HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to appoint Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank received RBI approval for Rajiv Kumar's appointment as part-time chairman. His three-year term as chairman will begin on July 15,...
FCI calls media reports of Rs 1,160 crore ethanol rice diversion 'factually incorrect'The Food Corporation of India has denied reports of a large-scale rice diversion for ethanol. Investigations are focused on a small quantit...
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
Enrol under PM Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31: Maharashtra agriculture minister to farmersMaharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has urged farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana by July 31. This rev...
NABARD plans credit boost for agriculture through revised unit cost frameworkThe revisions reflect current market prices and technological advancements, promoting realistic project financing and encouraging sustainab...
On Bond Street, falling yields spur a Rs 17,000-crore fundraiseIndian institutions secured over ₹17,000 crore via bond sales as falling benchmark yields made borrowing cheaper. Nabard notably raised ₹8,...
RBI's concessional swap facility to boost financial institutions' overseas borrowing: S&PThe Reserve Bank of India's new concessional forex swap facility is set to significantly lower borrowing costs for government-owned financi...
HDFC Bank shares in focus as lender appoints ex-finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time Chairman, following Atanu Chakra...
HDFC Bank appoints former financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as new Non-Executive ChairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman. The ba...
Indian issuers hold dollar bond plans amid demand for higher yieldsIndian issuers, including SBI and BoB, have paused dollar bond plans as investors demand higher yields amid rising supply expectations from...
RBI draft allows AIFIs, HFCs to borrow from call moneyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to borr...
Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea a...
Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
India sees $3 billion debt fundraising rush as yields slump after RBI moves, bankers sayIndian companies are actively raising short-term debt. This surge follows central bank actions that significantly reduced borrowing costs. ...