October 30) reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹6,532 crore for the second quarter of FY27, registering a 35.8% year-on-year growth. The bank's operating profit also reached a record ₹11,430 crore, rising 50.9% from the corresponding quarter last year.

Net interest income (NII) rose 9% year-on-year to ₹13,026 crore from ₹11,954 crore. Non-interest income surged 95.8% to ₹6,881 crore, taking the bank's operating income to ₹19,907 crore, up 28.7% year-on-year.

Provisions surged 93.3% year-on-year to ₹2,381.8 crore from ₹1,232.47 crore. On a sequential basis, provisions increased from ₹643.03 crore in the previous quarter. Operating expenses rose 7.4% to ₹8,477 crore during the quarter. Global net interest margin (NIM) stood at 2.74%.

For the first half of FY27, Bank of Baroda reported a net profit of ₹7,810 crore. NII increased 9.2% to ₹25,551 crore, while non-interest income rose 26.4% to ₹10,351 crore. Operating profit stood at ₹19,557 crore, up 23.7%, and operating income increased 13.7% to ₹35,902 crore. Operating expenses rose 3.7% to ₹16,345 crore.

The bank's return on assets (ROA) improved 19 basis points year-on-year to 1.26% in Q2FY27, while return on equity (ROE) increased 363 basis points to 19.28%. For H1FY27, ROA stood at 0.75% and ROE at 11.63%. The global NIM for the first half stood at 2.76%.

Bank of Baroda continued to report an improvement in asset quality, with its gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio declining 38 basis points year-on-year to 1.78% as of September 2026, compared with 2.16% a year ago.

The net non-performing asset (NNPA) ratio declined 20 basis points to 0.37%. The provision coverage ratio (PCR), including technical write-offs (TWO), improved 144 basis points to 94.65%, while PCR excluding TWO increased 535 basis points to 79.48%.

The bank's global business increased 17.2% year-on-year to ₹32,57,883 crore as of September 30, 2026. Global advances grew 18.3% to ₹15,12,448 crore, while domestic advances increased 13.5% to ₹11,87,944 crore. International advances rose 39.7% to ₹3,24,504 crore.

Global deposits increased 16.4% year-on-year to ₹17,45,435 crore. Domestic deposits grew 16.6% to ₹14,83,521 crore, while international deposits rose 14.9% to ₹2,61,915 crore.

Domestic current account and savings account (CASA) deposits increased 10.4% to ₹5,39,515 crore. The retail, agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (RAM) portfolio grew 18% year-on-year, accounting for 64.2% of domestic advances.

Organic retail advances increased 18.6%, driven by growth in auto loans (27.8%), mortgage loans (20.3%), home loans (14.6%) and education loans (9.9%).

The agriculture loan portfolio grew 19% to ₹2,01,946 crore, while the organic MSME portfolio increased 21.3% to ₹1,75,207 crore. Corporate advances rose 6.3% to ₹4,25,736 crore.

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Dearness Allowance(DA) for Bankers Increase from Nov- 2026

A big piece of good news for bank employees! 

The Dearness Allowance (DA) for the upcoming quarter of November 2026 to January 2027 is expected to witness a substantial increase of 3.50 percentage points, taking the DA rate from the existing 27.83% to 31.33%.

This increase will provide additional financial relief to bank employees amid rising living costs and inflation.

📊 How is the New DA Calculated?

The DA calculation is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for the relevant three-month period.

The CPI figures for July, August and September 2026 are as follows:

Month	CPI
July 2026	153.2
August 2026	154.4
September 2026	155.5
Average CPI (as reported)	154.36

🧮 Calculation of Revised DA

As per the calculation shared:

New DA = Average CPI – 123.03

= 154.36 – 123.03

= 31.33%

📈 Comparison of DA Rates

• Existing DA: 27.83%

• Expected revised DA: 31.33%

• Increase: 3.50 percentage points

🎯 What Does This Mean for Bank Employees?

The proposed increase of 3.50 percentage points in DA will enhance the monthly salary of bank employees for the November 2026 – January 2027 quarter.

This increase is particularly significant as it reflects the impact of inflation on the cost of living and provides corresponding relief to employees.

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5 days Banking Update: High Level Committee Meeting on 5-Day Banking will be held on 12 November in Mumbai

On November 12, 2026, in Mumbai, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has extended an invitation to representatives of major bank officers' and employees' unions to attend a meeting of the High-Level Committee on five-day banking. The general secretaries of seven bank unions and organizations have been invited by the IBA's HR & Industrial Relations department. The meeting will take place in person at the Committee Room, IBA, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, at 10:00 AM.

The invitation has been addressed to the general secretaries of the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), National Confederation of Bank Employees (NCBE), Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI), All India Bank Officers’ Association (AIBOA), Indian National Bank Officers’ Congress (INBOC) and Indian National Bank Employees’ Federation (INBEF).

The meeting is significant for bank employees and officers, as the demand for five-day banking has been a major issue in the banking sector. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) had announced a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, 2026. However, the strike was deferred on the night of September 27, 2026, following assurances that a High-Level Committee would be formed to discuss the implementation of five-day banking. More than a month has passed since then, but no in-person meeting of the committee has taken place so far.

The first online meeting of High level committee was scheduled to be held on 30 September 2026 but it was postponed.

However, this new letter from IBA only confirms the date, time and venue of the upcoming High-Level Committee meeting. It does not specify the agenda, the decisions expected or whether a final decision on implementing five-day banking will be taken during the meeting.

