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CSB Bank’s deposits are a ticking time bomb | The Morning Context

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CSB Bank’s deposits are a ticking time bomb

The Kerala-based bank has been chasing costly and risky bulk term deposits amid tanking profitability.

Furquan Moharkan

2 February, 2026•9 min

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2 February, 2026•9 min

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CSB Bank’s deposits are a ticking time bomb

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