Bank employees and officers will be looking for further developments following the November 12 meeting, particularly regarding the progress of discussions on the long-pending demand for five-day banking.

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Indian Overseas Bank(IOB) Q2 Net Profit Jumps 56%

Indian Overseas Bank(IOB), the state-run lender, reported decent earnings growth in the second quarter of FY27, with a sharp jump in net profit and improvement in asset quality.

The PSU bank reported a net profit of Rs 1,912.42 crore in the September quarter, registering a growth of 56% from Rs 1,226.42 crore in the year-ago period.

Net Interest Income (NII), the difference between interest earned and interest paid, in Q2FY27 grew 26.4% to Rs 3,867 crore from Rs 3,059 crore, year-on-year (YoY).

Pre-Provisions Operating Profit (PPOP) increased 25.7% to Rs 3,016.49 crore from Rs 2,400 crore, YoY.

Provisions during the September quarter rose to Rs 950.08 crore from Rs 672.45 crore in the year-ago period, and from Rs 834.03 crore in the June quarter. 

Asset quality of Indian Overseas Bank improved during the quarter ended September 2026.

Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) in Q2FY27 fell 4.14% to Rs 4,114.41 crore from Rs 4,292.26 crore quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Net NPA decreased 7.6% to Rs 543.58 crore from Rs 588.42 crore, sequentially.

Gross NPA as a percent of gross advances declined to 1.19% from 1.33% QoQ, while Net NPA ratio dropped to 0.16% from 0.18% QoQ.

Total deposits of Indian Overseas Bank in the quarter ended September 2027 increased 20.16% to Rs 4,07,428 crore from Rs 3,39,066 crore, YoY. CASA Deposits increased 20.73% YoY to Rs 1,65,862 crore, while CASA ratio (domestic) improved by 13 bps YoY to 41.14%.

Advances in Q2FY27 were at Rs 3,45,650 crore, registering a growth of 24.35% from Rs 2,77,968 crore, YoY.

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Bank of Maharashtra Q2 Net profit jumps 41%

 

Public sector lender Bank of Maharashtra on Monday  reported a 41.4% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹2,309.6 crore for the second quarter, compared with ₹1,633 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Operating profit rose 30.86% year-on-year to ₹3,369 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net profit increased 14.33%, operating profit grew 8.07%, and net interest income (NII) rose 4.89%.

Net interest income (NII) rose 22% YoY to ₹3,954.4 crore from ₹3,247.6 crore in the year-ago period.

The bank's gross non-performing assets (NPA) ratio declined to 1.25% as of September 30, 2026, from 1.72% a year earlier and 1.45% as of June 30, 2026. The net NPA ratio fell to 0.12% from 0.18% a year earlier and 0.13% in the previous quarter.

The bank's total global business grew 25.16% YoY to ₹7,05,766 crore as of September 30, 2026, with global deposits rising 21.50% to ₹3,76,407 crore and gross global advances increasing 29.61% to ₹3,29,359 crore.

The provision coverage ratio stood at 98.53%, compared with 98.34% a year earlier and 98.55% in the June quarter.

The bank's cost-to-income ratio improved to 33.73% in Q2 FY27 from 37.10% in Q2 FY26 and 35.04% in the June 2026 quarter. Return on assets (ROA) improved to 2.02% from 1.82% a year earlier.

Domestic net interest margin (NIM) stood at 3.97%, while global NIM was 3.86%. Return on equity (ROE) stood at 26.98% for the quarter.

Net advances grew 30.16% YoY to ₹3,25,641 crore as of September 30, 2026. The bank's retail, agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (RAM) business expanded 24.69% during the period.

Retail advances increased 20.91% to ₹94,582 crore, while micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) advances rose 24.69% to ₹58,049 crore. Overseas deposits stood at ₹721 crore, while the domestic credit-deposit ratio was 82.85%.

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Bihar's New Bank Ranking Index: Which Banks on Top?

According to reports published on October 24, 2026, the Bihar Government has introduced a 100-point performance index for banks. The ranking is intended to improve credit delivery and ensure that deposits collected in Bihar support the state's economic development.

Bank	Score	Category
IDFC FIRST Bank	74	Green
HDFC Bank	65	Green
Bank of Baroda	64	Green
Union Bank of India	52	Green
Bank of India	47	Yellow
Punjab National Bank	45	Yellow
State Bank of India	32	Red
Canara Bank	27	Red

The Bihar Government has introduced a 100-point performance assessment index to evaluate banks operating in the state. 

The latest ranking has placed IDFC FIRST Bank at the top with 74 points, while State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector bank, has scored just 32 points and been placed in the Red Zone. 

 

Among public sector banks, Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India have performed relatively well, scoring 64 and 52 points, respectively. However, several major PSU banks, including SBI, Canara Bank and UCO Bank, have been placed in the Red Zone. 

 

The assessment focuses on credit delivery, achievement of Annual Credit Plan targets, credit-deposit ratios and lending under government welfare schemes. While performance-based accountability is important, the rankings also raise questions about the parameters and weightage used to compare banks with different business models, geographical reach and social responsibilities.

 

The key question is whether the index captures the complete contribution of public sector banks to financial inclusion and economic development, alongside their lending performance. Transparent evaluation criteria and a comprehensive assessment of each bank's responsibilities would help make such rankings more meaningful.

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